A Good Weekend

We certainly have had a busy weekend. Bridgette came for a sleepover as her Mum was off to a stamp party and it was lovely having her here with us. On Saturday Trish collected Bridgette after lunch and stayed for a cuppa.

As Phil is a dye in the wool Carlton supporter we decided to go and see them play Hawthorn at the Telstra Dome on Saturday night. Not such a good night for Phil but was a good chance to have a look at both sides and especially the new young recruits at Carlton. Have to say was very pleased with the Saints effort beating the Cats in Canberra, got to see a bit of the game before we headed out. Looks like some of our young players are performing well and you never know we might get to taste success this year.

Sunday saw the Kelly's and Clark's around for a sausage sizzle at lunch time. A good chance to catch up as we have all had very busy summers especially with the kids being away at the caravan park or speedway so was nice to be altogether for a couple of hours, only one missing was Melanie who was working.

OUR TASSIE HOLIDAY

Phil and I have just spent 5 days in Tassie. We had a nice relaxing time with my brother and his partner in Devonport and then 3 days in Launceston with friends. When we were in Devonport we went to the car show which featured early model holdens and other varities of cars. Some great EH's on show. Phil and Ian happily browsed the lot and had a good time.

Back to Devonport on Saturday afternoon after a quick visit to Anvers to purchase some lovely chocies for Dearne. We spent a great time with Dearne and Bill including many visits to coffee shops and some retail therapy in Launceston. Our friends live two blocks from the main shopping area so was no hardship to stroll down for coffee.

On the Sunday we went to Evandale to the market where I managed to purchase an old recipe book for Trish which had a recipe for Rabbit Fricasse so she can now make her own. Had lunch at the Bakery there and then some more retail therapy followed by a quick visit to the cassino on the way home.

On the Monday morning before heading home we spent sometime taking photos of houses in York Street where my great great great grandfather lived when he settled there in 1840's.