Grand Final Win - Sophie

Sophie's team had been very dominant this season and as a consequence moved straight into the Grand Final after having a week off.  We don't think that helped as they looked lethargic early allowing the opposition to get on with business.  Luckily they rallied late in the game for a win but it takes a toll on the spectators!

Grand Final Win - Cooper

Cooper's team took out the Grand Final today. Cooper started well but a ball in the face in the first half had him off the court under a blood rule.  The win capped a good season that saw huge improvements in his game.

Canadian Visitation

David B (Tricia's brother) left Australia nearly 50 years ago to work in the US and Canada. He married Gwen in Canada and has lived there ever since.  He occasionally gets back to Australia so it was good to catch up on this visit.

Settlement Day

All done and dusted! We have been advised that the settlement on Efron St has gone through without a hitch so we have now moved to Luckie St and no longer have to maintain an empty house! Happy days!

Birthday Dinner

The family gathered at Brett and Cathy's place to mark another milestone on my path toward senility.  In usual style the meal was exquisite with family wide contributions and as a twist to proceedings, the magnificent cake was produced by one of Patrick's school friends.  I am still considering the significance of the massive balls on the cake.

Basketball Finals

Cooper and Jack both played in their first finals today and both came away with wins.
Cooper's team was way too strong for the opposition, doubling their score by the end of the game.  Cooper played his part in a comprehensive victory.

Jack's team was No.2 and they were playing No.3 and they kept us guessing up until the last seconds of the game finally winning by 3 points.  Jack had a good game with goals, a 3 pointer, and conversion of penalties.

Fond Farewell - No Regrets

We took the final few items away from Efron St in preparation for handover next Monday.  Everything seemed in good shape. More importantly we can now look to the future rather than maintaining the past.

New Friends

Having moved to a new location we seemed to have been missing the usual birds of the area. However, in the last few days the rainbow lorikeets have taken up our offer of food and have spent some time entertaining us.

Father's Day

Having a meetup of four families at the weekend is always problematic so it was decided to have a Father's Day morning tea.  Fresh scones, jam and cream with a brioche bread loaf baked by Adam then cakes,chocolate cake and cream made for a healthy start to the day with all the essential food groups.

Being the senior of all Dads present, I was presented with a hard hat to manage the occasion.  Clearly foreman material.

Sophie in the Finals

Sophie had her first season final for Basketball yesterday.  They finished first and they played the second team.  The start was slow.  The Coach wondered if they realised there was a gear other than first but he need not have worried.  They walloped the opposition to move straight to the Grand Final after a bye next week.  Sophie had a little time out after falling and hurting her wrist but she was soon back on the court playing with her usual fierce determination.