Welsh Greetings

Hi All
Back in not so sunny Wales after a sojourn in London with Lucy Grace.
Was fabulous to catch up with Lucy - and her friend Maddie - on this side of the world.
We met, as arranged, at Kings Cross station at 1p.m. I went back to their hotel to drop off my gear and then we headed to Camden to check out the markets. Had only been in Camden 5 mins when both Lucy and Maddie made their first - of MANY - purchases. Spent a couple of hours wandering the maze of markets before heading to Trafalgar Square, one of my favourite places in London. We then strolled along the Mall toward Buck Palace but turned off toward Regent Street. Passed through Piccadilly circus and then walked up Regent Street to Hamley's, the world's greatest toy store. We spent a good bit of time there looking for gifts for family and finally came away happy with the purchases made. It was then time to take the shopping home. We picked up some pizza and beer near the hotel and returned to "our" room. After dinner, Lucy gave us a fashion parade of her new purchases, we all had our turn in the bathroom and finally it was bedtime.
Friday was a glorious day! After breakfast we headed to the Post Office so the girls could lighten their luggage by sending excess baggage home. What an entertaining time that was. Once all the post was sorted, we set off toward London Bridge for the girls to visit The London Dungeon. When we arrived the waiting queue was about 2hrs so we left it behind and set off to The London Eye. We walked along The South Bank passing Shakespeare's Globe Theatre and The Tait Modern and taking in the sights of tourists enjoying possibly the last of the summer. While Lucy and Maddie took in the views of London from "The Eye", I sat and enjoyed the sunshine. It was then off to see the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey. From there, we caught a bus to Victoria and then another to Holborn to visit the British Museum. Then it was time to head back to the hotel. The girls needed to rest and I needed to collect my bag and return to Wales.
It was sad to say Goodbye but it had been wonderful to spend that time with Lucy. I look forward to her next visit to this side of the world because she has promised me she will come to Wales - and I'm holding her to it!
Sounds like all is well in Australia. Fantastic news from Steve about Michael. Must be such a relief for all the Kennedy clan.
Thanks for the Christmas list Mum and Kate. If there's anything in particular you want Annie and Steve, please let us know.
Shall end my rambling for now.
Love to all, Moo xxxxx

Life is good

Hi all

Steve here, alternately crying and laughing. Michael is 100% clear !! Enough of Chemo, radiation and surgery - time to get on with life !! 3 monthly checks, six monthly etc and a new lifestyle but life is the key word isn't it. Thankyou all for your support over the last few hard months.

Steve

greetings from the south coast

Hi all,
All Ive been doing is working. I know most people always do 80 hours a fortnight, but honestly, what a way to bloody well live. It is so not for me.
Hasi collected our 4 new chooks last saturday!!Lovely to have chooks again, saved from a dismal life in a crammed up cage. They are complete in house entertainment for us, hours of fun.
Well mum and I have just finished the christmas list. Looks like we did it in under 2 hours this year. I thought I might throw in next years while I was at it, but no.
Moo has been with Lucy today, and I presume her friend Maddy, to Camden markets!! one of my favourite places in london to hang out.
Moo and I were there almost this time last year with Gen.
OK so the list is
Kev buys for Claire -has never bought for her before
Joan " Zak last time in 2000
Jack " Joan last time in 2000
Fran " Kev last time 2000
Mart " Moo last time 2000
Claire " Hasi has never bought for him before
Zak " Jules last time 2000
Hasi " Mart last time 2000
Annie " Fran never bought for her before
Steve " Jack last bought 2000
Moo " Steve last bought 2004
Jules " Annie never bought for her before

never before means -not before 1998
See what you think, any probs let mum or myself know asap. Happy shopping.
Lucky Jack and Fran who may get some treasure from south east asia!!
Jules yours will be far too heavy to send whatever it is, so you better head over for collection.
2nd day of spring!! not that its such a great day today, but the scents starting to fill the air are amazing.

Love to you all, Zak

About Time I Wrote Again

Hi All

Well it's been a busy couple of weeks since I last blogged. A couple of weekends ago I took some time off work and went down to Alice Springs for Fishs Run ( he was a mate who hit a camel and was killed so every year they have a memorial ride out to Ross River and back). It was a great weekend I drove down Thursday night and Friday and stayed with my mate Johnny Appleseed. Trailered the Harley down and rode it out on the Saturday. Mark rode his 750 out which was good and we camped the night. The Harley picked up the peoples choice trophy which was decided by some backpackers (neutral judges) and we rode back Sunday morning. It was great to catch up with the old Biker mates again. will came around to Johnny's on Sunday so I caught up with him as well. Took Monday and Tuesday to drive back to Darwin and then Claire left on the Thursday to fly down to Alice for a week and a bit.

Me with the Judges and Trophy

Last weekend was pretty quite.... mostly did housework as Claire was away. The next couple of weeks will be a bit hectic again as Claire's mum Shirley is coming up for a week or ten days. I just hope it's not going to be too hot for her as the humidity is starting to rise. Anyway love to you all.

Cheers

Marty, Claire(in Alice) and Buddy

Welsh Greetings

Hi All
Greetings from Wales. Not a lot happening. Bank Holiday today and I am off to work. Went to a barbecue yesterday which was very enjoyable. The sun even came out on and off during the afternoon. Julian has been working on the front patio and we may even get a patio warming party in before the weather gets really cold. I'm off to London on Thursday to see Lucy! Will meet her about 1p.m. at Kings Cross and spend the night with her. I return to Wales on Friday evening so have all day Friday to play tourist together in London. Very excited! Will post again after my visit to England's capital. Hope all are well and happy in the southern hemisphere. Take care. Love to all, Moo xxxxx

greetings from the south coast

Hi all,
I heard that both canberra shows were great, by the traveller himself, so well done gals!
Im thinking the trip you are talking about Annie is the Elvis fest, but I know you have some other little adventure you are sorting before that.
I completely forgot about the christmas draw when I was with mum, so it will have to wait till next week, when Im up there again.
Hasi has been working furiously on the new upgrade on the chook house.May be ready for chooks in the next week or two. Im paving and pruning, in between working.
Spring is just around the corner!!
Cheers for now, Zak

news from the capital

Well the musical is finally over. YAY!! Left school on Friday arvo at 3.25pm, nice to get home before dark for a change! Am stoked we made $3250- enough to cover all our costs. My year 12 boys in the band say they are coming back next year for the next one- I'll wait and see! Have already got a list of demands for next year's musical, hopefully I'll get a few of them granted.Have included this photo of Dad and I and my musical band. Have had a very restful weekend, didn't get out of bed till after 11 yesterday. Last night we celebrated Jenny's 60th birthday we even had a pub quiz, set by the trivia master, Damian. Am hoping to get to the gym this afternoon, haven't been all week because of musical. Lucy is on her way to Venice today- maybe she'll get a gondola ride! She keeps us updated regularly with messages on face book. Can now start looking forward to our holiday which is getting closer- 6 weeks to go! Anyway that's about all that's happening, nice to have a Sunday at home, instead of at rehearsals. I wish it was warmer outside so I could weed the gardens, its a bit chilly today. Bye for now, Annie.