Barb

@abbey19 (3106)

Gold Coast, Australia • Age 78

Joined myLot 17 years ago

If we don't make changes today, tomorrow will be just the same

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Barb's Responses

Are you still interested in PTC

iwrite @iwrite (5034) • Singapore 30 Nov 12

I think many people are already tired of PTC, the reason being it is very difficult to get payout, and when you do it might not be worth it for the few dollars. However there is a relative new PTC program that is a registered...

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Barb I have been doing ptc sites for a few years now, and have come across a lot of spam sites in that time, but I now do only four legit and long-standing sites, as they always pay me. So yes, I'm interested in this new site you have; send me a pm...

30 Nov 12

My Dog Had Me in a Panic This Morning

ladym33 @ladym33 (10979) • United States 29 Oct 12

My dog was laying on my bed this morning right before I took two of my kids to school. When I came home about a half hour later my dog did not come greet me like she usually does, so I called her name, and she still did not come...

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Barb What a great story, although I was sitting on the edge of my seat wondering if you were going to find her, so was very relieved to read that you did. She was so happy to see you! I love a happy ending!

29 Oct 12

Multi tasking.

MsTickle @MsTickle (25180) • Australia 9 Sep 12

Love that expression. What else are you doing as you read or type away at myLot?? I have the washing machine going, the dishes are half done and I'll get up in a minute to finish them, the vacuum cleaner is set...

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Barb At this moment I am waiting for my washing to dry outside, so will be bringing it in shortly to fold and put away, I've just potted up some new plants, fixed the basket on my bicycle, taken the rubbish out, dinner is prepared, ready to put in the oven, and the...

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Waiting for Hurricane Isaac

Canellita @Canellita (12029) • United States 28 Aug 12

It's dark out now and the wind has picked up. The rain isn't too bad where I am, but it's no longer safe to be outdoors. We lost electricity earlier, but thankfully it came back on quickly. There are still many hours to go and if...

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Barb I have seen the news down here in Australia, and I feel for everyone who lives in the path of a hurricane of this force; I can only imagine what it must be like, and my heart goes out to you. Stay safe, and I pray that it will be over soon.

29 Aug 12

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Challenging myself

RawBill AKA MrAusAdventure @RawBill1 (8531) • Gold Coast, Australia 24 Jul 12

I have decided that next year I am going to compete in a physically and mentally tough endurance event called The Kokoda Challenge. It is held on the Gold Coast close to where I live and is known as Australia's toughest endurance...

endurance

extreme

fitness

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Barb Good on ya Bill! If it's something you've always wanted to do, then go for it! It will be an unforgetable experience.

25 Jul 12

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E_Reader

MsTickle @MsTickle (25180) • Australia 24 Jun 12

Hi members of myLot. I could not find an interest for this so I tried adding one but couldn't figure that out either. Someone seriously needs to clean up the interest sections. Anyway, I just bought an e-reader. I go for...

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Barb Sounds like your e-reader is a good buy Ms Tickle! I love the portabilty of having one and have been contemplating getting myself one for a while now. Can you do more than read with it? I'm not sure whether to buy an e-reader, or a tablet which has more...

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Do you Take a Break from MyLot?

SydneyHazelton @SydneyHazelton (4586) • Singapore 19 May 12

Dear mylotters, I know some of you are here on myLot day and night, almost 24/7. My question is do you take a break from myLot? For me, I'm here on and off. When I feel tired of the discussions and could not find that I could...

mylot

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Barb Most definitely! I quite often take a break from MyLot, as I feel that I get a bit stale, and after a decent break, I come back refreshed and rarin' to go!

20 May 12

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Bruschetta Toast

lilaclady @lilaclady (28207) • Australia 1 Apr 12

I have always love bruschetta at restaurants and yesterday I was at home and feeling like something different to what I usually have so I went through the fridge and found bread, tomatoes, cheese and I thought I wonder if I could...

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Barb Yummy, I love bruschetta too, and our own home made one sound delicious! Instead of toast, try it on some french bread - slice in half, rub a garlic clove over the bread then add your toppings!

2 Apr 12

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Sad News for a few People here

Gabs @gabs8513 (48686) • United Kingdom 22 Mar 12

And I really hope that this will not be deleted. most of my Friends here knew Darkwing and you have probably all wondered where she has gone, well over a Year ago she was diagnosed with terminal Cancer, was given 6 months, but she...

passed away

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Barb So sorry to hear this news Gabs, I know she was a very close and dear friend of yours. This is so hard to deal with, all you can do is remember the good memories you have of her and in time, you will heal. Hugs to you. xx

24 Mar 12

The power of a Smile

lilaclady @lilaclady (28207) • Australia 3 Feb 12

yesterday I was feeling a little down so I decided to got to my favourite place, the zoo for a couple of hours, so I got my camera and set off to do my walk around the zoo, I know we all feel down at times but all it took was a...

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Barb Oh, I heartily agree with you lilaclady, and I've put it into practice; it's absolutely amazing the response you get back! When someone smiles at me, I get a nice warm feeling inside. So go on . . . give somebody a smile today!

3 Feb 12

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Google Adsense deleted my blog because they said it was a SPAM magnet. My

Sergeantrom @sergeantrom (5721) • United States 31 Dec 11

question is, I want to start my blog over again but this time will NOT add google adsense. Will they delete my blog again since I wont put any advertising on it? What is very irritating is my blog had nothing but CONTENT and...

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Barb Blogger is notorious for deleting blogs, and without any warning. You could start a new blog on Wordpress which is very easy to use. Wordpress.org is not free, but Wordpress.com is, and that's where I have my own blog. I save a copy of every single post I...

31 Dec 11

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Missing Friends

lilaclady @lilaclady (28207) • Australia 28 Nov 11

I recently returned to Mylot after a long break and just last night I thought I would go through my friends list to see who was still posting on here, I came acrioss many of the young students mainly from China that I love talking...

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Barb In view of what's been happening in the world, I understand your concern for your friends who don't seem to be posting anymore, especially the ones from China. Let's hope some of them see this discussion and come forward to put your mind at rest!

28 Nov 11

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I have finally moved house!

moonchild1au @moonchild1au (6237) • Australia 12 Nov 11

I know this is a little late & those of you who are my friends on facebook would already know...I have now been back in Mackay for 2 weeks...our stuff arrived from the movers on Tuesday just one. i am glad it's over but I am...

moved house

movers

relocate

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Barb I hope you soon find a bigger house that is more suitable. Living and working round packing boxes is a nightmare, but no point unpacking them till you move again. Good luck with that. Why did you move to Mackay - hubby's job? I remember you saying something...

13 Nov 11

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Estela the Spider Monkey

lilaclady @lilaclady (28207) • Australia 12 Nov 11

A lovely story of Estela a little Spider Monkey born at The Melbourne Zoo, Estela was abandoned by her mother so they put baby Estela in with her Grandmother and they bonded immediately, so old granny is now bringing up Estela and...

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Barb What a heartwarming story of the old granny rearing Estela when her mother abandoned her. This little baby monkey will keep her granny young for sure, she is so active! Thanks for the photos, Estela looks so cute!

12 Nov 11

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Baboons at The Melbourne Zoo

lilaclady @lilaclady (28207) • Australia 12 Nov 11

I have been going to the Melbourne Zoo for a long time to take photos but I have always felt sorry for the baboons as they were in large cages with concrete flooring well I am glad to say at last they have a new enclosure, with...

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Barb All I can say, it's about time the zoo improved the baboons enclosure and made it a more natural place for them to live in, as near as their own natural habitat. Great photos of the baboons enjoying their new suroundings!

12 Nov 11

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Possums In The Park

lilaclady @lilaclady (28207) • Australia 11 Nov 11

I love to take photos of just about anything, so I was so excited when a friend took me to a local park, right in the heart of the city to feed some wild possums, so cute these little fellas, has anyone else like taking photos of...

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Barb Taking photos of animals (wild or domestic), is one of my favourite pastimes. I have tons of photos of my dogs but I love going out at dawn when the kangaroos are grazing before it gets too hot, and taking shots of them. I live in Australia and we have a lot...

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Questions for Members of Triond.

iwrite @iwrite (5034) • Singapore 3 Nov 11

I am looking for fellow Triond to ask some questions about earnins on Triond. I am trying to earn from Triond but it is very slow but the pass 3 days there earnings are not showing at all? Does anyone know what is going on?...

triond

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Barb I write for Triond, but not as often as I should, so my earnings are low. I have a blog on Blogger and that's where I applied for Adsense; I was approved, although it took about a month. After getting approved, I have integrated it into my Triond...

6 Nov 11

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Another virus warning.

MsTickle @MsTickle (25180) • Australia 3 Nov 11

Heads up people... My bro-in-law in Sydney sent me this warning, about a "Facebook/Utube" virus. I checked it. So should you http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/youtube.asp I know many of...

caution

virus

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Barb Thanks for the heads-up MsTickle, and for the link. I've posted it on my FB page.

5 Nov 11

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Right up my street!

SandrainSpain @Sandra1952 (6047) • Spain 16 Oct 11

A few days ago, I noticed Helium's Content Source was looking for writers living and working in Spain to write local guides. Long story short, I was accepted, and wrote a guide on the Murcia region, for which I'll get $30. Not...

content source

writing gigs

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Barb Congratulations Sandra on the new gig - very much deserved if I may say so! I haven't been into Helium in months for lots of reasons - the major one being I lost my mojo! I need some inspiration and your discussion might just do it for me!

17 Oct 11

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Daniel Morecombe can FINALLY be put to rest

moonchild1au @moonchild1au (6237) • Australia 28 Aug 11

7 years & 9 months after Daniel went missing in Woombye (about a 20 minute drive from where I currently live), he can finally be put to rest. 3 bones that were found near where he was dumped have been confirmed that they belong to...

daniel morcobe

found

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Barb This has been such a sad case because it involved a child, and so hard on the parents not knowing if he was alive or dead for almost 8 years since he went missing. In a way, it must be a relief for Daniel's parents knowing what became of their son. It's the...

29 Aug 11

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