Hello to all, and welcome to February's newsletter!
We have some great content for you and some interesting community stories to relate this month.
As you know Greg and I have travelled extensively and have made friends all around the world, and sometimes those friends come and stay with us and we show them around and introduce them to the very unique animals that abound here. Well, recently we had a very interesting weekend with a visitor but not the international kind he/she was very much a local - a ringtail possum to be exact. The possum had decided to take up residence in our house floor cavity however having got in, and then because it was so big,(about the size of a cat) it couldn't work out how to get out so we had this scratch, scratch, scratch, gnaw, gnaw, gnaw at 4am for 3 mornings. Greg ended up pulling off part of the back of the house, we then left a trail of peanut butter covered bread(they absolutely love this)leading away from the house and then waited. An hour later possum was gone so hasty repairs were done and the photo at right is possum peering at us wondering what all the fuss was about.
If you haven't been reading our blog posts now is the time to start as we have some great articles in there about travel,personal development, business etc, plus now you can also add your comments to each post and, if you have your own blog or website this can provide some great backlinks to your site.
As mentioned last month in each newsletter we are going to feature someone from our community, so if you would like to be involved and spread the word about your business, or if you have a great personal interest story or maybe a great travel story (the newsletter goes out to about 4,000 people), just email us and you could be our next newsletter 'star'.
February's Star
In a world of self-help experts, there is one whose message for dealing with the demands of life today is not about more ‘stuff’ you ‘should’ be doing to improve yourself. Jennifer Jefferies has an important message for us all in our quest for the perfect balance of work and life – relax, you are only human, so cut yourself some slack.
Today the majority of us know that work is about more than just the nine-to-five grind – it’s about fitting in all of the other things we need and want to do in our lives without feeling like every second of our waking day is taken up with being ‘busy’. For many people, dealing with the challenges of modern day life, work and children is like a tightrope walk over a tank of piranhas – lose your footing for even one second…
So how do we get back in balance, have it all and do it all – without losing our sanity?
Jennifer speaks to corporations throughout Australia, New Zealand, the United States and Asia, sharing practical real-life strategies that help people to improve their health, wellbeing and productivity by finding balance in their lives. Jennifer is a refreshingly down-to-earth, engaging and informative speaker who leaves her audiences feeling empowered about the things they can do to achieve balance in their lives, rather than feeling guilty about what they’re not doing! One of her cornerstone philosophies is, ‘If you find yourself off track, be grateful you noticed and get back on it!’ – no guilt, just action.
Jennifer is the author of 7 Steps to Sanity and seven other health-related titles, as well as featuring in the renowned Secrets of Inspiring Women Exposed! Jennifer has some wonderful Free ebooks and podcasts on her website as well as products that can be shipped anywhere in the world.
Jennifer is also one of our community's success coaches and you can read for free "Life Skills" and "How To Get A Life" when you take our $1 test drive
Now read on further for our latest travel destination and travel news, our success tip and the latest uploads!
Anne & Greg
Dry river boat race draws visitors to the Red Centre
Adventures abound in Australia’s spectacular Red Centre when Alice Springs hosts the extraordinary Henley-On-Todd dry river regatta that runs through the warm, red heart of Australia. 
Usually held in August each year, spectators gather to laugh and cheer as local and international participants race in bottomless "eights", "oxford tubs", "bath tubs" and yachts through the deep coarse sand of the dry Todd River.
The Henley-On-Todd regatta dates back to 1962 and is today one of the world's most unique sporting events.
The boats race side-by-side in the pursuit of glory, while vendors host food and variety stalls to entertain the crowds. The event includes an extravagant Grand Parade, which is a highlight not to be missed.
If you wanting to participate in this iconic Northern Territory event appeals to your inner-adventurer, entry is open to all, but travellers must be quick to book for this memorable event in Australia’s Red Centre.
There are some great packages available that includes accommodation, a Rainbow Valley Cultural Tour, entry into the renowned Desert Park for an up-close visit with some of the Territory’s creatures and a popular cultural dinner and show. You’ll also have the amazing opportunity to take a one hour camel ride in the soft morning light along the banks of the Todd River before returning to the homestead for a hearty BBQ breakfast.
Every newsletter we bring you a great Success Tip from one of the many contributors to the Experience Seekers Travel Club community.Today's success tip comes from Chris Rewell.
Chris Rewell is Australia's leading image professional with 24 years experience in the business of image. She has over 20,000 corporate, community and individual clients and has featured in the media numerous times.
When it comes to clothes and fashion, is colour really that important and do certain colours have certain meanings?
Yes, colour is important, and yes, colours have meanings. One might say, 'Different clues from different hues'.
Before the 'Iron Curtain' came down, my husband and I spent four weeks travelling in the communist countries. It was an eye-opening experience in many ways. One particular aspect was glaringly obvious, the lack of colour. Everything was a unique shade of black, brown or grey. When we left Eastern Europe and crossed the border back into Western Europe we were struck by the importance of colour.
We realised we lived with colour on a daily basis and had obviously taken it for granted. Suddenly the streetscape was painted with a constant flow of every imaginable hue of colour. Before us was a rainbow of colour and with it a spirit of celebration, individuality, joy and hope. Life without colour is depressing, and knowing what colours mean can change the way you feel.
Let's go through some important colours and their meanings:
* Red - symbolises action and energy, fire and fury, passion and lust, physical strength and speed. This is a powerful and courageous colour. It is an extroverted colour that screams, 'Watch out world!' People who like red love living on the edge and are certainly not quiet achievers.
They like (demand!) autonomy, and are ambitious and goal oriented, and are always well down the track before they have actually started. They can be distracted by the desire to do too much at once and often their mind conceives more directions than are physically possible. Red is an action-oriented colour. Think red sports cars and the Virgin brand.
* Pink - is red with white pigment added. It is a soft, delicate and feminine colour, and is usually the colour of love. Little girls go through pink as part of their socialisation. Care and nurture are both found in the colour pink.
* Purple - is the result of rare and expensive dyes. It has long been the colour of royalty, nobility and the upper echelons of society and the church, all of whom could afford such expensive luxuries. It is also the colour of spirit and mystics.
* Blue - represents calm, steadfastness and reliability. It is often used as a corporate colour, with dark and navy blue projecting power and authority. Blue is the colour of trust and respect. It is also the 'keep your cool' colour as it possesses a relaxed presence and indicates inner peace.
People who like blue are often charming and sensitive in personality and create an easy and open channel of interaction with others. They possess a quick wit and have an intellectual mind. Blue people are usually all-rounders. They are strong and silent and have a sense of goodness and truth. They don't stress out. Too much blue, however, can slow you down to a point of sluggishness. Red is an ideal pick-me-up.
* Green - is the colour of balance and stability. It indicates the need for security, respect and recognition. A liking for deeper greens indicates a desire for power and a quest for better.
People who dislike green are often overly analytical and can be highly self-critical so spontaneity is in short supply in their life. What they have in abundance is the desire to control everything in their life (and everyone else's life also). They are tidy, efficient and organised. Green lulls the heartbeat and is usually relaxing.
However, a lime green is about alertness as it contains a high degree of yellow and often shares the same representations. It indicates a healthy and vibrant outlook and is emotionally rejuvenating, sending out the energy of spring and reminding us of the life force.
It is youthful and innovative, indicative of fresh starts and new growth. It can also be perceived as flirty, borders on frivolous, and can be seen as brash and flashy, showing the energy of youth but lacking depth, solidarity, stability and maturity.
* Yellow - is an energy-driven colour that adds zest, cheer and sunshine. It is a stimulating colour that won't fade into the crevasses of your briefcase or handbag. Yellow is a 'Hey! What about me?' colour. It demands attention, not surprising as it is the most highly visible colour.
Choosing yellow indicates that you have a memorable, confident, imaginative personality with high expectations. Such people often look for mental stimulation, and like to explore challenges and change. People who like yellow enjoy self-development and maintain a fun and optimistic nature.
* Beige - carries high social connotations. Classy, classic and dignified, people who like beige don't go berserk when their football team wins. Beige people are reliable, quietly versatile and co-operative but can be obstinate when you push their boundaries.
Not the experimental type, they enjoy a lifestyle which possesses a conscious structure but can teeter on the brink of boring. They possess a quiet sense of purpose and you can depend on them to keep the axis of their world on the correct angle and their timepiece accurate. They are never late.
* Grey - is a safe colour that represents neutrality. People who like grey sit on the fence and prefer a calm passive front. They are co-operative and efficient without being obtrusive. Grey is viewed as refined, dignified and seriously connected to age and wisdom. On the other hand, it can also be a sign of depression and a lack of imagination.
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