Last Sunday Phil & I took the girls to Science Works. It was the first time I had been there so enjoyed seeing all the different displays and how things work, doing tasks with the girls and having a lot of fun. Suprised myself that I could still shoot goals at the netball ring but didnt try out the sprint track, but Monique did well her times were very good. We did the robot workshop andNique and Jordja both made robots. All in all a good day and it didnt break the bank a very economical way to spend the day for families. And I got to use my seniors card again, I got in for free only Phil had to pay.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
SCIENCE WORKS
Last Sunday Phil & I took the girls to Science Works. It was the first time I had been there so enjoyed seeing all the different displays and how things work, doing tasks with the girls and having a lot of fun. Suprised myself that I could still shoot goals at the netball ring but didnt try out the sprint track, but Monique did well her times were very good. We did the robot workshop andNique and Jordja both made robots. All in all a good day and it didnt break the bank a very economical way to spend the day for families. And I got to use my seniors card again, I got in for free only Phil had to pay.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Goodbye Max
Sadly this morning Byron's boxer Max passed away. He was about 10 years old and had had a very good life, born in Queensland, he came to live with Byron & Kylie in Albury, then travelled with them to Darwin and then back to Victoria to Pucka and on Byron's discharge from the army to Melton where he spent this remaining years. He was a beautiful dog, with a gentle nature even though he was a very large dog. I will miss him and looking after him when they were away.
Max you were a wonderful friend and companion to Byron and you will be missed.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
NIGHT OUT AT THE MOVIES
THE PROPOSALLast night I went to see this movie with a friend from work. We had a quick tea at Ruby's the local pizza place and then went to the 6.45pm show. The Proposal starred Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds and is a story about Margaret a domineering ice queen boss and her male assistant Andrew. Margaret is about to be deported and orders Andrew to marry her. From there the story progress into some very funny and some not so funny scenes but all in all a good laugh and is definately a chic movie. And I got to use my Seniors Card for the first time lol.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
I'M STILL HERE JUST BEEN VERY LAZY
Well have finally got around to updating my blog. Must admit have been fairly busy with one thing or another the past couple of months and havent found the time to write my normal updates. We have had to replace our computer following a rather nasty bug, so with the help of Ben we have two computers now, one for the business and one for us. We seem to have finally got ourselves sorted after a few hiccups but are now running smoothly.
We have been to Darwin for our yearly visit with Deb & Steve and as usual for Phil to go fishing, unfortunately no fish this year, the wet was hanging around and it was very humid still so the fish had taken a holiday. We have a great time but must admit although the weather was great by the end was looking forward to coming home. Phil spent a couple of days working with Steve and came home full of ideas to renovate our bathrooms, so will see what happens. We went to a Camp Quality Dinner which was fantastic, the students at the Charles Darwin University, Hospitatily section did all the catering and wine choices, and we had a really great meal and some lovely wines which we have managed to acquire with some degree of difficulty on our return home. Now to enjoy the Bonking Frog Merlot which we finally managed to get in Ballarat last week. Unfortunately didnt get to catch up with Kyle and Jan but hopefully will do that next year. Mel and Ben house sat for us while we were away and will be back later in the year to look after the house again. Hopefully Molly won't be locked in the bedroom for 7 hours this time, poor thing she was very distressed but has recovered.
The Clark's and the Kelly's have been in Alice Springs supporting Byron in his ride in the Finke. Congratulations Byron on completing this very gruelling ride and to finish in itself is an achievement from what I have heard and read so well done on doing as well as you did. While the Clarks were away we had Monty to stay, he enjoyed himself not to sure about my dogs, but they are now back to their normal routine so won't tell them yet that Monty is coming back at the end of the month.
Spent a couple of lovely days with Dearne when she was over recently staying with Emma. We a day at Soveriegn Hill and a trip to the pictures to see Star Trek which was great and it was so good to spend time with my dear friend who is doing it tough at the moment.
We spent our Ruddy money on airfares for our next holiday in October, the added $1800 allowed us to change our plans from the Cook Islands to go to Disneyland instead with a stopover in Las Vegas, so am looking forward to the big adventure later in the year.
Have been working fairly steadily the last couple of months and am about to cover for two weeks leave this coming weeks and after that will be working, Mon, Tues & Thurs mornings till the end of October and also covering for Tammie while she is away for 5 weeks so will deserve my holiday in October.
Phil has been selling a few tanks recently and we delivered one out to North Drummond last week to a lovely couple who live in the middle of nowhere. It was a nice day out, the weather was very cold but it didnt rain. The couple we delivered the tank too do not have electricity, running water or gas, so are totally self sufficient and made me realise that I didn't want to live that way myself it looked like hard work.
This weekend Phil is away and Craig is in Shepparton so have had Bridgette here last night and part of today. Tonight I am off to have pizza and go to the pictures with Sandy one of the women I work with we are going to see The Proposal.
The only other thing of significance is that Craig was made redundant at the end of May so is now once again on the job hunting trail, but with things the way they are, its not a good time to be out of work.
We have been to Darwin for our yearly visit with Deb & Steve and as usual for Phil to go fishing, unfortunately no fish this year, the wet was hanging around and it was very humid still so the fish had taken a holiday. We have a great time but must admit although the weather was great by the end was looking forward to coming home. Phil spent a couple of days working with Steve and came home full of ideas to renovate our bathrooms, so will see what happens. We went to a Camp Quality Dinner which was fantastic, the students at the Charles Darwin University, Hospitatily section did all the catering and wine choices, and we had a really great meal and some lovely wines which we have managed to acquire with some degree of difficulty on our return home. Now to enjoy the Bonking Frog Merlot which we finally managed to get in Ballarat last week. Unfortunately didnt get to catch up with Kyle and Jan but hopefully will do that next year. Mel and Ben house sat for us while we were away and will be back later in the year to look after the house again. Hopefully Molly won't be locked in the bedroom for 7 hours this time, poor thing she was very distressed but has recovered.
The Clark's and the Kelly's have been in Alice Springs supporting Byron in his ride in the Finke. Congratulations Byron on completing this very gruelling ride and to finish in itself is an achievement from what I have heard and read so well done on doing as well as you did. While the Clarks were away we had Monty to stay, he enjoyed himself not to sure about my dogs, but they are now back to their normal routine so won't tell them yet that Monty is coming back at the end of the month.
Spent a couple of lovely days with Dearne when she was over recently staying with Emma. We a day at Soveriegn Hill and a trip to the pictures to see Star Trek which was great and it was so good to spend time with my dear friend who is doing it tough at the moment.
We spent our Ruddy money on airfares for our next holiday in October, the added $1800 allowed us to change our plans from the Cook Islands to go to Disneyland instead with a stopover in Las Vegas, so am looking forward to the big adventure later in the year.
Have been working fairly steadily the last couple of months and am about to cover for two weeks leave this coming weeks and after that will be working, Mon, Tues & Thurs mornings till the end of October and also covering for Tammie while she is away for 5 weeks so will deserve my holiday in October.
Phil has been selling a few tanks recently and we delivered one out to North Drummond last week to a lovely couple who live in the middle of nowhere. It was a nice day out, the weather was very cold but it didnt rain. The couple we delivered the tank too do not have electricity, running water or gas, so are totally self sufficient and made me realise that I didn't want to live that way myself it looked like hard work.
This weekend Phil is away and Craig is in Shepparton so have had Bridgette here last night and part of today. Tonight I am off to have pizza and go to the pictures with Sandy one of the women I work with we are going to see The Proposal.
The only other thing of significance is that Craig was made redundant at the end of May so is now once again on the job hunting trail, but with things the way they are, its not a good time to be out of work.
Monday, March 30, 2009
PORT LINCOLN SOUTH AUSTRALIA
PORT LINCOLN & SURROUNDSWhen I booked this trip I didn't realise how far it was from Adelaide to Port Lincoln. It took us 8 hours to drive there, but we have had a good week away and the weather was excellent except for rain on Tuesday when we went to Coffin Bay, then to Cummins and onto Koppio to see the Smithy Museum which was step back in time once again. We seem to see a lot of these places all over Australia and it still amazes us that people lived this way and worked so hard. Wednesday dawned fine and sunny and we went on a boat tour of Boston Bay to see the tuna fishing farms and learn about the multi-million dollar tuna industry which is controlled by 12 companies and their average profit in a good year is $40million. We also visited the local seal colony. At the end of the tour we were given a taste of Blue Fin sashimi tuna which was interesting, but considering how expensive it is won't be developing a liking for it. Thursday was a rest day for me as Phil had his fishing day. Dropped him off at the Marina at 7.00am and collected him at 5.00pm. He had a great day catching numerous types of fish and came home with 3 good sized whiting for his tea. The rest of the catch went home with the tour operator. I had a very lazy day doing not very much went for a leisurely stroll around the town centre, had lunch, bought 3 new books and headed back to the cabin to read but actually had a nanny nap instead. Friday saw us making our way back to Port Augusta via Tumby Bay, Arno Bay, Cowell where we had lunch and then to Whyalla where we spent an one or so looking over the area, saw dolphins swimming in the marina and were amazed at the colour of the town, everything is a dark orange colour due to the smelter and the iron ore production there, visited the Whyalla Maritime Museum and saw the HMAS Whyalla. On from there to Port Augusta which is a very strange town, although quite a big town it doesnt seem to me to have changed that much since I was there 40 years ago. Dinner at the local chinese capped off a good week and on Saturday morning we headed back to Adelaide via Port Pirie and then across country to Port Wakefield, lunch in Glenelg and then home. What a great way to celebrate the start of my 60th year.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
MY BIRTHDAY BASH -DINNER ON THE YARRA
Well my surprise birthday dinner was cruising the Yarra River enjoying a lovely evening with family and friends, eating good food and just having a very relaxing evening. Thank you Phil and Mel for all the hard work and can say that it was a great success and everybody enjoyed themselves. Had a photo of myself with Trish, Dearne, Kylie and Deb taken before we left home and must say we scrubbed up well. P.S. loved my birthday cake which unfortunately at this point in time I don't have a photo of but hopefully Mel does. Anyway its on the video which will be forwarded to all when its been put on disc.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
HAPPY 60TH BIRTHDAY TO ME
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MEWhat a lovely day I had for my birthday, even though I had to work for two hours in the morning, the day was a good one. Phil was responsible for the red roses, big box of chocies and the pearl earing and pendant to wear with my outfit on Saturday night to my surprise birthday bash. Trish, Al & the girls gave me a balloon ride which is exciting as I have always wanted to do it and Byron, Kylie and Jordja gave me a very nice bottle of Moet & Chandon Champagne which will be drunk on a very special occasion. Thank you to everyone who sent cards and good wishes and to Brenda at work for the other bouquet of flowers. We had a lovely dinner at L A Headquarters and then back to Trish's for cake am out again tonight with the girls from work for dinner at the Galli so that will be fun.
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