Amanda, I’ve loved reading your first substack and congratulations on a really engaging insight into the massive changes you’ve embraced! I am in awe of what you’ve had to do to get yourself to this point, and I love your inspiring mindset to make the most of all that the desert life offers! Your photos are wonderful and I look forward to the next instalment!! You are an amazing person!!!
Really enjoyed reading this Amanda - such good writing. Isn’t it fascinating how we view space & land - ‘there’s nothing there’…. Your pictures of the holes in the red earth reminded me of the minutes I spent staring at holes as a little kid in WA waiting for the occupants to emerge. Look forward to reading more. Xx
Thanks Rachel- would you believe I met someone at the Giles weather station knows your dad? I’m going to call Kathy and tell her! Hope you are well and Deakin life is fulfilling! Xx
Thank you Caz- it means a lot that you have taken the time to read it ❣️sorry I couldn’t stop in Beaufort. I drove through too late at night! ( that’s another story to share over a glass of wine!) X
Amanda, loved reading that. How awesome and such a wonderful opportunity for you. Enjoy the experience, as I know you will. We are travelling through that general area around July, I will msg you when it gets closer xx
I’m so happy you will be not only sharing your life living in remote Australia but also that you’re sharing your writing again! I’ve always loved the engaging way you write. From the letters you wrote to me as kid, to your published articles and books I would pore over, to the editing you would do of my writing from time to time, I’ve always been in awe of your inate writing skill and style. I will look forward to your weekly musings and in between will keep enjoying ‘Bingo’ and ‘Louie’ updates.
Amanda, I loved your blog and the milk bottle- bougainvillea art. I’m enjoying travelling vicariously with you during this new chapter. Thank you for inspiring me to grasp whatever life throws our way with both hands and go with it.
Hi Kay, I really appreciate your support and for believing in me. That piece you are referring to is a cardboard box covered in discarded paints on paper from my painting class at TAFE! Hope that makes sense! Xxx
It makes perfect sense. It’s really lovely and it’s so You! I’ve always believed in you Amanda & always will, because you’re an amazing achiever who I’ve always been in awe of.
Amanda for as long as we’ve been close mates (over 4 decades) I’ve never known you to shirk a challenge, be idle, lack courage, or pass up an adventure. So when you told me you were going on this probable life changing trip I wasn’t in the least surprised. But-as usual when it comes to you and your doings-I was in awe. Congratulations on successfully driving so far and so remotely (a challenge in itself!) and for continuing to have the guts that I could never match. I agree with Catherine - in an exciting, thrilling, potentially poleaxing environment you are making the most of what desert life offers. I think of you as I whinge about having no A/C - which makes me stop whinging! You go girl! Xx
Amanda, I’ve loved reading your first substack and congratulations on a really engaging insight into the massive changes you’ve embraced! I am in awe of what you’ve had to do to get yourself to this point, and I love your inspiring mindset to make the most of all that the desert life offers! Your photos are wonderful and I look forward to the next instalment!! You are an amazing person!!!
Thank you Catherine you are too kind ❤️❤️
Really enjoyed reading this Amanda - such good writing. Isn’t it fascinating how we view space & land - ‘there’s nothing there’…. Your pictures of the holes in the red earth reminded me of the minutes I spent staring at holes as a little kid in WA waiting for the occupants to emerge. Look forward to reading more. Xx
Thanks you Sarah ❣️
Loved reading this, Amanda, and can't wait to read more!! xx
Thanks Rachel- would you believe I met someone at the Giles weather station knows your dad? I’m going to call Kathy and tell her! Hope you are well and Deakin life is fulfilling! Xx
Oh wow, how funny!! Such a small world! Yes, do tell Mum, I'm sure she would love to hear about it all :) xx
Thanks Amanda for starting this record and for such a lovely first entry. I’ll look forward to your regular musings.
Thank you Caz- it means a lot that you have taken the time to read it ❣️sorry I couldn’t stop in Beaufort. I drove through too late at night! ( that’s another story to share over a glass of wine!) X
Amanda, loved reading that. How awesome and such a wonderful opportunity for you. Enjoy the experience, as I know you will. We are travelling through that general area around July, I will msg you when it gets closer xx
Thanks Lauren appreciate your kind words and I would love to see you up here. Please let me know. You will need a permit but that's no dramas.
I’m so happy you will be not only sharing your life living in remote Australia but also that you’re sharing your writing again! I’ve always loved the engaging way you write. From the letters you wrote to me as kid, to your published articles and books I would pore over, to the editing you would do of my writing from time to time, I’ve always been in awe of your inate writing skill and style. I will look forward to your weekly musings and in between will keep enjoying ‘Bingo’ and ‘Louie’ updates.
Thank you Amanda. Such a beautiful account of your move and experience so far.
(Ps I’m missing you xx)
Amanda, I loved your blog and the milk bottle- bougainvillea art. I’m enjoying travelling vicariously with you during this new chapter. Thank you for inspiring me to grasp whatever life throws our way with both hands and go with it.
Amanda, love the blog and the milk bottle covered in bougainvillea. Looking forward to travelling vicariously with you. Thank
You for inspiring me to grab whatever life throws at us and go with it.
Thanks Lisa ❣️🥰 I knew you would like it because of all the pink hues and texture! 🌸💓
I have a question Amanda - what’s that second piece of artwork that looks like fabrics of beautiful different colours? I want it! You are so talented.
Hi Kay, I really appreciate your support and for believing in me. That piece you are referring to is a cardboard box covered in discarded paints on paper from my painting class at TAFE! Hope that makes sense! Xxx
It makes perfect sense. It’s really lovely and it’s so You! I’ve always believed in you Amanda & always will, because you’re an amazing achiever who I’ve always been in awe of.
Amanda for as long as we’ve been close mates (over 4 decades) I’ve never known you to shirk a challenge, be idle, lack courage, or pass up an adventure. So when you told me you were going on this probable life changing trip I wasn’t in the least surprised. But-as usual when it comes to you and your doings-I was in awe. Congratulations on successfully driving so far and so remotely (a challenge in itself!) and for continuing to have the guts that I could never match. I agree with Catherine - in an exciting, thrilling, potentially poleaxing environment you are making the most of what desert life offers. I think of you as I whinge about having no A/C - which makes me stop whinging! You go girl! Xx