Sunday, September 26, 2010

Sunday, 26 September 2010


We've had drizzly showery weather this week and the clover and bindi in my lawns are now flourishing madly. I'm wondering if there's any grass left in there? We've not been able to spray because there's been just enough rain for the spray not to work. Ah well, it will be shoes or thongs on feet this summer, no bare feet wandering on the grass!

I attempted to do some painting last night, but managed to seriously mess it up so it's back to the drawing board once again.

My best friend from school lost her step father early this morning. Norm has been unwell for a little while but had a ripe innings and said he was ready to go at 87. He will be sadly missed.

It's been a quiet week really. Jon assures me he has a working bee lined up for a little later this morning to help clear up the yard and do a few loads to the tip for me, so I'm looking forward to that.

I also have a new friend coming over sometime today, who will later be experiencing one of our family dinners!! They have been warned hehe.

I received a surprise birthday gift earlier this week from a dear friend who spoilt me rotten by giving me a digital camera to replace the one I broke recently. I've been trying it out and have yet to finish figuring it out, but all good so far. Of course, today's pic was taken on it :).

Sunday, September 19, 2010

Sunday, 19 September 2010



Well another week has flown by. Gee I seem to say that a lot. I must be getting old. Hmm...

So I've just had my first week back at work and it was a mix of quiet before getting busy late in the week. The weeknights, however, were a different story and it was busy all the way.

Wednesday I returned to my art classes after a 3 mth break and managed to finish a painting I'd been working on for a little while. Thursday was my fortnightly get together with my former school mates, made all the more entertaining by the crazy entrance of my friend Kath who pretended she knew one of my school friends and was gushing madly all over her, telling her how wonderful it was to see her etc etc, while Sharon looked on with that 'omg who the hell are you' type look on her face. Definitely a priceless moment!

Friday saw me take the scenic route (yes, I got lost again) to meet a friend in the city for coffee after work, then Saturday morning spent with a new friend having breakfast, followed by a walk along the jetty and a couple of hours together which was very enjoyable indeed.

Saturday I also looked after my little grandson for the afternoon and overnight while his parents attended a wedding. Very cute, lots of fun, but oh gosh, I am so glad I'm not raising little tiny ones now! Very tiring despite the loads of fun.

Well, that's about it for now as I can't think of anything else to add at this point in time. So I will attach a pic of my latest painting and finish off!

Sunday, September 12, 2010

Sunday, 12 September 2010


Wow, it's been 4 weeks since my last post. Hasn't that time flown! I head back to work tomorrow after my time off. I can't say I achieved all I'd planned to achieve while off work, but I did walk more and I did a couple of belly casts, along with another cast, and I had a few days up at Caloundra.

The first week I did a little of the sorting out that I'd planned, which was a good start and I have a fair idea of the next steps with that.

My friend Washuntara had his final performances and I thoroughly enjoyed them. I will be a little sad to see him return to the US, but am very much looking forward to his new album when it's completed. I've had the pleasure of hearing some of his new songs and they're absolutely beautiful.

Last week was a sad week, following the death of my former stepson Jamie. There has been so much sadness and heartache this year, I'm hoping next year holds better things.

I've also had my friend Loraine stay with me for a few weeks while she fulfilled some work commitments, so it was great to see her again and be able to spend time with her. My little granddaughter sat on my lap and sung happy birthday to me all by herself - absolutely beautiful. Today's pic is of some of my family.