Memorable moments of 2016

[utopia]

@Heart. Love your post and your name. I've been away for a few weeks, so don't think we've met. Hi.
In June this year, I also thought I'd just 'have a look' at this forum. I wasn't expecting much.
But wow. Everything you said is so true. It is assupportive community here.

[Heart]

@utopia, Welcome back from being away. You were one of the first to reply when I first posted in October. 

@pip,love to hear what your most memorable moment is. How are you going?

[utopia]

@Heart. Sorry I don't remember. My memory is getting worse over time. I probably said I liked your name then. Lol.

[Former-Member]

Lots of memorable moments this year.  Us mods often have a wander around to make sure no posts have been over-looked.  Whenever I have the pleasure of doing this I'm always blown away by the kindness, wisdom and generosity I see. 

One moment that stands out for me was @Faith-and-Hope starting the Hot Chocolate thread in carers.  I had just been thinking that we needed a hang out space for carers and...voila....there it was!  Still going strong today.  Typing this is giving me a thirst.  Must drop by for a coffee....

The other big event this year was the Blue Boarders joining us which brought this sudden influx of virtual drinking, poetry, knowledge and generosity.  It was lovely to see them welcomed and to have so many still with us today.

Looking forward to us all creating more great memories next year

[Faith-and-Hope]

Hi @Former-Member .... 😊

I have found a huge generosity of spirit here .... it seems struggling with mi.issues either as a carer or lived experience produces incredible compassion and empathy for others .... it's golden in a way I wish the world could know ... but then maybe it's an off-spin treasure that helps with the communal healing process ....

Such courage and strength.  There are Titans here ... 

Even when, God willing, my hubby is treated and healed, whether he has a major on-going struggle in the aftermath or not, I intend to stay here amongst my forum friends .....

Soooo glad to have found y'all .... 

Hot Choc Cafe open 24/7 on Carer's .... all welcome .... 

❤️💕

[Heart]

@utopia, LOL, you did say back then that you loved my name, (memory isn't so bad). I remember you saying that you had photographed some...aboriginal history that had not been documented yet (I think I am on the right track with this) ( now how's memory isn't so good.lol).

How did that all go? Did you manage to get it documented?

Take Care:)

[utopia]

@Heart. You have a great memory.
Yes the Water Holes have now been added to the Aboriginal Heritage database. A friend has Aboriginal Fire Sites in caves on her property. I got to see these. Amazing. Same tribal group as my area. These have also been added to the same database.
Makes me hungry to find some more sites. I know where to look next - but as it's bush, I need to take a guide with me.

[Decadian]

Hi @utopia

Thanks for posting this - I have saved your comment in my Note Book to follow up later

I am really interested in all of this - and so glad you have had the chance to see some of this

Also - I would love to see the Fire Site and Caves - but like you I would not be able to go without a guide either - and I don't know what state these are in - but I will be following up the Aboriginal Data Base to learn more - and I didn't know that was there

What a shocking comment from a web-surfer - I just didn't look far enough - but I will now

It's so great you have seen some of this Utopia - your trip was worth having certainly and worth sharing

Dec

wtg

[Heart]

@utopia, besides need a guide, what is stopping you. Go and do it. It sounds very interesting, you sound like you love doing it.

Fill your hunger and live your dream!

[utopia]

@Decadian. The fire sites on my friends property cannot be accessed by the general public. Only the local council and the Aboriginal elders. Although this is frustrating, iit's because most of the sites are on pprivately owned land. Once registered, the Local Elders can come on site and protect, learn or celebrate. They and the landholder then become custodians for the site. Some landholders / farmers don't like this and so don't report their aboriginal finds. But hopefully over time, more and more sites will be recognised.@heart. You have pushed me into action. I'm phoning a friend who knows the mountain I want to explore next, really well. I'll ask him if he can take me. Thanks for the push.