WHAT I'M READING

I have recently read some great books so was very disappointed when the new Michael Connelly which I had been waiting for turned out to be a very ordinary book, in fact have only read half of it and but it aside. The next book in the pile is Val McDermids latest so hopefully it will be good. Have ordered the latest Louise Penny book and hopefully that will arrive early in the new year. Its a pain having to wait so long for books from Canada but am sure it will be a great read when it gets here. Have just about finished P D Martin's The Killing Hands the fourth book featuring FBI criminal profiler Sophie Anderson. A great series by an Australian author. Am off to the library this afternoon to collect two books both by Australian authors so will be good to see how they pan out.

HAPPY 16TH BIRTHDAY

HAPPY BIRTHDAY STEPHANIE

Our eldest granddaughter Steph has turned 16 and we wish her a very happy birthday and a great year ahead. Besides all the great pressies she got and her surprise party on the night she also passed her learner's test on the Monday. Well done Steph.

DJERRIWARRH PARADE

The annual Djerriwarrh Festival kicked off this weekend with a street parade. The Parade has been going for about 35 years. It has changed over the years but is still a great parade. All the schools have floats and the sporting organisations and many other community groups all march. The theme this year was circus fun and it was certainly taken to heart by the participants. After the parade there is many activities on the local Police Paddock and surrounds including stalls, displays etc. Also the carnival and rides are in full swing.

BLOCKED DRAINS

There is nothing worse when there is a downpour to have water sitting 2 inches deep outside the laundry door and the dogs not being able to get outside. On Thursday Phil started investigating where the blockage in the drain was and after 5 holes in the yard and half the paving pulled up he finally found where the blockage was. Right in the middle of the backyard nowhere near the side of the house where he thought it was. It appears our neighbours Elder was the culprit is roots having broken through the pipe and its massive root system blocking up the pipes. Anyway repairs made and now just have to restore the yard back to normal.

BRIGHTON BEACH BOXES

On Saturday morning Byron, Jordja and I went to Werribee to get Jordja body armour so that she can ride her motor bike without the trainer wheels. After that we head off to Brighton to see of photography exhibition by the photograhper who climbed Mount Everest with Sir Edmund Hilary and photographed him reaching the summit, after that we headed to Brighton Beach to have a look at the beach boxes which I had never seen. It was a lovely sight with the sun shining on them and pleasant way to spend an hour. After that we headed back to StKilda and had lunch in Acland Street and then purchased some very naughty cakes to take home for afternoon tea. All in all a very good day.

BATHROOM RENO

Finally last Saturday the new shower screen was fitted and the bathroom is now finished. It has turned out very well and we are pleased with the result. Unfortunately Phil has now given himself tennis elbow and has to have physio on it for the next couple of weeks and hopefully his shoulder and arm will come good.

GRAND FINAL 2010 REPLAY

GRAND FINAL REPLAY
Today I went to my first Grand Final to watch the Saints play Collingwood at the MCG.





Luckily for me when we had a draw last week I was able to get a ticket to the game. Byron drove me into the city and walked me to the "G". It was certainly an interesting day, and although we didn't win I enjoyed myself. Unfortunately the Saints were not up to job but we will be back again next year.