... for the peepers. They came with a nice pistachio-ice cream coloured case too. I don't think these break the compact, they are needed and only cost $3 (after Mr Medibank put in his bit that is).
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Tuesday, March 27
Tuesday, February 13
Yesterday we drove ...
... to Canberra to visit the Egyptian Antiquities from the Louvre exhibition at the NGA.To get there we had to drive through RAIN! Lots of it, 
burbling down gutters,
grey skies, the whole shebang.
As we got closer to Canberra we noticed the clouds cleared,
the skies were blue. Poor Canberra, the rain just doesn't seem to make it over the Great Dividing Range, 
just look at Mr Brown's Mum's lawn (no watering AT ALL for lawns. The only green bit is around her Maple tree, which she waters with shower run off).
Anyhoo the gallery was great,
burbling down gutters,grey skies, the whole shebang.As we got closer to Canberra we noticed the clouds cleared,
the skies were blue. Poor Canberra, the rain just doesn't seem to make it over the Great Dividing Range, just look at Mr Brown's Mum's lawn (no watering AT ALL for lawns. The only green bit is around her Maple tree, which she waters with shower run off).Anyhoo the gallery was great,
That's the replacement ball thing between the Gallery & the High Court, the original globe was hit by lightening years ago.
as always, the the exhibition amazing, and, although tempted I did not purchase a single thing in the gift shop! Way to go me.
We had time for a coffee and then it was time to drive home, 
the closer we got the greyer the skies became ... and home to more RAIN, 
the closer we got the greyer the skies became ... and home to more RAIN, which Ping was not allowed out in.
Sunday, January 7
Sort of resolution ...
... I read yesterday about a group of folk who signed up for a compact - a resolution to give up shopping for a year. I think it's a brilliant idea, especially when I read that some of the members were attacked for being "unamerican" and were accused of "economic terrorism" - COOL
So Mr Brown (who doesn't know this yet - hi Poppet!) and I are going to give it a go.
I visited the compact blog and read the rules - I'm going to tweak them a bit to suit the Brown-Mice - and here they are.
1. Try not to buy new products of any kind (from shops, the interweb, etc).
2. There possible, borrow or buy used.There are some exceptions (thank goodness) -
* Food, drink, and necessary medicine, necessary cleaning products, but not equipment, socks & jocks (if necessary & not the fancy kind).
* Utilitarian services (plumbers, electricians, mechanics for the Ute and vets for the girls [fingers crossed] ). However, try to support local businesses.
* Recreational services (massage, etc.) & local artisan items - For gifts and self, but not to be over-indulged in for personal gratification. (When I read this I’ll admit to a sigh of relief, I’m going to include pedicures here because, bugger it, a girl MUST have pretty toes).
* Charitable contributions.
* Plants and cut flowers - Whenever possible, cultivate from free cuttings or seeds. These are apparently ok in extreme moderation if bought from local businesses (i.e NOT the Bunnings mega nursery)--and within reason.
* Art supplies - When absolutely necessary (for professionals and talented amateurs), from local businesses. (I’m going to include knitting wool here – so I can become a talented amateur)
* Magazines, newspapers, renewals only, no new subscriptions. Even better to consume online (thank GOODNESS).
* Video rentals and downloadable music files (non-material). (I’m adding the occasional movie ticket here!)
Sounds manageable, I’m not going to be a Nazi about it, I’m sure there will be slip ups, but we’ll do our best.
So Mr Brown (who doesn't know this yet - hi Poppet!) and I are going to give it a go.
I visited the compact blog and read the rules - I'm going to tweak them a bit to suit the Brown-Mice - and here they are.
1. Try not to buy new products of any kind (from shops, the interweb, etc).
2. There possible, borrow or buy used.There are some exceptions (thank goodness) -
* Food, drink, and necessary medicine, necessary cleaning products, but not equipment, socks & jocks (if necessary & not the fancy kind).
* Utilitarian services (plumbers, electricians, mechanics for the Ute and vets for the girls [fingers crossed] ). However, try to support local businesses.
* Recreational services (massage, etc.) & local artisan items - For gifts and self, but not to be over-indulged in for personal gratification. (When I read this I’ll admit to a sigh of relief, I’m going to include pedicures here because, bugger it, a girl MUST have pretty toes).
* Charitable contributions.
* Plants and cut flowers - Whenever possible, cultivate from free cuttings or seeds. These are apparently ok in extreme moderation if bought from local businesses (i.e NOT the Bunnings mega nursery)--and within reason.
* Art supplies - When absolutely necessary (for professionals and talented amateurs), from local businesses. (I’m going to include knitting wool here – so I can become a talented amateur)
* Magazines, newspapers, renewals only, no new subscriptions. Even better to consume online (thank GOODNESS).
* Video rentals and downloadable music files (non-material). (I’m adding the occasional movie ticket here!)
Sounds manageable, I’m not going to be a Nazi about it, I’m sure there will be slip ups, but we’ll do our best.
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