tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post2765320339682311745..comments2024-03-07T22:17:08.572+10:00Comments on 70 Plus and Still Kicking: Happy Beginning to 2009June Savillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00194576632686640776noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-1949369729555943372009-01-03T13:52:00.000+10:002009-01-03T13:52:00.000+10:00Yes Tropigal - a refuge here is a shelter. Mind yo...Yes Tropigal - a refuge here is a shelter. Mind you a 'refuge' can also be a place where some people are allowed to stay longer - such as a women's refuge which may welcome destitute women with their children for longer stays.<BR/><BR/>It must be so difficult to know that you must get out of your bed and not return for twelve or so hours, taking your belongings with you - that's if you can June Savillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00194576632686640776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-68661821204434996922009-01-03T10:52:00.000+10:002009-01-03T10:52:00.000+10:00There is something especially poignant about homel...There is something especially poignant about homelessness. Jesus may have slept outdoors, yet the human animal of contemporary times seems ill adapted to the elements. Is a refuge what we in the USA would call a shelter? The homeless generally may stay at a shelter from a certain hour of the evening until morning, but they may not live there. You have a good heart, June.TropiGalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11446899192152298083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-71784120847227285822009-01-02T07:26:00.000+10:002009-01-02T07:26:00.000+10:00JYOTSANAI reckon younger people are missing out if...JYOTSANA<BR/>I reckon younger people are missing out if they notice only the wrinkles in the elderly. There is nothing like life's experience and the stories we can tell. <BR/>May 2009 be kind to you too, Ask your mom to read my blog? You never know - she may end up riding a bicycle too!<BR/>JuneJune Savillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00194576632686640776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-44197583938340865072009-01-02T01:42:00.000+10:002009-01-02T01:42:00.000+10:00hullo junethis is the first time i am visiting thi...hullo june<BR/>this is the first time i am visiting this place.nice to read your post. the name of your blog is so inspiring...i wish my mom, dad and my mom-in-law could feel this way. i like meeting people of your age. theres something very beautiful about it.<BR/>avery happy and a healthy new year to you.<BR/>affection.jyotsanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11348544707786355970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-76691443727259000512009-01-01T14:30:00.000+10:002009-01-01T14:30:00.000+10:00BRAJAAnd I wish all good things for you. Hugs fro...BRAJA<BR/>And I wish all good things for you. Hugs from a fellow Aussie mate. <BR/>JuneJune Savillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00194576632686640776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-35403143568233452032009-01-01T12:19:00.000+10:002009-01-01T12:19:00.000+10:00Happy New Year June...I hope the coming year is fu...Happy New Year June...I hope the coming year is full of all good things for you....♥ Brajahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07693196044262677095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-15802855865073742162009-01-01T08:13:00.000+10:002009-01-01T08:13:00.000+10:00Richie - a pleasure meeting you! You have a sweet ...Richie - a pleasure meeting you! You have a sweet blog and you're right - it is obvious that you have a BIG HEART. <BR/>It is such a pity that all people cannot share your change in fortunes. <BR/>JuneJune Savillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00194576632686640776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-21466108386103107612008-12-31T21:27:00.000+10:002008-12-31T21:27:00.000+10:00G´day downunder,Nice to read your blog. I really h...G´day downunder,<BR/><BR/>Nice to read your blog. I really have hard to see the needy. I had a post awhile ago bout our homeless in Europe.<BR/><BR/>Well, am a Filipina living in Stockholm, Sweden for almost half of my life. I been comparing my life now & then that really touches my heart.<BR/><BR/>Thanks I found your blog. I been cooking for the party tonight. While waiting for the next dishChubby Chiequehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02500584129872989230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-89450117990539829542008-12-30T16:40:00.000+10:002008-12-30T16:40:00.000+10:00No, I think I got you wrong, but I honestly can't ...No, I think I got you wrong, but I honestly can't see any humor in your comment; it looked a thousand percent serious to me. Let's just call it a total e-tech miscommunication and drop it, shall we?♥ Brajahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07693196044262677095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-62901110494318186462008-12-30T13:16:00.000+10:002008-12-30T13:16:00.000+10:00Hi BrajaI was as serious with my comment as I thou...Hi Braja<BR/>I was as serious with my comment as I thought you were with yours. Did I get you wrong? <BR/>JuneJune Savillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00194576632686640776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-36456402401377083442008-12-30T13:12:00.000+10:002008-12-30T13:12:00.000+10:00You speak of "national character," but I'm not sur...You speak of "national character," but I'm not sure I'd want to share your verison of "national character," when you come to a person's site, tell them their views are twisted and that their mother is unbalanced and unloving. Well done, June. That's a really balanced and loving move...♥ Brajahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07693196044262677095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-5975222185268949032008-12-30T12:47:00.000+10:002008-12-30T12:47:00.000+10:00Hi Joy Promising is the word. It's so hard for a ...Hi Joy <BR/>Promising is the word. It's so hard for a government to stick to what they came in to do. Let's hope this one is not forced onto a sidetrack ...<BR/>Happy New Year to you too.June Savillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00194576632686640776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-64128877165730463642008-12-30T12:02:00.000+10:002008-12-30T12:02:00.000+10:00Your PM sounds promising, and good for him to incl...Your PM sounds promising, and good for him to include help for the homeless. I feel hope for the first time in a long time and know Obama has a tremendous job ahead since Bush wrecked our economy and credibility. But then all the world knows that. <BR/><BR/>Thought-provoking post and cute story about the neighbor. <BR/><BR/>Happy New Year!!Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15718724697267800263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-68502726792187294522008-12-30T06:26:00.000+10:002008-12-30T06:26:00.000+10:00Hi MAMPIYes we have 1000,000 people experiencing h...Hi MAMPI<BR/>Yes we have 1000,000 people experiencing homelessness on any one night. That is a shame in our wealthy nation. <BR/><BR/>Happily we are again becoming aware of the needs of the more needy to a greater degree now and only awareness and determined action will avoid such problems as you have in India. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for including both 70 Plus and Journeys in your blog list.June Savillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00194576632686640776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-77870904670470319722008-12-30T02:48:00.000+10:002008-12-30T02:48:00.000+10:00...and yes, I am blogrolling the other blog too, f......and yes, I am blogrolling the other blog too, for later reading.<BR/>would love to read all your works.Mampihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02151567171626446275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-29619414119045733102008-12-30T02:47:00.000+10:002008-12-30T02:47:00.000+10:00Strange that Australia should have the problem of ...Strange that Australia should have the problem of homelessness too. We thought it was confined to our part of the world only.Mampihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02151567171626446275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-53199972111476605482008-12-29T11:48:00.000+10:002008-12-29T11:48:00.000+10:00BAIThank you.BAI<BR/>Thank you.June Savillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00194576632686640776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-52741387498875296132008-12-29T11:47:00.000+10:002008-12-29T11:47:00.000+10:00LINDA - I'm pleased you enjoyed your visit. Yes -...LINDA - I'm pleased you enjoyed your visit. Yes - I'm 72, ride a bicycle, jump on a small trampoline, walk and THINK!<BR/>I found your poetry interesting ...June Savillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00194576632686640776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-6588103174473103632008-12-29T11:36:00.000+10:002008-12-29T11:36:00.000+10:00Yes Brenda - even Kevin Rudd suggested homelessnes...Yes Brenda - even Kevin Rudd suggested homelessness would increase in the next year or two, so his target to reduce it will be a big ask. At least there will be less suffering than there would have been ...<BR/><BR/>Yep! Working together is the only way forward. <BR/><BR/>I loved the video from your new Christmas camera. It was great to see the gifts you received in your home in Paraguay!June Savillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00194576632686640776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-2670630985484747382008-12-29T11:30:00.000+10:002008-12-29T11:30:00.000+10:00G'day JUDY - I am so pleased that Thomas Wyatt is ...G'day JUDY - I am so pleased that Thomas Wyatt is well enough to pick up his Christmas gifts. What mayhem your family had with sickness at Christmas!<BR/>Yes, I reckon there'll be a lot of homelessness in the US for a while as well. I hope Obama is able to keep his promises to you all. <BR/>Grits - I like corn and I like porridge so I'd probably like grits. If only I could drop in for June Savillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00194576632686640776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-90815940638481656102008-12-29T11:22:00.000+10:002008-12-29T11:22:00.000+10:00Get out KATE - Kevie Rudd is ours! We've waited t...Get out KATE - Kevie Rudd is ours! We've waited too long for him. And we need to keep him close so that he keeps doing the right thing.<BR/> <BR/>I love when my cheeky Scottish mate calls by. Just don't get sunburned Kate. <BR/><BR/>I tell you what - if enough 60 year-old crazy menopausal women wrote to the papers about shortcomings in the Scottish system the politicians would all duck for June Savillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00194576632686640776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-59219969928084220692008-12-29T11:10:00.000+10:002008-12-29T11:10:00.000+10:00Hi LADYFIThanks for dropping by again. As a 'Brit...Hi LADYFI<BR/>Thanks for dropping by again. As a 'Brit in Sweden' you will have some interesting insights into ways that governments look after their own. <BR/><BR/>Our former government let such matters as homelessness, education et al slide for eleven years. It's wonderful to see that now there is an effort to make changes - even in a difficult economic climate. <BR/><BR/>I would say if all June Savillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00194576632686640776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-5486998522746866172008-12-29T08:08:00.000+10:002008-12-29T08:08:00.000+10:00Straightforward and true. Thanks for posting this ...Straightforward and true. Thanks for posting this article June. Thumbs up!Bai Maleiha B. Candaohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13112487321550918871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-83205853132537487742008-12-29T02:53:00.000+10:002008-12-29T02:53:00.000+10:00Love your blog. You say you are past 70...You are ...Love your blog. You say you are past 70...You are certainly a young looking past 70!<BR/>I like the way you write<BR/>LindaLinda S. Sochahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03281672541959206302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8489210412257406098.post-23077907188530150702008-12-29T02:01:00.000+10:002008-12-29T02:01:00.000+10:00I wonder what this year will really hold with all ...I wonder what this year will really hold with all the financial woes the world is facing. Possibly more homelessness rather than less. Its a sad situation that we need to work together as a world community to resolve.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00062037882359130530noreply@blogger.com