Teal – the mug
When I started thinking about the colour teal and wondering how on earth I could write a post about a colour I rarely use, I spotted this post on my daughter’s Dottie Wombat Instagram account.
She wondered why she’d never thought to use coral writing on a teal background before – how’s that for serendipity?
Sending you all happy thoughts 🙂
World Ovarian Cancer Awareness Day – 8 May
Rare Ovarian Cancer (ROC) riders came to town this week, having started their 900km ride in 9 days, in Canberra just days before. They were riding to raise awareness and vital funds for research into Ovarian cancer.
They were welcomed by the Bendigo Bank and supported by many businesses in town. Two of the support group accompanying the cyclists came to our Rotary Club meeting to talk to us about Ovarian Cancer and share the ups and downs of the 12 riders.
In sad news the tour had to be called off today, on World Ovarian Cancer Day, just 120km short of the finish line due to Covid affecting 4 riders and 5 support crew. The group managed to raise in excess of $130000 which is fabulous and the riders are committed to finishing their ride when they have recovered. Wishing them well.
Did you know that the colour teal represents Ovarian Cancer?
The beach
The water in Fiji really is this clear – a lovely teal/aqua colour and perfect for this week’s Sunday Stills prompt.
As the temperature is dropping here I’d love to go back to Fiji!
The Owl
A few years ago we were in Bath UK where they had an owl sculpture trail around the city. I enjoyed tracking down the owls and documented the story in this post – A Hoot of a Time in Bath. When looking through my archives I spotted this teal coloured owl called Speculo.
Mother’s Day
Unrelated to the prompt this week is the fact that it’s Mother’s Day here in Australia.
I’ve had a lovely weekend with my mother and my sister, the three of us together for the first time in over 18 months. I also had calls from my three daughters and my four grandchildren wishing me a happy day.
I shared this post on my Facebook page and thought the quote to be perfect.
It’s a big job being a Mum and then a Grandmother – and you never stop learning! Remember, you’re doing a great job and no-one is ever perfect – don’t buy into that hype. Just do the best you can on any given day, some days are definitely harder than others! Wishing you well.
Being a mother is learning about strengths you didn’t know you had, and dealing with fears you didn’t know existed.
Linda Wooten
Sunday Stills Photo Challenge
Terri, from Second Wind Leisure, hosts Sunday Stills photo challenge every week with the prompt this week being a colour one – teal or aqua. You can read Terri’s post here.
Teal isn’t a colour I usually have in my colour wheel but I’ve embraced it this week and shared some very different teal images. I love a challenge!
So to answer my title’s question – what do an owl, a beach, a mug and ovarian cancer have in common – the answer is teal!
Have a great week!
Deb x
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I did wonder how you were tying all that together! Those owls are a hoot… Ovarian cancer is a silent killer so it’s great that a group has banded together to ride and raise funds but sad that Covid stopped them. Better a light bash with Covid than ovarian cancer though. We had a strong young man here called Terry Fox who lost his leg to cancer and he decided to run across Canada to raise funds. He only got part way before the cancer returned and he subsequently died. His family kept up the fundraiser to this day and it has raised millions for cancer research. One person can indeed make a difference. Take care. Bernie
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Thanks Bernie, I agree one person can make a difference! Thanks for sharing those stories too, heartbreaking.
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I love how you have linked all these items to teal! Very clever and great photos. Sending get well wishes to the ROC riders. They are supporting a wonderful cause.
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Thanks very much Janine, it was fun trying to work out how to tie them all in!
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I just did Terris’ teal interpretation, and now you – I love all your photos, but sad about Covid interfering with the runners. Toni x
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Thanks so much Toni, I love challenging myself this way!
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Good on those cyclist for raising awareness on Ovarian Cancer. We too have had a large media awareness drive to get people chatting about it. Such a hard one to diagnose. Good to see Mel doing so well with her business.
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Yes the riders all did a great job Suz. Melanie is having fun with her business so that’s good. We’re off to visit them in August!
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Good job tying everything together. Happy Mothers Day, Deb!
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Thanks Janis, it was a fun post!
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I love the Dottie Wombat mug and the way that you tied all of this together. Wishing you a very happy Mother’s Day!
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Thanks Donna, Melanie’s mug started it off and I just went with the flow after that 🙂
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Pretty amazing how you tied all of these together – good eye!
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Thanks very much!
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I couldn’t find any pictures to contribute this week. I walked around our village and the only thing teal-coloured was a bus shelter, lol.
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A teal bus shelter 🙂
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What a beautiful way to honor the fight against ovarian cancer by tying it into your post for the monthly color challenge, Debbie! The mug is beautiful and was an amazing inspiration for this important post. I’m sorry the ride was cut short but the money they raised is extraordinary! Your teal images are gorgeous. Have a wonderful Mother’s Day and enjoy your week!
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Thanks so much Terri. I wasn’t sure where to go with it but it came to me and I’m happy with the results!
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Teal’s a pretty colour (and I loved it on the Dottie Wombat mug) but we don’t use it a lot either. I looked around and nothing teal leapt out at me. I’ll have to keep my eyes peeled for teal over the week ahead!
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It is a very pretty colour Leanne, and I must keep an eye out for it more now! Melanie’s mug was perfect timing 🙂
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have lots of teal around my house.
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Deb, thank you so much for this post and including ovarian cancer awareness in your teal challenge. As an 11 year ovarian cancer survivor I have lots of teal around my house.
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My pleasure to share this info Beth, I can only imagine how you feel about teal! Good to hear you’re keeping well after 11 years since having ovarian cancer. Take care.
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