Family
Dragonfly!
So Santa WAS listening when I asked for the larvae of an exotic dragonfly for my new garden pond! They appeared today (two of them).
Family
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Christmas Day 2012
Mary and I were invited to the Mackay's together with all Craig's 'clan'. I think 14 children and as many adults --we needed the large new room that Craig had designed and had built. The children all jumped into the pool after lunch so
Family
Morning walk and swim
Daughter Caryl collected Mary and me this morning for a walk at nearby Cronulla then a 'dip' at our favoured rock pool --Oak Park. The water was 'freezing'at about 20Deg C!
Family
Kayaking / Year 6 Students jump into river!
Following a kayak trip with friend Rob Godfrey--visiting from Bristol, we arrived back at Yowie bay boat ramp in time to see Yowie Bay Year 6 students doing their traditional jump in to the river--fully clothed in school uniform, to celebrate finish of Primary School. At least it
Family
Alison's Graduation
Yesterday (Wednesday) we went with Alison and her family to her graduation from Charles Sturt University at Bathurst campus. Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) Honours. Alison was an external student and the University specialises in courses for non-campus students. The second time we had been there for a graduation
Family
Start of summer -Cronulla beaches
A mini heat-wave (35Deg C) hit today and drew the beach crowds--as well as what looked like an Indian wedding on the shore nearby and a lot of yachts. I went for a swim and it was 'refreshing' at 20.6Deg C !
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Sydney School Spectacular
Each Year the NSW State Schools stage a 'spectacle' of dance, music and singing, using about 3000 students -to showcase the achievements of the students and their teachers. It takes place in a large auditorium in Sydney and accommodates up to 10,000 spectators. It was certainly an
Bushwalking
Blackheath - walks and Art Gallery
On a three day visit to Cousin John and wife Penny, we did a walk today (in some mist and at 11 Deg C!) through Pope's Glen, amongst many wildflowers with views down the Grose Valley and then went to an art gallery, with some amazing pictures and
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Leichhardt and Anna and Adam's baby James
Background for visitors to website--my cousin John (married to Penny) who live in the Blue Mountains here, have a daughter Anna, in Leichhardt, Sydney. Anna and husband Adam have just had their first baby -James--5 weeks old now. We visited them today and went for some lunch in
Australian Holidays
Leaving Rocky
Mary's Echidna first, then Toby and Jess on the 'plane and the 'Dash' turbo-prop that took us to Brisbane.
Australian Holidays
Day in Keppel Bay-- blogged by Jess and Toby
Beacuse of the weather we didn't go to Keppel Island but instead we went to Keppel Bay. First, we visited an ocean yacht called Cheyenne which is sailing around the WhitSundays with a friend of uncle Will and Aunty Caryl. When we finished looking around the boat we
Australian Holidays
After wedding Brunch party!
The father of the bride -John, is a professional impressario so it was no surprise that he had organised a big brunch party at his waterside home in Emu Park. There were professional caterers once again. Being 'true Blue' Australian, John had arranged meat pies--which he had