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Visiting Miama Marketta today on a Lazy Sunday Afternoon …

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More about my Lazy Sunday Afternoon in Miami QLD OZ here later …

Author | Blogger Peter H Blöcker

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Hesse züchtete seine Rosen!

Und schwieg lieber, nachdem er den Nobelpreis erhalten hatte!

Alles gesagt und geschrieben!

Silence Is Golden | Schweigen ist Gold!

Geht mir auch so! Immer mehr …

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I never promised you a Rose Garden!

Music Is The Language!

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Bug-Repelling Plants to Grow in Your Garden 

By Lee Park

We do our best to plant the flowers that attract bees and other local pollinators to our yards. But there are times we want to roll up the welcome mat and repel insects, especially mosquitoes. You can do this without using repellents containing chemical ingredients which kill the friendly bugs as well as the nuisances.

It’s not all about citronella​​

There are as many ways to foster natural pest control as there are reasons to repel insects like mosquitoes. These pests are the deadliest creatures on earth, killing about a million people a year. They harbor diseases like Malaria, dengue,West Nile virus (and there are no vaccines or medicines to prevent or treat this virus in people). In most cases, you need look no further than your local garden center. And feel free to think beyond citronella. You can fill your garden with other wonderful scents and colors that you’ll love, but mosquitoes will hate.There are as many ways to foster natural pest control as there are reasons to repel insects like mosquitoes. SHARE ON X

The Desirable Dozen

lavender

You’ll find dozens of flowers and plants that can populate your patio or garden space while keeping the mosquito population at bay. Lavender tops the list. It’s a natural bug repellent with a soothing smell (at least to us humans). The scent of lavender deadens a mosquito’s sense of smell, making it harder for you to become its target. Other plants that discourage mosquitoes and other pests from making their home in your yard? Marigolds, catnip, rosemary, and scented geraniums. Bee balm, mint, and sage can add to the wonderful aroma of your garden, but mosquitoes seem to hate them. And of course, there’s the old standby, citronella. You’ll find dozens of flowers and plants that can populate your patio or garden space while keeping the mosquito population at bay. Lavender tops the list. SHARE ON X

Not only do these plants make wonderful bug repellents, but many of these can also be harvested and steeped for Ikarian-inspired herbal teas.Not only do these plants make wonderful bug repellents, but many of these can also be harvested and steeped for Ikarian-inspired herbal teas. SHARE ON X

Essential oils pack a punch

citronella

Yes, you can burn a citronella-infused candle to keep bugs away, but there are so many other ways essential oils can keep your backyard bug-free. Freshen your patio cushions with a spritz made of tea tree oil, and clean your grill with lemon oil. Your guests will love the aroma (and the lack of flying intruders – they’re repelled by these scents). You can grill cuttings of thick citronella grass (just for a short time to release the bug-repelling oils). You can also spread a few citronella grass cuttings on walkways. Their natural oils will be released by foot traffic.

Other things to consider

bird bath

It’s not just about what you add to your garden when it comes to organic pest control. It’s what you take away. Regular mowing gets rid of places where pests like to hide. Get rid of sources of standing water where mosquitoes could lay eggs and any food or animal waste that could attract flies and other pests.

Water features are not the enemy

You can still enjoy backyard ponds, pools, and fountains or birdbaths without allowing them to become hosts to mosquito larvae. Stock small ponds with fish that eat the larvae, or aerate water features and use a pump to keep water moving. Mosquitoes only lay eggs in stagnant water. You can also chlorinate pools and hot tubs.  

Get outdoors

Heading outside is a proven stress-reliever. So invite your friends and take advantage of your outdoor space—minus mosquitoes and other pests. All it takes is a little planning and planting. 

Lee Park is a botanist who researches eco-friendly disease and pest control. While he enjoys studying the effects of bugs in his gardens, he wastes no time getting rid of rodents. 

Thank you and Chapeau Lee Park!

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Angst

What fears have you overcome and how?

German Angst is more than fear … It is existential Anxiety or Lebensangst.

What exactly means Angst and how do we deal with Angst?

Donald Trump – convicted Criminal and next POTUS? Macht das Angst?

Climate Change – Macht das Angst?

Disruptions – Machen sie Angst?

Krisen und Inflation – Machen sie Angst?

Die News ab 20 Uhr – Machen sie Angst?

Vom Umgang mit der Angst oder leben mit der Angst:

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Bobs are Outrigger Canu Club Members.

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Blue

Sorry you’re feeling blue tonight. 🌙

It’s okay to have those moments. Sometimes, even the brightest days have their shadows. If you’d like, I can share a short poem to lift your spirits:

Whispers of the Night

In the quiet of the night,

When stars paint the sky with light,

Embrace the shadows, let them be,

For they, too, hold a mystery.

The moon, a gentle friend above,

Listens to your heartache, your love.

Its silver glow, a soothing balm,

Guides you through the darkness calm.

Remember, like the night, you'll find,

That even in sadness, there's a kind Of beauty—a quiet strength that grows,

A resilience that only darkness knows.

So let the blue hues softly fade,

As morning's warmth begins to cascade.

Hold on, my friend, for dawn awaits, With hope and promise at its gates.

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You may wish to reach out … 🌟 ~ Use the Form, pls …

I will walk in the morning for about 10km and after this walk, I feel very good again and totally energized.

And now I just allow myself to listen to my Blues Records and Streaming and will slightly get tired enough for a long and healthy sleep, as Music Is The Language.

What is a Life without Music?

Best wishes from QLD kindly yours

P H Bloecker

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Updated on 1st June 2024.

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True Crime Outback | On the train in 2023 | Credit phb
New on the left (now) and old on the right | Credit phb

What does Time do with us?

My Mother near Hamburg now | born in 1926 | Credit phb
Family Reunited on 22nd Aug 2023 | Credit phb
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Updated on Sat 1st Jun 2024

More about my Third Life in QLD like Beach WaIking or Hiking …

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Do You Need Pet Insurance?

As you can imagine, after Xena was diagnosed with Splenic Hemangiosarcoma about two months ago, the number of our visits to the hospital has gone up …

Do You Need Pet Insurance?

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Traveling from France to the Channel Islands, specifically Jersey, is quite convenient. Here’s what you need to know about the ferry service:

  • Condor Ferries operates the route from St Malo to Jersey, offering a high-speed service. The crossing takes approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes during peak season¹.
  • You can book your trip with confidence as Condor Ferries allows free changes to your booking up to 48 hours before departure, with only the difference in fare to pay¹.
  • The service runs directly on Condor Voyager on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during peak season¹.
  • If you’re traveling as a foot passenger, check-in will close 60 minutes before your scheduled departure time. For those taking a car, check-in will close 90 minutes before departure¹.

For the most up-to-date information, including timetables and prices, it’s best to visit the official websites or contact the ferry companies directly. Have a pleasant journey to Jersey! 🚢

Source: Conversation with Copilot, 01/06/2024
(1) Ferry St Malo to Jersey | Routes & Prices | Condor Ferries. https://www.condorferries.co.uk/ferry-routes-ports/ferries-to-jersey/ferries-to-jersey-from-st-malo.
(2) Ferries from France to Jersey – Direct Ferries. https://www.directferries.co.uk/ferries_from_france_to_jersey.htm.
(3) Guernsey-Jersey Ferry, Tickets, Schedules | Ferryhopper. https://www.ferryhopper.com/en/ferry-routes/direct/guernsey-jersey.
(4) Saint Malo-Jersey Ferry, Tickets, Schedules | Ferryhopper. https://www.ferryhopper.com/en/ferry-routes/direct/saint-malo-jersey.

An easy hike along the Enepitsi Trail in St George, Utah USA.

The Enepitsi Trail is an easy hike along the Santa Clara River, following an old pioneer road (with the option of exploring many ancient petroglyph …

An easy hike along the Enepitsi Trail in St George

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Here’s a concise overview of the Enepitsi Trail:

  • Name: Enepitsi Trail
  • Location: Santa Clara River Reserve, near St. George, Utah
  • Distance: Approximately 1.2 miles (round trip)
  • Difficulty Level: Easy
  • Trail Description:
    • The Enepitsi Trail is an old pioneer road that runs along the Santa Clara River.
    • As you walk between the banks of the river and the cliffs of Land Hill, keep a sharp eye out for prehistoric petroglyphs and pioneer graffiti.
    • The lush vegetation near the water adds to the beauty of the walk.
    • The trail is family-friendly and suitable for dogs.
    • Please stay on the 2-track trail, as the surrounding area is private property.
  • Cultural Significance:
    • “Enepitsi” means “ghost” in the Southern Paiute language.
    • Ancestral Puebloans and Southern Paiutes lived in this area and are closely connected to the land.
    • The river corridor, which the Enepitsi Trail follows, was vital to both cultures and is protected as part of the Santa Clara River Reserve.
  • Access:
    • Start at the Tukupetsi trailhead.
    • Follow the dirt single track, then fork left onto an old dirt road leading into the river bottoms.
    • Keep an eye out for petroglyphs along the cliff face.
  • Directions to Trailhead:
    • From St. George, head north on Bluff Street for 2.1 miles.
    • Turn left onto Sunset Blvd and continue 4.5 miles through Santa Clara.
    • As you head up the hill toward Ivins, take the first left.
    • Follow the dirt road to the large parking area for the trailhead.
    • The Tukupetsi Trailhead is across the street from the parking area.

Enjoy exploring this beautiful trail and its rich cultural history! 🌿🌄🚶‍♂️🐾

Source: Conversation with Copilot, 1/6/2024 | Prompted in OZ by Peter H Bloecker, Director Of Studies & retired, not retarded.


(1) Enepitsi Trail | Bureau of Land Management. https://www.blm.gov/visit/enepitsi-trail.
(2) Enepitsi (Ghost) Trail – Hike St George. https://hikestgeorge.com/hiking-trails/enepitsi-ghost-trail/.
(3) Enepitsi Trail – Recreation.gov. https://www.recreation.gov/camping/poi/257199.
(4) Enepitsi Trail Hiking Guide – Back o’ Beyond. https://backobeyond.blog/enepitsi-trail-hiking-guide/.

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Traveling from France to the Channel Islands, specifically Jersey, is quite convenient. Here’s what you need to know about the ferry service:

  • Condor Ferries operates the route from St Malo to Jersey, offering a high-speed service. The crossing takes approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes during peak season¹.
  • You can book your trip with confidence as Condor Ferries allows free changes to your booking up to 48 hours before departure, with only the difference in fare to pay¹.
  • The service runs directly on Condor Voyager on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during peak season¹.
  • If you’re traveling as a foot passenger, check-in will close 60 minutes before your scheduled departure time. For those taking a car, check-in will close 90 minutes before departure¹.

For the most up-to-date information, including timetables and prices, it’s best to visit the official websites or contact the ferry companies directly. Have a pleasant journey to Jersey! 🚢

Source: Conversation with Copilot, 01/06/2024
(1) Ferry St Malo to Jersey | Routes & Prices | Condor Ferries. https://www.condorferries.co.uk/ferry-routes-ports/ferries-to-jersey/ferries-to-jersey-from-st-malo.
(2) Ferries from France to Jersey – Direct Ferries. https://www.directferries.co.uk/ferries_from_france_to_jersey.htm.
(3) Guernsey-Jersey Ferry, Tickets, Schedules | Ferryhopper. https://www.ferryhopper.com/en/ferry-routes/direct/guernsey-jersey.
(4) Saint Malo-Jersey Ferry, Tickets, Schedules | Ferryhopper. https://www.ferryhopper.com/en/ferry-routes/direct/saint-malo-jersey.

Happyness

Describe one simple thing you do that brings joy to your life.

I have decided to keep my desk tidy and neat and clean: And one place in my house, where I can read and relax and think! This is the place where I feel happy in the evening before I go to sleep …

And a daily routine:

What was good today?

What went not so good? Anything I could do or change my atomic habits?

Can I do better tomorrow?

Have I smiled at someone I do not know or hugged my wife or a child? Made a difference?

Any lesson learnt?

Kindly yours from an ex High School Teacher now retired and nearly 75 years old …

Peter H Bloecker and wife Casa Da Vovo Burleigh Gold Coast

Casa Da Vovo Burleigh QLD | Lunch Break |Credit phb
Pacific Ocean and Fishing | Credit phb

Happiness Report 2024

The fascinating world of happiness.

  1. The Harvard Study of Adult Development:
    • One of the longest-running studies on happiness, this project has followed 724 men since they were teenagers in 1938. Approximately 60 men, now in their 90s, are still part of the study.
    • The researchers found that specific traits and behaviors were linked with increased levels of happiness:
    • Take inspiration from this study: Revisit activities that made you happy in your youth. Sing, play games, pursue hobbies—life is short, and happiness awaits!
  2. World Happiness Report 2024:
  3. Science of Happiness:

In a nutshell, happiness is a journey, and it’s within your mindset plus own power to cultivate it.

Have a happy weekend

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Friends #1

What quality do you value most in a friend?

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Hmmmm …

There are mates and friends.

Reading Max Frisch and his Fragebogen Freundschaft first.

Nachtgedanken #12

Then I wonder …

Freundschaft was a Salute like G’d day mate in the Communist German Democratic Republik.

What is a true friend?

Some say my dog.

Others will call some name or start thinking.

I would think Friends are the rare ones, who really listen to you before they judge you.

Who never try to teach you.

Accept you like you are.

Expect nothing but your friendship.

Hard to find in fact.

My best friends live far away from my Home.

But I can come any time and visit them and stay.

They would not ask, when are you leaving again …

They are happy to see me.

These are my friends, and I count them on the fingers of my left hand.

Fraser Island UTF | Credit phb

From OZ kindly yours

P H Bloecker and wife Maria Ines

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Lennon: Music Is The Language

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Music and Language

Why Music Is The Language

Music #23

Denn ..

Music Is The language

Zaho de Sagazan: Die 24-Jährige begeistere Frankreich mit großen Chansons, elektronischem Pop und überwältigenden Auftritten, schreibt Johanna Adorján (SZ Plus). Ihr Artikel ist nicht nur interessant – er macht auch Lust, sich selbst ein Urteil zu bilden und die gednannte Musik anzuhören: Chanson in Frankreich.

Ob sich die Liebe von Zaho de Sagazan für das deutsche Elektrowunder Kraftwerk auch in ihrer Musik widerspiegelt? Die Frage aller Fragen …

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John Lennon – Never forgotten

There are many Points Of View

Blickwinkel

Perspektive

Camera Eye

Looking at John Lennon‘s guitar the collector said:

Let us make a deal …

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Chanson

Music #23

Denn ..

Music Is The language

Zaho de Sagazan: Die 24-Jährige begeistere Frankreich mit großen Chansons, elektronischem Pop und überwältigenden Auftritten, schreibt Johanna Adorján (SZ Plus). Ihr Artikel ist nicht nur interessant – er macht auch Lust, sich selbst ein Urteil zu bilden und die gednannte Musik anzuhören: Chanson in Frankreich.

Ob sich die Liebe von Zaho de Sagazan für das deutsche Elektrowunder Kraftwerk auch in ihrer Musik widerspiegelt? Die Frage aller Fragen …

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And another one to

end my day

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Coming home

Who would you like to talk to soon?

My mother and my two sisters in Northern Germany and my son and grandson and my best friends .. just booked my annual flight to the True North of Germany, between Baltic and North Sea and Hamburg and Denmark. Nothing like Homecomings once per year .. if possible.

From Gold Coast in QLD with our best wishes and kind regards

Yours

Peter and Maria Ines

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Update on Fri at 15:52 Local Time

24 May 2024

My Mother now 97 | Credit phb
Perfect Winter Sun now without the Bamboo Screen | Credit phb

Family Day

Another successful Family Day at the bilingual Casa Da Vovo Burleigh …

More photos via Facebook Maria Ines.

Today rain here at the Gold Coast.

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My wife Maria Ines is a professional art teacher with a degree from Rio De Janeiro, in 1998 she retired at the Gold Coast after her daughter married a true blue Aussie from NSW.

We both met in 2004 and started our Third Life first in the North of Germany, then back in Australia in 2012, finding our new home in Burleigh.

Maria managed to convince her 4 daughters to come to the Gold Coast as well, following her intuition and establishing her dream:

Live in a safe and beautiful community with a lot of social connections

Family First

Children are our joy and pleasure and Hope Of The Future: We continue to live in our children and grandchildren, as true love will never fade …

Mark Knopfler

In our house – we call it home and we share – laughter and joy and pleasure are the gist.

Education and Music and Arts.

With our warm greetings from the Gold Coast

Kindly yours

Maria Ines and Peter

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Updated on Thu 16 May 2024

Music Is The Language

And melody and rhythm as well …

Leonard Cohen

Dance Me To The End Of Love.

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Read more about fighting invasive bamboo in our Gold Coast Garden.

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Fitness

Longevity ist nach der Netflixserie zum Hype geworden.

Wesentliche Informationen und gute Schautafeln finden Sie unter

Blue Zones

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Gold Coast Australien ist keine Blue Zone, allerdings ein Paradies fuer Surfer und Menschen, die gern draussen sind.

Mein Park hier am Sued Pazifik ist morgens gegen 6 Uhr frueh belebt wie eine Autobahn, weil die Leute erst gegen 9 Uhr morgens im Buero oder in der Schule sein muessen.

OTW gleich On The Water

Surfen ab Sunrise – nie in der Dunkelheit.

Boote und OCEAN KAJAKS und Surf Skis.

SUP gleich Stand Up Paddle

Ich bin Mitglied im Canu CLUB der Bobs.

Burleigh Old Boys mit Outrigger Booten.

Im Shed.

Fitness

Dehnübungen sind ein wichtiger Bestandteil eines jeden Fitnessprogramms und können dabei helfen, die Muskeln zu entspannen, die Bewegungsfreiheit zu erhöhen und Verletzungen vorzubeugen.

Hier sind einige Tipps, wie Sie eine Dehnroutine in Ihren Alltag integrieren können:

  1. Atemarbeit: Konzentrieren Sie sich auf tiefes Atmen während des Dehnens, um die Entspannung zu fördern und die Dehnung zu vertiefen.
  2. Statische Dehnungen: Halten Sie jede Dehnung für 15 bis 30 Sekunden, um die Muskeln zu entspannen und die Flexibilität zu erhöhen.
  3. Dynamische Dehnungen: Führen Sie vor dem Krafttraining dynamische Dehnungen durch, um die Muskeln aufzuwärmen und die Beweglichkeit zu verbessern.
  4. Stärkungstraining: Kombinieren Sie Dehnübungen mit Krafttraining, um sowohl Flexibilität als auch Mobilität zu verbessern.

Für optimale Ergebnisse sollten Sie mindestens zwei- bis dreimal pro Woche Dehnübungen für alle großen Muskel-Sehnen-Gruppen durchführen – Nacken, Schultern, Brust, Rumpf, unterer Rücken, Hüften, Beine und Knöchel.

Denken Sie daran, dass es wichtig ist, auf Ihren Körper zu hören und niemals über Schmerzen hinauszugehen. Beginnen Sie langsam und steigern Sie die Intensität Ihrer Dehnübungen allmählich.

Flexibilität und Mobilität! 💪😊

Ulrich liest Uwe Johnson im Projekt

Eine Stadt liest (Rostock).

Mit UTF auf Fraser Island.

Ich bin Mitglied der UJG Rostock.

Mehr ueber Jahrestage, jetzt auch in englischer Uebersetzung.

Uwe Johnson fuer die Schule

Projekt Uwe Johnson Werkausgabe

More here soon | Pls come back later and bookmark …

Sehr gutes Interview … Lessons and more like Streben nach Sinn …

Goethe: Wer immer strebend sich bemueht …

The Mother Of All Questions.

Unter allen Wipfeln ist Ruh …

John Denver Country Boy – BBC 2013

Watch out here: Why country people are so nice and good and honest …

Bobby McGee and The Pearl

Kris Kristofferson, his life, relationship, career, and melancholic sad years. Kris Kristofferson, the legend himself, has been shaping the music scene for decades. Now, at nearly ninety years old, many fans have seen his success, but not everyone knows the horrifying melancholic journey he’s traveled. Beyond the spotlight, Kristofferson grappled with personal demons. Yet, he persevered. However, the fame lies behind a tale of struggle and heartache, and today, we are going to reveal it all. How did Kristofferson strive through the harshness of his youth? How does he live now? Join us as we uncover the harrowing truths about the legend. 

Kris Kristofferson plays in Sam Peckinpah’s Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid (1973), Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia (1974) and Convoy (1978). He is introduced by Sam’s assistant Katy Haber.

Segment from the Director’s Cut of Paul Joyce’s documentary Sam Peckinpah: Man of Iron (BBC, 1993) containing more than 10 hours of previously unseen interview footage, plus newly-shot interviews with Paul Joyce, Katy Haber and David Warner. Bonus feature on the UK Blu-ray release of Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia (2017).

Sunday morning coming down …

Do not miss out on the last 15 minutes …

A Mexican Heart

The Black Dog haunting called Depression and more like

Freedom, and nothing left to lose.

The Money guys and their way of ruling the world.

The Underdogs and love of honesty and integrity.

It is all about dignity …

LAST UPDATE ON 11.5.2024

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