tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924670542270721219.post7538082330653072650..comments2024-01-28T18:32:10.203+10:00Comments on Rabaul Daily Photo: From Coconut to CosmeticsJuleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06896713537525930258noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924670542270721219.post-78765542636799197632008-01-17T01:51:00.000+10:002008-01-17T01:51:00.000+10:00coconut is the most versatile plant, everything fr...coconut is the most versatile plant, everything from leaves to fruit can be used. <BR/><BR/>i remember copra during our geography lessons in school. hmmm that must be so so long ago! haha..Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07080519535469962444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924670542270721219.post-51641887488435784942008-01-16T19:03:00.000+10:002008-01-16T19:03:00.000+10:00I can easily relate to this because the Philippine...I can easily relate to this because the Philippines depends very much on the coconut industry. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for visiting <A HREF="http://www.norwichdailyphoto.com/" REL="nofollow">Norwich Daily Photo</A> and leaving your footprints behind. How's your Wednesday going? Do visit again. <BR/><BR/>joy<BR/><A HREF="http://www.thegoddessinyou.co.uk/" REL="nofollow">The Goddess In You</A><BR/><A HREF="http://www.norwichdailyphoto.com/" REL="nofollow">Norwich Daily Photo</A><BR/><A HREF="http://www.yourlovecoach.co.uk/" REL="nofollow">Your Love Coach</A>Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05075629180634929960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924670542270721219.post-8411183699147536552008-01-16T18:07:00.000+10:002008-01-16T18:07:00.000+10:00wounderfull and informativethanks for sharing it w...wounderfull and informative<BR/>thanks for sharing it with us<BR/>have a nice dayK M Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00548041677594835251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924670542270721219.post-81853725197755813562008-01-16T15:23:00.000+10:002008-01-16T15:23:00.000+10:00Nice photos and good job explaining. I gave you th...Nice photos and good job explaining. <BR/><BR/>I gave you the "You make my day" award with your blog. See my site of todays post for details. Please pass it on.lv2scpbkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05727591726116331492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924670542270721219.post-60014538875459450192008-01-16T08:42:00.000+10:002008-01-16T08:42:00.000+10:00d.chedwick - there is a local company who grow and...d.chedwick - there is a local company who grow and sell spices and sell essential oil products infused with the spices - Wonderful stuff!!!<BR/><BR/>M B & D - sounds quite sensual - do you want me to send you some??? Would be good for you Dive too when you snorkel in the Thames!!<BR/><BR/>Quinto - you don't need coconut oil to be cute - it comes naturally!!!Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06896713537525930258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924670542270721219.post-77875595156928845862008-01-16T08:01:00.000+10:002008-01-16T08:01:00.000+10:00I miss my coconut oil on the popcorn, sold in thea...I miss my coconut oil on the popcorn, sold in theaters!!!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00181520825012037531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924670542270721219.post-17350099945387207542008-01-16T07:56:00.000+10:002008-01-16T07:56:00.000+10:00Very interesting. I didn't know about this oil eit...Very interesting. I didn't know about this oil either. The workers do everything by hand? My God, that means so much time!Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04317498718218889741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924670542270721219.post-4959071834312602752008-01-16T06:47:00.000+10:002008-01-16T06:47:00.000+10:00MMMM interesting post Jules.MMMM interesting post Jules.imachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14533409255215440113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924670542270721219.post-49097752908661708222008-01-16T06:18:00.000+10:002008-01-16T06:18:00.000+10:00What a great read! Thanks so much for sharing wit...What a great read! Thanks so much for sharing with us.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Pat<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://guelphdailyphoto.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">Guelph Daily Photo</A>, <A HREF="http://patzpics.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">Pat's Photo-a-Day</A>Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10037242205616251439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924670542270721219.post-41299088790570520102008-01-16T04:27:00.000+10:002008-01-16T04:27:00.000+10:00a very good report, I did not know this oila very good report, I did not know this oilBergsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02944872370825666531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924670542270721219.post-15204430471805564202008-01-16T00:32:00.000+10:002008-01-16T00:32:00.000+10:00Nice information. Many rubber plantation has conve...Nice information. Many rubber plantation has converted to palm plantation. Once the largest exporter of natural rubber in the world, today Malaysia has become an importer of rubber because palm makes more profit. I agree with clarice in her views.alicesghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08093018474724459190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924670542270721219.post-88187470044977178192008-01-15T23:58:00.000+10:002008-01-15T23:58:00.000+10:00the crushed shells might be sold as a pricey mulch...the crushed shells might be sold as a pricey mulch in my part of the world! You can buy crushed cocoa shell mulch --it was all the rage a few years ago--I suppose people liked the idea of "chocolate mulch" ha haBobby D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02205693811392933385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924670542270721219.post-63342604034289468662008-01-15T23:55:00.000+10:002008-01-15T23:55:00.000+10:00This post is fascinating --are there tiny perfumer...This post is fascinating --are there tiny perfumeries in Rabaul? I ask because in most tropical places the locals enjoy the craft--In Cuba there are tiny shops owned by perfumers who blend fragrances and bath oils from raw materials at hand. Some of the recipes are very old.Bobby D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02205693811392933385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924670542270721219.post-9342069615082605212008-01-15T23:01:00.000+10:002008-01-15T23:01:00.000+10:00"beak" breaking work, and the sound of planes "try..."beak" breaking work, and the sound of planes "trying" land.<BR/><BR/>How exciting!!!<BR/><BR/>Is nowhere safe these days?Chuckeroonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06933397626094422959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924670542270721219.post-22756453950611068372008-01-15T22:59:00.000+10:002008-01-15T22:59:00.000+10:00Just whack the feet into coconut oil, Jules.I cant...Just whack the feet into coconut oil, Jules.<BR/>I cant see the native folk using a scrubbing brush, - nor a Queensland girl ?<BR/>Reckon, I'll try it myself !M.Benauthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14644501811292368771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924670542270721219.post-33453356604894169762008-01-15T22:52:00.000+10:002008-01-15T22:52:00.000+10:00Is coconut oil good to massage into your newly cle...Is coconut oil good to massage into your newly clean feet, Jules?divehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12938980502783421961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924670542270721219.post-42963917551543661632008-01-15T20:23:00.000+10:002008-01-15T20:23:00.000+10:00Very informative post. I really enjoyed it. What b...Very informative post. I really enjoyed it. What becomes of the empty coconut shells?<BR/><BR/>You need to come over and read about Charley.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924670542270721219.post-36772496709676631772008-01-15T19:39:00.000+10:002008-01-15T19:39:00.000+10:00Great post and useful information.Coconut always g...Great post and useful information.<BR/>Coconut always gives a nice smell on any kind of cosmetics. I use a bath soap made of coconut... one has to keep himself a cutie if I may say so!quintarantinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05910048372540673170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924670542270721219.post-7388997814377685582008-01-15T15:12:00.000+10:002008-01-15T15:12:00.000+10:00I certainly learn lots of stuff from your exciting...I certainly learn lots of stuff from your exciting part of the world!Nevahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04601316661181297640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924670542270721219.post-89406432179145063782008-01-15T13:19:00.000+10:002008-01-15T13:19:00.000+10:00With a lot of cash crops they harm the local commu...With a lot of cash crops they harm the local communities because they tend to grow them instead of food. Is that the case with this one or is it a good thing?<BR/><BR/>Keep feet clean and stay away from volcanoes!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924670542270721219.post-36902085818709982342008-01-15T11:21:00.000+10:002008-01-15T11:21:00.000+10:00I'm glad the fights are back aqnd your feet ar cle...I'm glad the fights are back aqnd your feet ar clean. Thanks for another very interesting post. I love the photos too.Marcelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05730088464674356217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924670542270721219.post-28133961296045552302008-01-15T10:32:00.000+10:002008-01-15T10:32:00.000+10:00Tom - in Bougainville that is what they did during...Tom - in Bougainville that is what they did during "the conflict"Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06896713537525930258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7924670542270721219.post-29588294951157119202008-01-15T09:37:00.000+10:002008-01-15T09:37:00.000+10:00Great post with more info about your beatiful Isla...Great post with more info about your beatiful Island.. <BR/>I bet I could run my land rover off coconut oil... it would smell better than the veg oil I mix with diesel now.<BR/><BR/>Glad your feet are clean.. :O)Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04167792394551286975noreply@blogger.com