Last day off before returning to work

We left this morning in the rain but it became a beautiful day down in Bombo, Berry and Nowra. We always stop at Bombo for a cup of tea and watch the surf and surfers, none of them today as it was too rough. The markets are always fun and bought pears that came from a close farm, a leather belt for John, fruit cake and a money purse and of course the smell of sausages and onions drew us. The shop that sells the painted tiles was closed in Nowra so we returned home, stopping off at the Silos Estate winery for a couple of nice wines.

Last 5 days

On Wednesday I went to the Dendy at Circular Quay and saw two movies - Two Days in Paris and Bella. Enjoyed both and was going for a third (at $6.50 - senior) but thought I would be home too late. Thursday I met the ladies up at Hurstville for lunch and then another movie - The Bucket List - we all enjoyed it. After the boring job of cleaning house on Friday morning, I went to the Sandler shoe shop and bought two pairs and then on to GardensRus in Moorefields Road to meet Diane for coffee and a lovely sweet. Today I treated myself to a manicure and pedicure while John was shopping and after lunch, I took the newspapers, book and cold drink and sat in the sun. Lovely afternoon. Tomorrow the Berry markets are on and depending on the weather, we will go to browse, and again, lunch.

WA cont.

Cottesloe beach, Lost Lake, sweets at Voyager, Swan River from Kings Park, Entrance to Freemantle Prison

WA 14th to 23rd February

After flying to WA and spending 3 days in Perth (used the free bus system to get around), we hired a car and drove south. Through Freemantle, Bussleton and along the coast to Cape Naturaliste and on to Augusta (furtherst south) and up to Margaret River. Albany next and then back via Margaret River to Perth. We travelled almost 1800 kms and lived out of a suitcase for 10 days.

Wineries - Lost Lake, Voyager, Leeuin, Hamelin Bay.

Highlights - Rottnest Island, Freemantle Prison, Whale World in Albany, Tingle Tree walk, Wind farm, Botanic gardens and Kings Park, lots of beaches.

Happy Birthday

Fiona, Happy 33rd birthay, love mum and dad

Holidays

Here we are relaxing on the back verandah and thats how holidays should be spent, no rushing and having to be somewhere at a particular time. My first week of leave was spent with the usual doc and dentist appointments. I went to the Holistic center at Calvary hospital for a remedial massage and was it wonderful, so much so, that am going again in a

month. We have spent quite a bit of time in the garden getting it in order after all the rains. The weeds alway thrive the best. Also the council clean up is due when we return so were able to do that too. On Saturday we booked to fly to Perth WA on the 14th at 7.45 am, three days in the city, hire of a car and amble down to Margaret River, then to Albany and back to Perth on Sat 23rd and fly back to Sydney at 10pm. It will be 10 days of roaming in a new area with lots to see and do. John is looking forward to a few wine tastings in the smaller vineyards.

Garden variety

These are one of each type of tomato I grew this season. Yellow, black and four varieties of red but again I battled with the fly and so there would be one in three tomato that would be OK. Next year I am going to cover all the plants with a fine net and this should stop the fly, birds, rats and mice.