Well thank you so much Draco! Delighted that you like the shot. Newtown is my favorite stomping ground in this great city of yours. And endless source of entertainment and ideas. Also, The Captain is at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, so we are in the area a lot.
In that case, the Festival of Bacon starts soon at Cuckoo Callay cafe at the entrance to Newtown train station. Yes, you read it right. From March 1 for 12 weeks, a mostly bacon inspired menu. Things like bacon ice cream sandwich etc.
This is such a great shot, Lisa. Looks like she posed for you? Love her colourful dress and the whole hippie feel of your shots. Very grungy and groovy 🙂
Sadie was indeed kind enough to strike a pose for me Mabel. I was standing in front of her shop taking a picture of a stencil across the street when she came out with her bucket and squeegee to do windows. We started a conversation and she struck this playful pose. Her shop is awesome. There is one in Melbourne too (120 Gertrude in Fitzroy).
Speaking of Melbourne, thanks again for meeting me and treating me to dinner when I visited. Delighted to see our meeting made your most recent blog post. Look forward to reciprocating someday.
Squeegee! I love that word! She sounds like an awesome person, very cheery. No surprised she stopped to chat. You certainly have an energetic spirit about you, Lisa. I checked out her shop and love the vintage vibe 🙂
I am sure we will meet in Melbourne again some day. My dreams tell me so <3
Glad you liked the picture Gary. I’ve been sadly delinquent in posting my Melbourne Road Trip photos here but have shared a few on Instagram . Hoping to visit the Blue Mountains soon as well and share a few more.
Hi Lisa, This is definitely a fun photo. Love her dress.
I haven’t been able to post any photos and I don’t know who should I contact. I check all the time. I really like to post but also would like to add pics pertaining to the story. Oh well, maybe later. In the meantime I will enjoy all others post and pic, especially yours. 😀
? Thank you Meg. Newtown is definitely abundant in photo opportunities and I hear that it will be even more so with the upcoming (2 week) Mardi Gras celebrations. Hoping we can enjoy a bit of that ????
I grew up looking at Norman Rockwell’s stuff on magazines, I think like LIFE. Still love his work. Real life works, too. Did you have her pose for you?
I love his work too. He had an incredible flair for stirring the heart, often with the simplest of moments. Would love to see how he’d capture today.
With regard to Sadie, I was standing in front of her shop taking a picture of a stencil across the street when she came out with her bucket and squeegee to do windows. We started a conversation and she struck this playful pose. Her shop is awesome.
Things are progressing well. Round 2 better than Round 1 of chemo (less side effects). We are hoping this is the start of a trend. Round 3 is March 1st. Thank you for asking.
A close friend’s husband is at a similar stage of treatment, Lisa, so I feel for you. It’s going well for him. Hope, prayers and a belief in your Captain 🙂 On a lighter note, I’m watching Rafa do battle in Rio and that’s painful indeed. 🙂
Now I am in crisis management mode so we will communicate when possible … light comments on my part do not mean lack of interest! (Husband had sudden job change and move – DC – mom fell sick and needs me full-time, and my sudden resignation from my long-time job! ACCKK) Hope you are hanging in there! Oh, and great pic!
Thank you for taking the time to comment Lexi. I know that your life if absolutely chaotic right now, so I truly appreciate your visit. I stopped by both of your spaces yesterday but was not surprised to see it quiet given all that is going on. I’m here for you if you need a place to ‘unload’ and I know you are there for me as well. My thoughts are with you and your mother. Hugs ?
Sadie was awesome Sue! I hope you have a chance to visit Newtown while you are in Sydney – very colorful. So looking forward to seeing you after your (crazy, scary) Harbor Bridge adventure ?
Such a fun photo, and her shop is great fun too. Do you know/remember this top hit Sadie, The Cleaning Lady by Australian John Farnham? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0c55lXRAeg I expect Sadie would know it. 😉
??? OMG – your selection of video made me ROAR! It is so of its time. I do remember the song but never saw that video. Made my morning. Thanks for your compliment Ann.
What a great in-the-moment photo. The dress, the hair and the pose. Love it!
Here in the Southern part of Turkey, the fabrics for dress making have boring and uninspiring designs and colors esp the Turkish fabrics. Even the foreign imports are tame.
I have sailed couple of times in the lakes in the UK and Finland. I enjoyed it but it appears that sailing is not a common sport pursued by the Turks in this part of Turkey.
Thank you so much for your visit and lovely compliment. Oh how much I want to visit Turkey by land and by sea (there is some amazing sailing there). My partner traveled there before we were together and I dream of visiting there someday myself. I hope that there is more sailing, and some incredible fabrics in your future. Do you have a blog?
brittabottle February 18, 2016
This photo is so vibrant and full of character! Love it!
Lisa Dorenfest February 18, 2016 — Post Author
⚓️ Ahoy There Britta! Great to hear from you. Glad you liked the photo. Thank you!
Lignum Draco February 18, 2016
Great shot. Newtown is another world. You’re spending a lot of time there. 🙂
Lisa Dorenfest February 18, 2016 — Post Author
Well thank you so much Draco! Delighted that you like the shot. Newtown is my favorite stomping ground in this great city of yours. And endless source of entertainment and ideas. Also, The Captain is at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, so we are in the area a lot.
Lignum Draco February 19, 2016
In that case, the Festival of Bacon starts soon at Cuckoo Callay cafe at the entrance to Newtown train station. Yes, you read it right. From March 1 for 12 weeks, a mostly bacon inspired menu. Things like bacon ice cream sandwich etc.
http://www.goodfood.com.au/good-food/food-news/sydneys-bacon-festival-is-back-for-2016-20160113-gm4ssd.html
Cardinal Guzman February 19, 2016
Did I hear meat candy? Someone clearly said bacon! 🙂
Lisa Dorenfest February 20, 2016 — Post Author
Meat Candy Indeed ?
Lisa Dorenfest February 20, 2016 — Post Author
❤️ Bacon! It definitely deserves a festival. Thanks for the tip Draco ‼️
Mabel Kwong February 18, 2016
This is such a great shot, Lisa. Looks like she posed for you? Love her colourful dress and the whole hippie feel of your shots. Very grungy and groovy 🙂
Lisa Dorenfest February 18, 2016 — Post Author
Sadie was indeed kind enough to strike a pose for me Mabel. I was standing in front of her shop taking a picture of a stencil across the street when she came out with her bucket and squeegee to do windows. We started a conversation and she struck this playful pose. Her shop is awesome. There is one in Melbourne too (120 Gertrude in Fitzroy).
Speaking of Melbourne, thanks again for meeting me and treating me to dinner when I visited. Delighted to see our meeting made your most recent blog post. Look forward to reciprocating someday.
Mabel Kwong February 19, 2016
Squeegee! I love that word! She sounds like an awesome person, very cheery. No surprised she stopped to chat. You certainly have an energetic spirit about you, Lisa. I checked out her shop and love the vintage vibe 🙂
I am sure we will meet in Melbourne again some day. My dreams tell me so <3
Lisa Dorenfest February 20, 2016 — Post Author
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southamptonoldlady February 18, 2016
That is so apt
Lisa Dorenfest February 18, 2016 — Post Author
?Thank you so much ???
Frankie Beane February 18, 2016
Great composiiton! You have a way with your subjects.
Lisa Dorenfest February 18, 2016 — Post Author
? I am a very lucky girl ?
pkaren62 February 18, 2016
That is an awesome image! Well done.
Lisa Dorenfest February 18, 2016 — Post Author
???Thank you Karen!
Liesbet February 18, 2016
Colorful and funky! Great shot, Lisa.
Lisa Dorenfest February 18, 2016 — Post Author
?Thank you Liesbet ???
garym6059 February 18, 2016
Cool pic…….now show me more of Australia!!!!!!! Just kidding hope you are having a rocking good time.
Lisa Dorenfest February 18, 2016 — Post Author
Glad you liked the picture Gary. I’ve been sadly delinquent in posting my Melbourne Road Trip photos here but have shared a few on Instagram . Hoping to visit the Blue Mountains soon as well and share a few more.
Mary February 18, 2016
Fun shot, look of emotion!
Lisa Dorenfest February 18, 2016 — Post Author
?Thank you Mary! Sadie was very kind to strike such a fun pose.
Artistami.Eva February 18, 2016
Hi Lisa, This is definitely a fun photo. Love her dress.
I haven’t been able to post any photos and I don’t know who should I contact. I check all the time. I really like to post but also would like to add pics pertaining to the story. Oh well, maybe later. In the meantime I will enjoy all others post and pic, especially yours. 😀
Lisa Dorenfest February 19, 2016 — Post Author
? Thank you for your compliment Eva and for all your Instagram ❤️ today.
I would so love to see you posting linages again. Have you contacted WordPress support? https://en.support.wordpress.com/
Retirementallychallenged.com February 19, 2016
Fun pic! I love playful people!
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Lisa Dorenfest February 19, 2016 — Post Author
Thank you Janis ???
littledogslaughed February 19, 2016
I love this! This area sounds like it has an abundance of photo opportunities- hope you are doing well Lisa!
Lisa Dorenfest February 19, 2016 — Post Author
? Thank you Meg. Newtown is definitely abundant in photo opportunities and I hear that it will be even more so with the upcoming (2 week) Mardi Gras celebrations. Hoping we can enjoy a bit of that ????
Terri Webster Schrandt February 19, 2016
What a fun photo! Love her hair scarf! Great shot for the theme!
Lisa Dorenfest February 19, 2016 — Post Author
Thank you Terri ✨?✨
badfish February 19, 2016
I grew up looking at Norman Rockwell’s stuff on magazines, I think like LIFE. Still love his work. Real life works, too. Did you have her pose for you?
Lisa Dorenfest February 20, 2016 — Post Author
I love his work too. He had an incredible flair for stirring the heart, often with the simplest of moments. Would love to see how he’d capture today.
With regard to Sadie, I was standing in front of her shop taking a picture of a stencil across the street when she came out with her bucket and squeegee to do windows. We started a conversation and she struck this playful pose. Her shop is awesome.
Cardinal Guzman February 19, 2016
This is an absolutely brilliant photo!
Lisa Dorenfest February 20, 2016 — Post Author
? You’ve made my day. Thank you
Indah Susanti February 20, 2016
This makes me smile, big time! Great shot, Lisa! Have a great weekend 🙂
Lisa Dorenfest February 20, 2016 — Post Author
? Thank you Indah! You’ve made me smile with your lovely compliment ?
themofman February 20, 2016
Oh, she looks like a fun theme/nieche store owner.
Great shot!
Lisa Dorenfest February 21, 2016 — Post Author
? Delighted you like the shot Allan! Sadie was awesome and so is her store!
restlessjo February 20, 2016
Fantastic shot, Lisa! Your model exudes vitality. What a lovely girl 🙂
Good progress at home? Hugs, darlin’.
Lisa Dorenfest February 21, 2016 — Post Author
??Thank you Jo! Sadie was definitely vivacious.
Things are progressing well. Round 2 better than Round 1 of chemo (less side effects). We are hoping this is the start of a trend. Round 3 is March 1st. Thank you for asking.
restlessjo February 21, 2016
A close friend’s husband is at a similar stage of treatment, Lisa, so I feel for you. It’s going well for him. Hope, prayers and a belief in your Captain 🙂 On a lighter note, I’m watching Rafa do battle in Rio and that’s painful indeed. 🙂
lexklein February 20, 2016
Now I am in crisis management mode so we will communicate when possible … light comments on my part do not mean lack of interest! (Husband had sudden job change and move – DC – mom fell sick and needs me full-time, and my sudden resignation from my long-time job! ACCKK) Hope you are hanging in there! Oh, and great pic!
Lisa Dorenfest February 21, 2016 — Post Author
Thank you for taking the time to comment Lexi. I know that your life if absolutely chaotic right now, so I truly appreciate your visit. I stopped by both of your spaces yesterday but was not surprised to see it quiet given all that is going on. I’m here for you if you need a place to ‘unload’ and I know you are there for me as well. My thoughts are with you and your mother. Hugs ?
Sue Slaght February 21, 2016
How fun is that?! Looks like she was a very enthusiastic model for you Lisa. 🙂
So looking forward to next week! Xo
Lisa Dorenfest February 21, 2016 — Post Author
Sadie was awesome Sue! I hope you have a chance to visit Newtown while you are in Sydney – very colorful. So looking forward to seeing you after your (crazy, scary) Harbor Bridge adventure ?
Gallivanta February 21, 2016
Such a fun photo, and her shop is great fun too. Do you know/remember this top hit Sadie, The Cleaning Lady by Australian John Farnham? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0c55lXRAeg I expect Sadie would know it. 😉
Lisa Dorenfest February 21, 2016 — Post Author
??? OMG – your selection of video made me ROAR! It is so of its time. I do remember the song but never saw that video. Made my morning. Thanks for your compliment Ann.
Gallivanta February 22, 2016
It was my first time to see the video, too.
Traveller at heart February 21, 2016
What a great in-the-moment photo. The dress, the hair and the pose. Love it!
Here in the Southern part of Turkey, the fabrics for dress making have boring and uninspiring designs and colors esp the Turkish fabrics. Even the foreign imports are tame.
I have sailed couple of times in the lakes in the UK and Finland. I enjoyed it but it appears that sailing is not a common sport pursued by the Turks in this part of Turkey.
Lisa Dorenfest February 21, 2016 — Post Author
Thank you so much for your visit and lovely compliment. Oh how much I want to visit Turkey by land and by sea (there is some amazing sailing there). My partner traveled there before we were together and I dream of visiting there someday myself. I hope that there is more sailing, and some incredible fabrics in your future. Do you have a blog?
Traveller at heart February 21, 2016
I found your blog via Mabel Kwong.
Lisa Dorenfest February 21, 2016 — Post Author
Love that Mabel Kwong!
Traveller at heart February 23, 2016
Hi Lisa,
There are a lot more expats in cities such as Ismir, Antalya and Istanbul. Perhaps, they have sailing there.
Turkey is a hugh country. I have only been to Antalya and Istanbul; both cities are akin to apple and pear.
I don’t have a blog but do feel free to drop me a line by email if you have a moment to spare.
Lisa Dorenfest February 24, 2016 — Post Author
So many possibilities ?
Paula March 4, 2016
This looks like a scene from a 70’s movie. I keep thinking of that bacon icecream that Draco mentioned.
Lisa Dorenfest March 4, 2016 — Post Author
?? Have not yet braved the bacon ice cream…but it must be yummy cause it sounds so awful ?
Faraday's Candle March 8, 2016
Ha, ha!! A very updated Norman Rockwell.
I wonder what he would be painting now if he was still alive.
So much going on and life is not as simple now.
Lisa Dorenfest March 9, 2016 — Post Author
I would love to see Rockwell 2016! Life definitely seems more complicated today. I am glad I was a kid in
Lisa Dorenfest March 9, 2016 — Post Author
I would love to see Rockwell’s take on today. I am certain he could communicate the complex simply and deeply.