Good night dear friends.  A mess in the kitchen is calling to me.

View, unobstructed wrote:

Wondered if you have ever watched this movie, gabriele?   It gets good reviews and is available "On Demand" through our cable service.

Curious if it is true to life in these days...for aboriginal folk.   

I haven't seen it yet, view.  Must admit that my visits to the cinema are exclusively to see children's movies with my little guy.  So, if you asked me anything about Disney.......  
The last movie I saw with David Gulpilil in, was Baz Luhrmann's "Australia".  But thanks for mentioning.  I've just reserved Charlie's Country through our local library.  We don't have Netflix or cable or satellite.
Around about 10 years ago, my little guy's dad and I went on a 6 weeks 4WD trip through remote parts of the country.  Mainly following the trail of the early explorers who first crossed the continent South - North, Birk and Wills.  I have to say, the remote communities we came through looked derelict, more so than in the movie trailer.  Where there was a shop, it was barred with windows boarded.  A bit like this to give you the picture,
 
I didn't feel comfortable to even stop and use the public toilet facilities (if you want to call it that...).  We stopped in a place to sit in a park for a while and were immediately surrounded by very aggressive acting young men who wanted money and alcohol.  We got in the car really quickly, locked the doors and drove off just in time.  

I have a few friends who self-identify as aboriginees, including from the 'stolen generation'.  They are all very generous people with a big heart.  I think the government wants to address the inequalities.  Still 10 years less life expectancy for indigenous people.  Some of the efforts/ideas are clearly not respectful of the culture/people.  Our recently deposed prime minister for example suggested that aboriginees should not be allowed to have a life on welfare in their remote communities where there is no employment and should be made to move to areas where there is employment.. 

Last edited by gabriele (11/14/2015 10:44 pm)

JetmamaDiDi wrote:

Hey, All,

Quick check-in. Back from my jaunt to SD yesterday a.m. Stayed overnite; got home about 12:30 PM today. Madly preparing for arrival of our English friends and trying to stay on course with holiday preparations. WHEW!

Probably won't be online on Monday nite, but I do want to add my guesses for the evening. I'll watch the DVR when I'm able to.

VIEW:I think there won't be an elimination; however, if there is, I'm picking Carlos to go (just want Alek to get to the final!). Bindi for top of the leaderboard and Bindi, Derek, Mark for the trio winner. Dance off: Nick and Bindi.

Hoping that everyone is doing ok. Interesting about the food aversions, Gabriele. Good luck with that....and stay cool. I don't envy the heat you are having so early in the spring season. We had mid-80s just days ago as well!

Gonna call it a day and jump in the shower.

XXXXXXX OOOOOOO

Sweet dreams!

I'm a bit unsure about this dance off.  I had assumed that there is a 'duel' of Nick vs. Bindi and then another 'duel' of Carlos vs. Aleks.  If Nick and Bindi can win, it must work some other way.   View, can you please clarify?  Thanks. 
 

I have no words to describe how I would freak out.  Especially if it can scurry as fast as most spiders and zip down a  web thread on to you.

Have a nice Sunday, sisters.