Welsh Greetings

Hi All,
I am pleased to report that I have recovered from the dreaded lurgy and have told work I am available for shifts. Hurrah! Got so sick of being sick.
Last week was our wedding anniversary (16 years, that's a third of my life & a quarter of Jules') so we had a night away to celebrate. Went down to West Wales and stayed in Solva. We took a long route to get there, via Aberystwyth to see the storm damage. Most of the damage has been put right and there is little evidence of any storms.
Had a good bit of op shopping in our travels. Was having withdrawals after being in quarantine for so long. The beast has been fed now though so I am OK.
I went to Cardiff with a group of girls on Sturday. Wales were playing Scotland. We didn't go to the game, just watched in a pub and enjoyed the atmosphere (plus saw all those kilted men - love a man in a kilt!). Was a good day out and a change from the norm.
yesterday we went to our first barbecue of the year at Louise's. We have been enjoying some lovely weather here over the last week or so. It was a very enjoyable evening.
Monday, new week, so back to the gym today. Have done a bit of walking about in the nice weather but otherwise no exercise for a month. Wish me luck.
Think that about covers it. Jules is well, and so am I now. Hope you all are as well.
Bye for now. xxxxxx

greetings from the south coast

Hi all,
I thought you all would like to know about a great gig last night at Thirroul. Neil Murray played with Jim Minogie (former midnight oils) They played in the yard of a recycled everything shop, owned by my friends Paul and Liz. It was an amazing concert. Neil played there last year solo, and now him and Jim are getting together for some gigs. Somewhere up your way Jack this saturday. You should seriously think about going if you haven't got anything else on. Neil is an amazing songwriter and musician, and Jim the same. Jim also has an alter ego, Shameless Seamus, bringing out his irish heritage. Ive seen this name around, but never knew it was him.
Otherwise the real life will really set in next week when I start back four days a week at work, instead of just the two Ive been doing since I returned from our travels.
Have to sign off now. Heading to beautiful Cunj for the weekend. Hooray!!
Love to all, Zak

Welsh Greetings

Hi All,
Firstly, Happy Birthday Jack for yesterday. Hope you had a lovely day. Thinking of you but not yet able to carry on a conversation so no point in phoning.
Two weeks tomorrow since we returned from Aus and absolutely nothing happening. Booked a couple of shifts last week but had to cancel them. Have been sick almost since our return. Have had flu-like illness. Hopefully, starting to see the end of it now. Still coughing so find it difficult to chat. Always the annoying cough persists with me!
Missed Karen's 60th Birthday party (black & bling), although Jules went, and haven't been outdoors for about 10days.
Should've stayed in the warmth of Australia.
Fortunately, Jules has not been struck down with any lurgy and is looking after me well. If he would just finish unpacking his suitcase!
Went to see our tenant in the house before I was quarantined. He really is the world's best tenant. He had almost painted right through the house and was explaining his plans for the garden drainage when the weather improves. The house really looks quite homely with furniture in it.
Bonus of being sick, I have lost a bit more weight. Have to get back to the gym to keep it off.
Hope all is well and happy with all.
Speak soon.
Moo xxxxxx

greetings from the south coast

Hi all, Sun is finally endeavouring to make a break out, after several days of pretty consistent rain. Soils nice and soft now for weeding. Big choice of the day weeding or cooking first?? I think Im starting with cooking. Try out a new recipe for nut loaf with red lentils. A bit like meat loaf but with out the meat. One thing is for sure, as soon as I finish my current cup of tea, Im getting off this machine. You can seriously spend half a day on this thing with out even realising. Half the time is spent trying to work out how the hell to use it. I must be my fathers daughter. Moo, hope you are getting better, and we can talk soon. Love to everyone Zak

Vale Moo: Christmas List.

As stated in Kate's latest Blog, we farewelled Moo and Jules on Monday. Moo has subsequently confirmed her arrival back in Ponte, safe healthy and refreshed from her holiday.
Prior to departure, Moo, Kate, Mum and I worked up the Christmas List 2014. I was delegated to publish it, and after finally correcting a problem on the computer, here it is.
Kevin buys for Connor -the oldest for the youngest: Joan buys for Liam: Jack...Clare: Fran...Marty: Tom...Moo: Liam...Jules: Connor...Lucy: Marty...Tom: Claire...Joan: Kate ...Kevin: Hasi...Fran: Annie...Jack: Lucy...Hasi: Clare...Claire: Moo...Kate: Jules...Annie.
Moo drove Mum and me to Woonoona last week where I took several photos of the garden and  the whole area: it is indeed a "fairyland". When I recover my confidence in my computer skills, I will publish some. (This is the 3rd attempt at this Blog - hoping it works)
Best Wishes to ALL for a fulfilling and successful 2014.
Love & XXX
Mum and Dad.    

Greetings from the south coast

Hi all, Well another beautiful weekend with Annie and the girls and Moo and Jules in Canberra. Plenty of rain there and on the return trip via the southern highlands,which is badly needed. Yesterday dad and I took Moo and Jules to the airport for their return trip back home to Ponte. The great thing was we already know they will be back for the summer and the big Elvis bash, so I only cried a little bit when I hugged them goodbye. We have a builder coming this arvo to discuss the sun room. As most of you know the sliding door has been dodgy since we came here, so it is well overdue for some work. It will be interesting to get some ideas from him and of course an estimate of the cost. Well, time to get out in the garden, before the rain starts again. As we all know its the best time for weed pulling after a good rain. Love to you all, Zak

greetings from the south coast

Hi all, What an amazing long weekend at cunj with so many beautiful women, young and older. It really was a great time. Catching up, chatting,telling stories, laughing, reading, eating drinking, and the beautiful beach and lake. We are so lucky to have that place.The weather was perfect, the kangaroos were out. There were some crazy underwater shots taken in the lake. This weekend will be spent in the jungle/garden, with a trip or 2 to the tip. Hope alls well with everyone, and you folk in the north are enjoying the storms. Love to all, Zak