Australia Day, B.B.Q & Cleaning gutters

Palmina Moore, on January 26, 2008, said:

HAPPY AUSTRALIA DAY to my Aussie pals and to my friends from different climes, a poem to share our Australia day with you....

My Counrty by Dorothea McKellar

The love of field and coppice, Of green and shaded lanes, Of ordered woods and gardens Is running in your veins. Strong love of grey-blue distance, Brown streams and soft, dim skies - I know but cannot share it, My love is otherwise.

I love a sunburnt country, A land of sweeping plains, Of rugged mountain ranges, Of droughts and flooding rains. I love her far horizons, I love her jewel-sea, Her beauty and her terror – The wide brown land for me!

The stark white ring-barked forests, All tragic to the moon, The sapphire-misted mountains, The hot gold hush of noon, Green tangle of the brushes Where lithe lianas coil, And orchids deck the tree-tops, And ferns the warm dark soil.

Core of my heart, my country! Her pitiless blue sky, When, sick at heart, around us We see the cattle die – But then the grey clouds gather, And we can bless again The drumming of an army, The steady soaking rain.

Core of my heart, my country! Land of the rainbow gold, For flood and fire and famine She pays us back threefold. Over the thirsty paddocks, Watch, after many days, The filmy veil of greenness That thickens as we gaze.

An opal-hearted country, A wilful, lavish land – All you who have not loved her, You will not understand – Though earth holds many splendours, Wherever I may die, I know to what brown country My homing thoughts will fly.

Sorry if it doens't space correctly when put into Panoramio!

Palmina

vlad bannikov, on January 26, 2008, said:

the eyes are so kind.

©junebug, on January 26, 2008, said:

Happy Australia Day to you, Palmina! The portrait is just beautiful. This man - whoever he is - looks indeed very kind! I like the poem, too. Greetings, Anne

Craig Ward, on January 26, 2008, said:

Happy aussie day, Palmina, Kevin and your fury kids,Cheers from the Ward family to yours :)

Billy B@rk, on January 26, 2008, said:

Excellent portrait Palmina. Kevin looks every inch a True Blue Aussie even through I know he’s a Geordie at heart.

What a truly beautiful poem. I recently listed to Anthems - A Celebration of Australia by John Williamson. They’re some really great songs on that Cd. True Blue & A Flag of Our Own are two of my favourites.

arturo cortina, on January 26, 2008, said:

un vaquero de australia? si o no?...¿?. muy buena foto palmina, saludos de arturo.

steandeb, on January 26, 2008, said:

great words and meaning in your poem,its great that you love your country so much!hope you and him,kevin, had a nice cold tooheys and a glass of aussie's best wine to celebrate, take care.

Palmina Moore, on January 26, 2008, said:

Vlad thank you for the visit and the nice comment about Kevin, yo are right, he is very kind.

Anne Thank you. This is Kevin, my hubby of almost 30 years. As you and Vlad point out, he is a very kind man. The poem is a wonderful one.

Billy Thank you, Kevin also says "Hi" He's always happy when he trying to light a B.B.Q. (something he's never quite mastered, I usually have the fire extinguisher on standby and plenty of Andrews Liver salts for the after effects of the burnt sausages when he does his Barby! :))

John Williamson is a good song writer. I too love True Blue. It's iconic here. Have you heard his Old man Emu? It's quite funny

Auturo Estoy apesadumbrado que no podría traducir su pregunta para contestarle.

Steandeb The poem is a nice one isn't it. It strikes a chord just like "I vow to thee my Country" does from home. Kevin used to work for Tooheys so there's always some in the fridge but yesterday he settled on a few "Heineken's" and some burnt sausages!

Palmina

Palmina Moore, on January 26, 2008, said:

Craig Happy Australia day to you and yours. Hope your family had a good day. Enjoy the Public Holiday on Monday! Seems like the weather might be a bit wet but that's not a bad thing.

Palmina

Baz from the toon., on January 27, 2008, said:

Good one babes. He looks like i true Oz. Just remember your true roots and that you two are a still geordies. I miss him so much. Your little Bro Baz from the toon i.e gods country Newcastle U.K

Palmina Moore, on January 27, 2008, said:

Hi Paul I know......but under the Akubra (Hat) he has his cloth cap on and on his feet he has his hob nailed boots! and he's was whistling Blaydon Races!!! LOL

Cheers matey!

Palmina

Palmina Moore, on January 27, 2008, said:

Hi my sweetheart Barry. Thank you. Your brother sends his love. He (we) wont forget, The River Tyne runs through our viens!

Love you heeps. Pali & Kevin xxxxxx

Ѵíctor Schz de Lara, on January 27, 2008, said:

Magnific portrait Palmina, that face expression is very special, congratulations to you and the model.

Greetings

Ѵíctor Schz de Lara, on January 27, 2008, said:

Hola Palmina, vuelvo a este precioso retrato de Kevin para pedirte ayuda sobre una expresión de afecto que no tengo clara: esta bien dicho " a hug!!" para decir ¡ un abrazo! en español??.

Gracias por adelantado y un saludo a Kevin de mi parte

pic.point, on January 27, 2008, said:

What a lovely portrait, Palmina! Nice to meet you, Kevin. Happy Australia day to you guys.

Love and hugs, Inessa

Sarah Graham, on January 27, 2008, said:

"He can't fly, but I'm telling you, he can run the pants off a kangaroo!"

We know the Wiggles Safari DVD, courtesy of my sister in Melbourne, & Old Man Emu is on that. My son (3.5 years old, never visited Australia) identified a robin as a kookaburra the other day on the strength of that DVD!

Happy Australia Day to you & yours, Palmina - & I'll send the same greeting to my sister & her family & now also my brother & his family, all in Pakenham!

Palmina Moore, on January 27, 2008, said:

Victor, gracias por sus comentarios en ambos casos. El traductor electrónico no es muy exacto y no soy seguro qué usted comenta en segundo lugar está diciendo. ¿Pienso está pidiendo que diera a Kevin un abrazo en el saludo??? He passes on his warm regards to you too.

Inessa thank you Kevin sends his best wishes. He has heard a lot about you. We did have a nice day and although our plans for a 700 km drive into the hills didn't happen - we had friends drop in and had a B.B.Q. instead, (with someone else cooking as we'd have to call the fire brigade or the medics if Kevin was to do it! LOL.)

Sarah How cute is that song. I can sing that with an Australian accent! it was the first Australian thing I learnt when I was about 16. It's amazing how well 4 pretty average men in tight skivvy's have taken the world by storm - sorry to any Wiggles fans out there. Me....I just want to chop off those wagging fingers!

You may have seen the photo's of the Ostriches, they were taken only about 10 minutes from Pakenham, up towards Gembrook. Give you family my best.

Palmina

Ѵíctor Schz de Lara, on January 28, 2008, said:

Hi! again Palmina, give another hug to Kevin from me :) but I´m asking you about the expresion " a hug " in english.. is this right or wrong??.

Thanks and greetings

Borbély Tamás, on January 28, 2008, said:

Very nice portrait, Palmina !It is possible to say that he is characteristic!?My best regards, Tamás

Lilypon, on January 28, 2008, said:

Happy Australia Day Palmina and Kevin!

Kevin truly does have that outback look to him!

Larry Workman QIN, on January 28, 2008, said:

Happy belated Australia day Palmina. A very nicely exposed portrait and great expression capture.

Larry

oronbb, on January 29, 2008, said:

Just as Larry said: "great expression capture". Well done:-)

Palmina Moore, on January 29, 2008, said:

Hi Victor Kevin said Thank you! The expression is to give someone a hug. An embrace.

Palmina

Palmina Moore, on January 29, 2008, said:

Tamas Yes Kevin face is full of character. Thank you for the lovely comment.

Pam* Thank you, we had a good day. He does look Dinky Di in this (very Australian)

Larry thank you.

Greetings to all, Palmina

Palmina Moore, on January 29, 2008, said:

Thank you Oronbb I'd just told him I'd kick him if he didn't smile! LOL

Palmina

pier luigi baglioni, on January 30, 2008, said:

Stupendo personaggio che pareggia in bellezza la forma del mezzo, col contenuto.

Palmina, è il fratello di Kokodrill Man ?

mossip, on January 30, 2008, said:

Fantastic photo Palmina-how much did he charge for the sitting fee;)greetings mossip

♫ Swissmay, on January 30, 2008, said:

Very beautiful poem and what a character! His eyes tell about his sense of humour. Wonderful photo, Palmina!

Greetings, May

Palmina Moore, on January 31, 2008, said:

Grazie. Pier Luigi Kevin sarà felice voi opinione che potrebbe essere il fratello del coccodrillo Dundee. Amerebbe giocare con i coccodrilli!

Greetings from Australia

Palmina

Palmina Moore, on January 31, 2008, said:

mossip Thank you. Kevin didn't charge anything - a swift kick from me and he was more than willing to sit! LOL You know Geordie lads, real tough....until their lasses speak!

Palmina

Palmina Moore, on January 31, 2008, said:

May It is a beautiful poem isn't it. It sums up Australia wondefully. Kevin does have a good sence of humour. He has to to put up with me I think! Glad you liked the shot!

Greetings, Palmina

Ian Stehbens, on January 31, 2008, said:

Dear Palmina,

I am delighted that you and Kevin enjoyed Australia Day and the love for this country of ours is so special for you. Even though we have met Kevin's finger, and his back and side it's nice to meet him eye to eye. No wonder the ostrich thought so much of him.

True blue, I reckon (at least until he tries to pronounce 'raspberry'). Oh by the way, my father-in-law migrated from South Shields and we've been there to meet and stay with all the rellies. Gateshead included.

Ian

Palmina Moore, on January 31, 2008, said:

Hi Ian Kevin says "hi" too. I think the Ostrich fell in 'lurve' with Kevin. LOL.

South Shields, just a stones throw from where he was born in Wallsend. My Nana settled in Gateshead when she first came out from Italy then moved a little further west into a country village. I used to visit Gateshead quite regularly to visit my Uncle when I was young. The North East of England is a sadly under rated part of England, never much on the tourist route except to travel through it to Scotland, but there's so much beauty and history. It's a great part of the world.

Kevin does love his Akubra. What's wrong with the way us Geordies say Razbree ??

Thanks for the visit.

Palmina

Bruce Lemons, on January 31, 2008, said:

Excellent portrait!

©Agoe, on February 1, 2008, said:

Hello Palmina, i like this picture very much. Your hubby looks very pleasent. I think he is a cool dude! But i miss a harp or a banjo, that´s the thing that would have fitted to him :-) Great shot!! Please send him greets from me!

Greetings from Germany, Andreas

Billy B@rk, on February 1, 2008, said:

Hi Palmina. I hope all these comments aren't going to Kevin's head! :)

pic.point, on February 1, 2008, said:

Hi Palmina, friend, glad you enjoyed Australia day. 700km drive would be too much... What about this weekend? Is a visit with Mr Ostrich included in your schedule? ;)

Inessaxxxxxx

Palmina Moore, on February 4, 2008, said:

Hi Bruce Thank you!

Andreas It would be nice if he could play an instrument but sadly not!

Billy He's as down to earth as anyone I've ever met. No airs or graces. Take him or leave him. He has no teeth and couldn't give a hoot! "Can't eat a steak with dentures!" so to answer your question - no he's enjoying the comments, but no big headedness.

Dear Inessa we didn't get anywhere this weekend again. Friends dropped in again so the drive was out. I'm determined to get away next weekend though. I'll keep your posted. Hope you are well!

Palmina

Billy B@rk, on February 4, 2008, said:

I'm sure Kevin is a pin-up all over the world by now! :)

Palmina Moore, on February 4, 2008, said:

Pin up or Dart board! LOL

Juanjo Hidalgo, on February 5, 2008, said:

¡Excelente retrato Palmira! Muy bien medida y muy buen encuadre.

Para mí ha sido un gran descubrimiento tu galería, que prometo ir viendo poco a poco.

Saludos desde España, Juanjo

marek zdziechowski(marcopol1), on February 5, 2008, said:

gold star ,fantastic portret,,greetings marek

Billy B@rk, on February 5, 2008, said:

Hi Palmina. Every since you posted this portrait I’ve thought Kevin reminded me of someone but I couldn’t quite place who. After studying it again today I finally realised that it’s a workmate and fellow hill walker. You probably can’t see the resemblance in this shot so I’m going to post one I took at work along side the one of Kevin. Once you have viewed it & commented on it I’ll delete it. You know I like a joke but this is a genuine & untouched photo. I think my friend will be more flattered by the comparison than Kevin will!

Palmina Moore, on February 6, 2008, said:

Marek Thank you. Kevin will be happy!

Billy cheers for the link, I do like the other photo better. Boy said cheers, too.

George Thanks for the visit. I thought it was time everyone met him instead of just his bitten (by Ostrich) hands, or just his back. LOL

Australia is a beautiful country indeed.

Palmina

Palmina Moore, on February 6, 2008, said:

Juanjo Encantadores de los comentarios del sus del por de Gracias. Estoy alegre usted tengo gusto de él. Por favor visita otra vez.

Saludos, Palmina

Billy B@rk, on February 6, 2008, said:

LOL. I liked your comment about the earplugs Palmina. I admire your honesty! I’m not sure about the book you mentioned but I do remember a movie called Doppelganger with Drew Barrymore.

Luud Riphagen, on February 7, 2008, said:

Very good and beautiful portret Palmina. Greetings Luud

Palmina Moore, on February 7, 2008, said:

Billy I haven't seen the movie, I'll hunt it out. I wish I could remember the name of the book. I think it must be the Geordie coming out with the honesty.....we speak our mind and you take us or leave us. Sometimes maybe not a good thing but overall, I think it's the best way to be.....and besides if you complain, I'll slap you!

Palmina

Palmina Moore, on February 7, 2008, said:

Thanks Luud for your lovely comment.

Palmina

DeEtte Fisher, on February 11, 2008, said:

Well, hello there Kevin! Nice to meet your hubby, Palmina!! He looks very Australian! I love the poem! What a wonderful tribute to Australia. Thank you so much for sharing it! :)

Cheers and Happy belated Aussie Day!

DeEtte

Palmina Moore, on February 12, 2008, said:

Hi DeEtte Kevin says "Hi" to you too. It is a wonderful poem isn't it? Australia certainly is a land of contrasts.

We live a pretty laid back lifestyle and Kevin is happiest when he's in his shorts and his singlet (vest) and of course, has his hat on. I think we are more Australian than we sometimes like to admit. LOL

Palmina

► Marco Vanzo, on February 23, 2008, said:

You have a very good eye for portraits !

gretings from Italy Marco

Palmina Moore, on February 24, 2008, said:

Marco Thank you for your visit and for the nice comment.

Ciao, Palmina

Fred Fouarge, on February 26, 2008, said:

Is that you, Paul?? You looking good with that tattoos on your shoulder,you looks like a little like Dennis Hopper that great Cowboy,

Fred.

Palmina Moore, on February 26, 2008, said:

No Fred this is my husband Kevin I'm sure he'll love you for ever saying he looks like Dennis Hopper (from his Easy Rider days I hope) You should see the tattoo on his leg, it's quite stunning! An Eagle, Native American feather and a flag. Lovely

Palmina

steandeb, on March 6, 2008, said:

seems a great life in oz! barbies,tooheys,heinekin,sun!you not missing the fog on the tyne i suppose,eh!great photo by the way,seems like a man not to be messed with but looks like he has a heart of gold!portrait pictures.... they must tell us something mustn,t they.take care and greetings from liverpool england.... o i forgot to add your poor football team newcastle are in a sorry mess!

Palmina Moore, on March 10, 2008, said:

Every day we miss the Fog on the Tyne Steandeb Even after 28 years here we miss Newcastle. Kevin does have a heart of gold, he is a lovely person.

I know Newcastle is sadly near the bottom, it's Kevin's team. Mine is Man U and they are not doing so well either just now. No F.A.Cup for them.

Palmina

skida, on March 11, 2008, said:

Kevin isn't Dennis Hopper! I found a picture of the real Kevin

Palmina Moore, on March 17, 2008, said:

Oh my God Keith......I WISH!!!!!!!!! Sam Elliot! He is s** on legs! He is one of my favourite actors. I think Kevin secretly is in love with him too. We just watch a movie the other night (The Golden Compass) with him in and Kevin said wouldn't you kill for hair like that, and that voice!

So well picked.........I can dream!

Palmina

Billy B@rk, on March 17, 2008, said:

Calm down now Pali! I must admit I do like Sam Elliot as an actor. I especially liked him as Cher’s boyfriend in the moving film Mask.

Palmina Moore, on March 18, 2008, said:

LOL Billy He was very good in that movie. HE always just seems to be himself in anything he is in. Hey it's worked for years. He does make a wonderful cowboy though.

Pali

pier luigi baglioni, on June 5, said:

I like to create a link between this photo of settler and the native aboriginal, both Australians.

© Laura Raggio, on June 9, said:

Interessante personaggio dall'occhio vispo!..ciao..ciao LAura r

Palmina Moore, on June 15, said:

Thank you pivapao for the link, it is a nice photo of an Aboriginal, such an amazing people.

Laura Perdoni la mia risposta ritardata. Sono stato assente un abbastanza certo tempo. Grazie per il vostro commento gentile. ciao, Palmina

♥artx, on June 18, said:

A very very nice portrait!!

Palmina Moore, on June 21, said:

Thank you Artx glad you visited again.

Palmina