Healthy Children

As Brett, Cathy and family have been visiting the West we have been caring for the children.  The frost nearly got to them but they appear to have survived.  We hope to return them in good condition.

What Grand Final?

Melbourne has been struck by a lethargy related to the AFL Grand Final today.  Many cannot force themselves to barrack for West Coast and on the other hand they seriously want Collingwood to lose. A nil all draw is seen as the ideal conclusion to the day.  Even Peter, the great football tragic cannot get enthusiastic.  So we spent some time this morning sorting out his iPhone accounts.

That Time of the Month!

Claire's favourite time of the month is sorting through the pile of Visa receipts. Not!

Off to Echuca

We had not caught up with Greg or Noel for a while so today we visited Echuca to see them.  Greg is coping with his situation well.  He appears happy enough and the carers really seem to know him and look out for him.

We followed up with a visit to Noel and Pam and lunch at the Bowling Club.  Noel, to his great relief,  has recovered well from his second knee replacement and is relatively pain free.

The trip to Echuca showed the country as very dry although the canola crops seem to be doing well.

Rochester has jumped onto the Silo Art bandwagon with their effort in the centre of town.

Invading Wall St.

The expatriates have decided to take on Wall Street. Let's hope they don't convert the bull to a bear.

New York

Lisa and Adam's families have made it across the world to meet up in New York.  Their luggage has now joined them so all that remains is to get over the jet lag and the fun times can begin.

Luggage - What Luggage?

Lisa, Mark and the boys made it to New York with everything but their luggage. Tomorrow maybe?

Flic Pays a Visit

As Patrick and his family were headed for the US, Flic decided she would be happier staying at home so she has been keeping us company. She has stayed before and has made herself at home again.

New Kitchen On Show

Kate and Adam's new kitchen is finally in place and is looking great. All the deliberations and waiting for delivery have been worth it and others evidently think the same.  Photos are to be published in the "Kitchens and Bathrooms Quarterly".

Ready to Go

The builder of the new house has engaged a demolisher to take out the old house.  We purchased this place in 1991 and it has served us well but now is the time to say goodbye!