Australian Holidays
For those who are wondering, the image is of Caryl playing a game called 'pigs' which is hilarious, but does have a scoring system. We also played a Finnish game called Finska --an aerial shot from the balcony, of Alison and Craig's home. Margot bathed her
Family
During this break from regular updates we have kayaked, swam and enjoyed meals with family and friends. The weather has been really humid and sometimes thunderstorms, with strange cloud formations. I include some pics of our local rockpool, very busy. Yesterday friend Matt and I paddled to Bundeena and on
Family
Events over several days-- Mary and I kayaked to Warrumbul and Maianbar, for lunch, we visited Caryl and Will for present exchange, with the MacKays and Parks, had a game of 'Viking Chess' and Toby showed that he can ride the pool horse, while Caryl gave James a
Family
The local family came over for dinner and a game or two of 'Finska' on the lawn. Mary sported her new Kaftan Dress!
Home, Garden and Sydney
We went in by train, in the evening, to see the Christmas lights and have a harbourside dessert and drink.
Family
A morning in Miranda Fair, in shops and in front of mirrors!
Music
Getting ready, the clarinet section then pics from the following lunch, one with Jill, a clarinettist and recent member and another showing the age range of the band!
Health and fitness
Following some exploratory pathology, Mary was invited to join a 10 week gym session run at our local public hospital. I asked if I could go along as well and today was the last session before Christmas. So we all took a small item to eat (and undo all the
Home, Garden and Sydney
An unwelcome 10 year anniversary of the Cronulla Riots, unfortunately well advertised by the press, attracted a potential far right demonstration group. A court order banned them, but a rival anti-racism march took place, with baclava clad protesters looking surprisingly menacing, carrying banners stating that only dead racists are
Bushwalking
A day spent on the Govatt's leap to Evans Head walk, Anvil Rock and wind eroded cave, plus sight of a lizard.
Family
On a near perfect day, we set out from Wally's Wharf to Warnambool, where sits the 'cormorant drying ' tree, then return, followed by lunch on our re-vamped patio.
Home, Garden and Sydney
After a mere 30 years we have come around to getting the patio extended--the cover extension having been completed some months ago. Concrete pour today.