greetings from the south coast

Hi there, Ha Moo, I checked out the rat trap in Usk. I hope you guys got the room with the lush four poster bed. Its awesome. Also thanks for the tile photos, they are both gorgeous. You can always make some tiles when you come out and fire them in the kiln here!! Have a think about it. Love to everyone, Cheers Zak

Welsh Greetings

Hi All,
The Welsh summer has become a bit wetter but hopefully it won't last. Still warm though!
Spoke to Maria in the week. She will not get to Wales this year. We will discuss a good time for her to visit next year whilst we are in Aus. Was great to speak to her. It was Kay's birthday yesterday (2nd), and, yes Kate, I always remember our beautiful neighbours the Woods on August 1st.
Yesterday I took myself off to cardiff to see a matinee performance of Cats at The Millenium Centre. was so glad I made the effort. It is a show I have always wanted to see. May head up in a few weeks again for a Saturday matinee of West Side Story. Jules doesn't moan if I go on my own during the day!
Joan Armatrading is performing in Swansea again in October but, unfortunately, we only just booked that week away in a caravan in New Quay. Should get to see Nik Kershaw in Pntardawe Arts Centre though.
Today Jules and I are heading to Usk to spend a night in a pub called The Rattrap. Not the best of names but looks lovely (Google it) and we had a great deal. Will be lovely to have a mini break. Jules certainly needs it. He's been quite miserable lately which is very unlike him. That's usually my role in the relationship!
That's about all that's been happening here for now. Well done the Waratahs!
Take care all. Loads of love. xxxxx

greetings fromthe south coast

Hi everyone, Ha Moo we are having a welsh summer here as well. 24degrees yesterday, 22 the day before, today a bit cooler and wind is picking up, but still a beautiful welsh summers day, without the rain. Very dry July. Just wondering if its too windy to go for a cycle along the coast. Think I will add a little to my patchwork welsh tapestry blanket first. Yes Moo photo will soon follow of bed and welsh blanket, once I find the cord for camera to attach to computer. So suppose everyone remembered, all horses birthday today, and think about our lovely old neighbours Tom and Edith. O.K. I have to get off this computer, and make the most of my day at home. Hang washing, sew blanket, make trousers that were cut out a week ago, go cycling and swimming, go shopping, make dinner. Better get started. Love to you all Zak

Welsh Greetings

Hi All,
Had a swim in the sea yesterday. It was beautiful. The water was actually warmer than it was when we were  in Australia in January!
Julian's nephew, Vince, is camping down on Gower this week so we went to see him yesterday. It was a glorious day and the beach was the best place to be. Fantastic!
Unfortunately, I have to work today and tomorrow so we couldn't stay down there with him.
Not much else happening at the moment. Just wanted to post to keep the blog going.
Hope you are all well and happy.
Love to all. xxxxx

greetings from the south coast

Hi all, so it really does seem the blog is on its way out and facebook is the way to go. Yes my only contact with relatives in NT is via Clare K, when I visit there, and she shares all the news with me from their facebook site, or whatever you call it. So I turn up at mum nd dad's today, to hear the shocking news about the Malaysian airplane MH17 being shot down. This will certainly change the world, as far as I am concerned. Where is the love?? the world is a frightening place. This is extremely bad for everyone, but especially for the people with a mental illness, who are paranoid already. So hows the weather. Bloody freezing in Sydney, black ice in the mountains, and roads closed between Lithgow and Bathurst because of snow. Thank your lucky stars Marty and Claire that you don't have this crazy weather there. Anyway, another cup of tea with dad, then a few chores, mum has lined up for me. I will consider facebook, but really?? Love to the odd ones who still read this blog, Zak

Greetings from the south coast

Hi all, Well believe it or not, with 25 people in the FIFA world cup tipping competition, I am coming 2nd.Bloody amazing, because I am the only sibling who missed out on the sports gene. In fact I almost boycotted the whole thing after seeing Brazilians protesting in he streets for their rights to work and live in a decent safe manner. I know, you would end up boycotting the world, Australia included. Had a great day with jack and Fran at winter magic on the weekend. A lovely sunny balmy 14degree winter day and not a breath of wind. I was completely comfortable in my 4 layers of clothes. Fran danced a few kms before doing the big finale. She was great and was loving every minute of it. That woman has passion!! We celebrated the solstice. That means summer is on its way!! Love to you all Zak .

greetings from the sout coast

Hi all, Yes its early days for FIFA, world cup, but I am currently the leader in the tipping competition. Japan is currently playing Ivory coast. Japan has already scored 1 goal about 15 minutes into the game. I scored this game 2-1, with Ivory coast to win, so Japan cant score again this game. This weekend end has been cold, windy and raining. This is actually great for me has I have a bad back, so the weather is keeping me resting inside. I hope Im back on track for next weekend to go to the winter magic festival in Katoomba with jack, and watch Fran dance in the parade. Last week Hasi and I saw Djuki Mala, the chooky dancers from the tiwi islands. Im hoping Annie and I get to the tiwi islands this time we in Darwin. Last time Annie and I were there, there was no service, but now it is up and running again, so it would be great to get over there, even for a day. We finally bought a bed for the spare room. Im sure Moo and jules will be happy about this. They are probably our most frequent guests. Of course I couldn't just go to Ikea or Domayne. We ought an old iron and brass bed from the late 1800s. Takes up half the room, but its an amazing piece of furniture. Im going to get the steel wool onto it today to polish it up a bit. Ok, that's all for now. Love to all, Zak. P.S. Go Moo, we keep the fire burning.