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Jul 14, 2008 | 7:14 AM
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'World's oldest blogger' dies in Australia

Mon Jul 14, 1:32 AM ET

An Australian woman described as the world's oldest Internet blogger has died at the age of 108 after posting a final message about singing "a happy song" in her nursing home.

Olive Riley "passed away peacefully on July 12 and will be mourned by thousands of Internet friends and hundreds of descendants and other relatives," a note on her website said.

Riley had posted more than 70 entries on her blog from Woy Woy on the east coast since February last year, sharing her thoughts on modern life and her experiences living through the entire 20th century.

Born in the outback town of Broken Hill on October 20 1899, she lived through two world wars and raised three children while doing various jobs, including ranch cook and barmaid.

In her final post on June 26, she wrote: "I can't believe I've been here in this nursing home for more than a week.

"How the days have flown, even though I've been in bed most of the time. I still feel weak, and can't shake off that bad cough.

"Penny, who's in the next bed to mine, had a visit one day this week from her daughter, who's a professional singer. Guess what happened! She and I sang a happy song, as I do every day, and before long we were joined by several nurses, who sang along too. It was quite a concert!"

Riley's blog, initially on www.allaboutolive.com.au and more recently at http://worldsoldestblogger.blogspot.com, was "mind-blowing to her," her great grandson Darren Stone said.

"She had people communicating with her from as far away as Russia and America on a continual basis, not just once in a while," he told the national AAP news agency.

"She enjoyed the notoriety -- it kept her mind fresh."

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Imagine that 108 and still blogging.  Good for her.   I hope if I live to be that old I still have my senses about me and am as open to new technology as she was.   What a wonderful thing to be connected to people around the world through the internet. 

Do you see yourself blogging in your old age? 

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toddt read my blog
Jul 14, 2008 | 7:25 AM

I am hoping to make it to 40.
YBSRobin read my blog
Jul 14, 2008 | 7:45 AM

I think it's a wonderful thing, especially to keep the mind thinking and going. I really enjoy sharing the experiences of our elderly people. Especially to hear how our worlds growing up were so different. At times, it appeared as if they had it the best, being free and not being imprisoned by technology as we are today. Thanks for sharing the sites to visit. I checked it out and what a beautiful site to visit. I had to laugh and say how true when I read the poem under:
SETTLING IN (under: http://worldsoldestblogger.blogspot.com).

I hope everyone has a moment to go read through this site. The other site I had troubles getting to by what was listed above, but in the other site itself I found the other URL: http://www.allaboutolive.com.au/ and still could not get into the site. So I am not sure what happened to it. But the other was "so" very entertaining to read. This woman had a wonderful way of writing. She was truly Blessed. Thank you Amy for sharing such a wonderful story.
NeZe read my blog view my photos
Jul 14, 2008 | 8:01 AM

LOL, Toddt ~

I believe that the internet has provided us with such a great way of communication.

Through this avenue, one can learn so much!!

And yes, being connected to people through the internet is awsome.

One of my most cherished friendships was developed through the internet. That friendship has lasted almost 10 years!!

May Ms. Riley rest in peace. Without knowing her, one can tell she was one-of-a-kind.
DeborahLakeHelen read my blog view my photos
Jul 14, 2008 | 8:56 AM

LOL, Toddt, I hope you go wwwaaayyyy beyond that, Darlin'! Could you imagine picking her brain, for all the things she had seen, heard and done in her long life? Just imagine, she saw just about every, single "luxury" we have today come into fruition. How utterly amazing her life must have been! In this day of cyber technology, short of a major disaster shutting down the Internet, I, keep on keepin' on bloggin'!
yellowdog read my blog view my photos
Jul 14, 2008 | 9:01 AM

Hawkeye is 104. hang in there buddy, you are the oldest (and grumpiest) blogger now!
candyaquino read my blog view my photos
Jul 14, 2008 | 9:37 AM

Yes, may Ms. Riley rest in peace. Wow...108? God Bless. I though feel our generation will not make it to 90. We live such hectic lives in today's world..as you can see so many good people are dying younger and younger. It is rare to see these young generations live so long and fulfilled lives. God Bless
toddt read my blog
Jul 14, 2008 | 9:38 AM

I find Hawkeye to be bright and happy at all time yellowdog.
yellowdog read my blog view my photos
Jul 14, 2008 | 9:52 AM

I'm only kidding todd..he is mr sunshine.
ADeltonian read my blog view my photos
Jul 14, 2008 | 10:54 AM

She probally died waiting for the 24 hour approval waiting banner after trying to post a comment on here.

Whats the deal now? Why do we have to wait 24 hours for a comment to be approved?
AthenaZeusVito read my blog
Jul 14, 2008 | 11:31 AM

Wow, she was 108 and blogged!! I know MANY people in their 50's who don't know how to send an e-mail.

I will definitely check out her blog. Thanks for sharing this story, Amy.
DeborahLakeHelen read my blog view my photos
Jul 14, 2008 | 1:33 PM

ADeltonian, Honey, I've been trying to tell ya
in a nice way! You outfit scares the toast out of people!
ADeltonian read my blog view my photos
Jul 14, 2008 | 1:58 PM

LOL Deb
I saw that pic on the Internet and just had to use it as my Avatar on here. Its so gross its funny.lol

As for 108? wow, thats old let alone to know how to run a computer. My parents are in their 70s and dont have a clue how to use all the functions on the microwave let alone a computer.lol
Captain_Jim read my blog view my photos
Jul 14, 2008 | 3:36 PM

I guess that means Sussi slides up into first place now.
Captain_Jim read my blog view my photos
Jul 14, 2008 | 3:37 PM

Wow, what happened to me that now it takes approval before my messages get posted?
northton read my blog view my photos
Jul 14, 2008 | 6:12 PM

You've been nautycal Jim.
BornToBeWild read my blog view my photos
Jul 15, 2008 | 7:41 AM

Yes as long as my hands don't give out! Wait a minute...they now have distation with word now, so who knows how long I will...only time will tell!
RNC08 read my blog view my photos
Jul 15, 2008 | 7:47 AM

...looks like the “blog Nazi” is back ...well see you gays after the election when the blog has finished with its agenda!
Vancouver read my blog
Jul 15, 2008 | 7:59 AM

Well I hope I will still be able to turn on a computer when I am 108! Not to think still being able to blog.
RNC08 read my blog view my photos
Jul 15, 2008 | 8:21 AM

...BTBW if you can't type buy a copy of dragon dictate and talk your way threw it !...I already talk way to much here ...
northton read my blog view my photos
Jul 15, 2008 | 8:53 PM

B.I.P.
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