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The extreme weather event continues and now a cargo ship stricken with engine failure was adrift and at risk of smashing into our local shoreline until a Sydney tug came to tow it further out. A swell of 8 metres made it a difficult operation and at one stage the
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we’ve been bang in the middle of this for over a week now and more to come . About 8 inches last night alone !
Bushwalking
On a weekend due for one month's rain in two days, all we could think of was top go for a walk! Out in the coastal sandhills of Kurnell, 15 minutes away, is the film set for another Mad max film. The last one was shot here 37
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We travelled in by train with friends Steph and Matt and visited Circular Quay, the Opera House, Customs House, Museum of Contemporary Art, the Rocks and a Sydney café where I enjoyed a mulled wine--perfect cold weather for it.
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Last Friday we did the Wally's Wharf to Alice Falls trip again, but this time in perfect weather for a change! The pic is morning tea near the end of SW Arm. The usual suspects all munching and chatting in true bloke-like fashion. Yesterday Mary found a
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For years we have patronised this café in Cronulla, with our walking group and other times. Anna, who keeps a book blog, has a passionate interest in books and authors, has given me very helpful opinions and guidance on a range of book topics. Our ur men's Tuesday
Family
We came home to see our cat Boots, 19, sitting by the back door. Daughter Jacqui had been looking after her and warned us she seemed to have stopped eating. She was very frail and we thought she would not survive the night. She did , just, but expired peaceably later
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On the same day as the kayak trip below there was a small celebration of World Francophonie Day at the bilingual primary school that we helped establish and continue to support. It was a jolly little affair attended by about 30 people including the French Consul General for Australia--pictured
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For an annual celebration of 'Chandeleur' , where you eat a 'Galette de Roi'
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The flowers at the War Memorial in Cronulla look very splendid at present, with a large rose and Cosmos display at the monument itself. Walking the promenade in Cronulla we came a across a Macaw! In our own garden, a huge hydrangea bush--there just HAD to one bloom that
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Some recent garden pics and a quick look at Alison in her new office, in front of reception desk made entirely by Jessica!