Shannon McDuff’s Blog

So today I hear on the Radio that Hungry Jacks is coming to Hervey Bay in December. They were looking  for senior employees from the  ages between 17 and 21. But, I can’t help but wonder - is this another rumour going around? First time i heard about it was it was going in where Bunnings is. Then, I heard that it was going in near red roster and I actually thought that this time it was really going to go there, but no. So here we go again, but will it happen?…. we shall see

I’ve always loved Hungry Jacks and maybe it’s because we don’t have it in Hervey Bay and it’s always nice to get a burger when I’m off on a holiday. Will having it in Hervey Bay and so accessible all the time - still make it taste as good every time?  

And I thought I was going to have a boring weekend.

Saturday was my first day of my new job at “My Haven” which is inside Possum Paradise. After quitting my old job on Fraser Island I now have a new job working at “My Haven”. For those of you who don’t know, My Haven (formally known as Pep’s Kef) is situated inside Possum Paradise in Hervey Bay. The nice little cafe there has recently changed over hands which means new ideas, new menus and new STOCK - so at the moment there is a giant sale on everything.  I don’t think I will miss Fraser Island ……..cause I can visit any time I want – not to mention I am going over there for a friend’s birthday!

Sunday night was a big event. Art for earth held a candle ceremony (at my partners place) for the protest of the whale. In massive ‘candle’ letters the words “Let Them Be” were spelt out, as well as 2 other whale and their own logo. With only minimum volunteers they were still able to make it look fantastic.

If you follow this link here - http://artforearth.netfirms.com/Whales/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37&Itemid=2 you’ll find more photos from the day.

*note the picture on the website with the volunteers in it – in the far far distance (up near the house) you can see my shitty little red car!!!!

With winter passing and today being the first day of Spring – I took the opportunity to go down to the beach.  I didn’t go to my usual beach but was still happy with the lovely weather and nice blue sky’s at the Hervey Bay Dundowran beach.

As well as the beach I went and had a lovely apple crumble and milkshake down at Arkarra Garden. Arkarra has come a long way since the 10 years I have been here. It has taken a very nice turn- it now has a very nice Balinese theme to it. Not only this, but it has nice sit down meals and drinks and reasonable prices. Always a nice place to take visitors & kids to as you can go for a nature walk and feed the animals after you have had your meal.

see more photos at www.flickr.com/photos/shannonmcduff