BAIRNSDALE

We have just had a lovely weekend away at Bairnsdale. We both needed a break and I decided it was a good opportunity to have a look around the Ninety Mile beach area. We are on the search for somewhere to possibly retire too, so we keep looking at different areas. Had seen a few places on the internet and so we headed off to look at them. Golden Beach and Loch Sport were the main ones. We were not that impressed with Golden Beach so headed over to Loch Sport which was much nicer and we drove around and then had a look at a couple of houses there. The prices were reasonable but decided that we would need to come back in the winter to see what it was like and the mossies drove us mad. We stopped on our way back on Saturday to look at the old Swing Bridge which is operated at the weekends by volunteers. A very interested form off bridge and we just missed it being opened. On the Friday night we had a lovely meal at the Railway Hotel and on Saturday night we had dinner at the RSL also very nice. On Sunday we made our way home via Maffra, Sale then down through Yarram back home that way. A nice break away and a chance to relax.

MOVIES

Today being the first day I have been free to take the girls to the pictures Monique and I went to Watergardens to see the movies. Bridgette was supposed to come too but she decided to stay home. We got there early so that I could do a little bit of shopping before the movie and have a bite of lunch. The movie was good but perhaps a bit young for Monique it was probably more suitable for Jodja's age group but we enjoyed our day out.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRIDGETTE

Happy 11th birthday Bridgette. Hope you had a great day and enjoyed all your wonderful presents. We all had a nice meal out followed by cake.

WORKING

BACK TO WORK

It seems like only the other day that we closed for the Christmas break and I am now back at work. What a welcome back to the working year, the computer hard drive for the security camera's had crashed over the holidays and the automatic doors aren't working so it has been a hectic morning. On top of that all over elderly clients were ringing for podiatry appoinments, but luckily Tammie (see photo) was working the morning shift with me as well so was able to process the appointments. Hope the rest of the coming two weeks is less hectic.

WIND IN THE WILLOWS

Last night I went to see The Wind in the Willows with Trish, Monique and Bridgette at the Royal Botanical Gardens. We took a picinic tea with us and watched a very lively performance of this great story which was very good. The girls enjoyed themselves and were both involved in the play as they ask members of the audience to assist them. A good time was had by all and a lovely way to spend a summers night.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Happy New Year everybody. We spent New Year's Eve with Trish and the girls as Al was away and they hadn't gone to the van this year. Phil and I normally don't celebrate New Year but as Phil was away on Christmas Day we decided to splurge and have a drink or two or three and luckily the Kelly's were there and they drove us home.