Comments for 52 Suburbs

Comment on Tarlabasi by Louise

Louise — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:21:45 +0000

Ben, I don’t know if you mean I did a great job or I have an amazing ‘job’. If you meant the latter, can I just say that, well, the pay’s not great, and the holidays, they don’t exist, but in terms of being interesting, challenging and rewarding? 10 out of 10. So glad you like my pics.

Comment on Chateau Rouge by Louise

Louise — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:20:20 +0000

Carrie, yep, Monday’s the new post day – so your sanity is assured!

Comment on Tarlabasi by ben reynolds

ben reynolds — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:33:56 +0000

you have a great job. i love these photos

Comment on Chateau Rouge by Carrie

Carrie — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:36:16 +0000

Please do Mondays, if that’s not already decided. It’s a colourful antidote to the prosaic reality of Monday-itis. Your posts are keeping me sane while working full-time and studying for exams, being more hopelessly desk-bound than I would like!

Comment on Chateau Rouge by Louise

Louise — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:59:33 +0000

David, how interesting! And it makes sense – they really do seem part of a movement and those two guys were so happy to be photographed. I’m sure it puts a spring in their step – as well as raising smiles on other people’s faces.

Comment on Chateau Rouge by David

David — Tue, 15 May 2012 13:34:59 +0000

Do you know that Jean and his friends are part of a cultural movement called the “SAPOLOGIE” or “SAPE”?
“Saper” is slang for “dressing well” or “over-dressing” :D
These gentlemen are usually from Congo and takes the Sapologie very seriously ;-)
Check out this link http://www.rtbot.net/sapeurs.
Loving your pics and posts!

Comment on Chateau Rouge by Louise

Louise — Tue, 15 May 2012 06:56:14 +0000

Anna – I know, the tie! But what about the leopard print hat? And the attitude? So good.
Frank – Yeah, I don’t want to spook anyone about the iPhone thing but as I said, just passing on the warning. We were in our next suburb yesterday when I was very nearly relieved of my camera and a woman (whose house we took refuge in!) told me the same guys had stolen her iPhone. So just be aware is all I’m saying. These are desperate times for many.
Michael – Merci! I did have a lovely M Day – worked but Coco made me a beautiful card. And look, I got lucky with that child. She is pure delight and makes my day every day.

Comment on Chateau Rouge by Michael Collins

Michael Collins — Tue, 15 May 2012 06:33:37 +0000

Thanks, again Ms. Hawson. Great work, hope you had a great Mother’s Day last Sunday.

Comment on Chateau Rouge by Frank Page

Frank Page — Mon, 14 May 2012 22:53:26 +0000

Let’s not be choosy – any day is a good day to get your great posts – you do what works best for you. No virus warnings this end – receiving end needs checking. Thanks for the warning on the iPhone & Camera too. Hope that sun returns in June for our visit. Thanks again for your marvellous weekly communique.

Comment on Chateau Rouge by Anna

Anna — Mon, 14 May 2012 13:46:07 +0000

Oh any day is a very good day for your blogs Louise but indeed, please include us in your weekends! Loving that tie – think he should collaborate with the square/round glasses designer – these guys obviously want just to have it all! Hugs to you and Coco xox A, C & M xox