Culinary Research

 We wanted to find somewhere different to take friends to lunch.  One suggestion was the "Village Green Hotel" but it was such a barn we left without testing the food.  The Blackburn Pub did a very acceptable meal.

Brett and Cathy suggested "Mr Robertson" on the edge of an industrial estate near Nunawading Station.

The ambience and the meals were excellent so that may be our next venue.

Heading for Hobart

Lisa and Mark decided to celebrate their wedding anniversary in Hobart.  The weather forecast was not promising and they left in the rain.

However their few days away did not suffer too many disruptions.

Birthday Dinner

 We finally managed to find a window for Kate's Birthday Dinner.  Not quite 6 months late, but close.  Jade Village in Mitcham is under new management and we had a very relaxed, and tasty, meal.  Claire and I left the Duck's Intestine dishes for another occasion.

Dinner and Show

 We had dinner at the Royal Hotel in Ferntree Gully last night.  The Pub is about 100m from the 1812 Theatre where we saw "The Lady Killers" following dinner. 

Patrick Graduates

 Graduation Ceremonies seem to lag behind the actual event.  Patrick completed his biomedical degree last year and the ceremony was held last Wednesday.

Ebony's Birthday Portrait

 Ebony called over recently so we could update her birthday portrait for Granny's Gallery.

Jack's Birthday

 Jack's final event for his birthday was a family celebration on Saturday as he was working the next day.  Dinner was followed by the music timeline game which is always great fun.

Lachlan's Basketball

 We missed Lachlan's game last week when he scored 18 points so we told him that this week it had to be 20.  Sadly, it did not eventuate.  However, as always, it was a good game and his mate and new recruit, Tristan played beyond expectations.

Cooper's Book Arrives

 As with all the grandchildren, we produce a book for their 18th birthday to celebrate the times we have shared with them.  Cooper's book arrived earlier than expected so we were able to give it to him today.

Ebony Graduates

 Ebony completed her degree last year and is now well into her Houours Year but she had her Graduation Ceremony this week.