greetings from the south coast

Hi all,
Monday 8.30am. The plumber and the apprentice have been here for an hour. Bath and surrounding walls have been ripped out. I cant resist popping my head in every few minutes so I dont miss any of the process. Some things are well worth getting tradies, and paying for. All pretty exciting even if we dont have a hot shower for a while.
Lucy's dresser looks beautiful. I would have never thought of painting it. Another generation to use and enjoy it. Lucy would be very happy, as Im sure mum is.
Now the jackhammer is in the bathroom, breaking up the concrete under the bath. This is quite an operation, and this is more diverse work than I thought a plumber would do. Thank goodness all the walls and foundations are looking strong and dry, because you really never know what you might find when you start mucking round with these old houses. This one is looking pretty solid so far.
Oh yes, more rain. At least it stayed away for the weekend, so we could enjoy celebrations for 11 years of the aboriginal tent embassy at Sandon Point. A great weekend of music and coming together of like minded people.
Dad and mum we received your caritas christmas card. Both Hasi and I were overwhelmed by your beautiful words to us. Thank you.
Hope everyone has a restful holiday. Im looking forward to working hard on the bathroom on christmas eve and day, then heading up the mountains for boxing day.
Love to you all, Zak

Lucy's Dresser

Lisa and Terry took Grandma Lucy's dresser to put in Samantha's new room. They painted it white and it looks really good so here is the photo to show Grandma how it's looking.

Formal Hasi

Hi All

Hasi, having been year master for 4 years, excitedly prepared for his first Yr 10 Formal with a shower, grooming and dressing which passed the critical approving eye of his mother-in-law who demanded a photo be taken of the finished product. You will all approve of the result.

Love to All

Dad/Tjilpi/Old Man/Kev.

Kate's car update

Hi All

On Saturday Katie "zoomed" up to take Genevieve to a wharehouse of second hand goods. She called to show her and Hasi's latest acquisition.What a beauty!!! I couldn't resist a photo. As most will not see it for quite a while here is the Suburu station sedan.

Love

Dad/Tjilpi/Old Man/Kev.

Greetings from the south coast

Hi all,
Yes I want to see 2299 holiday photos, the ones you have posted are great!
So much for the first 5 days of summer, a maximum of 17 yesterday, 18 today and again max of 18 forecast for tomorrow.
The girls seem to be resting today, so not one egg. How do they co ordinate this? is it the same as when women work or live together and they all start menstruating at the same time?
Im raking my brains for some news about what I have been up to, but really, nothing is springing to mind.
However I do have a yoga class in half an hour so I should get myself organised. Has anyone tried the gumtree website for buying stuff, and what do you think of it??
Have fun in the sun whenever it reappears,
Love Zak

More photos

OK, a few more photos for you. Then those who aren't already bored can look at all 2299 photos that are left when we see you. ( Just kidding, only Kev will want to see all 2,299 - I'll make a shorter version for those who actually DO want a look ! )

 Halong Bay - one of the "new" 7 natural wonders of the world

 Floating Village on Halong Bay - home is where the patio is !

 Cruising with the little bro

 Come on, how awesome is it ?

A litlle bit of Hanoi, there's a whole lot more.

P.S. the blog creators seem to have improved the whole editing process, including photos, so if you've been holding back, give it another go. Expect to see lots of new blogs of peoples' christmas adventures.

cheers

Steve

Getting Photos on the blog !!

There were meant to be 4 in that instalment, here's the other two ( i hope )

Our river cruise boat moored next to a village on "the Mighty Mekong" at it's highest level in 10 years - we were meant to be walking UP hill from the boat.

A quiet cyclo ride through Phnom Penh