Australian Holidays
The operation is all behind me and the current weak right leg issues all predate the operation, but may have (unknowingly at the time) been caused by the aneurysm. The leg is much better now after some -necessarily painful-massaging by Mary. I am off all medications except aspirin. So
Jess and Toby
Jess agreed to join us for a short trip to Maianbar on a great day for kayaking. There were some very unusual cloud formations--quite artistic.
Family
We had Sunday lunch on the back patio, in perfect weather. After the lunch. we could play backyard cricket on a much grassier pitch than before. Jess was fascinated with a new 'phone app-'Face Swap' which produced hilarious results. Didn't work with the cat,
Family
Toby was intwo grand finals on the same day--under 14's and under 17's. They won both!
Family
A morning in Miranda Fair, in shops and in front of mirrors!
Family
Over a couple of days, we visited Oak Park rock pool and Toby practiced using an underwater camera and I took some pics of him doing aquabatics. It took us some time to realise there is an 'underwater' setting the camera! There was also a dirigible floating past
Family
Granddaughter Jessica received an achievement award at Port Hacking High School today. We are all very proud! Well done Jess.
Family
Last night we went into the city with Alison and Caryl and families to see this display of laser lights on significant public buildings plus some free-standing displays. It was very impressive. We started on the other side of the river at Luna Park with it's '
Family
Up against a team of generally larger boys, it was never going to be easy to win the final, but they put up a spirited attack (as you can see from the action shots) and Toby managed a splendid penalty goal!
Family
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
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
Family
A cold but sunny midday saw us all at the Bellingarra courts for all the final matches of the local Association. Jessica (marked WA in Magpie black and white) played well but had to sit out the last two quarters for another player to have a turn. The two teams