Hi Peeps. Just about to get on a plane back to Melbs. Have missed you all.
Update
DIL has pupped out 2ndkid, and had surgery immediately after for other issues. Both doing fine. DIL's mum is present and will be doing the 1stkid wrangling from now on for a bit. So I'm not needed. Thank gods for the German health care system - it's been a joy to navigate compared to here.
More than possible, probably you're correct.
Yeah, when we (fam) were doing the burial at sea thing for my Dad (cos ex-sailor), we were told to put the container under water, open the lid and swish gently until the container was empty. Then dispose of the container thoughtfully. Same for my Mum at the same beach. We were SPECIFICALLY warned not to attempt to open the container in the air and then dump cos of the air cushion effects just above the water - the ones that keep albatrosses flying for months at a time. And not to just heave the container into the ocean unopened because it would eventually be washed ashore just like the one you found as there's quite a lot of air in the standard container as well as the remains. My guess is someone wasn't listening or didn't read the instructions given by the crematorium.
Ssshhh, don't tell anyone cos reading instructions is a superpower that's available to all, but rarely used.
fruit salad please chef.
My takeaway on the vid is that real self care is being present in the moment - whatever that moment consists of. I fully agree with her that self care is NOT a competition. And you can't fix things by going shopping. Or performing rituals.
Late night YT discovery - and this lady has clearly articulated some things I feel very strongly about and wholly agree. Particularly right now.
It's 7ish am here in Munich. So far so good with DIL. Introduced the lil one to fingerpainting yesterday - so cute. Have to food shop today, so wish me luck.
EDIT: Thanks huugely everyone for all your well wishes and advice on translations etc. We'll know more about DIL's condition in the next couple of days. Still touch & go rn.
Hello everyone! Got logged out of my regular login without my knowledge or consent - and couldn't get back in until I made a new account. All sorted now.
Am currently in Munich - have had a busy few days. Basically my daughter in law is about 38 weeks pregnant with her second, and developed major problems on Saturday (in Aust). Had to drop everything and leap onto the next flight to get there an wrangle her first one (aged 3). Son was completely distraught what with everything which should not surprise. DIL is still in intensive care, and son is spending as much time there as possible. Lil one is a handful - smart enough to know that there's something seriously wrong with Mum but unable to really regulate her own behaviour and emotions. DIL's mother will be joining us here at the end of this week so we can hand off kid wrangling to each other as required. Somewhere along the way my login here got cut off, and have only now been able to get a new one.
Haven't seen much of the city yet - son & DIL's flat is over the road and down an alley from some huuuuge gardens - I think it's called Nymphenbourg and there's some kind of historic palace there so kid & I have been checking them out. I have discovered that one year of high school german 50+ years ago is not sufficient for food shopping effectively in this town. Have fallen back on on-line ordering & delivery. The pictures really really help. Next time I brave the shops I will take my life into my hands and try google translate or similar. Any recommendations for a suitable app?
Greg was a mate of my mum - they shared art classes and he used to come to dinner at our place back when I was a kid. His work is quite collectable, so I think you've scored a win here. Could be worth a few hundred dollaries at auction.
G Irvine info
G. Irvine pottery refers to the works of Australian artist Greg Irvine (born 1946), who is known for creating and exhibiting ceramics, figurative sculptures, and prints, with his pottery often signed with an incised or painted "G. Irvine". His ceramic pieces, which include bowls and baskets, feature various glazes and decorative techniques, and examples have appeared in auctions and galleries.Key Characteristics
Mediums: Ceramics, painting, and printmaking Signature: Signed "G. Irvine" (painted or incised) on many of his works Styles: Known for hand-painted decoration and drip glazes Examples: Large pottery baskets, two-handled bowls, and figural sculptures have been made How to Identify G. Irvine Pottery Signature: Look for a painted or incised "G. Irvine". Material: The item will be made of clay or ceramic. Style: Note the hand-painted decoration or drip glazes. Where to Find His Work Online: Australian Pottery at Bemboka, Aegean Designs Gallery Portsea, Carter's Price Guide to Antiques, and auction sites like Leski Auctions. Galleries: He has exhibited his ceramic work in galleries, such as Hawthorn Studio & Gallery.
Next leg of flight home starts in a couple of hours. Couldn't get a premium economy seat so doing ordinary economy. Kill me now.