tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post7670070726465406707..comments2024-01-30T13:57:40.271+11:00Comments on LoveCats DownUnder: Living in a Pocket of CultureAlly Blakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17352564320902831489noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-52135715958912076452015-04-16T15:37:38.582+10:002015-04-16T15:37:38.582+10:00Jenn, I'd love to be there for your workshop. ...Jenn, I'd love to be there for your workshop. Not sure abut this year though.<br /><br />I'm at Lake Macquarie on the NSW coast so we've got the lake, the beaches and not far away both lovely bush wilderness and the vineyards. There's the Newcastle Writers' Festival and lots of other things happening. Annie Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16804740491737358014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-11461062162476254882015-04-14T16:08:23.887+10:002015-04-14T16:08:23.887+10:00Auckland is the only place I've been to in NZ,...Auckland is the only place I've been to in NZ, Louisa. I would love to explore more of NZ. <br /><br />Would be wonderful if you could come to Byron for a visit!!Jennifer St Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15115014191040562984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-87155277492668585872015-04-14T16:07:24.846+10:002015-04-14T16:07:24.846+10:00Ooooo, I would love it if you could come to the By...Ooooo, I would love it if you could come to the Byron Bay Writers Festival, Bron. Jennifer St Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15115014191040562984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-53887625451945290442015-04-14T15:52:42.162+10:002015-04-14T15:52:42.162+10:00I've never been to Newcastle but I like the so...I've never been to Newcastle but I like the sound of it, Michelle. I wish you could come to the workshop too, but then I'd sit down and insist on listening to you!Jennifer St Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15115014191040562984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-56640085965604021762015-04-14T15:50:18.037+10:002015-04-14T15:50:18.037+10:00I would love to see more of NZ, Sue. Such a beaut...I would love to see more of NZ, Sue. Such a beautiful country.Jennifer St Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15115014191040562984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-83008902586576562102015-04-14T14:40:46.211+10:002015-04-14T14:40:46.211+10:00I'd love to visit Byron Bay, Jennifer, it'...I'd love to visit Byron Bay, Jennifer, it's on my wish list- every time you mention what it has to offer I bump it up higher- one day, I hope! I live just outside Auckland and there is a thriving arts scene there with readers and writers festivals and lots of music- it's great!Louisa Georgehttp://www.louisageorge.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-33480221172784309312015-04-14T11:58:04.268+10:002015-04-14T11:58:04.268+10:00I'm in a small town which doesn't have a l...I'm in a small town which doesn't have a lively arts scene however I'm only 40 minutes from Wagga Wagga which does…although not to the extent of Byron Bay. I haven't visited your beautiful and vibrant part of there world but it's on the bucket list. Writers' Festival time sounds about perfect, Jen!Bronwyn Jamesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00720477786460767921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-15948021712699842862015-04-14T11:46:26.462+10:002015-04-14T11:46:26.462+10:00I so have to visit Byron Bay, Jen! It sounds rathe...I so have to visit Byron Bay, Jen! It sounds rather wonderful, and very beautiful. :-) <br /><br />That said, I love living in Newcastle. It has a vibrant arts culture--with a new writers festival that's been well-received, TINA (This Is Not Art Festival) a writers centre with some great courses and groups, and the local uni also offers interesting events to both students and the community. Oh, and we also have some pretty beaches.<br /><br />Good luck with the workshop you're running! Wishing I could be one of the lucky ducks who'll be attending. :-)Michelle Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07748538761711892080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-64212768738104078952015-04-14T06:26:12.423+10:002015-04-14T06:26:12.423+10:00Jennifer, everyone I know who's been to Byron ...Jennifer, everyone I know who's been to Byron Bay swears it is so beautiful. I've got cousins living there. Who knows? I might get to visit one day. <br />Before moving to the Sounds we lived in Nelson, NZ's art city. There's also a strong music following too with a wonderful school of music. Just loved it all.Sue MacKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05475372981173809219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-60082783136880131832015-04-13T20:31:12.554+10:002015-04-13T20:31:12.554+10:00I've heard so many good things about Ballarat,...I've heard so many good things about Ballarat, Sharon. I'd love to visit one day. <br /><br />Yes, Byron has changed a lot since I've lived here which is only eight years and I predict much more change to come!!Jennifer St Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15115014191040562984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-35472094917603763122015-04-13T15:04:19.474+10:002015-04-13T15:04:19.474+10:00Jennifer, Byron Bay sounds like a lovely place to ...Jennifer, Byron Bay sounds like a lovely place to live! It's been many many years since I was there so I imagine it's changed somewhat in that time! But it was very pretty when I was there briefly.<br /><br />Melbourne isn't far from where we live and there are some terrific writers' festivals and workshops there. And Ballarat has had some great events too so I'm quite spoiled for opportunities.<br /><br />Good luck with your May workshop! Sounds fantastic!Sharon Archerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06836969154744451542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-60396733949760022312015-04-13T12:09:13.862+10:002015-04-13T12:09:13.862+10:00It is a beautiful part of the world, Helen. Mullum...It is a beautiful part of the world, Helen. Mullum is such an interesting place too. I don't get to Sydney that often, but always have fun when I'm there.Jennifer St Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15115014191040562984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2489168146200487747.post-61946987106348150792015-04-13T10:18:11.837+10:002015-04-13T10:18:11.837+10:00Hi Jennifer
I have been to Byron Bay and agree wh...Hi Jennifer<br /><br />I have been to Byron Bay and agree what a beautiful part of the world it is my father in law used to live in Mullimbimby so we were there for holidays :). I live in the suburbs of Sydney and they do writers festivals and lots of things for artists and I attend when ever I can :) especially if there is something on romance<br /><br />Have Fun<br />HelenHelenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03984438742736003285noreply@blogger.com