Selecting an appropriate video is a tough choice sometimes, which accounts in part for me missing the deadline ie mid-night. I am pleased you liked “Imagine”, Colleen. I suppose the key here might not be to leave everything to the last minute.

I so enjoyed the video of John Lennon singing “Imagine”. One of my favourite songs. It brings tears and hope in the same breath.

Licks n Wags,
Oorvi

Of course, I had not known what is the case in the Bahamas. Attitudes to government are subtle and affected by social history. Even though we have not quite dispensed with the imperialist constitutional charade, the fact is as a dominant settler society we have been self governing democracies for most of the time, despite the penal origins. By contrast, my guess is that the Bahamas would be a classic example of colonial society, with a background in slavery – obviously this is something I don’t know. (The history, as outline by Wikipedia, is far more interesting than I imagined.) For example, in Ghana, I suspect there is a different social environment because there is a reference to a pre-colonial social order.

Thank you again for visiting Judith. You have made this blog by your comment a lot more interesting than it otherwise would have been, and you have challenged us – Oorvi and me.

Many seem to complain about government officials since Independence who did not effectively balance the needs of the people with those of tourism. Isn’t it funny the way we seem to always have a sense of better days gone by when called upon to bring change now or at least insist upon it? There is responsibility in freedom.

No inference intended at all to disrupt tranquility and order. These things are important, as well as being responsible. You most certainly seem like one who does not buck rules for the mere sake of doing so and through your writings you seem most responsible. I enjoy my visits here.

You know…I lived in Australia for almost a year and found it to be a great country. I loved its ruggidness and beauty–the people too. Sydney is one of my favorite cities, though much of my time was spent in the Outback. I loved it there too!

I agree with Helen that the dogs are “beyootiful.”

The area in the photos is owned my a property developer ( but has not been “developed” for over twenty years) and adjoins by back fence, and the other area belongs to whoever owns the public gardens. Rules regarding the National Park area, which is close by is subject to relevant NSW State legislation. The area immediately behind us used to be a coal mine.

Why are the dogs on leads? I have let Sasha off, but then she took to running off, and then I had to look for, making a large circle, calling out, and hoping she did not stray onto the highway. This has occurred on three or four times. She did return home once.

Otherwise, I would not have a problem with her off the lease, although there are some problems such as spikes from a palm tree (it would be stupid if I let that happen again), and then there is sometimes the potential contact with mini bikes and mountain bikes.

Dexter is a dog that I am not prepared to leave to his own devices, particularly in relation to other dogs, or any body else. He is very good dog in many ways, and he does not appear to mind the lead.

I suppose the general point is that there are laws, rules and regulations that govern companion animals -humans and canines – and we try to be responsible.

As for the Bahamas, the situation is certainly interesting, and very different from our suburban situation. I tend to be critical of people who let there dogs roam the street. For example, Cooper, noted escapologist, was seen on the other side of the highway, which was another reason I did not want him to be out on the street while his “owner” was away.

Thank you for your question Judith and hope I have given an clear answer.

These dogs are beyootiful.

I agree the flowers do brighten up the photos, and I hope make them more interesting as well.

We have to be careful about snakes, and our wildlife in general. I try to take care. But as you know, dogs and other animal species have their problems, including the fact that even the scent of dogs frightens some other native species.

Oorvi, thank you again for your comments and your interest.