It Is Getting Warmer

As the weather warms up the pool is starting to come into it's own.  While the more mature citizens may find the pool a little cool, the younger  ones found it just right.  The roof mounted solar heaters collect a serious amount of energy.

Landscaping Continues

Over the last week or so the bobcats have been working to contour and stabilise the wall at Donvale and set the yard up for the planting of an orchard.  A lot of dirt has been moved and some very heavy rocks have been put in place.

The contours make the yard work well and the holes have been dug for the soil to plant the fruit trees.

You would not want to be doing this job by hand!

Birthday Gathering

We met to celebrate the fact that Cathy had carved another notch in the doorpost.  It is getting to be quite a noisy affair now as the children are all growing so fast.  Lasagne, chicken and leek pie followed by a strawberry shortcake and some delicious wine from Justin's secret supply made for a happy evening.

Birthdays

As Pat and Sophie have their birthdays so close together, a family gathering was held to celebrate.  The deck was finished just in time and the weather was perfect so we could all appreciate the handiwork.

Ceremonies were conducted but there is still work to do as iPad Minis have to be purchased to mark the occasion.

The Deck

Although there is still a little way to go, work is progressing on the Deck.  Adam is totally over the work involved, but he has done an amazing job producing a high quality result that blends with the rest of the house and garden.

Troy and Amber's Wedding

We are back from a fantastic experience at Troy and Amber's Wedding which was run up at Poet's Lane in the Dandenongs.  The wedding, the reception and the accommodation were all on site in a beautiful setting. Definitely the way to go! The Tours Management Team assembled for the occasion.

The wedding was conducted in the Chapel on site -

and the reception in the Dining Room.

In the morning we all headed for the Olinda Tea Rooms for a magnificent breakfast that sustained us for the rest of the day.

The whole event ran without a hitch.  The guests (and the bride and groom) had a great time.  Thanks Troy and Amber and Noelene and Doug.

Jack the Basketballer

Jack has joined a team and is now playing weekly games of Basketball.  He had been sick this week so we were wondering how it would go.  He really pushed himself and it seemed to work as they won 26 to 2.

Photos Updated

In Granny's Gallery, Mitchell, Ebony and Holly's photos were getting very old.  An updade was long overdue and yesterday was the day.  Granny is happy again!

Basketball - Pat

Pat's team were up against an opposition that looked stronger.  The early disparity in the scores was pegged back late in the game so the boys only lost by 1 point.

Basketball - James

James' team met a smaller but determined Ivanhoe team this week.  The teams were evenly matched but our boys came out on top at the end winning by 5 points.  interestingly, James scored 5 points during the game.

James demonstrating the gentle art of "Don"t Argue".

James gave away a couple of fouls but he drew a few too, and in this case it resulted in a point.