I met Shirley as a land lady and gained a friend. She was a wonderful role model, tough, independent, lovely lady who was not short of an opinion but not quick to judge. Certainly never short of a word. I will miss our chats and hearing the anecdotes and stories of her incredibly full life. I hope her 'in progress' memoirs will be shared. I choose a rose for my icon to represent the beautiful roses she nurtured when we were together at Metung Street and especially the her beloved rose from her mother that made the journey to her last home.