Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Patrick's Celebration Evening

 Patrick is at the end of his secondary education and we were privileged to be able to attend his Celebration Evening.  He was on stage early warming up the crowd with his band.

It was an evening celebrating student achievement throughout the year including some extraordinary musical and performance routines.
Patrick was singled out for the Chemistry Award and the Parents' Group Award for community service.
On such a great night there was no shortage of proud parents and grandparents.

James and the Canadian Way

 Angel is introducing James to some Canadian Cultural icons.  Pumpkin carving -

The "Cabin in the Woods" 
And the land of massive rivers and forests that change with the seasons.

Thursday, October 13, 2022

World Traveler

 James and Angel are now in Quebec and have spent time in the ski town of Mont Tremblant. It doesn't look as though they will get much skiing done but at least they are escaping the floods and deluges in Melbourne.

Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Holly's Portrait

 We have Holly's fifteenth birthday portrait for Granny's Gallery.  Updating the Gallery is always a joy.

Monday, October 10, 2022

Basketball - Cooper

 Cooper and his team were up against it in their last match.  It's a new season and the opposition had some big players. We had to miss the second half so we hope it went well!

Basketball - Jack

 It's a new season and Jack's team of school mates had moved into the Under 18s so we were under the impression that the match would be a challenge.  Not so much! They cruised to victory.

Sunday, October 9, 2022

Niagara

 James and Angel at Niagara Falls.  I guess by now he is wishing he could get back on the tools at construction sites.

Construction Begins

 Weather is really messing with the construction schedule of the Lake House however a start has been made.  Holes have been drilled for the posts of the retaining wall.

Mark has also constructed a special small room for conducting Secret Mens' Business.

Canada Calling

 We came home from our trip north just in time to catch up with James before he flew off to Canada to meet up with Angel.  They have an exciting itinerary planned so this is going to be one of those experiences he will remember for a long time.

Saturday, October 8, 2022

Lake Boga Catalina Museum

 During World War 2 Lake Boga was the home of a fleet of Catalina flying boats that conducted clandestine operations in the South Pacific.  The Museum was constructed a few years ago to commemorate this time.

It is surprisingly comprehensive with all sorts of historical memorabilia and information.
Because of the covert nature of the site and the operations, there was a heavily fortified communications bunker on site that still exists.