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Nappy Fabric - Not just for nappies!

2011-12-08T12:59:00.000+10:30

There are endless uses for fabrics. Endless. Probably thousands more uses than there are types of fabric.

Have you ever considered what the other uses of your nappy fabrics could be? I mean, - well, there were fabrics around BEFORE modern cloth nappies - and they must have been used for something, right?

So, let’s have a little brain-storming session about possible uses. I say brain-storming. I mean - let me think about it, after all I am the only one doing the talking here.

Microfleece.

Microfleece is that super squishy polyester fabric made out of recycled PET bottles. We use it in the nappy world as a liner between bubs’ bum and the absorbent part of the nappy. Sometimes we can double it up and use it as a breathable outer layer for a daytime nappy.

You’ve probably seen it used as a winter school uniform fabric. It keeps you warm with only a light layer and washes up well time and time again. It’s also difficult for boys to wear through the knees of, so it makes fabulous trackies.

Have you ever wondered what else you could do with it? Here’s a few ideas that I threw together that you might want to try - and if you do I want photos!

- Softies - making little soft toys for your children is easy peasy out of microfleece. It doesn’t fray, and therefore doesn’t need hemming OR overlocking - just cut and sew and stuff! It’s also easy to wash so if you stuff it with polyester you can machine wash them when they get covered in spaghetti sauce and weetbix.

- Scarves - oh so easy peasy fringed scarves, warm and toasty, NO SEWING REQUIRED! Just cut it long and then chop the ends into strips for tassles. A great fun winter school holidays project.

- Blankets! - There are so many different ways of making microfleece blankets. You can patchwork it, you can sew them seams out for texture (remember, no fraying!) and you can even make blankets with NO SEWING - cut large squares, cut fringes into all four sides - and tie the fringes together with the square next it - voila! Blanket in no time!

Suedecloth is another polyester fabric that washes up beautifully that we usually use as a nappy liner or inner. It’s not so warm as microfleece, but it certainly has other uses!

- Upholstery - yep, I said it. Fabulous for chair backs/cushion covers/seat covers. Heck, you could even try covering a couch with it - a couple of swappable couch covers would be perfect to save your couch from the vagaries of texta and corn chip crumbs, and will wash up in your machine and look like new. Team it with the fold-over elastic to snuggle your edges in tightly and you’re good to go.

Bamboo Terry

- Towels. OK, so it seems obvious, but Jodie has made a towel from the bamboo terry, and I have seriously contemplated holding it for ransom. I want one. Or 6. Soooooo thirsty and fluffy and soft despite repeated washings. *sigh* I have bamboo towel lust. You could easily do face washers too. And if you really care a lot about Grandmas old crystal collection you could spoil it with a bamboo terry tea towel.

- Blankets and wraps. Because of the pile on this fabric, it not only works fabulously to trap the wetness in cloth nappies, it also traps air. Which means it insulates REALLY well. It’s super soft, and with the extra insulation properties, you have the perfect winter blanket, pram blanket, or wrap. Just overlocking the edges of a single layer will keep your little one snuggly and warm, encased in a purely natural fabric.

Flannelette

Whilst the traditional use for flannel is pyjamas, there are loads of other options that work equally well.

- Bibs made from flannel are fabulous. Edge them in bias binding or just turn and top-stitch. Using flannel as a bib at mealtimes means that you can use the bib to wipe your little one’s face clear of the spaghetti sauce and throw the whole thing in the wash - without the itchy scratchy feel of a synthetic against the skin. Or course, you can back the bib with PUL, meaning that brand new white top he’s wearing won’t turn pink after dinner too.

- You can buy a nappy cut of the flannel, to use JUST for the gorgeous prints - cut around them, and use them as applique on the corners of towels, facewashers, and wraps.

- Speaking of wraps - nothing is better than a flannel wrap for a newborn in winter. Thin enough to wrap securely, a double layer flannel wrap is cosy and warm too!

PUL

Because of it’s waterproof qualities, PUL has a whole range of uses other than just the outers of nappies.
- Swim bags! Yep, keep your kids bathers and towel in style. PUL will stop the usual slow leak from the nylon-style bags you get at the shops, it will mean no plastic coles bags are required, and it’s super strong too - no tears or rips are likely! And it comes in so many colours your child will recognise the bag from miles away - and so will their teacher, when they leave it behind. Seal the seams up with our seam-seal tape, and you’ve got an extra layer of protection in place that will prevent soggy schoolbooks at the end of the day.

- Backing bibs, as per the flannel conversation. Also, using as the front of a bib for those super-messy, wipe-ups required style meals. Works well if you have a husband who slurps his soup, too.

- Nappy bags, Wipe bags, backing washable menstrual pads, even backing your nursing pads if you are anything like I was when breastfeeding - one side feeds, the other showers the entire neighbourhood - having a PUL-backed nursing pad with 3 layers of bamboo on the front was PERFECT for that let-down rush.

Bamboo Velour

I’ve already raved about bamboo velour, in my bamboo post from earlier in the year. I love bamboo velour. It’s slinky and soft and sexy and just superb. Blankets, wraps, facecloths, tracksuits - so many things you can do with it! Nappies are only one small part of the glory of the bamboo velour. I want bamboo velour handkerchiefs. Imagine how spoilt my nose would feel after it’s latest sneezing attack. I’m allergic to grass. Bamboo is a type of grass. But I’m SOOOO not allergic to bamboo fabric.

So, I hope I have proved that the only limit to uses for nappy fabrics - is your imagination!

Lime Daisy Designs - Cloth nappies for your boobs!

2011-06-03T09:38:00.000+09:30

This time we are meeting the lovely Aileen from Lime Daisy design, another one of my customers who has taken her beautiful sewing skills and made a business of it :)

Here's the hello from Aileen -

Hi, I’m Aileen Mum of 2 little ones and owner of LimeDaisy Design. I started LimeDaisy Design long before I ever had children and use to focus mainly on painted crafts and candles.

With my first son I found that I loved using cloth breast pads and found some in Canada that were good, but not great. I leaked often and must have had about 40 pairs to ensure I always had some dry ones on hand. With my second child, a daughter, I figured there had to be a better way.

I discovered Nappies Covered just after my daughter was born in 2009 and Jodie was so extremely helpful and wonderful in helping me out with the fabrics I needed to use. I even went to the Melbourne Baby show just to meet her and see the fabrics in person.

Essentially I made a cloth nappy for your boobs! If the fabrics were good enough to put on your baby’s bottom and contain the mess, then they would definitely be good enough for the milk I was producing! So after some trial and error I came up with Daisy Pads – Bamboo Core breast pads and have not looked back since.

There are hundreds of Mums out there using them now (one customer told me that LimeDaisy boobs, were happy boobs – my new unofficial slogan). I chose to do them in fun fabrics because I really want Mums to have fun while they are breastfeeding.

I feel that it is extremely important to care about the environment so these pads should last you through all your breastfeeding years. They save you money on buying the horrid papery disposable ones and with the fun fabrics they make breastfeeding a special time and a talked about time. I love that I have gotten to have a fantastic experience breastfeeding my children and I would encourage every Mum to give it a go.

If it works for you, it will be the most wonderful experience.

Since starting making the breast pads I’ve also rediscovered a love of sewing so I am slowly branching out to other fun items – and ones that work for my toddlers as they grow. Stop on by my store for a visit, you might just find something you didn’t know you needed.

Lime Daisy Online Store
Lime Diasy on FaceBook

The internet is my friend

2011-05-05T22:20:00.001+09:30

The internet is my friend. I am sure that it is many other's too.

Many mother’s around the world thank you, internet, for bringing them the opportunity to stay at home, work from home, to be with their children as they work.

Internet you have helped launch many a career, opened up and widened the opportunities for many, for that I thank you.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the parents of the internet for bringing their baby into this world.

Without the world of computers and the internet my business Nappies Covered would not be the one it is today. I can thank the internet for the following –

Enabling me to be introduced to the world of cloth nappies.

Allowing me to share my newfound passion with friends, these friends who then fed my dreams of opening an online ‘shop’.

For allowing the possibility of setting up my ‘shop’, be it that I was then living on a sheep farm far from the city. Who would have ever thought that a rural business, with no walk up business would boom!

For giving other like-minded people the ability to find and purchase my store, to share and create…to learn and grow.

Thank you internet for providing inspiration and opportunities, for allowing the needs of the people to be met, for making available progress and success……and the most important thing of all…for providing the opportunity for me to stay home with my children whilst still being able to run a successful business…..what a dream!

What I LOVE about my job running Nappies Covered.

2011-03-08T16:58:00.000+10:30

Today, whilst madly packing orders, I received a phone call from a customer.

This customer had rung to enquire about a product currently out of stock. Once we had discussed that, the conversation moved on to fabric and nappies. The conversation flowed and flowed and we talked about our love of fabric and colours.
Nappies were discussed, how wonderful they are and how much fun they are to sew.

I got off the phone with a smile on my face, a spring in my step thinking how lucky I am to have the job I do. To share my love of fabrics, sewing and making nappies with others who are just as passionate about them as I am.

I love my job :)

MJ's Mummy - Nappies to die for!

2011-02-22T14:13:00.000+10:30

Meet Kristy, another one of our wonderful WAHM customers. Kristy has been a customer of Nappies Covered for a long time now and she is a pleasure to have as one :)

Kristy is a mum to a gorgeous toddler (MJ) & has another baby in the making :)

Kristy started sewing MCN's to match her little girls outfits for special occassions & suddenly realised what a fortune she was wasting on disposable nappies when cloth was so easy to use (not to mention developing a little fabric buying addiction) .....the product was so great that 'MJ's Mummy' was born.

Kristy's aim is to stay at home & look after her children whilst making really cute nappies & baby products that are fun to use and are good for the environment......saving us all some money.

You can find all of Kristy's wonderful products at MJ's Mummy.

Photography by Angelic Photographics

Katz Kreationz - designing gorgeous unique items from PUL!

2010-11-24T13:28:00.000+10:30

Katz Kreationz is another of our wonderful WAHM customers. The store is run by Katherine and the items she makes are amazing!
Katherine takes cotton PUL and turns it into wonderful bags and other gorgeous items.

Katherine is a stay at home mother of 3 boys. Between looking after them and the house she LOVES to sew, scrapbook, crochet, paint, make jewellery.... and basically anything artsy and crafty. She loves nothing better than receiving special requests to make unique items, which she loves doing.
Katherine now has an online store where she sells her gorgeous items, pop by and have a look!
http://katzkreationz.com/

From a hobby to a work at home business

2010-11-14T19:08:00.000+10:30

When I started my business almost 6 years ago I never imagined it would grow like it has. I never thought I was going to be a business running from home, I thought it would always remain my hobby

When I started my business, it wasn't a business - it was just a hobby. I was selling to a few friends a product I was passionate about, I was 'sharing the love' so to speak. It wasn't long before others shared the love too and before I knew it more and more people were requesting my items, my hobby turned into a business in a matter of weeks.

I remember my first large purchase, I spent around $500 and was quaking in my boots scared I'd made a huge mistake and I would lose all my money.

See this tub -

I had six of these and that is what my stock was in when I first started. I was so happy to have so much stock. I had each tub labelled so I didn't have to dig through them to find the stock that was ordered.

This picture below is what I have these days, not tubs but shelves and a whole warehouse full of fabric. Since this photo has been taken my stock needs have grown once again and we are now looking at more shelving options. If you look closely you can still see those little tubs being put to good use for smaller items!

So what is the meaning of this blog post you say?

I wanted to show others that they too can start something that is a hobby and turn that hobby into a work at home business. You don't need much - just a passion for what you do, a few tubs and a smile on your face!

Pocket Rocket Nappies

2010-11-08T19:25:00.001+10:30

Amanda is our first work at home mum (wahm) that you get to meet :)

Amanda is a stay at home mum to a toddler and she has another baby on the way. Amanda started making her own MCN's for her son, then started giving them away as baby shower gifts and to friends with new babies.

Amanda then decided to have a go at selling her creations on Ebay and on her Facebook page. She loves sewing and creating cute nappies and covers that will have people asking "Where did you get that?" She also loves the fact that by using cloth nappies she is doing her bit for the environment and is also saving money for more important things.

We'd love you to pop past Amanda's Face Book page and have a look at her creations.

The fabrics Amanda has used are -

Blue Nappy - Michael Miller Monobots 2 mil cotton PUL with Saturn Blue FOE

Green Nappy - Camo Frogs 2 mil cotton PUL with Black FOE

The nappy directory - what is it all about?

2010-11-08T13:13:00.000+10:30

This blog was my original blog for the Nappies Covered store. It has suffered from neglect since I switched over stores, the new one supporting word press blogs where I now run my store based blog from.

I thought about deleting this one but then had a brain wave! What if I use this blog to help promote those who buy their items from me! What a great idea and what a wonderful way to spread the word on who is out there and what they are making.

A lot of my customers are work at home mums, and getting your name and product into the face of the public is hard.....so I'm keeping this blog as a place to 'direct' the public to some of the best fabrics and products around...hence the name -

Nappies Covered - Nappy Directory.

I can't wait to showcase all of my talented customers. If you are one of them, send me an email at jodie @ nappiescovered . com .au (minus the spaces) and some images and we'll take it from there!

15% off at Nappies Covered

2009-05-27T17:13:00.000+09:30

We've moved to a new warehouse and shop! Nappies Covered grew out of it's location, so we moved on to bigger and newer premises :) That equals sale time at Nappies Covered. 15% off store wide for three days only, ends 10pm Saturday 30th May 2009. * Discount will be automatically calculated at checkout.

Don't forget that we have restocked our most popular Fabrite 2 MIL plain polyester colours. Saturn Blue, red, candy pink, neon green, black, brown...all ready to go :)

Also don't forget about our wonderful new products, hand snap presses. These are in stock now and ready to go to a new home. Hand snap presses are wonderful and can help make your nappies have that professional look at great price.

We are also now stocking snaps (size 20) for you to buy in individual pieces. Great for when you just need a few of each colour to finish off those nappy projects.

2009-04-15T09:54:00.001+09:30

Thoughts to all

2009-02-08T09:15:00.002+10:30

I am sending my thoughts and wishes to all those families who have been affected by the bushfires happening in many places in both Victoria and New South Wales. Too many lives have been lost already, such a huge tragedy for all. I wish I could do something to help ease the pain. Love and light to you all at this tragic time.

I almost melted!

2009-01-30T09:46:00.002+10:30

As you know there has been a heat wave here in SA. My lovely shop, which I adore, yesterday almost killed me! There was no air conditioning. I had taken a thermometer to work with me so I keep could keep an eye on the inside temp. It got to 38 degrees C last time I checked. I still managed to pack all the orders as I melted away. If anyone finds any problems with your orders I apologise but my brain was almost all gloop! :) All mistakes will be fixed of course.

2009-01-19T08:21:00.002+10:30

Okay, so I get a bit excited when I share new stuff!

I love finding new fabrics and sharing them with you. We also have some older goodies back in stock at last!

Mexican Oil Cloth is a brand spanking new product in our store.

Mexican Oil Cloth is a highly durable, double PVC coated fabric. 91% PVC, 6% Polyester and 3% cotton. 120cm wide, made in Mexico. The ink is printed in the first coat of PVC, not onto the fabric backing. This is then coated with a clear layer of PVC, making the oilcloth fade resistant, stain resistant and it simply wipes clean.

What can I make with it? Nappy bags Wipe bags Change Mats Mats for under highchairs Bibs Aprons Tablecloths Place mats Upholster items Reusable shopping bags 7 Great colours to choose from!

More new items in stock are -

New Cotton 2MIL PUL prints - Pirate Monkeys, Bright Dinosaurs, Mousey ballerinas, Lightening McQueen!.
Raw Silk, perfect for lay in liners for those bubs with sensitive skin.
Nappy Patterns - Sweet Baby Soaker and Skirty - GORGEOUS!
Nappy Bag Pattern - The Hot Mama Messenger Style Nappy Bag
More new Polyester 2 MIL prints. Giraffe, funky flowers, retro and more!
Maternity Elastic
Skull print, Dots on brown FOE.
The Australia Nappy Network Calender

Click HERE to see the all our new stock.

Old items back in stock are -

White Microfibre
Sherpa - in half metre and nappy cuts.
Minky in a great range of colours and a cheaper price :)
More flanelette prints.

Happy shopping and happy nappy making. Have a wonderful time gazing at all the new products :)

Australian Nappy Network Calender 2009

2008-12-08T20:54:00.003+10:30

Here is a sneak preview of some of the gorgeous pin-ups! Click on the above picture to order today.

Christmas posting times

2008-11-25T19:34:00.001+10:30

Over the Christmas Break there will be no posting of orders between the 19th of December to the 9th of January. To ensure you get your fabrics on time please order and pay for items before the 19th of December.

The store will still be open to orders but posting will be delayed until after the 9th of January.

October 13th until 19th, is Reusable nappy Week in Australia

2008-10-12T21:57:00.000+10:30

This week, October 13th until 19th, is Reusable nappy Week in Australia.

"Reusable Nappy Week is an Australian event designed to increase awareness of reusable nappy options for our modern times." for more information please visit - http://www.modernclothnappies.org/

To celebrate reusable nappy week, Nappies Covered has reduced a heap of stock so that everyone has the chance to buy fabrics and sew their own modern cloth nappies.

Click HERE to see all our stock on sale.

Beautiful new Fabric in store now!

2008-10-01T12:31:00.003+09:30

Minkee and Velvet 2 MIL PUL now in stock!

2008-09-15T23:52:00.004+09:30

Love this new Minkee and Velvet 2 MIL PUL! You want the ultimate in softness, with the best waterproofing around! Imagine the nappies you can make with this fabric :) Both available in 5 different colours. It's a big week for things being back in stock, and lots of favourites too! Microfleece in a new range of colour including the much wanted white and cream New Polyester printed PUL - just gorgeous! Brocade PUL with matching un-laminated Brocade. Imagine the outfits you can create! Raw Silk, perfect for lay in liners for those bubs with sensitive skin. Lycra PUL - new prints and a great new price :) Flanelette - some great new prints. Plus quite a few new cotton prints too that will be uploaded to the store in the next few days. Click HERE to see the all our new stock. Diaper Decisions and the Australian Nappy Network is proud to bring you the fifth semi-annual Cloth Nappy Hunt, an internet scavenger hunt from September 1-30, 2008. By registering you qualify for 10% off your purchases at Nappies Covered. To register for the hunt click on the icon below.

Store Closure Notice

2008-07-13T17:39:00.003+09:30

Just a quick little note to let you know that due to school holidays here in SA the 'Bricks and Mortar' Store at Yankalilla will be closed on the 15th of July 2008. To make up for this day of closure the shop will be open on the 17th and 18th of July instead. Sorry for any inconvenience.

New Nappies in stock

2008-05-30T15:33:00.004+09:30

Why wouldn't you want to use cloth nappies? Aren't these just gorgeous!

I finally found a little bit of spare time to do some sewing. It was fantastic to be able to get back to it, even if it was just for a little while :)

2008-05-11T11:57:00.001+09:30

Have you always wanted to look at nappy fabrics, touch them and see the wonderful vibrant colours before you actually buy? Compare the fabrics, feel how wonderful they will be against your baby's skin..........Now you can!

Nappies Covered is very excited to announce the opening of their first store here in South Australia. The store is situated in the tourist town of Yankalilla, at 72 main Street, a 1 hour beautiful drive south of Adelaide.

Currently the store is open two days a week, Tuesday and Thursday, 9.30 - 3.30pm,also open by appointment for those who can't make it during opening hours. Just email me with your request :)

I can't wait to see some of your faces in the store.

To celebrate the opening of our new store, each visitor to the store who mentions this email will receive a specially printed 'nothingbuttcloth' cloth baby wipe.

As well as the give away, we are offering a 5% discount in our online store and at our bricks and mortar store, for the next week 12th May until the 19th of May 2008. To qualify for the discount please enter - bricksandmortar - at our online store during the checkout process to receive the discount :)

2008-04-19T00:56:00.008+09:30

Nappies Covered is always on the look out for new products
to help make your nappy making exciting and fun!

We have added a range of gorgeous printed suedecloth, poly PUL

and labels that all match in with the plain poly PUL and suedecloth

already in store!

Matching your colours and creating gorgeous nappies

couldn't be easier!

What's New at Nappies Covered?

Benartex Minkee! - and at the lowest price you will find per nappy cut :)

Here are just two of the five in store.

Other new products in store include -

A new stocking of Printed Flanelette
New 2 MIL printed polyesters.
Baby terry bamboo . Yes GORGEOUS soft bamboo terry in COLOURS!!!!

New FOE colours, including coral and denim blue.

Heaps of items reduced or at new low prices,

so click on SALE to check out the bargains.

The Great Down Under nappy Hunt

2008-03-01T23:10:00.003+10:30

Nappies Covered is open again. The move was huge and I am still unpacking at this end, but at least the dreaded moving bit is over. As I am still unpacking the store contents I won't be able to start posting parcels until the 10-12th of March. I will try to get through it quicker and post sooner, but a lot depends on how the children behave :) The store will re-open for orders on the 1st of March (please note delay in posting of items), just in time for the Great Down Under Nappy Hunt. Have you registered yet? If you register for the hunt and use the code¹ emailed to you after registering² you will get 10% off purchases at Nappies Covered for the month of March (does not include gift vouchers or postage). WOW! ¹Code is to be entered upon checkout at Nappies Covered in 'coupon' box. ² See below to register. The Great Down Under Nappy Hunt It’s that time again! We are proud to announce Hunter registrations are open for the fourth semi-annual Great Down Under Nappy Hunt™! How does the GDUNH work? It’s simple! You register at http://www.diaperdecisions.com/pages/greatnappyhunt.php now. Then you visit all the participating sponsor sites and hunt for the Diaper Decisions™ nappy, to earn entries to the 47 random prize drawings, including Three Grand Prizes! Prices are worth in excess of $4000. For more details about this great event, please visit the Rules and FAQ pages at http://www.diaperdecisions.com/pages/greatnappyhunt.php . See you at the hunt! If you get stuck whilst hunting, please visit the official Hint Forum http://www.diaperdecisions.com/forum2/index.php?board=26.0 and ask for help. Sponsors will not be giving out hints however in the first few days of the hunt. Remember it is a competition. Posting of hints and help on other forums will be construed as cheating, and you may be banned from this and further hunts.
What's New at Nappies Covered? You may have noticed a new look to the store (that's our daughter Summer as the new store logo ). I decided to create a less - busy - look and to make finding the products you need easier. Items are now listed pertaining to fabric use or product type. I hope that you find the store easier to navigate as I understand how hard it is to shop with a wriggly baby on lap and toddler pulling at your hand that is trying to use the mouse! New products in store include - A huge new stocking of Cotton printed 2 MIL PUL. New 1MIL printed polyesters. Labels in bulk quantities at lower prices. Baby terry cotton and cotton velour. New FOE colours, including red back in stock.

Thank You

2008-02-05T21:59:00.000+10:30

To all my customers for getting their payments in on time :)
This has enabled me to get all outstanding orders posted off by today, which means I am now ahead on my schedule with packing of fabric ready for the move.
Thank you, you have given me two extra days :)

Closed - but only for a little while.

2008-01-31T13:36:00.001+10:30

Yes, we are closed, but not for too long :) Re-Opening on the 1st of March 2008.

As you can imagine trying to pack up orders and pack the fabric up to be moved just can't work, so come the 7th of February, every single item in my store will be packed up and ready for the move. Closing today gives me just enough time to finish up the outstanding orders before the mammoth task of packing it all!

I have come to the conclusion that I need either a Road Train, The Ghan, or perhaps my own fleet of Fed Ex trucks to move all the fabric I have here.
If anyone has a spare Road Train, or Ghan sitting around let me know :)

Those of you addicted to nappy making, please take it easy for the next month, rest those sewing machines, put your feet up and get ready for the -

Great Down Under Nappy Hunt

I am sure you will need a lot of energy to find all those icons!

When the hunt begins, on the 1st of March, Nappies Covered will re-open for business, with a wonderful 10% off store purchases (excludes gift vouchers) for all registered hunters.

The move from farm life to city life.

2008-01-31T13:31:00.000+10:30

I thought it was time to get into gear and start a blog. The cloth nappy world is full of blogs, so here I am joining in the fun!

This blog is to keep you up to date with the goings on at Nappies Covered, the thrills and excitement of what it is like being a Work At Home Mum of a busy business, a mum to four children and wife to a farmer.

Keep checking back for the unfolding story of our new life - from farm to city (well it's the city for us!).

From this ->

To this ---->

I will miss the red earth contrasting with the beautiful blue sky, but I won't miss the dust!

I will miss the quietness - that quietness of nothing but sounds of nature.

I will miss the beautiful night sky - it's really amazing you can see all the stars so clearly out here.

I will miss being surrounded by nothing and no one for kilometres, the kangaroos on our doorstep, the morning wake up call from the huge flocks of galahs.

I won't miss the snakes and the lack of rain. Oh and did I mention -

I won't miss the dust!