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Walk along the Ross River

Today, I walked along the Ross River with my mum. Along the way I took these photos. The Ross River Dam provides Townsville's drinking water. The Ross River is also the source of the name of Ross River fever, a mosquito-borne disease that causes fever, fatigue, muscle and joint aches, joint… read more

Michael Douglas film?

I can’t remember the title. But I really liked its. Stars duval Barbara Hersey Douglas He is having a really bad day. Stick in la traffic jam . One thing after the other …. Best part when punks pull knife try to steal his briefcase he smacks them. Bat ?? I laughed so much Yes some days are… read more

Quote of the day

A common mistake people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools. - Douglas Adams

What old movie is this?

Hint: not IT, has White Rabbit song. Michael Douglas, Sean Pean.

50 years of me

Well, I did it. I officially outlived Douglas Adams. 🙂‍↕️ That has to count for something, right? Happy 50th birthday to me. #overthehill

What's Next ->>>

Latest Update: So, I only have 15 hours left of my practicum and I am on schedule to complete all practicum hours by Sept 25th. I will then receive my Peer Support Worker Certification. I just had a meeting with my Occupational Therapist, who told me she is very proud of me and we have come up… read more

On This Day in History - September 26, 1945

September 26, 1945 #OTD TWA Flight 47 departed Chicago, Illinois at 13:12. The DC-3 had just reached its assigned 2000 feet altitude when it collided with a Boeing A75N1 training aircraft (NC51445). The upper right wing of the Boeing was destroyed by the right wing of the airliner and the Boeing… read more

The story so far: In the beginning the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move.

- Douglas Adams

On This Day in History - September 21, 1950

September 21, 1950 #OTD A Douglas C-47A-25-DK aircraft operated by Jugoslovenski Aerotransport (JAT) struck Mount Medvednica at an altitude of 975m, 19 km northeast of Zagreb/Lucko Airport, Croatia, 10 out of 11 people onboard were killed. Pictured: A Douglas C-47 operated by Jugoslovenski… read more

On This Day in History - September 27, 1946

September 27, 1946 #OTD A Panair do Brasil Douglas DC-3 (Pictured) crashed into a mountain near Rio de Janiero, Brazil, all 25 people onboard were killed.

R.I.P Douglas

May the lord look kindly upon your Irish soul Douglas, the insulter of the L.a.L

Good Timber

by Douglas Malloch The tree that never had to fight For sun and sky and air and light, But stood out in the open plain And always got its share of rain, Never became a forest king But lived and died a scrubby thing. The man who never had to toil To gain and farm his patch of soil, Who never had… (edited) read more

Gabby douglas

Who is from Davao here? What's up😆?

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Kirk Douglas.

On This Day in History - September 21, 1944

September 21, 1944 #OTD World War II: A Douglas Dakota III (Pictured) was shot down near Achterstraat, Heteren, Gelderland, Netherlands by German FW 190s during Operation Market Garden. The aircraft had taken off for a re-supply mission, 3 out of the 8 onboard were killed. Pilot P/O. F.W. Cuer /… read more

Really nice model 🔥🎶 Credit: Ray Douglas

My third embroidery ever

Tried my best and that's all that matters. It's a Douglas fir branch

🤍🌧️🕊️

"The richness of the rain made me feel safe and protected; I have always considered the rain to be healing—a blanket—the comfort of a friend. Without at least some rain in any given day, or at least a cloud or two on the horizon, I feel overwhelmed by the information of sunlight and yearn for the… read more

What is your favorite dance scene in a movie?

Romancing the stone. Michael Douglas Scent of a woman. Al Pacino Take the lead. Antonio B https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6lAKlYTQVKY

True crime and metal

John Douglas and Sleep Token is my happy place

On This Day in History - October 22, 1943

October 22, 1943 #OTD World War II: U-537 arrived in Martin Bay, Labrador, Newfoundland and began establishing Weather Station Kurt under the direction of meteorologist Kurt Sommermeyer. Meanwhile, crew members of the submarine repaired damage caused by a storm days earlier. The station was… read more

Current reads

I really really tried to get into the Wheel of Time books. There are like 14 books and all are over 600 pages of usually just one or two characters talking about somethings. I feel like maybe I'm just lame but...I'll try to pick them up again. The recipe book for Home Apothecary was nice, I would… read more

Zombie Hunter, Maisie Douglas

Originally she was a L4D2 OC but she's evolved 🧟‍♂️🧟‍♂️

Ten of your favorite books

List ten books that changed your life or at least opened your mind to an entirely new way of thinking. Bonus if they aren't all in one genre. 1. To Kill a Mockingbird- Harper Lee 2. The Power of Myth- Joseph Campbell 3. Slaughterhouse Five-Kurt Vonnegut 4. Love in the Time of Cholera- Gabriel… read more

Michael douglas

Some movies I like with him. His earlier films. Falling down. Especially one part. Romancing the stone and jewel of the Nile 2 fun movies .

So this is love

By Ilene Woods and Mike Douglas The melody isn't perfect but this song so simple yet sweet.

Ahhh! 😱

What to read next!? Just finished Bully by Penelope Douglas was pretty good 🤭 but now what to read 😮‍💨 feeling like dark romance.

On This Day in History - September 9, 1949

September 9, 1949 #OTD Canadian Pacific Air Lines Flight 108, a Douglas DC-3 (Pictured), was destroyed by a bomb and crashed in Sault-au-Cochon, Quebec, Canada, killing all 23 onboard the plane. Albert Guay and an accomplice were convicted for the bombing. Guay was executed in 1951.

Music recommendations best of the 70s pt.2

Deee-light Whitney Houston Carol Douglas Janet Jackson Madonna George Michael ABBA BeeGees

Curious

A curious fact about technology is that the first computer mouse was invented in 1963 by Douglas Engelbart and was made of wood. The original design had two wheels and moved on a flat surface, which allowed the user to control the movement of the cursor on the screen. Today, the mouse are made of a… read more

What's everybody reading this week?!

Just finished "Stolen Moments" definitely a 10/10 if you are into MMC who is a psychopath and MWC with Multiple personalities, obsessed with each other and would rather kill the other than see them with anyone else👋💯....I started this beauty today and I haven't been able to put it down since… read more

On This Day in History - September 7, 1948

September 7, 1948 #OTD A Douglas C-47A-65-DL being operated by the United States Air Force crashed near Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada. Five occupants ordered by pilot to bail out due to engine failure. Three killed when parachute did not open and two injured in this bail-out. Crashed and burnt in a… (edited) read more

Make sure to always have your towel 👽🪐

Just finished reading the 1st book the HGttG collection ... such brilliance nonsense from Douglas Adams 😂 makes me want to buy the other 4 books & re-watch the movie now 🍿

On This Day in History - October 24, 1947

October 24, 1947 #OTD United Air Lines Flight 608, a Douglas DC-6, crashed near Bryce Canyon Airport, Utah, United States when a fire caused by a design flaw destroys the aircraft; all 52 on board die in the first hull loss of the DC-6.

On This Day in History - October 30, 1959

October 30, 1959 #OTD Piedmont Airlines Flight 349, A Douglas DC-3 en route from Washington, D.C., crashed into a mountain near Crozet, Virginia, near the plane's destination of Charlottesville, killing 23 of the 24 people on board. The sole survivor, Phil Bradley, was located after 36 hours, and… read more