Rhododendron trial at Ilam Gardens

A surprise await me when I first visited Ilam Gardens at the grounds of the University of Canterbury. I was so amazed at the spectacular sight that greeted me at every step I t00k.The beauty is simply breathtaking and the scent unforgettable. Its my Garden of Eden !. I regretted not having my camera with me. The whole night my dreams were of the colourful rhododendrons and azaleas flowering on the river banks and reflected in the water. I woke up feeling peaceful and happy. I pack my camera and spend the whole morning walking through the Rhododendrons and Azaleas trial at Ilam gardens again.

Below are some of the beautiful blooms that I have taken:-

Today in History

01-10-1955 an incredible event happened in Malaysia then Malaya........the story begins like this
Sorry folks I decided not to write this story. I plan to do it after completing the writers' course at the University of Canterbury. Watch out for my Ist Novel........Yes I can!

Birthday Dinner Celebration with Book Club Members

Sheila our book club President arranged a great birthday dinner for four of us "LIBRAS" at Tutto Bene, Papanui Road opposite Merivale Mall last wednesday. Birthday girls recieved flowers from Sheila's garden and Orchids from Joan's garden.I gave handmade earrings. The evening was enchanting with wonderful Italian cuisine and great fellowship.
Great fellowship
from Sheila's garden

from Joan's garden

CanTeen's annual appeal is Bandanna Challenge, 20 - 31 October 2008

Bandanna Challenge in New Zealand

Staff of CANTEEN is seeking help to sell bandannas in your areas in NZ. This could be in your school or business, or you could volunteer for an hour or two for our street collection or one of our mall stands. If you would like to help us in one of these ways please call the office in your area or 0800CanTeen. We look forward to meeting you!

Friends worlwide can also purchase bandannas online by credit card all year round. Just go to http://www.canteen.org.nz/

CanTeen members are really encouraged when they see people sporting a CanTeen bandanna. Thanks for showing your support for young people in New Zealand living with cancer!

Side Effects From Cervical Cancer Vaccine

I recieved an email from my friend Sally living in Australia. She wrote to highlight about the side effects of the cervical cancer vaccine. I guess with all vaccines you need to have a consultation with your GP about side effects vs its benefits etc before making the decision.
Its great that Sally shared the effects her girls had when they were given the vaccine .Below is an extract of her mail
"You know the free cervical cancer vaccine has already been offered to the girls(at school) over here. Both my girls have it done. Like most vaccine, there's also side effects and some parents are concerned about the effects. Very rarely, will there be complications.........the arm gets quite sore after the injection for a few days and some people might have a fever......."
Thanks Sally for your sharing!.

Handpainted Silk Scarf

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Cervical Cancer Vaccine

Free Cervical Cancer vaccine for young woman aged 17 to18 years in New Zealand. Although I have no daughters, I am happy to hear that such a vaccine is available for young women for FREE!.
Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers. According to morning news, approximately 160 women in New Zealand are diagnosed with cervical cancer yearly, and 60 women die from it.
Young women aged 12 to 18 years will be offered the vaccine, through schools next year.