Kayaking
From Water Street ramp to this bay took about an hour--against the tide. I took a pic of what I consider to be a quaint old-fashioned waterfront house--unlike the concrete monstrosities of today--plus it's boat 'Imogen' I also noted some more unusual
Bushwalking
Today we walked for an hour along the 'Forest Path' in the local Royal National Park, with Caryl, Will and Michael, in splendid weather. This pic is of me down some steps near a stream, taken by Michael, who later brought Mary and me up to date on
Australian Holidays
Fortunate to have all the family at our place this year, we indulged in a lot of seafood, presents, Skyping Jacqui and Tom and some word guessing/acting games. It rained all day, so we spent about 9 hours in the house--something of a record, these days. The group
Family
Before leaving for the carol service this evening-I fed the wattle bird with a little honey. Mary was in the choir and we also both had a reading to do, my picture was a bit blurred.
Home, Garden and Sydney
Every Tuesday Matt, Frank Roger and I walk for an hour from 7.15am then have a coffee. Today we were joined by son Michael, Frank's daughter Jacky and husband, while our daughter Caryl arrived in time to take the pic!
Family
An on-time arrival was spoilt by baggage handling failures and sheer traffic volume at the airport. However, within an hour of getting home it was the 'beach' in 30Deg C heat--to Michael's delight. We met up with Alison and Craig at N. Cronulla and
Family
With temperatures at 30 or above, we went down to the rockpools--the water wasn't quite so warm, but Mary sported a new cossie for the occasion.
Spectacles
Australian team celebrates Chelsea Flower Show win The Australian team celebrates after winning best in show honours at the Chelsea Flower Show in London. Australian cricket team celebrates The Australian cricket team celebrates winning the Ashes after capturing the final wicket of Jimmy Anderson at the WACA.
Family
In a rush of blood to the head--we ordered tickets for the one-and-only performance of the Bach Christmas Oratorio at the Opera House, sung by the London Singers with music by the Australian Chamber Orchestra. We heard a lot of the audience speaking German and then the
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Tonight was the St Phils Carol Concert where our French playgroup and some conversation class members did 'Vive le Vent', ably lead by Kylie. There was a band, face-painting, jumping castle, BBQ and skits involving wild Australian characters--all with a Christmas message. After, we visited some
Home, Garden and Sydney
Last Monday our French class met at Haselhurst Gallery for a lunch. Apart from the table scene, we have Ron and Marilyn, who chose the same champagne and meal of prawns (Hmmm,,,coincidence or what??) and Matt presenting teacher Mireille with a small gift. These two blokes musclein on everything-
Bushwalking
After the fires that took place here, cousin John and I drove Hat Hill Road to see what the extent of the damage there was. Most pics are from 'Anvil Rock'. The most damaged area visible was where the back-burning had occurred.