As another year is speedily approaching its end I have been reflecting on the importance of the support gained from others doing similar things.
This year I have had the privilege of being involved with a Business Coaching Program, which is a training facility of Nabec.
Establishing, and growing a business of any kind is very challenging, but the support, new direction and shared successes of others in the group has given me new ideas and added incentive to keep going.
It is a great shame that these programs may no longer be available next year due to withdraw of State Government funding.
Showing posts with label Ladybird Carpet Care. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ladybird Carpet Care. Show all posts
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Extracts From A Barossa Heritage
TABLE MANNERS
THOU SHALT NOT
Break lumps of bread into a plate to soak up surplus gravy. (I do it is the best part)
Lay your knife down while eating with the fork, or rest the knife blade and fork prongs on respective sides of the plate with their handles on the table, or lay the knife and fork down crossed on the plate, or hold one in either hand pointing upwards. ( Ok, Right!!)
Remove and hold spoon, fork or knife from a plate when sending it for a second helping. (WHAT!!, MORE!!!
THOU SHALT NOT - drink when you have any food in your mouth. (Certainly Not!
Push your plate away from you upon finishing a coarse. (You uncouth person)
Collect condiments, butter, cakes, biscuits, etc. round your own plate. (("It's mine, all mine".)
THOU SHALT NOT - When trained servants are in attendance, make any attempt to stack up plates, clear away crumbs or tidy any tangled appointments.(DOES THAT MEAN THE WOMEN OF THE HOUSE?)
Leave a teaspoon in a cup or pour any spilled liquid in the saucer back into the cup. (OOPS!!
Take such a large portion of anything that other guests must go short. (Are you listening husband?)
THOU SHALT NOT - Bite into a whole slice of cake - it must first be cut through, and thus handled more daintily. ("Your from the wrong side of the track")
THOU SHALT NOT
Break lumps of bread into a plate to soak up surplus gravy. (I do it is the best part)
Lay your knife down while eating with the fork, or rest the knife blade and fork prongs on respective sides of the plate with their handles on the table, or lay the knife and fork down crossed on the plate, or hold one in either hand pointing upwards. ( Ok, Right!!)
Remove and hold spoon, fork or knife from a plate when sending it for a second helping. (WHAT!!, MORE!!!
THOU SHALT NOT - drink when you have any food in your mouth. (Certainly Not!
Push your plate away from you upon finishing a coarse. (You uncouth person)
Collect condiments, butter, cakes, biscuits, etc. round your own plate. (("It's mine, all mine".)
THOU SHALT NOT - When trained servants are in attendance, make any attempt to stack up plates, clear away crumbs or tidy any tangled appointments.(DOES THAT MEAN THE WOMEN OF THE HOUSE?)
Leave a teaspoon in a cup or pour any spilled liquid in the saucer back into the cup. (OOPS!!
Take such a large portion of anything that other guests must go short. (Are you listening husband?)
THOU SHALT NOT - Bite into a whole slice of cake - it must first be cut through, and thus handled more daintily. ("Your from the wrong side of the track")
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Extracts From A Barossa Heritage
GRAMPS WEINKELLER RESTAURANT - cont.
Colin Gramp purchased the property with the intention of turning it into a restaurant. The main cellar was used as a dinning room, with extensions forming the kitchen. Part of the underground cellar was enclosed for binning and ageing of special wine for restaurant use. On the top of this section, a handsome dining Pavillion was built, giving patrons a wide view of the property. the remainder of the underground cellar was covered by trellis and red glory vine.
As with the original cellars, stone from Jacobs Creek was used for the extensions. While these alterations and extensions were progressing, Colin Gramp became a yabby farmer, building new dams as the need arose. Spring-fed, these dams supplied the yabbies for the dishes that had become a specialty of the restaurant.
Entree - Garlic Yabbie (White Burgundy)
To cook yabbies: Use rain water, bring to the boil with the addition of salt and a touch of sugar to taste, and a good measure of finely chopped dried dill. When the liquid has boiled, plunge LIVE yabbies in and bring back to the boil on high heat.
Remove from boiling water and plunge into icy cold, light salted water, and leave for 15 minutes. These cooked yabbies are then drained and can be kept in the refrigerator of several days.
750grms. butter, 2tsps. crushed garlic, squeese of lemon, yabby tails lightly cooked - six to eight per person.
Method - Melt butter in a pan, and garlic and lemon. When butter is nearly boiling add tails and simmer until white. Serve in ramekins with lemon wedges and garnish with parsley.
Colin Gramp purchased the property with the intention of turning it into a restaurant. The main cellar was used as a dinning room, with extensions forming the kitchen. Part of the underground cellar was enclosed for binning and ageing of special wine for restaurant use. On the top of this section, a handsome dining Pavillion was built, giving patrons a wide view of the property. the remainder of the underground cellar was covered by trellis and red glory vine.
As with the original cellars, stone from Jacobs Creek was used for the extensions. While these alterations and extensions were progressing, Colin Gramp became a yabby farmer, building new dams as the need arose. Spring-fed, these dams supplied the yabbies for the dishes that had become a specialty of the restaurant.
Entree - Garlic Yabbie (White Burgundy)
To cook yabbies: Use rain water, bring to the boil with the addition of salt and a touch of sugar to taste, and a good measure of finely chopped dried dill. When the liquid has boiled, plunge LIVE yabbies in and bring back to the boil on high heat.
Remove from boiling water and plunge into icy cold, light salted water, and leave for 15 minutes. These cooked yabbies are then drained and can be kept in the refrigerator of several days.
750grms. butter, 2tsps. crushed garlic, squeese of lemon, yabby tails lightly cooked - six to eight per person.
Method - Melt butter in a pan, and garlic and lemon. When butter is nearly boiling add tails and simmer until white. Serve in ramekins with lemon wedges and garnish with parsley.
Extracts From A Barossa Heritage
GRAMPS WEINKELLER RESTAURANT.
William Jacob was a twenty-year old assistant surveyor to Colonel William Light. He arrived in 1836 on the Rapid. Jacob helped survey the area in 1836, two years after the valley had been seen and named by Colonel William Light.
William Jacob built a wine cellar in 1856 from bluestone quarried from the creek which bears his name, Jacobs Creek.
Pastoral pursuits' occupied Jacob for several years before founding his vineyard and cellars in the Hundred of Moorooroo, an area that includes Jacobs Creek, and the town of Tanunda.
The property was purchased from the Jacob estate in 1935 by Gramp's Orlando, a neighbouring family company which had been founded by Johann Gramp in 1847, a Bavarian who arrived in South Australia in 1837.
Gramps used the buildings which Jacob had built for implement storage until it was bought by a great-grandson of Johann - Colin Gramp, his wife Josephine, with the intention of turning the old cellars into a restaurant.
William Jacob was a twenty-year old assistant surveyor to Colonel William Light. He arrived in 1836 on the Rapid. Jacob helped survey the area in 1836, two years after the valley had been seen and named by Colonel William Light.
William Jacob built a wine cellar in 1856 from bluestone quarried from the creek which bears his name, Jacobs Creek.
Pastoral pursuits' occupied Jacob for several years before founding his vineyard and cellars in the Hundred of Moorooroo, an area that includes Jacobs Creek, and the town of Tanunda.
The property was purchased from the Jacob estate in 1935 by Gramp's Orlando, a neighbouring family company which had been founded by Johann Gramp in 1847, a Bavarian who arrived in South Australia in 1837.
Gramps used the buildings which Jacob had built for implement storage until it was bought by a great-grandson of Johann - Colin Gramp, his wife Josephine, with the intention of turning the old cellars into a restaurant.
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Extras Of A Barossa Heritage
The Landhaus - built of stone from Bethany (formaly Taninda Creek), the cottage had interior walls and ceilings of pug, made from mud and straw. The roof supported by exposed timber beams which are made from pit-sawn and hand-adqed red gum, which probably grew by the creek. The flooring was of rammed earth.
The descendants of the herdsman continued to live in the cottage for several generations, but it was eventually abandoned, remaining unoccupied for many years.
BAROSSA BRAUHAUS HOTEL
Local legend suggests that the first liquor licence in Angaston was held by a small bottle shop that grew into the Brauhaus Hotel.
What is definitely known dates from 1851 when the original licence of the single-story New Inn was granted to George Simpson, the publican who had previously had the first licence of the nearby Angaston Hotel in 1846.
William Doddridge became the new proprietor in 1852. He was a blacksmith who had arrived in April 1837 aboard the South Australian. He ran the inn in conjunction with his neighbourning blacksmith shop.
Over the years the hostelry expanded - both upwards and outwards - giving it an appearance so many typical of many old country hotels in South Australia. There were also name changes - the Commercial Hotel, Barossa Hotel, Barossa Brauhaus Hotel, Mine Host.
The descendants of the herdsman continued to live in the cottage for several generations, but it was eventually abandoned, remaining unoccupied for many years.
BAROSSA BRAUHAUS HOTEL
Local legend suggests that the first liquor licence in Angaston was held by a small bottle shop that grew into the Brauhaus Hotel.
What is definitely known dates from 1851 when the original licence of the single-story New Inn was granted to George Simpson, the publican who had previously had the first licence of the nearby Angaston Hotel in 1846.
William Doddridge became the new proprietor in 1852. He was a blacksmith who had arrived in April 1837 aboard the South Australian. He ran the inn in conjunction with his neighbourning blacksmith shop.
Over the years the hostelry expanded - both upwards and outwards - giving it an appearance so many typical of many old country hotels in South Australia. There were also name changes - the Commercial Hotel, Barossa Hotel, Barossa Brauhaus Hotel, Mine Host.
Extras Of A Barossa Heritage
Lutheran Settlement in the Barossa Valley.
After temporary settlement near Adelaide, many moved to the Barossa Valley, forming small village groups - the first being a party of 28 families from Silesia who founded the village of Bethany in 1842. (This is my heritage).
Bethany - the cradle of German settlement in the Barossa Valley, was originally named Neuschlesien or New Sielesia by the families who moved there in 1842 to start a life free from oppression.
The tiny cottage Landhaus which was built in 1840's to house the community herdsman, Friedich Kockrich. Dressed in sheepskin cape and flourishing a horn, Kockrich used to collect the sheep and cattle, belonging to individual villagers, and take them to graze in the hills nearby, returning
them to their owners at dusk. Each animal knew its home paddock and entered it without coercion.
After temporary settlement near Adelaide, many moved to the Barossa Valley, forming small village groups - the first being a party of 28 families from Silesia who founded the village of Bethany in 1842. (This is my heritage).
Bethany - the cradle of German settlement in the Barossa Valley, was originally named Neuschlesien or New Sielesia by the families who moved there in 1842 to start a life free from oppression.
The tiny cottage Landhaus which was built in 1840's to house the community herdsman, Friedich Kockrich. Dressed in sheepskin cape and flourishing a horn, Kockrich used to collect the sheep and cattle, belonging to individual villagers, and take them to graze in the hills nearby, returning
them to their owners at dusk. Each animal knew its home paddock and entered it without coercion.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Women In Business Events
Whether you are starting a new business venture or an old hand at it, we all can do with some support along the way.
I received an invitation to join with the Salisbury Women In Business Group, held at Mawson Lakes. It was cold and wet so it would have been easier and more cosier to stay at home, but I made myself go. And I must say I was glad I did. I found the group to be very friendly,warm and welcoming. Enjoyed a glass of wine while other women shared their interests, products and business. I had plenty of time to network and get to know a new group of interesting women. May I encourage any business women in that area who would enjoy the support and encouragement of their peers to go along.
I received an invitation to join with the Salisbury Women In Business Group, held at Mawson Lakes. It was cold and wet so it would have been easier and more cosier to stay at home, but I made myself go. And I must say I was glad I did. I found the group to be very friendly,warm and welcoming. Enjoyed a glass of wine while other women shared their interests, products and business. I had plenty of time to network and get to know a new group of interesting women. May I encourage any business women in that area who would enjoy the support and encouragement of their peers to go along.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
SPOTS AND SPILLS
HOW TO WORK
First, remove any solids from the stain area. Use a blunt knife, and paper towels.
Blot up as much as you can. When you begin work pon stain, dab - do not rub.
Begin at the outer edge and blot toward the centre.
Don't work away to get rid of the last traces of a stain at the risk of spoiling the carpet by applying to much cleaning product, or rubbing to hard.
If the cleaner isn't working, don't strengthen the solution. Let the carpet dry before doing anything else.
Always rinse well and blot up any moisture using white towels or paper towels.
Never leave a carpet wet.
First, remove any solids from the stain area. Use a blunt knife, and paper towels.
Blot up as much as you can. When you begin work pon stain, dab - do not rub.
Begin at the outer edge and blot toward the centre.
Don't work away to get rid of the last traces of a stain at the risk of spoiling the carpet by applying to much cleaning product, or rubbing to hard.
If the cleaner isn't working, don't strengthen the solution. Let the carpet dry before doing anything else.
Always rinse well and blot up any moisture using white towels or paper towels.
Never leave a carpet wet.
SAFETY FIRST
Read the labels on bottles and jars. Note what ingredients are in them.
Follow instructions to the letter.
Observe all warnings and precautions.
Many cleaning agents are toxic and poisonous. Some are explosive.
Don't pour any solvent into another container, particularly not into a soft-drink bottle.
Keep all cleaners out of reach of children.
Do not use a hair drier or heat lamp with flammable fabrics or agents.
Do not smoke while you are working.
If possibly work near an open window, or with plenty of ventilation.
Follow instructions to the letter.
Observe all warnings and precautions.
Many cleaning agents are toxic and poisonous. Some are explosive.
Don't pour any solvent into another container, particularly not into a soft-drink bottle.
Keep all cleaners out of reach of children.
Do not use a hair drier or heat lamp with flammable fabrics or agents.
Do not smoke while you are working.
If possibly work near an open window, or with plenty of ventilation.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Not the Cheapest But The Best
http://www.ladybirdcarpetcare.com.au/The age old saying, 'you get what you pay for', is the most certain truth in the area of carpet cleaning.
Choosing a carpet cleaner to service your carpet and upholstery needs, should not be made on price.
Any one can be cheap.
What makes a good and reputable carpet cleaner?
Qualifications. Always choose a trained professional, with appropriate certificated and registration.
Questions. Ask them, check testimonials, and referrances from customers, web sites.
Check their 'guarentee'. do they have insurance? carpets are very expensive to replace should the carpet cleaner damage them.
Quality cleaning takes time. Be suspicious of any one who has an 'in out', approach.
What cleaning products do they use? It is impossible to clean carpets properly without the use of expensive products. Can you imagine doing your washing with out using washing powder, what would the results be like? Carpets are no different.
These are just a few guidelines to help you choose the best carpet cleaner, not the cheapest.
Choosing a carpet cleaner to service your carpet and upholstery needs, should not be made on price.
Any one can be cheap.
What makes a good and reputable carpet cleaner?
Qualifications. Always choose a trained professional, with appropriate certificated and registration.
Questions. Ask them, check testimonials, and referrances from customers, web sites.
Check their 'guarentee'. do they have insurance? carpets are very expensive to replace should the carpet cleaner damage them.
Quality cleaning takes time. Be suspicious of any one who has an 'in out', approach.
What cleaning products do they use? It is impossible to clean carpets properly without the use of expensive products. Can you imagine doing your washing with out using washing powder, what would the results be like? Carpets are no different.
These are just a few guidelines to help you choose the best carpet cleaner, not the cheapest.
Monday, January 18, 2010
Simple Eco. Friendly Inexpensive Cleaning Products
Non-Abrasive Soft Scrubber-
1/4 cup borax
Vegetable oil based liquid soap
1/2 tsp. lemon oil
Place in a bowl, Mix borax with enough soap to a creamy paste. Add lemon oil and mix well. Scoop a small amount of the mixture on to a sponge, rub, rinse well.
Kitchen Sink Scrubber
1/2 cup Baking Soda
1/8 cup vinegar
5 drops of essential oil of lemon
5 drops of essential oil of orange
Mix all ingredients. Try other essential oils- Lime or Bergamot.
Scouring Powder
Baking Soda or chemical salt. These are mild abrasives and can be used as an alternative to chlorine scouring powders. Simply put either baking soda and or salt on a sponge, rub, rinse well.
1/4 cup borax
Vegetable oil based liquid soap
1/2 tsp. lemon oil
Place in a bowl, Mix borax with enough soap to a creamy paste. Add lemon oil and mix well. Scoop a small amount of the mixture on to a sponge, rub, rinse well.
Kitchen Sink Scrubber
1/2 cup Baking Soda
1/8 cup vinegar
5 drops of essential oil of lemon
5 drops of essential oil of orange
Mix all ingredients. Try other essential oils- Lime or Bergamot.
Scouring Powder
Baking Soda or chemical salt. These are mild abrasives and can be used as an alternative to chlorine scouring powders. Simply put either baking soda and or salt on a sponge, rub, rinse well.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Inexpensive Cleaning Products
All Purpose Cleaner. Baking Soda (Bi-Carb Soda)
1- Vinegar and salt. Mix together for a good surface cleaner.
2- Dissolve 4 tablespoons of baking soda in 1 liter of clean warm water for general cleaner.
3- Baking soda on a damp sponge.
Baking soda, cleans and deodorizes kitchens and bathroom surfaces.
Refrigerator Cleaner.
To clean the exterior and interior, dissolve 2 tabsp. of baking soda in a liter of warm water and wipe all surfaces.
For stubborn stains make a paste of baking soda and water, rub, rinse clean damp cloth.
1- Vinegar and salt. Mix together for a good surface cleaner.
2- Dissolve 4 tablespoons of baking soda in 1 liter of clean warm water for general cleaner.
3- Baking soda on a damp sponge.
Baking soda, cleans and deodorizes kitchens and bathroom surfaces.
Refrigerator Cleaner.
To clean the exterior and interior, dissolve 2 tabsp. of baking soda in a liter of warm water and wipe all surfaces.
For stubborn stains make a paste of baking soda and water, rub, rinse clean damp cloth.
Friday, October 9, 2009
Gawler Show Novelty
Hi everyone,
On my last blog I talked about Ladybird at the Gawler Show. Like most shows you will always find something that really is unique.
I thought you might enjoy this photo. I would like to congratulate the exhibitor on such a humorous. creative and novel display.
Carpet Cleaning Tips. I reccommened you always call a ACCI qualified professional carpet technician, but you may not be able to do that so here is an alternative you might want to try at your own discression.
Remove Pet Stains using vinegar. These stains are extremely damaging to carpet fibre. Cat and dog urine can be expensive problems. There are a few tips you must know when cleaning up these stains to keep from causing permanent damage to your carpet.
Instructions- Blot urine up with absorbent paper towels, press the towel with your heal. This will soak up the urine, do this a number of times with new towels.
After urine has been removed, spray a solution of white vinegare and water(50/50). Leave in the carpet, this neutralizes the acid in the urine that could discolour the carpet.
Never rub or scrub the carpet. (continued next time)
Gawler Show
Hello Bulldog here again.
Like most small towns Gawler holds an annual horitcultural show, and this was the first time Ladybird Carpet Care exibited at it. It was a fun time, preparing for the show, deciding on a theme, buying props and things to make your stall exciting and colourful. We were permitted to set up the day before. On the first day of the show everyone arrived very early to add the finishing touches to their exibit. There was much colour, and laughter, and getting to know the other stall holders. Ladybird was very fortunate because she had Steiny's Traditional Mettwurst & Smallgoods, steinys@ozemail.com.au along side, and OH! the most wounderful smells, as you can imagine. (to be cont.)
Carpet cleaning tip. Using vinegare is one method to Remove Pet Stains. further info. in my next blog.
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