Easter Events (Easter Egg Hunt)
The Frankston Waterfront Great Moments in History Sand Sculpting Exhibition is holding an Easter Egg Hunt. The exhibition will be open each day over Easter from 10:00am to 6:00pm with the Sandsational Easter Egg Hunt free with entry right across Easter with a chance to win some great prizes. All Children who participate will receive a bag of Easter Eggs and go into the daily draw for the giant Easter Hamper and one of six family passes to the 2011 event.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Monday, March 29, 2010
HMAS Canberra the biggest diving sensation in Australia
Explore the Mornington Peninsula and Victoria`s underwater wonderland by diving the HMAS Canberra. The HMAS Canberra site is fast becoming the biggest diving sensation in Australia. At 135 meters in length, this former floating fortress is now an artificial reef, and the latest addition to Victoria`s famous ship graveyard. The ship`s superstructures, such as the bridge, main mast and deck are at open water depths making the wreck accessible to divers of all levels and experience. This amazing marine wonderland awaits your discovery.
Mornington Peninsula Packs a Punch
Mornington Peninsula Packs a Punch
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Green Olive at Red Hill (Mornington Peninsula Olive Oils)
Green Olive at Red Hill
Farm Gate: 1180 Mornington Flinders Rd, Red Hill (Mel Ref: 190 D7)
Green Olive at Red Hill is a boutique olive grove and vineyard located in the heart of Red Hill. Rich red fertile soil and Red Hill rain water are the key ingredients for the exquisite Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oils, table olives and tantalizing jams and relishes. Open 11am to 4pm weekends and public holidays.
Mornington Peninsula Produce Outlets
Farm Gate: 1180 Mornington Flinders Rd, Red Hill (Mel Ref: 190 D7)
Green Olive at Red Hill is a boutique olive grove and vineyard located in the heart of Red Hill. Rich red fertile soil and Red Hill rain water are the key ingredients for the exquisite Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oils, table olives and tantalizing jams and relishes. Open 11am to 4pm weekends and public holidays.
Mornington Peninsula Produce Outlets
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Flinders Farm
Flinders Farm
2071 Boneo Road, Flinders (Mel Ref: 261 D9)
Flinders farm prides itself on producing perfect tomatoes that not only look great but smell and taste like real tomatoes too! Normal round, roma and cherry varieties are all available – all with exceptional flavour. Flinders Farm tomatoes are sold by the bag at the farmgate through an honesty system. Open 9:30am to 5:30pm, 7 days a week.
Mornington Peninsula Produce Outlets
2071 Boneo Road, Flinders (Mel Ref: 261 D9)
Flinders farm prides itself on producing perfect tomatoes that not only look great but smell and taste like real tomatoes too! Normal round, roma and cherry varieties are all available – all with exceptional flavour. Flinders Farm tomatoes are sold by the bag at the farmgate through an honesty system. Open 9:30am to 5:30pm, 7 days a week.
Mornington Peninsula Produce Outlets
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Rosebud Souvlakis and Kebabs
The Rosebud Kebab House and Charcoal Chicken located at 1/913 Point Nepean Rd, Rosebud has the best kebabs and souvlakis not only on the Mornington Peninsula but in Victoria. Locals flock to this old-school kebab joint, where the Souvlakis ($7.50) are piled with charred lamb on house baked pita bread. They also make their own garlic sauce.
Mornington Peninsula Packs a Punch
Mornington Peninsula Packs a Punch
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Tiger Woods Interview with the Golf Channel
The following is a transcript of the Tiger Woods interview conducted with the Golf Channel and reporter Kelly Tilghman, released on Sunday.
Q: Tiger, you’ve been a master of control your entire life, how did things get so out of control?
Woods: Going against your core values, losing sight of it. I quit meditating, I quit being a Buddhist, and my life changed upside down. I felt entitled, which I had never felt before. Consequently, I hurt so many people by my own reckless attitude and behavior.
Q: Were there moments you thought you should stop, but didn’t?
Woods: Yeah, I tried to stop and I couldn’t stop. It was just, it was horrific.
Q: For a man who’s so disciplined physically and psychologically, why couldn’t you say no?
Woods: I don’t know, now I know. It’s part of what I learned in treatment, being there for 45 days you learn a lot. You strip away the denial, the rationalization and you come to the truth and the truth is very painful at times and to stare at yourself and look at the person you’ve become you become disgusted.
Q: The Masters is a demanding stage on its own, let alone for a return of this magnitude, how do you know you’re mentally prepared for this?
Woods: I’m excited to get back and play. I miss the game. I miss playing, I miss competing. I wasn’t ready to play in Tavistock or play in Bay Hill, I expressed that to Joe [Lewis, Tavistock Group chairman ] as well as Arnold [Palmer ]. I want to play in these events but I just wasn’t ready. I started too late with my preparation. Hank and I are starting to work now and start to get it going.
Q: How do you know you’ll be ready for the Masters?
Woods: I’m starting to get my feel back. I know how to play the golf course and that helps a lot. I just got to play it.
Q: How will your therapy affect your 2010 schedule? I’m assuming you’ll have more in-patient therapy ahead.
Woods: Yeah, I will have more treatment, more therapy sessions. As far as my schedule going forward, I don’t know what I’m going to do, Kelly. Last year I didn’t know because of my knee; it was still uncertain, and this year, with all the things that I’ve done I don’t know what I’ll be doing either. That to me is a little bit bothersome, too, in a sense that I don’t like not knowing what to do, but what I know I have to do is become a better person and that begins with going to more treatment.
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Q: You went from becoming recognized as the greatest golfer in the world to becoming a punch line. How did that make you feel?
Woods: It was hurtful, but then again you know what, I did it. I’m the one who did those things and looking back on it now with a more clear head, I get it. I can understand why people will say these things because you know what, it was disgusting behavior. As a person, it’s hard to believe that was me, looking back on it now.
Q: America was concerned when the world’s greatest golfer was lying on the ground with no shoes at 2:30 in the morning, bleeding, what happened that night?
Woods: It’s all in the police report, they investigated it and they have it on public record; there’s a lot of stuff between Elin and I that will remain private and that’s about it.
Q: How did you crash the car?
Woods: I wasn’t going very fast, but unfortunately, I hit a few things.
Q: It’s been reported that members of your team, your inner circle were involved in your misdoings, is it true?
Woods: That is not true; it was all me. I’m the one who did it, I’m the one who acted the way I acted, no one knew what was going on. I’m sure if more people would have known in my inner circle they would’ve, they would’ve stopped it ... or tried to put a stop to it, but I kept it all to myself.
Q: What is the state of your marriage with Elin right now?
Woods: We’re working on it and it’s a process that will remain private between her and I.
Q: If your father were here today and looked back on these last four months, what would he say to you?
Woods: He’d be very disappointed in me. We’d have numerous long talks. That’s one of the things I miss, I miss his guidance, wish I could have had his guidance through all this to have him help straighten me up. I know he would’ve done it.
Q: What do you think he would say?
Woods: Can’t say it on air but he would’ve been very direct. Basically said, you need to get your life headed in the right direction again.
Q: For the 12-year-olds and the parents out there who looked at you as a role model, what do you have to say to them to make them believe in you again?
Woods: It’s going to be over time. It’s going to be my actions over time. I’m trying to become a better person each and every day. The proof in the pudding is over time and that’s what I’m trying to do. I will continue to do that.
Q: How will you explain this to your children, one day when they’re old enough to understand?
Woods: I will have that sit-down talk and it won’t be just one time, I know that. It will be numerous times and I take full ownership of it, I did it. No one else did; it was just me and that’s a responsibility that I will have. I will talk to my kids, for however long they want to talk about it. That is a conversation that will need to be had.
Q: Based on all that has transpired, what do you want your legacy to be when all is said and done?
Woods: Just like I wanted before. I felt that golf was a vehicle for me to help a lot of people. My dad had always said something that I never really quite understood until these times. In order to help other people, you first have to learn how to help yourself. Going into a treatment center for 45 days, I learned a lot. I learned how to help myself and that’s the way I can help others down the road.
Q: I noticed you’re wearing a bracelet, can we see it?
Woods: Yeah.
Q: What does it mean?
Woods: It’s Buddhist, it’s for protection and strength and I certainly need that.
Q: When did you start wearing it?
Woods: Before I went into treatment.
Q: Will you be wearing it during the Masters?
Woods: Absolutely.
Q: For the rest of your life?
Woods: Absolutely.
Q: Tiger, thank you.
Woods: Thanks, Kel.
© Thomson Reuters 2010.
The Ultimate Guide To Golf.
Tiger Woods Apology Video
Q: Tiger, you’ve been a master of control your entire life, how did things get so out of control?
Woods: Going against your core values, losing sight of it. I quit meditating, I quit being a Buddhist, and my life changed upside down. I felt entitled, which I had never felt before. Consequently, I hurt so many people by my own reckless attitude and behavior.
Q: Were there moments you thought you should stop, but didn’t?
Woods: Yeah, I tried to stop and I couldn’t stop. It was just, it was horrific.
Q: For a man who’s so disciplined physically and psychologically, why couldn’t you say no?
Woods: I don’t know, now I know. It’s part of what I learned in treatment, being there for 45 days you learn a lot. You strip away the denial, the rationalization and you come to the truth and the truth is very painful at times and to stare at yourself and look at the person you’ve become you become disgusted.
Q: The Masters is a demanding stage on its own, let alone for a return of this magnitude, how do you know you’re mentally prepared for this?
Woods: I’m excited to get back and play. I miss the game. I miss playing, I miss competing. I wasn’t ready to play in Tavistock or play in Bay Hill, I expressed that to Joe [Lewis, Tavistock Group chairman ] as well as Arnold [Palmer ]. I want to play in these events but I just wasn’t ready. I started too late with my preparation. Hank and I are starting to work now and start to get it going.
Q: How do you know you’ll be ready for the Masters?
Woods: I’m starting to get my feel back. I know how to play the golf course and that helps a lot. I just got to play it.
Q: How will your therapy affect your 2010 schedule? I’m assuming you’ll have more in-patient therapy ahead.
Woods: Yeah, I will have more treatment, more therapy sessions. As far as my schedule going forward, I don’t know what I’m going to do, Kelly. Last year I didn’t know because of my knee; it was still uncertain, and this year, with all the things that I’ve done I don’t know what I’ll be doing either. That to me is a little bit bothersome, too, in a sense that I don’t like not knowing what to do, but what I know I have to do is become a better person and that begins with going to more treatment.
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Q: You went from becoming recognized as the greatest golfer in the world to becoming a punch line. How did that make you feel?
Woods: It was hurtful, but then again you know what, I did it. I’m the one who did those things and looking back on it now with a more clear head, I get it. I can understand why people will say these things because you know what, it was disgusting behavior. As a person, it’s hard to believe that was me, looking back on it now.
Q: America was concerned when the world’s greatest golfer was lying on the ground with no shoes at 2:30 in the morning, bleeding, what happened that night?
Woods: It’s all in the police report, they investigated it and they have it on public record; there’s a lot of stuff between Elin and I that will remain private and that’s about it.
Q: How did you crash the car?
Woods: I wasn’t going very fast, but unfortunately, I hit a few things.
Q: It’s been reported that members of your team, your inner circle were involved in your misdoings, is it true?
Woods: That is not true; it was all me. I’m the one who did it, I’m the one who acted the way I acted, no one knew what was going on. I’m sure if more people would have known in my inner circle they would’ve, they would’ve stopped it ... or tried to put a stop to it, but I kept it all to myself.
Q: What is the state of your marriage with Elin right now?
Woods: We’re working on it and it’s a process that will remain private between her and I.
Q: If your father were here today and looked back on these last four months, what would he say to you?
Woods: He’d be very disappointed in me. We’d have numerous long talks. That’s one of the things I miss, I miss his guidance, wish I could have had his guidance through all this to have him help straighten me up. I know he would’ve done it.
Q: What do you think he would say?
Woods: Can’t say it on air but he would’ve been very direct. Basically said, you need to get your life headed in the right direction again.
Q: For the 12-year-olds and the parents out there who looked at you as a role model, what do you have to say to them to make them believe in you again?
Woods: It’s going to be over time. It’s going to be my actions over time. I’m trying to become a better person each and every day. The proof in the pudding is over time and that’s what I’m trying to do. I will continue to do that.
Q: How will you explain this to your children, one day when they’re old enough to understand?
Woods: I will have that sit-down talk and it won’t be just one time, I know that. It will be numerous times and I take full ownership of it, I did it. No one else did; it was just me and that’s a responsibility that I will have. I will talk to my kids, for however long they want to talk about it. That is a conversation that will need to be had.
Q: Based on all that has transpired, what do you want your legacy to be when all is said and done?
Woods: Just like I wanted before. I felt that golf was a vehicle for me to help a lot of people. My dad had always said something that I never really quite understood until these times. In order to help other people, you first have to learn how to help yourself. Going into a treatment center for 45 days, I learned a lot. I learned how to help myself and that’s the way I can help others down the road.
Q: I noticed you’re wearing a bracelet, can we see it?
Woods: Yeah.
Q: What does it mean?
Woods: It’s Buddhist, it’s for protection and strength and I certainly need that.
Q: When did you start wearing it?
Woods: Before I went into treatment.
Q: Will you be wearing it during the Masters?
Woods: Absolutely.
Q: For the rest of your life?
Woods: Absolutely.
Q: Tiger, thank you.
Woods: Thanks, Kel.
© Thomson Reuters 2010.
The Ultimate Guide To Golf.
Tiger Woods Apology Video
Friday, March 19, 2010
Children`s Day in the Park at the George Pentland Botanic Gardens Frankston
The Children`s Day in the Park will be held at the George Pentland Botanic Gardens, corner Foot and Williams streets, Frankston on Tuesday 30 March, from 10:30am to 12:30pm. Free activities for children 1-10 years old and their families. The event will feature Paul Jamieson, The Kazoos, Geetha Bollywood Arts, dance and art workshops, henna art, storytelling and more. Pack a picnic and enjoy this year`s event.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
The 82nd Red Hill Show, Peninsula`s Best on Show
The 82nd Red Hill Show will be held at the Red Hill Reserve on Saturday, March 27, from 8:30am to 4:30pm. The show will feature a smorgasbord of entertainment along with animals, produce and exhibitions. There will be some wonderful wine and food to sample, including the Mornington Peninsula`s finest produce such as avocados, berries and cheese. There will be petting paddocks full of animals for the kids as well as a wide range of animals. Attractions include shearing, wood-chopping, spinning, working dogs, woodwork, heritage machinery, cake decorating and face painting for the kids. Family Tickets are $40 (two adults & three children), adults $15, children $10, children under five are free.
Mornington Peninsula Produce Outlets
Mornington Peninsula Produce Outlets
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Ellisfield Farm Red Hill Mornington Peninsula
Ellisfield Farm
109 McIIroys Road, Red Hill (Mel Ref: 191 E1)
Ellisfield Farm is an authentic, pick your own fruit farm experience! Sweet cherries are available from late November to early January. Sour (Morello) cherries throughout January and quinces in Autumn. Enjoy morello cherry balsamic vinegar, morello cherry fortified wine, preserved quince slice, cherry ice cream, and assorted jams. Open 9am to 4pm, Dec-Jan. Feb–Nov by appointment.
Mornington Peninsula Packs a Punch
109 McIIroys Road, Red Hill (Mel Ref: 191 E1)
Ellisfield Farm is an authentic, pick your own fruit farm experience! Sweet cherries are available from late November to early January. Sour (Morello) cherries throughout January and quinces in Autumn. Enjoy morello cherry balsamic vinegar, morello cherry fortified wine, preserved quince slice, cherry ice cream, and assorted jams. Open 9am to 4pm, Dec-Jan. Feb–Nov by appointment.
Mornington Peninsula Packs a Punch
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Peninsula Hot Springs
Mornington Peninsula Packs a Punch
Saturday, March 13, 2010
The Melbourne Food and Wine Festival
The Melbourne Food and Wine Festival is the largest celebration of its kind in the world, and this month (12-23 March) the city and the state will be bursting with flavour filled events. There are 250 events in all, 75 of them in regional Victoria. Events range from the exclusive masterclasses with some of the world`s great food and wine people, and the Gala Dinner at Prahran Market (17 March) to the populist, including the evergreen Asian street style Hawkers Market at Queen Victoria Market (15-17 March), and 60 Victorian wineries participating at Cellar Door at Southgate (20-21 March).
Sourced from RoyalAuto March 2010
Easy To Follow Steps To Create Over 108 Top Japanese Recipes!
Sourced from RoyalAuto March 2010
Easy To Follow Steps To Create Over 108 Top Japanese Recipes!
Friday, March 12, 2010
Tiger Woods may return at Masters
At the moment the big question is when will Tiger Woods return to golf to resume his career as golf`s No.1 draw?
There are many theories around about when Woods would return to the PGA Tour, but two well respected golf world authorities have both reported that Woods would not return to golf before the Masters in April. Woods has been working on his game over the past few weeks and it has been reported that his instructor Hank Haney has been seen with Woods at his home course in Florida. This has in fact been interpreted as evidence that Woods is preparing for the Masters as he always sharpens his game for upcoming majors with Haney. The masters seems the logical choice for a return but how well he will play is up in the air after such a long layoff.
The Ultimate Guide To Golf.
There are many theories around about when Woods would return to the PGA Tour, but two well respected golf world authorities have both reported that Woods would not return to golf before the Masters in April. Woods has been working on his game over the past few weeks and it has been reported that his instructor Hank Haney has been seen with Woods at his home course in Florida. This has in fact been interpreted as evidence that Woods is preparing for the Masters as he always sharpens his game for upcoming majors with Haney. The masters seems the logical choice for a return but how well he will play is up in the air after such a long layoff.
The Ultimate Guide To Golf.
Monday, March 8, 2010
2010 Oscar Academy Awards Winners
The oscars are complete for another year with the big winner being the underdog move The Hurt Locker with big favourite Avatar only picking up 3 technical awards. The major winners in the 2010 Academy Awards are
Best Picture: The Hurt Locker
Directing: Kathryn Bigelow (The Hurt Locker)
Actor in a Leading Role: Jeff Bridges (Crazy Heart)
Actress in a Leading Role: Sandra Bullock (The Blind Side)
Actor in a Supporting Role: Christoph Waltz (Inglourious Basterds)
Actress in a Supporting Role: Mo`Nique (Precious)
Animated Feature Film: Up
Full List of 2010 Academy Awards Winners
Best Picture: The Hurt Locker
Directing: Kathryn Bigelow (The Hurt Locker)
Actor in a Leading Role: Jeff Bridges (Crazy Heart)
Actress in a Leading Role: Sandra Bullock (The Blind Side)
Actor in a Supporting Role: Christoph Waltz (Inglourious Basterds)
Actress in a Supporting Role: Mo`Nique (Precious)
Animated Feature Film: Up
Full List of 2010 Academy Awards Winners
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Bonsai Trees
Step-By-Step Guide to Identifying, Finding, Cultivating, Protecting & Maintaining Beautiful Bonsai Trees!
Friday, March 5, 2010
Ashcombe Maze & Lavender Gardens
15 Shoreham Road, Shoreham (Mel Ref: 256 E4)
Ashcombe Maze is Australia`s oldest & largest traditional hedge maze. Stunning lavender labyrinth & circular rose maze with 1200+ rose bushes. Enjoy a light lunch in the fully licensed cafe or indulge in homemade cakes, scones and biscuits. Wander the 25 acres of gardens on a self guided garden discovery trail or just browse the gift shop for gourmet goodies. Open from 10am to 5pm, 7 days a week.
Mornington Peninsula Packs a Punch
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Satellite TV in Japan
There are various Satellite TV options available for you in Japan with the main players being Sky Perfect TV, WOWOW and BS or NHK. BS offers about 5 channels with a fee applicable every two months for use. I used Sky Perfect when I was in Japan and it was fantastic as it offered a huge variety of English channels for a quite reasonable price. There are various packages available and the standard package with about 30-40 channels was 3500 yen.
The Secrets Of Speaking Japanese Fluently
The Secrets Of Speaking Japanese Fluently
Monday, March 1, 2010
Easy Japanese Cooking Recipe Miso Soup
Preparation Time: 5 mins
Cooking Time: 20 mins
10g sachet bonito soup stock
¾ cup mirin
1.5 tbs Soy Sauce
¾ cup miso paste
115g baby corn (thinly sliced)
150g oyster mushrooms (sliced)
300g firm tofu (diced)
2 x 200g packets fresh udon noodles
60g baby spinach
1. Combine 6 cups of cold water and stock in a saucepan over a high heat and bring to the boil.
2. Add the mirin and soy sauce. Remove ½ cup of the liquid from the saucepan and place in a bowl.
3. Add the miso paste to the bowl and stir to combine. Return the miso mixture to the saucepan and reduce the heat to medium.
4. Add corn, mushrooms and tofu. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
5. Divide the noodles and spinach between bowls and top with soup mixture. Stand for 3 minutes or until the noodles are heated through. Serve
Recipe by Liz Macri (Super Food Ideas)
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