Netball - Ebony

After winning Grand Finals two seasons in a row, Ebony's team has been pushed up four divisions!  In Ebony's words, "things didn't go well" last week so we were not sure what to expect this week.  However while the girls did not win, they acquitted themselves well and the higher standard of play was evident to the spectators.  Ebony was only Goal Shooter for one quarter but in that time the team took the lead as she kept putting the ball through the ring.

Netball - Holly

Although the second game of the season, the opposition forfeited last week so Holly's team played their first game today.  If their form continues, they could be in line for another Premiership as they were not greatly troubled today.

The Garage Grows

The slab for the garage was formed up with lots of plastic, reinforcing and wooden retaining walls.  It was a complex build and took about a day to construct

  The concrete was poured under perfect mild conditions yesterday. While all the concrete was in by about 9.30 am, the rest of the day was spent smoothing and polishing the surface and removing all the form work.

The remainder of the retaining wall foundations were also completed.

Then the rest of the roofing trusses arrived.  It was a day of frantic activity all over the site.

Swimming Sports

It had to happen this way, the Swimming Sports were held in the Croydon (outdoor) pool on one of the coldest February days for years.  However our little fish performed well .  Both Sophie and Lachlan won two ribbons each in their races.

One of Lachlan's ribbons was a first.

Sophie ended up with a First, two Seconds and a Third.  Not a bad day's work!

Jack's off to Camp

Jack has just settled into his new school and now he is off to camp.  It is a great way for all the new students to mix and get to know each other.

Elida's 75th

Elida, a friend of long standing decided on a big celebration for getting to three quarters of a century.  In her words, it was an insurance just in case she did not get much further.  It was a big lunch at a hotel in Richmond and she welcomed friends from all facets of her life to the occasion.  Needless to say it was great to catch up with everyone.  We had a good afternoon - as did Elida!

Moving to the Next Level

The new build is progressing with work proceeding on the second level and the preparation for the concrete of the garage.  Typically, it is the weather that may slow us up as Melbourne is now in a cooler cycle that may bring rain.  The garage floor needs to be complete before the additional foundations are built and the upper storey frame completed.

Frequent Flyer

Cooper and Lachlan both got scooters for Christmas and they both commute to school on them.  Lachy showed me his prowess last night.

Garden Goodness

Brett's zucchini were bountiful but underappreciated as the family had decreed that cucumber were to be the replacement crop next year.  We tested one in a pasta, pork and zuccchini dish and pronounced it good!

Football Training

As the Football Season approaches, the teams are now getting into more serious training.  James was training today  although it was definitely not football weather with the temperature likely to approach 40C.