news from the capital

Thanks Dad, not a dry eye in this house after reading your blog!! Have only completed my senior reports today. Have to put my moderation portfolios tomorrow for moderation day, which will probably take me hours, another late day at work. tuesday and wednesday we have two 12-hour rehearsals for the musical, Emma the director usually pulverises the kids on these two days!! Had a productive day with the musical band on Wednesday after a rehearsal with them for most of the day. A few dodgy songs but we should iron them out next term. Moo, the school nurse lent me the music to wicked, so definitely will be doing 'For Good' for graduation. Am now trying to figure out a chance to take Clare as I am sure she would love it she's like her mother, loves the musical!! Last night went to Jenny's for Christmas in June, great food, great wine and didn't have a hangover like last week. Damian is looking great he has lost 16 kilos, nothing like a heart attack to motivate you to lose weight. Anyway that's about all really looking forward to Friday, and holidays finally. Clare's off to Tassie on Saturday for a week. Moo hope you have a great time with Kate if I don't post again before that. Marty and Claire great to see you guys, I really miss drinking champagne with you Claire. See you soon Mum and Dad. Cheers, Annie

greetings from the south coast

Hi all,
I just burst into tears reading dad's blog. He had the hardest job, saying the final farewells to everyone. Airports will do it to you every time.
Yes what an amazing celebration!!
I completely hit the wall on Monday at work, and today am only a little better. So early to bed for boxing at 6am tomorrow. And still then Moo wont even be quite home. No doubt Jules is restless with anticipation.
Love to all, Zak

A Great Time Was Had By All

What a wonderful Birthday present you gave me by your coming for the day!
This was the first time we had all been together since Nana's 100th birthday and we didn't get a photo! I dropped Moo at the airport on Monday morning, Annie at the train Monday night and Marty and Claire at Mascot Tuesday and as they walked away I burst into tears and had to pull into the curb to wipe my eyes when one of the security henchmen hassled me off. Such are the problems of an octagarian.
Your presence does wonders for Mum's spirit.
Thanks again and love to all.
Dad/Tjilpi/Old Man/Kev.

Pre-Welsh Greetings

Hi All
Just a quick post to say goodbye and many many thanks for a fabulous visit. I have had a great time and don't know where that five weeks went - it's the Railway Pde time warp. Wonderful to know I will be back in less than six months (escorted by my husband next time). Looking forward to it.
Remember..... Christmas in Bulli!
See you all soon. Take care and fun.
Love you all loads
Moo xxxxxxx

The travellers return

Hi All
Kate & I have returned from our road trip. We had a fabulous time and were very lucky with the weather. The op shops got a hammering and we came back with more than we really need - but that's usually the case.
It was great to catch up with our friends and we were grateful for the accommodation they provided.
Next weekend should be a great one as well. Looking forward to it!
See you all soon
Moo xxxxx

Revisit Kate's

Hi All

Thanks Moo for the update.

I tried to put some pictures of Kate's place on the blog; after a frustrating hour, I gave up (Sunday night). I'll try again. Compare these pictures with the ones I posted in October '09.

The third picture is Kate's new shelving. What GENIE will appear if the stopper is lifted?

Great work Katie!

We await your next travelogue Moo.

Love to all Dad.

Travels

Hi All
Kate and I thought we should give a quick update whilst we have the opportunity to access a computer - Thanks Mel.
We have a lovely greeting at Hervey Bay airport when we arrived on Saturday. Jules hasn't changed a bit. Her four daughters have grown into lovely young women. Saturday afternoon was spent having a long walk along the beach and the esplanade in Hervey Bay. Jules has a lovely home and we spent the evening there.
On Sunday we had a day trip to Fraser Island. What a magical place! It was lovely to return there.
Jules was driving her Dad to Brisbane on Monday for a hospital apptmnt so we forego the five hour bus ride and travelled in comfort and good company to Brisbane where we dropped at Melissa's door.
As Mel wasn't in, we found a couple of op shops to browse. Mel made us very welcome and we have spent a relaxing morning with her. She will then take us to collect our hire car.
I have spoken to Linda Ward this morning and we will meet up with her this evening after a leisurely day on the coast - and prob. an op shop or two.
Hope you are all well and happy. Take care.
Love and hugs
Kate and Moo xxxxx