Greetings from the south coast

Hi all,
Happy July and summer in Europe.
Hopefully the sun is shining bright over southern Germany and Wales for the next few weeks for the visitors.
Pretty cool on the coast, but definitely not as cold as Canberra!
Ok I think I've done all the chores around the house and garden.
Next I have to refer to manual to find out how I put diesel fuel in the Combi.
May head down to Albion Park where there is a place that fits out camper vans, to get a few ideas, then on to Oak flats to check out some timber window makers.
I really want louvre windows in the kitchen. Actually I would love them on all the windows, gives the place a tropical beach feel, just have to convince Hasi.
Oops looks like rain, just get the washing off the line before I head off.
Love to all and happy holidays to you lucky ones.
Love Zak

Welsh Greetings

Hi All,
Greetings from South Wales. Only six more sleeps until Clare arrives!
We have been getting the house organised for her visit and hoping the weather plays along.
Looking forward to showing off the hidden treasure that is Wales.
Have been having a few wins in our darts of late. Beat the other Gwyn team 9-2 on Tuesday. This week we have both teams playing at home so will be a busy night in the pub.
On Wednesday Jules and I went to see Robbie Williams at the stadium in Cardiff. What a show! Knew it would be, he is quite a performer. Had a wander in Cardiff and a few drinks before catching the train home. Needed to leave some time for the train queues to die down. Great night as it was unplanned. A friend gave me the tickets so it was last minute. Very enjoyable.
Jules has been playing with his new chainsaw and chopping some logs. The wood store is looking well stocked now. We have a good pile for the chiminea as well. Will be ready for a night or two on the patio with Clare.
Had a heatwave last week but we are back to usual temperatures now. Had a bit of rain. Bit more forecast for the week ahead. Hope it's all gone by Friday. Clare arrives at Heathrow about 7a.m. and will get a bus down to Port Talbot where we will collect her. Greatly looking forward to it - did I mention that already?
Hope you enjoyed your birthday last week Kev.
Sure the musical was a great success as always Annie.
That's about it for now. May try and post a few updates during Clare's visit. Also keep an eye on facebook.
Take care.
Lots of love,
Moo

Greetings from the south coast

Hi all,
Seems I've missed a few months of the blog.
I have checked out the train trip you did Moo, and it. really looks awesome.
Clare dropped by to m&d on Friday and we all looked at m&d photos of Wales. It was really great.
I wish I had taken all mine to show her, from my three trips there, actually four trips to Wales if I count the one I did in the 80s, before you were living there.
It really is a hidden treasure.
The rain has finally stopped here after a week of constant rain. Nice to see the sun. Hope it stays out for the arvo as we have a outside wedding to attend this arvo.
 I feel so restless, with so much rain, can't get the physical exercise I really think I need to keep a calm and happy frame of mind.
So many things to do in the garden, but everything too soggy. Suppose I could go to the gym, yuk! Actually should probably think about getting ready for the wedding
Love to all
Zak

Welsh Greetings

Hi All,
Have just had a few days away. Stayed in a caravan in Borth (just north of Aberystwyth). We were fortunate with the weather -quite glorious on Thursday and Friday. Dry all week but quite dense sea mist for the beginning of the week.
Caught the train into Aberystwyth on Wednesday for a stroll about - mostly op shopping. On Thursday we took the train north to Porthmadog. A beautiful train ride, running mostly along the coast. we had an hour in Porthmadog and then came back to Barmouth where we had about two hours to wander and soak up the sun. It was a lovely trip. Google Cambrian line to get details.
Otherwise, been fairly quiet. Jules has been slowly doing things in the laundry. We have sourced some cupboards to go in there - free from gumtree. Jules also needs to fit the cupboard in the kitchen to fill the gap where the washing machine was.
Took Cynthia out last week for a spin on the Gower. She sends her greetings to you all.
Only five weeks until Clare arrives! The planning is on-going.
Hope everyone is well and happy. Thinking of you.
Bye for now. xx

Welsh Greetings

Hi All,
Hope everyone is well and happy, as we are here in sunny South Wales.
Not much has been happening in the two and a half weeks since my return.
Caught up with my friend Louise over bubble. Have got back into doing that quite well really.
Been to see Cynthia and told her of my Aussie sojourn.
Didn't get to darts the night of my return, but have played the last two weeks. We are winning and losing this season. Had a win this week.
Had one shift back in work. Hopefully get a few more in soon.
Bank holiday this weekend. The point-to-point races are on Monday not far from here. Usually a good day out - if it's not raining!
Jules has been tiling the floor of the laundry. He has been accepted to work on the polling stations in the up coming general election. Hopefully he will enjoy it (or at least tolerate it) and be able to work on other elections as they occur.
That's about all for now.
Take care and have fun.

Christmas Draw

Here it is, enjoyably worked by Moo and Zac with  Maria Burgess overseeing proceedings.

Kevin               buys for         Annie

Joan                                       Lucy

Jack                                        Kate

Fran                                        Moo

Tom                                       Kevin

Liam                                      Clare

Connor                                  Julian

Marty                                    Connor

Claire                                     Jack

Kate                                       Tom

Hasi                                        Marty

Annie                                      Liam

Lucy                                       Fran

Clare                                       Joan

Moo                                        Claire

Julian                                      Hasi      

Greetings from the south coast

Hi anyone out there,
Oops I missed writing for the whole of Feb. Probably just busy trying to adjust back to the real world.
Only had one major meltdown, on my first trip to the supermarket. So "normal" having to shop to cook, but so boring.
Anyway that's all history now, as I've been a few times since, but I really draw the line at buying fruit and vege in the supermarket. I'm completely pissed of that our local green grocers has closed down, which means I have to get in the car to go to the next closest one.
But I will not be defeated, I will support the green grocers. Bloody supermarkets want to monopolise everything.
Anyway otherwise it's pouring rain here, and looks set in for a few days, so no evening beach walk and swim this evening.
Thats all for now
Love Zak