Day 60 - it's raining again....

So what better day to look at another lovely sunset sky.
This one was taken from the carpark of St Paul's Catholic Church at Albion Park
 at their Carols in the Carkpark before Christmas last year.
All the 'C's ...
 

Day 59 - Sunset Fisherman

Staying with the outdoor theme.
At Walking Group BBQ last month by the lake at Warrawong.

 

Day 58 - Tuesday 26th Feb. I see the moon ...

Its marvellous how the moon looks in the courtyard without a roof!

Day 57 - having fun

Here's the kids having fun yesterday .....

Kids can always find something fun to do.

The fallen branches made a great climbing frame before the SES guys came ith the chain saws.

Day 56 - Sunday 24th February - the day the sky fell in!

Well not quite but almost.
We had very heavy rain overnight and I was sitting up in bed at around 3am looking at the Meteorological chart on my IPad and wondering if I should go out into the courtyard and move the bonsais and African Violets so they wouldn't get too wet from the overflow of the gutters. There was a sudden increase In the wind speed, a VERY loud bang and a tinkling of broken glass - then silence.
On investigation, I found one birdcage overturned, the courtyard filled with debris and tree branches and the roof missing! What a way to start the day!
Anyhow enough to say we have had a busy day cleaning up - no-one was hurt and by 6pm things were back in order. Our courtyard now has a 'beach' look!
A big thanks goes to Trace and Nick who came to the rescue.
Nick spent the day up on the roof replacing broken tiles and tarping to waterproof it before the rain started again tonight. He also fixed the garage door which had blown in - what a handy guy to have around.
We'll see what the insurance assessor says tomorrow and we can start planning our new roof (we hope).

Day 55 - not much sunshine today

Just lots and lots of rain.
I can hear frogs in the courtyard and the sound of running water from the roof.
Here's a photo from a sunny day in the south of France.
Une papillon.........

Day 54 - lunch at Coolangatta

We went to Mountain Ridge winery at Coolangatta near Berry for a wine tasting and barramundi lunch today - yummo.
Nice wines, nice outlook, nice lunch for two all for $19 - way to go!

Day 53 - Thursday 21st Feb. Lunch

At the Sporties Club today.
Ages since I have had lambs fry and bacon!
I enjoyed it too - wont need tea tonight.

Day 52 .... Look out Ringo Starr!

Here's our drummer...
He keeps a mean tempo and rhythm pattern while singing as well.
He'll be famous one day.
I must say the endeavour on the recorder was not so melodious!
 

Day 51 - This is the way we wash the dog

I dont think Chloe was enjoying it too much do you?
She's lovely and clean and silky now as is Bailey.
All clean and Advantix'd for another month.

Day 49 - Monday 18th Feb.

 Snap of the day!
Look at this fellow.
I think he might be a dragonfly nymph but not sure.
Saw him in the garden when I got out of the car - rushed in and got the camera and managed to click off a few macro shots.
Then thought I should consider doing manual settings for college and guess what?
He flew away while I was setting up the camera - sigh
 

Day 48 - Not happy Jan

A visit to the vet this morning and $140 later. Pain control, antibiotics and collar plus a Sunday consultation. She is not impressed but hopefully feels a bit better.

Day 47 - one miserable puppy

Saturday 16th February.
Poor little Chloe is feeling a bit sore and sorry.
We decide to take her with us to the highlands for David's 50th birthday party.
Here she is stretched out upside down on my lap.
Peter looses his battle this morning.
RIP Peter.

Day 46 - Chloe goes to the vet

Time for her 'Nip and Tuck'.
It will be interesting to see if it lowers her aggression to strange dogs.
If not it is off to the Naughty Dog School for her.
Here she is relaxed and dozing on my lap after her per-med.

Day 45 ... a morning Op - shopping with Leelee

I didn't take any shots of our purchases so here is one of
the bush wisteria at Brad's new home ...

Tomorrow Chloe is having her 'nip and tuck' - she's on NBM.

Day 44 - Wednesday 13th February

It's Ash Wednesday.

I start my Advanced Photography course at the Illawarra Senior College.

We have dinner with friend Judith in Wollongong.

Peter her husband is very ill in hospital and the family have gathered.

He is comfortable, I hope that he remains that way and that his death is a peaceful one.

Here are Peter and Judith in happier days outside the Sydney Town hall following
a concert in November 2010

Day 43 - Tuesday 12th February

My day with Kaelan.
We drop Zara off to school and come home to play.
Kaelan enjoys looking at pictures of his 'special' cousin Ryan.
Here is Ryan playing with his sand / water tray we gave him.
Its very exciting, Ryan is to have a baby sister in three weeks time!

Day 42 - meet Ron and Enid

This is Ron and Enid ..... our new Gouldian Finches.

We picked them up this morning in Dapto from a dear old couple called yes
 you guessed it Ron and Enid.
He was 85 and had a big bank of avaries out the back and 'acres' of Old Mans Beard
hanging from the frangipani's all around the yard.
I would have preferred red heads but maybe I'll get a pair of them next year.
They are happily exploring their new cage and meetine their new room
 mates - Mars and Venus the Star Finches.

Day 41 - a bright sunny day finishing with thunderstorms.

It's Sunday so a day to catch up on chores.

I covered a cushion for a chair for Zara for her birthday and spent some time catching

up with online friends.

We baby sat Noah - the Mogensen Boarder collie - he was fine until the thunder!

Not sure how to manage the barking - all my interventions failed except

 the sit beside me rubbing his ears!

Day 40 - we inspect the new house.

What a neat little house for Brad and his family at 5 Mirral Cres New Lampton.
I hope they will be very happy there - a new beginning in their new home.

Day 39 - visiting Newcastle

Today Lee and I travelled up to Newcastle to catch up with family there.
Harry started school this week so it was very exciting to see Leelee and Mardie there when he got out of school today.
There they are!

We called to see Alison and Ryan along the way - maybe that will be tomorrow's photo.

Day 38 - my first experience at a Sushi Train!

Today I had to get some scripts filled so we decided to have lunch at the Square at somewhere 'different'. So we decided on the Sushi Train. Took me a while to discover how it all worked as there was a bit of a language barrier - aha I see - the plates are colour coded and individually priced. Oh well we'll give it a go. Blah - not for me I'm afraid. Had to go downstairs to have a coffee and donuts!!!

Day 37 - Walking at Minnamurra rainforest.

Today's pic is of this friendly waterdragon who joined us for lunch after our walk.
Strange thing was that he was carrying a frog on his back!
I thought first off that it was a leaf until I looked closer.

Day 36 - Tuesday 5th Feb

Today was my first day as school dropper offer.
We managed that ok and Kaelan had a good day at Mardies on his own.
He didn't last the distance tho going to sleep on the afternoon school run as you can see in todays photo. A bit photoshopped.

Day 35 - Monday 4th Feb

Today I sorted trading table stuff and took to Vinnies, packed up and posted tent to Vic and we had lunch at a cafe on Central Ave at Oak Flats. We faced the street and watched the world go by pretending we were in Paris! My photo okay is of a pet enclosure that Trace found at the Smith Family store in Wollongong. Very compact and light - should be great to use when camping. Doggies weren't too keen to get in but settled quickly with their beds.

Day 34 - Tired faces at the end of a busy coaching weekend.

Two days on intensive singing coaching in preparation for our Sweet Adelines convention in May.

Day 33 - rough weather in Wollongong

Lee tells me I am breaking the rules and I have to take the photo ON the day.
I am making my own rules and just doing a post a day (sometimes not even ON the day but later as a catch up when I get busy).

Here is a collage of the lighthouse of shots I took on Friday.
Day 33 is really Saturday 2/2/2013 - Trace and Nicks wedding anniversary.

Day 32 .... Sleep over at Mardies

The first day of February a month gone already.
Lee and I spent the morning op shopping with bargains to be had.
Trace and Nick married nine years tomorrow so off to dinner and a movie tonight.
Kids sleeping over.