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About deafdave

DeafDave is a Deaf person who uses Auslan (Australian Sign Language). He is from Australia.

My recent trip to Taree. January 2023

My wife and I went to Diamond Beach for a few days of retreat. It was a wonderful getaway. I took the opportunity to explore the Taree Estate Cemetery once again. I first visited in 2012 and here I am … Continue reading

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Bowral Classic October 2022 – my nasty fall!

I chose the 85km route for the Bowral Classic October 16th, 2022. Serge Debs went with me. Lise Clews and Nina Maggs went together. We all stayed at Kathy Wright’s beautiful home in Exeter. I crashed half way through the … Continue reading

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I did not post anything in year 2022

Hello everyone, a very Happy New Year 2023 to you! Another busy but uneventful year for many of us. I was struggling mentally last year (2022). I found it hard to get up and take action. I felt so lazy. … Continue reading

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Quotes once again!

You may tend to see people as competition, or as adversaries. If so, a change of heart might involve learning to see the innocence in them. Or you might see life as a contest but wish to stop keeping score … Continue reading

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Vagus Nerve

The vagus nerve carries an extensive range of signals from digestive system and organs to the brain and vice versa. It is the tenth cranial nerve, extending from its origin in the brainstem through the neck and the thorax down … Continue reading

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Daylight Saving…

Daylight saving for all future summers in New South Wales begins at 2.00 am on the first Sunday in October and ends at 3.00 am on the first Sunday in April. https://info.australia.gov.au/about-australia/facts-and-figures/time-zones-and-daylight-saving

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Social Media explained…

Twitter. I am eating a #donut. FaceBook. I like donuts. Instagram. Here is a vintage photo of my donut. YouTube. Here is a video of me eating a donut. LinkedIn. My skills include donut eating. PInterest. Here is a donut … Continue reading

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Dont sweat the small stuff

Few more quotes that I enjoyed very much. Hope you do too. Go camping. If ever you wanted a strategy that would virtually guarantee to help you regain appreciation for your home and its many conveniences, this is it. And, … Continue reading

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Cell division explained VERY quickly

oO8o o Thats it 🙂

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How do we know the age of things?

What is Carbon Dating and how does it work? Some atoms have an unusual amount of protons and neutrons in them – we call these unusual atoms “isotopes” – Isotopes are commonly found in many things, but they don’t last … Continue reading

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