greetings from the top end

Hi all
Oh my god Im in Darwin! Mart and Clare collected me from the airport, Clare was thoroughly amused that I was wearing my jacket when they met me, but the flight up was cold, and as well as my jacket, I had a blanket on in the plane.
Now Im in shorts and singlet! Yesterday went walking on the beach, swimming in the pool, and just hanging around with Mart.
Today doing some chores and just chilling out. Tonight we are off to Mindl Beach night markets, famous for great food and amazing sunsets. Clare tells me the people gathered there 'clap the sunset'-is that too weird to be true?? stay tuned.
The op shopping expedition we will save till Saturday so Clare doesnt miss out.
Monday we plan to get the boat out on the harbour, and Tuesday we will spend the day at Litchfield. The amazing thing is you dont have to worry about a change of plan in case it rains-because it wont!! Moo and Jules you probably dont get this idea at all, even for Illawarra folk, its a bit strange.
Anyway, time for a dip,
Love to you all, Zak
What a great feeling to be here, far away from work and worry.

Holidays

Hi All

It is Tuesday morning and the second day of the month break. Yesterday was a bit of a business day. I went into school and wrapped things up as I am moving to Darwin High School next semester as the year 11 coordinator. I am looking forward to being in a mainstream school again. i also weny to the doctors and he cut a little lumpy thing off my face. he didn't think it was a danger to me but I got him to cut it off anyway ( I always wanted a scar on my face since John Waters was in Rush). I'm thinking about putting the boat in today but I still have to get my tax done.
Zak is here tonight for a week and after that Skinny is here for a couple also. I am going to try and post often over the month because it's the perfect time of year to be here.

Cheers
Marty

Hi All
Thought I'd give an update of life in Wales. No one else seems to have anything to say. Still waiting to hear about Luna Park but have just about given up on the Glenbrook Isos ever posting again!
We are enjoying the summer here. The weather has been quite good - lovely on some days.
Yesterday Jules and I climbed Pen Y Fan which is the highest peak in southern Britain (886m).
It is in the Brecon Beacons and is a beautiful part of the world.
Today we are picking Genevieve up from the bus for her to spend the weekend in Pontardawe. She is not having much luck with finding work in London and is becoming a bit discouraged. We decided a break from the big smoke will do her good so she will be with us until Monday.
Gen is looking forward to meeting little Bree, our newest family member. What a beautiful child she is! Will post some photos when I get some.
Not much else to add for now. Hope you are all still alive!
Love to you all
Moo xxxx

Greetings from Wales

Hi All
Lovely to speak to you on the Annivrsary! Sorry we weren't there to join in the celebrations but we were thinking of you all - and a good excuse to have champagne at breakfast.
It was great to have Gen staying with us for just over a week. She is in London now looking for work. Hope she finds something soon.
We have been enjoying some fabulous weather here. Jules and I had a lovely day out on Sunday. Beautiful drive through the countryside, a picnic on the beach at Llangrannog - we took Mum & Dad there - and then a visit to a castle at Cilgerran. I then met Gil, Louise and a few others to "wet the babies head". Came close to drowning her I think.
Laura has had her baby - so I am now a great great aunt! - delivered Bree at 3.45a.m. on Sunday morning weighing in at 6lb 6oz. I have not met her yet but have seen photos. Mother and baby both doing well and should be home today.
Am checking the blog daily for a report on the Luna Park visit Connor.
I am getting plenty of work. Hard to go when the weather is so fabulous.
Hope everyone has recovered from the anniversary celebrations.
Love to all
Moo xxxxxx

Golden Wedding

Hi All

While all were present at the celebratary meal there is no need for comment. Joan and Kevin would like to register the day with a couple of photos.

Thank you All for a memorable, homely, lovable day. Your presence and loving good wishes are treasured by Grandma and Tjilpi.

Greetings from the south coast

Hi all,
Just to say Hi and Im looking forward to the coming weekend.
Love to you all, Zak
P.S. Dont forget to frock up a bit, as this is an amazing celebration.

OK Moo I get the hint

Well the trip to Roper was great but not many fish. it was a great chance to get away with the blokes and talk shit and drink. There were four of us and all up we only got ten fish. I did well though as I caught five of them. I won't bore you with the technicalities of why it was so hard to catch fish suffice to say "You should have been here last week."

We now have another new dog. I managed to track down the owners of bubbaganoush, she went home and so our search continued. We now have Buddy, a pup we rescued from PAWS who rehome dogs that have been mistreated. I had forgotten what it's like to have a pup, missing shoes, poos in not very appropriate places and just training to get everything right. I think he will grow up to be a good dog though a bit larger than our Lucy.

Will is here for trade school for two weeks which is great. We are going to watch some motorbike racing tomorrow and as it is a long weekend here we are going fishing on Monday (unless he is out too late checkin out the Darwin chicks).

I have a new role at work so I am not travelling as much the first half of the term but should be back into again soon. Claire is finally over her study and after 6 years who can blame her but the end is in sight so she is powering on regardless.

Mark has bought a unit in Alice, it settled last week. Not bad for a 22 year old.

Will try and not leave it so long next time.

Cheers

Marty, Claire, Buddy