QUICK TRIP TO SYDNEY

Early on Monday morning, I put my daughter on a coach at 3.30a.m. to go on a trip to Central Australia. I continued on down the Highway myself and caught the 6.10a.m. flight from Avalon to Sydney to visit my Aunt.

It just so happens, that she lives just 10 minutes away from the Craft Depot at Pennant Hills, so that was the only request I had when she asked me what I would like to do whilst I was visiting her.

Oh, there was something else, and that was

to have lunch with my Kindred Spirit, Rachel.

So, on Tuesday morning, we headed off to the

craft depot, and yes, I came out a bit poorer. I

bought all of these beautiful fabrics and the

pattern for the cup cake pincushion. I could

have really gone mad and bought lots more, but

no, I didn't.

Then, it was off to lunch with Rachel, her hubby Adam and one of their daughters Kiara. We enjoyed a lovely lunch together, and it turns out, that Rachel's uncle used to lunch with my uncle. How amazing is that.

One thing I did decide whilst I was in Sydney, is that I am glad that I don't have to live the life of hussle and bussle. Country life if definately the way to go, but it is nice to visit the big smoke from time to time, just to make you appreciate what we have around us.

A BUSY DAY

This morning my hubby arrived home with

the mail, and amongst it was my copy of

Country Threads, Vol. 11 No 2.

Exciting because this one has a profile in

it, and lots of pictures of my work.

Here are some of them.

After a lovely browse of the magazine, I set about

making this little bag, which I have called Ada's

Bag. I have named it after my Nanna, who name

was Eileen Ruby Ada, but known as Ada.

It is for a class at McMahons in Colac and the

pattern will be available after the class has been

completed.

FATHER'S DAY IN GEELONG

Today, for Father's Day we took a road trip

to Geelong and had lunch on the Waterfront.

It was delightful, lovely food, great company

of the kids, and delightful view.

Before we sat in for lunch, and whilst we

were waiting for two of the kids to arrive,

we took a stroll along Western Beach.

It was the first time that I had actually

taken the time to check out what was

on offer along the watefront.

I was aware that these delightful carvings

were there for all to enjoy, but had never

realised how many of them there were.

I have only photographed some of them, and

they certainly are a work of art.

If you have not been to Geelong and checked

them out, you should do so some time.

Next visit I am going to have a walk along

Eastern Beach.

Why is it, that when things are at our back

door we don't take too much notice.