Social historians will be investigating and interpreting the pandemic and the phenomenon of self-isolation for years to come. Lock-down has altered our behaviour in so many ways. It has lead to a phenomenon dubbed ‘iso-baking’ (and a scarcity of flour), but also to a huge increase in
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We are experiencing an autumn like no other at Blackheath in the Blue Mountains of NSW. Heart-lifting in its beauty, heart breaking in the worldwide impact of Covid19. I cannot think of anywhere better to be living in lock-down. My daily walk takes me past the local
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The shiny hubcaps on our house painter Rebekah’s vintage Volkswagen created a few problems last year. You see, our resident Wonga fell in love with his own image. Oh dear, it was very sad. Thankfully, we took certain measures and the problem was eventually resolved. Wonga subsequently
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Most visitors to this website are familiar with my associate, Editor Des. His dear friend Milly lives in his shadow somewhat, but today she ventured out with me on my Covid19 walk. The ducks were as content as ever down by Blackheath’s Memorial Park. The playground is
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Sadly, Easter 2020 is a bit different, due to the horrible pandemic. If you are are seriously self-isolating a ‘flat-pack’ egg ordered on-line might be the go. I preferred to buy chocolate rabbits, mini-eggs and blocks of hazelnut chocolate from Blackheath’s Friendly Grocer. Yesterday my husband and
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After a residency of some years, the satin bowerbird in Soldier’s Memorial Park at Blackheath departed his well known property. It was very sad for those of us who had been observing him. We watched with interest as the local ban on plastic straws changed his treasure
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The Blackheath General Store café, in conjunction with next door’s long-standing Piedmont Inn, celebrated its 3rd birthday by launching an exciting new venture; a fantastic programme of cultural events and workshops. What a line-up. I honestly think there must be something here for everyone. BELINDA AND GRANT
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You do have to admire the residents of Blackheath. A few weeks ago hundreds turned out on a near 40 degree day to thank firefighters and all the support organizations after the bushfires. How ironic that since then we have suffered a great deal of damage from
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A story from Editor Des of Blackheath, Blue Mountains….formerly from China. Hello, well bears famously know quite a lot about porridge, and I am no exception. However, at our house I defer to Dr Bob. He is what some people (possibly called Pauline) might view as an
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Remember the old Gowings Department store in Sydney? Originally It was the place to go for rural chaps in town for the Easter Show. The following image is a self -measuring form, dating from 1910. The advertising catch-phrase ‘GONE TO GOWINGS‘ became part of the Aussie vernacular,
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