Memorable snaps

Hi All,

I'm endeavouring to put some photos on showing some of the highlights of the past couple of months. They will include: Cunjurong weekend; the mess of carpet laying; Glenbbrook day; rolling on the new carpet; South Coast visit to Jane Challis's, Kate's, Riordons. Let's hope theycome out.

The pictures have come out in the reverse orderof posting. What a wonderful summer we had with Moo & Jules; Marty for a few days; Annie Steve Lucy and Clare both here and Cunjurong; Jack Fran Thomas (what agreat result) Liam and Connor here Cunjurong and Glenbrook. Now we are off to Canberra for the next celebration (onya Steve) and this represents only a few months in the glorious 50 years Joan & I have spent together.

Hope you enjoy the pictures. Lucy Clare Liam and Connor have been busy with photos can we see some.

Easter holidays are just around the corner. Enjoy them!

Love to all Dad/Tjilpi/Kev/Old Man.

greetings from the south coast

Hi all,
Less than two weeks since Moo and Jules left, and it really does seem like much longer. So many things we never got to do. One of them was an evening midweek barbe on coledale beach, a beautiful summer experience with friends and guitars, food and wine. As its not much longer of the day light saving left, I have been spontaneous and organised it for tomorrow!! We will have a toast to you guys, for being such a special part of our summer.

Mum, dad and I cruised the south coast on Saturday, visiting Janes new place and Mark and Clares new place, as well as lunch at ours and arvo tea at Austi with Moira and John. It was a great day together.
I also said goodbye to Genon Saturday evening who is off on her big OS trip- maybe she may meet up with me if I get to Europe next year. Moo, Gen is in for the Majorca leg!!
The water is still warm and the weather has been fab, and hopefully looking forward to another hot one this weekend!

We have been practising our welsh accents with the girls, so they dont miss you too much Jules.

Time to boil the billy for a brew, and getready for Dr who.
Oh yes starting pottery classes last week-creating a gorgeous creature for the garden.

Love to you all, Zak

Welsh Greetings

Greetings from Wales once again. We have returned to our home safely but have now a few hassles to deal with.
Had a good stop in Seoul. Stayed not far from the airport and got a good few hours sleep. Our flight landed early in London so we were on an earlier bus back to Swansea, arriving about 10.15p.m. Our friends were there to meet us and took us to their home for the night which was lovely.
Back at our place, the heating is still playing up but the weather is fine and fairly warm (17degrees). We have now had the car taxed again so we are back on the road.
Unfortunately our TV is not well so we will be fighting with Toshiba as it is out of guarantee but less than 2 1/2 years old.
Will have to phone the agency soon to organise some work but not just yet.
Had our first night back in the Gwyn on Tuesday - St. Patrick's day. It was lovely to catch up with people.
It's a bit like being on holiday here at the moment but I'm sure we will feel like we've never been away before long.
Hope all is well with you all. Look forward to reading your blog entries in the near future.
Thanks for a great six months.
Love and hugs to all
Moo (&Jules) xxxxx

Final Aussie Greetings

Hi All
This will be my last entry from Australia. Today is our last day here and we fly tomorrow morning. We've had a fabulous time. More of the luck you mentioned Claire (glad you liked the Christmas gift). We are extremely lucky to have such generous relatives that allow to stay in their homes.
Jules & I finally used the great gift Jack gave Julian for Christmas - a voucher for a meal at Samuel's Restaurant in Thirroul. On Wed night we were joined by Kate & Hasi to dine in style. Very good food and company was enjoyed. Starters of seared scallops with orange, rocket and almond salad, goats curd and asparagus crown with beetroot glaze, and sauteed prawns with crispy cauliflower & pumpkin, olive oil poached baby truss tomato and salsa. Our mains were also delicious - veal scallopini with fresh oregano & garlic rub, beef bourguignon, carrot & pinenut gateux with creamed mushroom sauce, and open ravioli of poached blue eyed trevalla with mustard and asparagus sauce. Doesn't it make your mouth water. Choosing side dishes were equally as difficult. We decided on chickpea, baked ricotta, spinach & honey salad, herbed garden salad, green beans with dill & chilli, creamed garlic mushrooms, pan fried eggplant with tumeric & yoghurt, creamed spinach with walnut, pumpkin & sweet potato bake, and french style peas (braised with onion & lettuce). We, of course enjoyed wine and beer with the meal and topped off with a nightcap of tequila when we got back to Kate & Hasi's. Thanks Jack.
Wednesday was a big day as we also disposed of our car - to Mark & Clare Riordan and family.
Have read "Looking for Alibrandi" Clare, and Mum and I watched the DVD on Tuesday night. Thanks Fran.
Last night Mum, Kate, Jules and I played chocolate scrabble - I won the golden chocolate!
Off to see Helen Moore after lunch with Mum & Kate.
Almost finished packing. Just waiting for the washing to dry.
Great seeing you all over the last 6months. Thanks for the party invite Steve. We won't be attending. Have a great night and have a drink for us.
Next entry from Wales
Love and hugs
Moo (& Jules) xxxxxx

Claire's adventures

Howdy guys

My plane to Warruwi (Goulburn Island) and Galiwinku (Elcho Island) was way smaller than Marty's. We had to fly so low over Arnhem Land I felt like a wealthy tourist!

Check out some of the country; simply spectacular. Aren't we lucky to live here.

Speaking of lucky how about my glorious Christmas present; thank-you Julian (and co.)

Love to everyone

Claire

greetings from the south coast

Hi everyone,
Thanks for a great weekend at Cunj!! Marty and Claire you were there in spirit, dont worry.
We are so lucky to be able to go there.
Saturday we were up at Glenbrook, which was also a great day. Fran excelled in the kitchen as always, and no doubt Jack did a fine job with the animal on the barbe, even though I myself did not indulge.
Mart your job sounds fab. I wish I could convince Hasi to do a year or two in the territory.
The girls have been a bit off colour, but a little rescue remedy in their water seems to be doing the trick.
Its time for dr Who, Hasi is up the pub playing pool, and the garden continues to evolve.
Love and hugs to you all,
P.S. Ideas for a 50th present for Steve?? text me.