Week 47

November 25th - Grace flew back from Queensland today as she was performing at Street Beat, a show organised by the Victorian Police. Schools in the district were participating as well as visiting the show held at Caulfield Racecourse.


November 24th - Rob bought this camera as our original one wasn't working, our really old Sony has a crack in the viewing screen, even though it still works quite well - it's just hard to see! It is 10 megapixels and cost 1/10th of the cost of the Sony which is 5 megapixels (bought 5 years ago).


November 23rd - I was working on my computer, so engrossed in fact that when I happened to look up from the keyboard, the room was pink! Outside was an amazing sunset that gave off an amazing pink-red tone.


November 22nd - The Queen Victoria Market which is on the north of the Melbourne CBD is an amazing place. Ther is such an array of sights, sounds, savings and souveniers! The fruit is fantastic - fresh and cheap!


Nov 21st - Grace flew off to Queensland today for a 9 day seminar. I will miss her very much - she is such a bright energy around the place lately. Really growing into an amazing young woman.


November 20th - Netball presentation night. Grace's team are in the Under 17 Section 1 group and are doing extremely well - this is their second season in the finals. Hopefully they'll pull it off again even if Grace wont be there.


November 19th - Yes, I know, another Gypsy photo! It never ceases to amaze me where she finds a comfortable (?) bed. The lid of Grace's suitcase was the best offering tonight!

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November 18th - Here is my poor little car - whoever took it obviously didn't love it like I do! The front is smashed up and it is waiting to go to the smash repairers to be fixed.


November 17th - I went into the city to have lunch with Chris today. I prefer to catch the train in because I don't have to worry about parking or driving. Flinders Street Station is a mixture of old and new. This time of the day it was busy but nothing like the peak hour squash!


November 16th - I spent Sunday changing rooms - back to my little room with a view. My craft stuff is now neatly housed in here ready for me to start scrapping again.


November 15th - I visit an aged care home each Monday to entertain the residents with a Cocktail Hour and some other form of fun. They asked for Sound of Music so i found a cheap DVD to bring along to them. I also have some sing-a-long CD's of Mitch Miller.



November 14th - Here is my Lucky Bamboo Plant that sits on my desk and brings me good luck! At least that is what I am counting on!!


November 13th - We stayed in Traralgon last night, after a friend's retirement dinner and when we came home this morning, this is what we found - no TV! Rob's laptop was gone and so was my lovely new car! Feeling quite distressed and betrayed right now.


November 12th - Happy Birthday to me! What a wonderful surprise from Rob - tickets to see Jersey Boys! I keep hearing how great it is so I am wrapt I get a chance to see it now!

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November 11th - Many years ago, we had birds nesting in the eaves above the front door so I put some plastic bags into the 'holes'. They were a nuisance because they would fly out when we opened the door! But, another group have pulled the bags out and are now nesting ... these ones don't fly out like the others thank goodness!


November 10th - Heatwave! Melbourne is having a record breaking bout of weather - it's been over 30 degrees for five days with no respite. And the nights have been very warm also. So, out have come the fans!
Very early!


November 9th - We headed back up the NSW coast towards Coolangatta (and our flight home) and as we had some time to spare, we drove into Byron Bay for a drink break. The sun was out but it wasn't that warm. I love the colour of the ocean when it's sunny.


November 8th - After we completed our workshop, Rob and I heade to Yamba, a pretty little coastal town, for tea. We had an ocean view that would have been spectacular with some sunshine. Dinner was very nice though!


November 7th - The rain bucketed down last night and just rained all day. Apparaently around Coffs Harbour there were quite extensive floods. It's not cold but very grey and damp. Just wish we could send some water down south.

November 6th - We flew to the Gold Coast this morning, leaving sunny Melbourne for dismal Queensland and Northern NSW. The Pacific Highway, when not a divided road, had very long lengths of fencing down the middle - safe but unusual!

November 5th - It is so nice to be able to open the curtains and the windows and enjoy the fresh air and the green environment we live in! At least for now before the heat starts to cook everything.

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November 4th - I love the paper bags that alot of retail businesses give you now. They are much more user-friendly, environmentally firendly and make great bags for presents. They are easily decorated with some ribbon or twine and embellishments.


November 3rd -Here they are - our two new additions! I just love my little red Yaris - very sexy! And it's lovely to drive, not at all small and squishy as I thought small cars were. Even has room for three little car seats in the back.


November 2nd - We attended a Cup Eve function with some wonderful friends and we had to dress in Cup Style. Not being a hat person, I went for a fascinator which is easy and I think looks 'cool'.


November 1st - Into the second last month of the year - unbelievable! But this is a special month for me - my birthday is just around the corner!


October 31st - Battery re-chargers ... do they really work? Yes they do for a little while but the batteries don't seem to last very long. I need to keep recharging for my wireless mouse - funny the keyboard doesn't seem to run down as often as the mouse and I'm sure it's used much more.


October 30th - Dad has come to stay with us for a few days. We thought he might like an evening at 2 Brothers Brewery where the beer is yummy (even for a wine drinker!) and the pizzas are just the right size and tasty!


October 29th - Finally I got my hands into some creativity. here are the wedding invitations for the February wedding of my niece. They took some work, with the help of the bride's mother, but it was worth the effort! Finished ready to send.