Want to see my map of Tasmania ...

I suspect only Australian readers may get that joke. For the rest of you, this song may clear things up a little.
This picture will explain the rest.
This otherwise happy time in my life has been soured by the tragic deaths of four friends and colleagues this weekend past, three to a dreadful aircrash and one to cancer. I'm sure Australian readers have heard all the news stories. I had expected to see these people this weekend at a party to celebrate the 50th anniversary of a show we had all worked on over the years. Here's a link to a story if you're interested.
There will be sewing soon from my new sun-filled sewing room, along with some tales from the journey.

Comments

Steph said…
I didn't click the link, rather fearing what I might see, but no I don't really want to see your map of Tasmania....?

I'm so sorry for your loss. It seems the ABC has had a recent bad run of luck, losing such important and influential figures. My sympathies.
August 21, 2011 at 4:29 PM
Sharon said…
We are all reeling from the loss the ABC and their families have suffered and sending you many hugs as well.

Now that is a change of scenery, can't wait to hear the tales.
August 21, 2011 at 5:48 PM
Sue said…
I was very sorry to hear of these deaths and am sorry to hear they were friends of yours. I wish you all the best at this difficult time. Thanks for sharing with us...
August 21, 2011 at 8:03 PM
Janine said…
Very sorry to hear about your losses. ABC always delivers such quality viewing .
August 22, 2011 at 9:05 PM
Gail said…
Oh Carol, sorry to hear about your friends. I didn't realise that you'd worked on 4 Corners.
August 22, 2011 at 9:48 PM
Jacquie said…
So sorry to hear that Carol. It is such a very tragic event.
August 22, 2011 at 10:22 PM
Sheila said…
Sorry to hear about your tremendous loss and keeping you in my prayers.
August 23, 2011 at 4:22 AM
The Slapdash Sewist said…
What a loss. I am so sorry to hear of the tragedy surrounding you.
August 25, 2011 at 1:55 AM
Faye Lewis said…
Are you sewing today???
September 18, 2011 at 2:08 AM
jnuts said…
honestly, I really wanted to leave some warm, comforting words for you...but I clicked on the video for "Map of Tasmania" and, well...the answer is a resounding yes. (especially if gold lamé, peacock feathers and jadite are part of the deal.)

actually, I'm very sorry to hear about the loss of your friends.



i miss you and wish I were a better friend.

xoxoxo,
jock

p.s.: feel free to delete the comment after reading.
October 14, 2011 at 8:31 AM
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