Different parts of the sky show very different aspects of the universe. We just had a couple of clear nights so the telescope had it's first outing for a couple of weeks. Caldwell 101 or the Pavo Galaxy is about 24 million light years away with a diameter of about 171,800 light years.
For the long weekend, James and Angel decided to torture themselves (and a couple of mates) with a 65 km walk around Wilson's Promontory. James was still a bit stiff from the walk the day after their return.
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.
Lisa and Mark decided to celebrate their wedding anniversary in Hobart. The weather forecast was not promising and they left in the rain.
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.
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.
Graduation Ceremonies seem to lag behind the actual event. Patrick completed his biomedical degree last year and the ceremony was held last Wednesday.
Ebony called over recently so we could update her birthday portrait for Granny's Gallery.
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.
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.
