Yet another exhausting day with the energiser bunny, Chicklet.
I got to babysit again this morning while Mama and Dadoo went grocery shopping.
Chicklet and I went for a long walk along the river path while I drank my morning coffee and then we came home and had some breakfast of yoghurt, nuts and crackers.
We watched some kids TV on the ABC - Bananas in Pyjamas and the Pig show (I am a bad grand mother and cannot remember the names of the shows).
Not long after that, Chicklet went for her morning nap before we went to lunch at my favourite eating place nearby, and I got to have my favourite Duck Quinoa salad and then a delicious dessert, of the house vanilla ice cream!
It was a good idea to walk off all that delicious food, so we headed for the park!
Oddly enough, there was less playing on the equipment and more of Boz carrying Chicklet around the park, until Mama suggested that we go to the swings!
I got to take lots of photos of Chicklet giggling and having fun, and even Mama had some fun on the swing.
Finally, in yet another state of exhaustion, we walked home and once again, collapsed on the couch.
A bit of Playschool on the telly, a good healthy feed of apple, cucumber, banana, orange and nuts. Lots of water to drink and then Mama and Chicklet shared a chocolate icy pole.
A shower with the mother and baby ducks.
Brushing the teeth was a bit of a struggle until Boz got her toothbrush out and we all did it together :D
Bed time.
**sigh**
This is my last night here. Tomorrow I head off for the photography night shoot in Brisbane with some friends from the flickr group, which I am looking forward to very much.
I will definitely miss my baby though. I've had such a lot of fun with her and I'm definitely feeling very grandmotherly now - exhausted, but happy :D
Flickr seems to having trouble with the site tonight so I can't add the links to the new photos of Chicklet.
I will attempt to do that tomorrow night, if I have time. Otherwise it will be Sunday night .. if I have time.
Don't be concerned if I don't update in the next two nights. There is a lot happening and I may not have time.
Today I am grateful for having such an amazingly happy and full life. I feel like I haven't had a moment to myself for months, but it's been a fabulous and satisfying year and I can't wait to recap here, after Christmas, on the year that was mine.
If the Mayan Calendar is correct in predicting the end of the world in a week's time, I will leave this earth happy and content.
Nite all.
Friday, December 14, 2012
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Day 47 in a Year of my Life
We are all Zawsted!
Even Chicklet is exhausted after a very big afternoon at Underwater World.
You remember that it's my favourite place in the world, right? Except maybe in the 'real' underwater world, which I have never been to ... never scuba dived and never snorkelled! Can you believe that?!
Through the first door, was the 'touch pool' where Chicklet got to touch and hold a blue starfish! What an exciting start to the day! She wanted to touch EVERYTHING after that, and luckily was happy enough to touch the glass that protected all of the sea creatures.
She loved the fish and sharks and she loved the turtles. We ALL loved the underwater tunnel and the Bare-chested Chef took lots of photos with his Samsung Pad.
I took my camera, but didn't take any photos. I really should have attempted to get some photos of Chicklet in different areas, but I was too busy either playing with her or wandering through the tunnel in awe with Vegan Chickie.
Chicklet loved the room that viewed the seals underwater and spent most of the time climbing the giant 'step seats' with her teddy and then scooting back down.
She got to stand up at the glass wall and see the seals up close. One of the seals came down under the water and put her nose against the glass really close to Vegan Chickie and Chicklet. What a thrill!
I think Chicklet enjoyed the acoustics in there too because she was singing and laughing and talking REALLY LOUDLY!!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8268462373/in/photostream
It was ok because she scared all the other people away and we had the room to ourselves most of the time!
When we were leaving, out of all the stuffed toys at the gift shop - colourful sting rays, star fish, seals, sharks, crocodiles, frogs, clown fish, sea horses, eels, turtles etc etc, Chicklet fell for the fluffy brown otters, which was quite strange because we only saw the otters for about a minute before they disappeared down their tunnels and out of sight.
We had a good three hours at Underwater World, including lunch, so I guess we have good reason to be 'zawsted'!
So Chicklet has been there, done that AND got a t-shirt.
A good time was had by all!
Today I am grateful for sharing a family day and sharing a 'first' experience with Chicklet. Seeing everything again, as if for the first time, through her young inexperienced eyes, was amazing, and watching her Mama and Dadoo enjoying her excitement was equally enjoyable.
I love my life.
Nite all.
Even Chicklet is exhausted after a very big afternoon at Underwater World.
You remember that it's my favourite place in the world, right? Except maybe in the 'real' underwater world, which I have never been to ... never scuba dived and never snorkelled! Can you believe that?!
Through the first door, was the 'touch pool' where Chicklet got to touch and hold a blue starfish! What an exciting start to the day! She wanted to touch EVERYTHING after that, and luckily was happy enough to touch the glass that protected all of the sea creatures.
She loved the fish and sharks and she loved the turtles. We ALL loved the underwater tunnel and the Bare-chested Chef took lots of photos with his Samsung Pad.
I took my camera, but didn't take any photos. I really should have attempted to get some photos of Chicklet in different areas, but I was too busy either playing with her or wandering through the tunnel in awe with Vegan Chickie.
Chicklet loved the room that viewed the seals underwater and spent most of the time climbing the giant 'step seats' with her teddy and then scooting back down.
She got to stand up at the glass wall and see the seals up close. One of the seals came down under the water and put her nose against the glass really close to Vegan Chickie and Chicklet. What a thrill!
I think Chicklet enjoyed the acoustics in there too because she was singing and laughing and talking REALLY LOUDLY!!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8268462373/in/photostream
It was ok because she scared all the other people away and we had the room to ourselves most of the time!
When we were leaving, out of all the stuffed toys at the gift shop - colourful sting rays, star fish, seals, sharks, crocodiles, frogs, clown fish, sea horses, eels, turtles etc etc, Chicklet fell for the fluffy brown otters, which was quite strange because we only saw the otters for about a minute before they disappeared down their tunnels and out of sight.
We had a good three hours at Underwater World, including lunch, so I guess we have good reason to be 'zawsted'!
So Chicklet has been there, done that AND got a t-shirt.
A good time was had by all!
Today I am grateful for sharing a family day and sharing a 'first' experience with Chicklet. Seeing everything again, as if for the first time, through her young inexperienced eyes, was amazing, and watching her Mama and Dadoo enjoying her excitement was equally enjoyable.
I love my life.
Nite all.
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Day 46 in a Year of my Life
Ugh! Motion sickness on a train... blah ... it sucks!
Twenty minutes after I sat down, the wave of nausea descended and it took every ounce of willpower to suck it up and get through the two hour journey unscathed.
I had even ordered a big gluten free breakfast before I felt sick but was unable to even take a bite, so it is in the fridge ready for tomorrow morning's breakfast.
After I recovered from that, I got to be a grandmother all on my own for a bit over four hours.
It was the most mentally and physically exhausting fun I've had for a long time! Challenging, to find just one more burst of energy to get through each new session of play time.
I have carpet burn on my knees from playing 'doggies' - because dogs, of course, should be on four legs at all times! They should also be walking around the room constantly and chasing other dogs and playing with balls and barking at people through the front door.
Boz must not, for even a moment, lay down on the couch to rest.
A leisurely walk to the Pirate Park was the closest I got to relaxing, so I walked REALLY slowly, to make it last lol.
At least thirty times, my arms lifted Chicklet to the top of the slippery slide, so that she could race the other kids down the slide.
We climbed the ladder. We crossed the bridge a number of times. We made sand castles. We made Chicklet's feet disappear under the sand. We made mud fish in the wet sand. We ran through the bark under the trees. We studied seed pods. We watched the ducks swimming in the river. We bounced. We jumped. We scooted. We spun.
We walked back home, getting coffee and 2 chocolate tiny teddies on the way.
We changed out of our dirty clothes, got a new nappy, cleaned all the toys off the floor, played doggies again until Mama and Dadoo came home.
We all discussed our day, had dinner, washed the dishes, showered Chicklet and now have all crawled into bed exhausted.
What a day!
Today, I am grateful. I am grateful for today. A perfectly delightful, delicious, glorious, wondrous, happy and exhausting day with my most precious granddaughter.
May there be many more.
There will be photos tomorrow.
Nite all.
Twenty minutes after I sat down, the wave of nausea descended and it took every ounce of willpower to suck it up and get through the two hour journey unscathed.
I had even ordered a big gluten free breakfast before I felt sick but was unable to even take a bite, so it is in the fridge ready for tomorrow morning's breakfast.
After I recovered from that, I got to be a grandmother all on my own for a bit over four hours.
It was the most mentally and physically exhausting fun I've had for a long time! Challenging, to find just one more burst of energy to get through each new session of play time.
I have carpet burn on my knees from playing 'doggies' - because dogs, of course, should be on four legs at all times! They should also be walking around the room constantly and chasing other dogs and playing with balls and barking at people through the front door.
Boz must not, for even a moment, lay down on the couch to rest.
A leisurely walk to the Pirate Park was the closest I got to relaxing, so I walked REALLY slowly, to make it last lol.
At least thirty times, my arms lifted Chicklet to the top of the slippery slide, so that she could race the other kids down the slide.
We climbed the ladder. We crossed the bridge a number of times. We made sand castles. We made Chicklet's feet disappear under the sand. We made mud fish in the wet sand. We ran through the bark under the trees. We studied seed pods. We watched the ducks swimming in the river. We bounced. We jumped. We scooted. We spun.
We walked back home, getting coffee and 2 chocolate tiny teddies on the way.
We changed out of our dirty clothes, got a new nappy, cleaned all the toys off the floor, played doggies again until Mama and Dadoo came home.
We all discussed our day, had dinner, washed the dishes, showered Chicklet and now have all crawled into bed exhausted.
What a day!
Today, I am grateful. I am grateful for today. A perfectly delightful, delicious, glorious, wondrous, happy and exhausting day with my most precious granddaughter.
May there be many more.
There will be photos tomorrow.
Nite all.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Day 45 in a Year of my Life
Been procrastinating all day!
I did make a list and I am partly packed.
It's almost 10.30pm and I have to be up at 4.30am, so I am off to finish packing.
Today, I am grateful for 'to do' lists.
I am checking everything off the list as I go, so I should be in bed by 11.30pm.
Looking forward to spending some real quality time with my little Chicklet.
Nite all.
I did make a list and I am partly packed.
It's almost 10.30pm and I have to be up at 4.30am, so I am off to finish packing.
Today, I am grateful for 'to do' lists.
I am checking everything off the list as I go, so I should be in bed by 11.30pm.
Looking forward to spending some real quality time with my little Chicklet.
Nite all.
Day 44 in a Year of my Life
Lots of uneventful things added up to fill my day.
Bought my ticket to the Sunshine Coast for Wednesday.
Had coffee with my boys at the Seat of Knowledge.
Delivered some photos.
Had lunch with Adoring Husband in The Bay.
Did some grocery shopping.
Watched a movie.
Rushed to the river for a spectacular sunset, but the clouds blew away ... again.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8261455498/in/photostream/lightbox/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8261460092/in/photostream/lightbox/
That is all.
Today I'm grateful for failed sunsets ... without them, I wouldn't appreciate the GREAT ones when they come along.
Nite all.
Bought my ticket to the Sunshine Coast for Wednesday.
Had coffee with my boys at the Seat of Knowledge.
Delivered some photos.
Had lunch with Adoring Husband in The Bay.
Did some grocery shopping.
Watched a movie.
Rushed to the river for a spectacular sunset, but the clouds blew away ... again.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8261455498/in/photostream/lightbox/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8261460092/in/photostream/lightbox/
That is all.
Today I'm grateful for failed sunsets ... without them, I wouldn't appreciate the GREAT ones when they come along.
Nite all.
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Day 43 in a Year of my Life
I haven't slept well since we came home.
Something about our bed just doesn't do it for me and I can't even remember the last time I got a solid nights sleep in it ... unlike the bed in the camper van where I fell asleep almost immediately every time my head hit the pillow and the only time I woke during the night was when a certain piece of my anatomy required emptying!
Having said that, it almost goes without saying, I am very tired tonight, so this will be short and sweet, so that I can crawl into bed and hopefully get a few solid hours in.
This afternoon, we got to see some old friends, who moved to Tasmania from here, over two years ago, and have now moved to The Bay.
'The Sex Therapist' and 'Laughing Buddha'.
SOOOO good to see them!
They asked me to do a quick photo shoot, so that they could give framed photos to family for Christmas.
When I say 'quick', it was the fastest photo shoot EVER and I was lucky to get 15 minutes of their time!
Quick and painless.
I haven't finished editing the photos yet, but this is one that they have selected for their grandchildren.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8256676371/in/photostream
I feel a bit embarrassed because I know I could have done so much better with a bit more time.
However, they are happy, and that's what counts!
Today I am grateful to have old friends living close by again. I look forward to some girlie time with The Sex Therapist - we always have a good old belly laugh when we are together. I'm sure there will be fun times to be had in the coming months!
Nite all.
Something about our bed just doesn't do it for me and I can't even remember the last time I got a solid nights sleep in it ... unlike the bed in the camper van where I fell asleep almost immediately every time my head hit the pillow and the only time I woke during the night was when a certain piece of my anatomy required emptying!
Having said that, it almost goes without saying, I am very tired tonight, so this will be short and sweet, so that I can crawl into bed and hopefully get a few solid hours in.
This afternoon, we got to see some old friends, who moved to Tasmania from here, over two years ago, and have now moved to The Bay.
'The Sex Therapist' and 'Laughing Buddha'.
SOOOO good to see them!
They asked me to do a quick photo shoot, so that they could give framed photos to family for Christmas.
When I say 'quick', it was the fastest photo shoot EVER and I was lucky to get 15 minutes of their time!
Quick and painless.
I haven't finished editing the photos yet, but this is one that they have selected for their grandchildren.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8256676371/in/photostream
I feel a bit embarrassed because I know I could have done so much better with a bit more time.
However, they are happy, and that's what counts!
Today I am grateful to have old friends living close by again. I look forward to some girlie time with The Sex Therapist - we always have a good old belly laugh when we are together. I'm sure there will be fun times to be had in the coming months!
Nite all.
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Day 42 in a Year of my Life
Well, my Tawny Frogmouths are no longer cute little chicks ...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8252895383/in/photostream
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8253947962/in/photostream/
... but the curious chick is still curious and he watched me as I walked around under the branch that he was perched on, just as he did when he was tiny.
Three weeks is a long time in the life of a bird. It's now only their size that distinguishes them from adult Tawnies. They are very much smaller than their parents.
I thoroughly enjoyed my coffee from the bakery this morning and even though I arrived quite a bit later than usual at the Seat of Knowledge, it was good to catch up with my boys.
On the way home, I stopped at a garage sale where Aussie H was helping out and found some colourful crockery, which I bought nice and cheap.
I've been thinking for a long time about creating a big colourful ceramic collage on the floor of our outdoor area.
This is going to take a LOT of crockery!
So while I collect a lot of inexpensive mixes of crockery from various garage sales, I'll start playing with different ideas in a sketch pad.
There is plenty of time to play with at this rate and I have lots of different ideas swimming around in my head.
Hopefully, it will all come together beautifully in the end, and it will be a work of art to be proud of!
Today, I am grateful to Aussie H for taking such good care of everything that is important to AH and I, while we had our holiday.
The psychotic dogs are happy and healthy. The only lovely layer that we have left is looking fine. Our home is happy and the job is still steady.
It's a huge responsibility to take on and I hope that she knows how much we appreciate her efforts.
We have lots of little ways to show her in the coming weeks how much it means to us.
Nite all.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8252895383/in/photostream
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8253947962/in/photostream/
... but the curious chick is still curious and he watched me as I walked around under the branch that he was perched on, just as he did when he was tiny.
Three weeks is a long time in the life of a bird. It's now only their size that distinguishes them from adult Tawnies. They are very much smaller than their parents.
I thoroughly enjoyed my coffee from the bakery this morning and even though I arrived quite a bit later than usual at the Seat of Knowledge, it was good to catch up with my boys.
On the way home, I stopped at a garage sale where Aussie H was helping out and found some colourful crockery, which I bought nice and cheap.
I've been thinking for a long time about creating a big colourful ceramic collage on the floor of our outdoor area.
This is going to take a LOT of crockery!
So while I collect a lot of inexpensive mixes of crockery from various garage sales, I'll start playing with different ideas in a sketch pad.
There is plenty of time to play with at this rate and I have lots of different ideas swimming around in my head.
Hopefully, it will all come together beautifully in the end, and it will be a work of art to be proud of!
Today, I am grateful to Aussie H for taking such good care of everything that is important to AH and I, while we had our holiday.
The psychotic dogs are happy and healthy. The only lovely layer that we have left is looking fine. Our home is happy and the job is still steady.
It's a huge responsibility to take on and I hope that she knows how much we appreciate her efforts.
We have lots of little ways to show her in the coming weeks how much it means to us.
Nite all.
Friday, December 7, 2012
Day 41 in a Year of my LIfe
There are no words to describe how happy AH and I are with our new Mitsubishi Outlander.
We both purred like pussy cats all the way home today and it was lovely to hear AH announce "I LOVE THIS CAR!" a number of times along the way.
There are no photos for today.
We caught the courtesy bus to the Bowls Club this afternoon and got to catch up with everybody and hear all the local news.
We are very grateful to be home safe n sound - thanks to our NEWWWWW CARRRRRR!
I'm looking forward to seeing my boys in the morning :D
Nite all.
We both purred like pussy cats all the way home today and it was lovely to hear AH announce "I LOVE THIS CAR!" a number of times along the way.
There are no photos for today.
We caught the courtesy bus to the Bowls Club this afternoon and got to catch up with everybody and hear all the local news.
We are very grateful to be home safe n sound - thanks to our NEWWWWW CARRRRRR!
I'm looking forward to seeing my boys in the morning :D
Nite all.
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Day 40 in a Year of my Life
And here it is ...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8248677077/in/photostream
We drove it out of the car yard at lunch time today and almost immediately named the female voice on the inbuilt GPS "Genie".
The car feels like it's floating instead of driving and Ah and I are both still swooning over it.
We drove from the car yard to Noosaville to see Chicklet and Vegan Chickie for lunch and then a quick visit to the pirate park, before heading back to the van park, so that AH could figure out how he was going to pack the car in the morning before we drive home.
Yes, the holiday is over.
Time to go home. It will be less than a week before I return, for a couple of days with the family and then a night in Brisbane for a night shoot with the photography group, followed by the Christmas gathering on Sunday.
Today, I am grateful that 'Jimmy the Salesman' came through with the car and put a smile on AH's face and so that we can finally go home.
I'm sure that Aussie H will be grateful that she can return home to her own bed and that her duties are finally over!
Nite all.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8248677077/in/photostream
We drove it out of the car yard at lunch time today and almost immediately named the female voice on the inbuilt GPS "Genie".
The car feels like it's floating instead of driving and Ah and I are both still swooning over it.
We drove from the car yard to Noosaville to see Chicklet and Vegan Chickie for lunch and then a quick visit to the pirate park, before heading back to the van park, so that AH could figure out how he was going to pack the car in the morning before we drive home.
Yes, the holiday is over.
Time to go home. It will be less than a week before I return, for a couple of days with the family and then a night in Brisbane for a night shoot with the photography group, followed by the Christmas gathering on Sunday.
Today, I am grateful that 'Jimmy the Salesman' came through with the car and put a smile on AH's face and so that we can finally go home.
I'm sure that Aussie H will be grateful that she can return home to her own bed and that her duties are finally over!
Nite all.
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Day 39 in a Year of my Life
http://www.bohemianbungalow.com.au/
This is where Adoring Husband and I had lunch today.
It all started when we decided that we would go searching for Wappa Dam and Wappa Falls.
For the first time, Adoring Husband didn't use the inbuilt GPS in the car and we headed towards the town of Yandina, knowing that Wappa Falls was near the town and then we would follow the signs.
We got very close, but we took a right turn at a t-junction, that should have been a left turn.
We drove for a few kilometres and just as AH decided he wanted to turn around and I told him to keep going, and we came over a rise and found the turn off to Eumundi.
AH suggested we go there for coffee.
We found a free parking spot on the main road, which was lucky because the markets were still open, and it was busy.
As we got out of the car, AH noticed some signs to a restaurant saying 'Now Open', so we walked across the road and up the steps into this beautiful new restaurant.
We didn't know it at the time, but it was their first day open.
A beautiful bohemian style decor, with both very new/expensive, and very old/vintage furnishings and knick knacks everywhere. Bright and colourful, spacious and warm, musical and arty, friendly and comfortable, light and airy ... so many ways to describe a lovely place to spend some time.
The food was amazing, the service warm and friendly, the prices reasonable and on our way out the owner introduced himself and asked us if we had enjoyed our meal/experience.
He told us that he frequents 'Fratellinis', where the Bare-chested Chef is currently working!
So, thanks to a wrong turn earlier in the day, we got to enjoy another excellent 'foodie' experience.
We've been so lucky with our eating experiences on this holiday!
Here are a couple of photos from where we sat.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8247199710/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8246132551/in/photostream/
We did eventually find Wappa Dam and Wappa Falls.
There were no 'falls' due to recent dry weather. The Dam was old and fenced off with warning signs posted everywhere, although there were nice little barbecue and picnic areas nearby.
So today, I am grateful for travelling adventures that take you where you least expect. Wrong turns. Getting lost. Taking a risk, by not turning back. Finding holiday gems and creating happy memories together.
Nite all.
This is where Adoring Husband and I had lunch today.
It all started when we decided that we would go searching for Wappa Dam and Wappa Falls.
For the first time, Adoring Husband didn't use the inbuilt GPS in the car and we headed towards the town of Yandina, knowing that Wappa Falls was near the town and then we would follow the signs.
We got very close, but we took a right turn at a t-junction, that should have been a left turn.
We drove for a few kilometres and just as AH decided he wanted to turn around and I told him to keep going, and we came over a rise and found the turn off to Eumundi.
AH suggested we go there for coffee.
We found a free parking spot on the main road, which was lucky because the markets were still open, and it was busy.
As we got out of the car, AH noticed some signs to a restaurant saying 'Now Open', so we walked across the road and up the steps into this beautiful new restaurant.
We didn't know it at the time, but it was their first day open.
A beautiful bohemian style decor, with both very new/expensive, and very old/vintage furnishings and knick knacks everywhere. Bright and colourful, spacious and warm, musical and arty, friendly and comfortable, light and airy ... so many ways to describe a lovely place to spend some time.
The food was amazing, the service warm and friendly, the prices reasonable and on our way out the owner introduced himself and asked us if we had enjoyed our meal/experience.
He told us that he frequents 'Fratellinis', where the Bare-chested Chef is currently working!
So, thanks to a wrong turn earlier in the day, we got to enjoy another excellent 'foodie' experience.
We've been so lucky with our eating experiences on this holiday!
Here are a couple of photos from where we sat.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8247199710/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8246132551/in/photostream/
We did eventually find Wappa Dam and Wappa Falls.
There were no 'falls' due to recent dry weather. The Dam was old and fenced off with warning signs posted everywhere, although there were nice little barbecue and picnic areas nearby.
So today, I am grateful for travelling adventures that take you where you least expect. Wrong turns. Getting lost. Taking a risk, by not turning back. Finding holiday gems and creating happy memories together.
Nite all.
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Day 38 in a Year of my Life
S O H O T!!
Today, my iphone weather app told me that it was 32 degrees. I could have sworn it was hotter and I kept looking at the app, waiting for the temperature to rise. It didn't.
Then the news this evening reported that it was 38 degrees here today! I KNEW IT!!
I've been trying to think about what to write in tonight's post, but my mind is blank.
I received an email from Fergies wife an hour ago telling me that he lost his battle and passed away on Saturday.
I'm sad, but I am grateful that Fergie is no longer suffering. May he rest in peace.
Nite all.
Today, my iphone weather app told me that it was 32 degrees. I could have sworn it was hotter and I kept looking at the app, waiting for the temperature to rise. It didn't.
Then the news this evening reported that it was 38 degrees here today! I KNEW IT!!
I've been trying to think about what to write in tonight's post, but my mind is blank.
I received an email from Fergies wife an hour ago telling me that he lost his battle and passed away on Saturday.
I'm sad, but I am grateful that Fergie is no longer suffering. May he rest in peace.
Nite all.
Day 37 in a Year of my Life
The temperature is gradually rising here and I don't know if it was the heat or if the holiday has suddenly caught up with me, but this morning at around 11am, I needed to sleep.
Sleep I did, not soundly, due to all the activity in the park, but I dozed on and off for about three hours!
When I finally raised myself from the comfort of my bed, Adoring Husband went for a drive to the fish markets and came home with a huge feed of sand crab, Morton Bay bugs and prawns.
When I woke up, I found a couple of texts from The Nikonian suggesting that storms may develop this afternoon, or perhaps a nice sunset, so we got together at 4pm and drove to a beach at Coolum.
We got coffee and walked down to the beach to take in the sights and enjoy the salt sea air.
There were two other photographers already on the beach. One on a pregnancy shoot and the other on a romantic couple shoot, which also included the three children at the end.
So we watched them for a while and then grabbed our cameras and began snapping away at all the activity going on down there.
Surfers on the waves, people walking their dogs, a young woman stretching on the rocks, kids skipping stones, reflections in the water, clouds stretching across the sky ... so many things happening ... every time we turned around, we found something new to photograph.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8241714880/in/photostream/lightbox/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8241715304/in/photostream/lightbox/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8241715702/in/photostream/lightbox/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8241716354/in/photostream/lightbox/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8241716712/in/photostream/lightbox/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8241717124/in/photostream/lightbox/
Neither the storms or the sunset eventuated, but we were both happy with our shots for the afternoon and went home feeling pretty pleased with ourselves.
What a nice afternoon.
Today I am grateful for the chance to rejuvenate.
Even with the hot weather, the breeze blowing through the windows of our van, was cool enough to allow us to sleep comfortably in the middle of the day and I woke up feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.
Our holiday continues for a few more days. I am ready!
Nite all.
Sleep I did, not soundly, due to all the activity in the park, but I dozed on and off for about three hours!
When I finally raised myself from the comfort of my bed, Adoring Husband went for a drive to the fish markets and came home with a huge feed of sand crab, Morton Bay bugs and prawns.
When I woke up, I found a couple of texts from The Nikonian suggesting that storms may develop this afternoon, or perhaps a nice sunset, so we got together at 4pm and drove to a beach at Coolum.
We got coffee and walked down to the beach to take in the sights and enjoy the salt sea air.
There were two other photographers already on the beach. One on a pregnancy shoot and the other on a romantic couple shoot, which also included the three children at the end.
So we watched them for a while and then grabbed our cameras and began snapping away at all the activity going on down there.
Surfers on the waves, people walking their dogs, a young woman stretching on the rocks, kids skipping stones, reflections in the water, clouds stretching across the sky ... so many things happening ... every time we turned around, we found something new to photograph.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8241714880/in/photostream/lightbox/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8241715304/in/photostream/lightbox/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8241715702/in/photostream/lightbox/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8241716354/in/photostream/lightbox/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8241716712/in/photostream/lightbox/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8241717124/in/photostream/lightbox/
Neither the storms or the sunset eventuated, but we were both happy with our shots for the afternoon and went home feeling pretty pleased with ourselves.
What a nice afternoon.
Today I am grateful for the chance to rejuvenate.
Even with the hot weather, the breeze blowing through the windows of our van, was cool enough to allow us to sleep comfortably in the middle of the day and I woke up feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.
Our holiday continues for a few more days. I am ready!
Nite all.
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Day 36 in a Year of my Life
We took a drive south today for 90 minutes to visit the 'other' granddaughter 'Poppit' whom I met for the very first time.
She is a gentle little soul, perfectly at ease being placed in the arms of whoever her parents choose to pass her to.
It's noticeable, as she is placed in your arms, how she relaxes into your body and at times even rests her head against your cheek or your shoulder.
She has the biggest bluest eyes and a little strawberry birthmark on her left cheek (or right cheek as you look at her). Thin brown hair, that her Daddy reckons is turning grey and an apetite that apparently is sending them broke.
She takes short 30 minute catnaps during the day and according to both Mum and Dad, she has a very short attention span.
She was a delight to spend time with, and Poppy (aka Adoring Husband) sat down and fed her at the table. Shredded chicken then pureed peaches and then pureed blueberries. Milo, the Jack Russell, sat under the table and enjoyed the meal just as much as little Poppit.
After Poppit finished her lunch, we all drove to the local Tavern and had a delicious lunch ourselves, on the deck, overlooking the marina.
Here are a few little happy snaps of Poppy and Poppit.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8237770930/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8237758974/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8236692341/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8236692795/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8236693403/in/photostream/
So today, I am grateful that Adoring Husband got to spend some quality time with his little 'Poppit' and that his son and daughter-in-law are so relaxed about sharing her with us. It was a lovely day and Poppy drove home feeling very proud and happy.
Nite all.
She is a gentle little soul, perfectly at ease being placed in the arms of whoever her parents choose to pass her to.
It's noticeable, as she is placed in your arms, how she relaxes into your body and at times even rests her head against your cheek or your shoulder.
She has the biggest bluest eyes and a little strawberry birthmark on her left cheek (or right cheek as you look at her). Thin brown hair, that her Daddy reckons is turning grey and an apetite that apparently is sending them broke.
She takes short 30 minute catnaps during the day and according to both Mum and Dad, she has a very short attention span.
She was a delight to spend time with, and Poppy (aka Adoring Husband) sat down and fed her at the table. Shredded chicken then pureed peaches and then pureed blueberries. Milo, the Jack Russell, sat under the table and enjoyed the meal just as much as little Poppit.
After Poppit finished her lunch, we all drove to the local Tavern and had a delicious lunch ourselves, on the deck, overlooking the marina.
Here are a few little happy snaps of Poppy and Poppit.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8237770930/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8237758974/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8236692341/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8236692795/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8236693403/in/photostream/
So today, I am grateful that Adoring Husband got to spend some quality time with his little 'Poppit' and that his son and daughter-in-law are so relaxed about sharing her with us. It was a lovely day and Poppy drove home feeling very proud and happy.
Nite all.
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Day 35 in a Year of my Life
It's been a fabulous day with the family.
A delicious lunch at our favourite Noosaville eatery and then some fun at the park with my Chicklet.
Delightful to see that Poppy (aka Adoring Husband) is now in favour and was lured all over the playground to test out the equipement!
Chicklet loved the Octopus toy that we got for her from Underwater World and dragged it all over the place and in the dirt and down the slide.
I remembered to take photos!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8234858066/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8234857794/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8234857596/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8234869402/in/photostream/
Today I am grateful for family time, Chicklet smiles, Poppy playtime and watching my happy hippy family loving each other.
It warms the cockles of my heart :D
Nite all.
A delicious lunch at our favourite Noosaville eatery and then some fun at the park with my Chicklet.
Delightful to see that Poppy (aka Adoring Husband) is now in favour and was lured all over the playground to test out the equipement!
Chicklet loved the Octopus toy that we got for her from Underwater World and dragged it all over the place and in the dirt and down the slide.
I remembered to take photos!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8234858066/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8234857794/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8234857596/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8234869402/in/photostream/
Today I am grateful for family time, Chicklet smiles, Poppy playtime and watching my happy hippy family loving each other.
It warms the cockles of my heart :D
Nite all.
Friday, November 30, 2012
Day 34 in a Year of my Life
It's been a funny kind of day.
The first half was so pleasant.
Adoring Husband and I had breakfast overlooking the ocean at a little cafe called Olivers at Mooloolaba. Fabulous coffee, good food and very friendly service.
Then we did some window shopping along the Esplanade.
A bit of grocery shopping and a new book to keep Adoring Husband out of my hair for a little while.
But then the mood changed.
Unfortunately, this afternoon when I checked my emails, I received bad news about the amazing gentleman that I met back in July. He rated a special mention in my blog that day ...
http://agechallengedrqqzy.blogspot.com.au/2012/07/funny-how-life-happens.html
... today, his wife informed me that his brain tumour has continued to grow and he is no longer responsive. It is just a matter of time before his body completely shuts down and he passes away.
Such sad news.
So today, I am grateful to have met Fergie when I did. Before his stroke and before the diagnosed brain tumour.
He was larger than life and I'm so glad I got to spend a little time with him and learn a little something about the man before he left this earth.
He had so much energy and his excitement and enthusiasm for his massive shell collection and his fabulous garden was contagious.
His presence was just a fleeting moment in my life but his effect on me was overwhelming, even for that fleeting moment.
This is the last photo I took of him after his first surgery for the tumour and while he was in Maryborough Hospital.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8052465066/in/photostream
I will always remember that twinkle in his eye. Such a cheeky man.
Thanks Fergie for inviting me into your life and sharing a little bit of yourself with me.
Nite all.
The first half was so pleasant.
Adoring Husband and I had breakfast overlooking the ocean at a little cafe called Olivers at Mooloolaba. Fabulous coffee, good food and very friendly service.
Then we did some window shopping along the Esplanade.
A bit of grocery shopping and a new book to keep Adoring Husband out of my hair for a little while.
But then the mood changed.
Unfortunately, this afternoon when I checked my emails, I received bad news about the amazing gentleman that I met back in July. He rated a special mention in my blog that day ...
http://agechallengedrqqzy.blogspot.com.au/2012/07/funny-how-life-happens.html
... today, his wife informed me that his brain tumour has continued to grow and he is no longer responsive. It is just a matter of time before his body completely shuts down and he passes away.
Such sad news.
So today, I am grateful to have met Fergie when I did. Before his stroke and before the diagnosed brain tumour.
He was larger than life and I'm so glad I got to spend a little time with him and learn a little something about the man before he left this earth.
He had so much energy and his excitement and enthusiasm for his massive shell collection and his fabulous garden was contagious.
His presence was just a fleeting moment in my life but his effect on me was overwhelming, even for that fleeting moment.
This is the last photo I took of him after his first surgery for the tumour and while he was in Maryborough Hospital.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8052465066/in/photostream
I will always remember that twinkle in his eye. Such a cheeky man.
Thanks Fergie for inviting me into your life and sharing a little bit of yourself with me.
Nite all.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Day 33 in a Year of my Life
Oh how I love the quiet days!
I spent the entire day sitting at my laptop today.
I deleted almost 2000 photos from my library, played around with some recent photos and looked at some old photos yet to be edited.
Tomorrow will be another reasonably quiet day, ahead of a big weekend visiting family, both here, and at the Gold Coast.
So, since it has been such a quiet day, I have nothing to report!
Oh ... except a lovely phone call from my little Chicklet, even though she didn't say anything, I could hear her breathing lol.
A couple of photos from yesterday ...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8228784360/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8229665452/in/photostream/
... and that is all!
Nite all.
I spent the entire day sitting at my laptop today.
I deleted almost 2000 photos from my library, played around with some recent photos and looked at some old photos yet to be edited.
Tomorrow will be another reasonably quiet day, ahead of a big weekend visiting family, both here, and at the Gold Coast.
So, since it has been such a quiet day, I have nothing to report!
Oh ... except a lovely phone call from my little Chicklet, even though she didn't say anything, I could hear her breathing lol.
A couple of photos from yesterday ...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8228784360/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8229665452/in/photostream/
... and that is all!
Nite all.
Day 32 in a Year of my Life
We tried for another sunset tonight and the cloud formations were looking very promising.
Adoring Husband and I planned on heading out to Caloundra to try for the sunset and then possibly some 'night lights' shots for one of this months flickr challenges.
'The Other One' messaged me earlier in the day to say that she was leaving work early and asked if we had any plans for a sunset shoot. So we invited her along.
The reason that we chose this particular spot, was because 'The Nikonian' had suggested it on Monday, when we were in the area, but we got side tracked and never made it to the boardwalk.
It's a great spot for photography with a nice winding timber boardwalk along the edge of the beach, great rock formations all along the beach area, beautiful surf with swimmers and surfers everywhere, kind of a mini city skyline and then the Glasshouse Mountains off in the distance, just where the sun sets.
As the sun got lower towards the horizon, the sky to the south appeared to be growing darker and darker, until we noticed that the very dark stormy clouds were banking up and getting closer to the sun.
About twenty minutes before the sun was due to set, the dark bank of cloud covered it and all hope of a pretty sunset were dashed.
The evidence seems to be pointing fairly and squarely towards 'The Other One'.
It seems that every time she joins anyone for a photo shoot, the rains come, the clouds close in, the birds disappear and the photoshoot is doomed to failure.
Her one saving grace tonight, was that the full moon was rising in the East, so as we gave up and turned away from the sunset, we were greeted with a bright ball of a moon rising through the trees.
She then took us for a walk along the boardwalk to where I could get a good shot of colourful night lights reflecting over the water.
So all is forgiven. I am very happy with my shot.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8226030327/
However, the failing sunsets are becoming a regular occurrence, so I'm going to suggest some kind of natural healing process to clear away that negative energy.
An enema would cleanse the toxins, but that seems a bit harsh lol.
So I suggest that about 5 minutes before arriving at the shoot, she winds down her car windows and let the wind blow through the car and remove all bad energy before she parks the car.
The final step to creating harmony in a sunset is to do a little pirouette immediately after locking the car.
I'm afraid that if there is another failed shoot ... the title "Anti-EVERYTHING" will stick permanently!
We were all going to have dinner, but the cafe that 'The Other One' suggested was closed (yet another example!), so she headed home and Adoring Husband and I went off in search of dinner.
We found a great little place in Mooloolaba called 'Fish on Parkyn'.
http://fishonparkyn.com.au/
AH had a barbecued seafood dish and I had rolled pork belly. Absolutely delicious!
Now it's after midnight and I am yawning uncontrollably while listening to AH snoring behind his bed curtains.
Today I am grateful for the glorious full moon that appears every month and that magical feeling as it slowly rises and makes it's way through the twinkling stars into the dark night sky. It reminds me of my childhood and the nursery rhymes that my grandmother used to read to me at bed time.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8226234299/in/photostream
Nite all.
Adoring Husband and I planned on heading out to Caloundra to try for the sunset and then possibly some 'night lights' shots for one of this months flickr challenges.
'The Other One' messaged me earlier in the day to say that she was leaving work early and asked if we had any plans for a sunset shoot. So we invited her along.
The reason that we chose this particular spot, was because 'The Nikonian' had suggested it on Monday, when we were in the area, but we got side tracked and never made it to the boardwalk.
It's a great spot for photography with a nice winding timber boardwalk along the edge of the beach, great rock formations all along the beach area, beautiful surf with swimmers and surfers everywhere, kind of a mini city skyline and then the Glasshouse Mountains off in the distance, just where the sun sets.
As the sun got lower towards the horizon, the sky to the south appeared to be growing darker and darker, until we noticed that the very dark stormy clouds were banking up and getting closer to the sun.
About twenty minutes before the sun was due to set, the dark bank of cloud covered it and all hope of a pretty sunset were dashed.
The evidence seems to be pointing fairly and squarely towards 'The Other One'.
It seems that every time she joins anyone for a photo shoot, the rains come, the clouds close in, the birds disappear and the photoshoot is doomed to failure.
Her one saving grace tonight, was that the full moon was rising in the East, so as we gave up and turned away from the sunset, we were greeted with a bright ball of a moon rising through the trees.
She then took us for a walk along the boardwalk to where I could get a good shot of colourful night lights reflecting over the water.
So all is forgiven. I am very happy with my shot.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8226030327/
However, the failing sunsets are becoming a regular occurrence, so I'm going to suggest some kind of natural healing process to clear away that negative energy.
An enema would cleanse the toxins, but that seems a bit harsh lol.
So I suggest that about 5 minutes before arriving at the shoot, she winds down her car windows and let the wind blow through the car and remove all bad energy before she parks the car.
The final step to creating harmony in a sunset is to do a little pirouette immediately after locking the car.
I'm afraid that if there is another failed shoot ... the title "Anti-EVERYTHING" will stick permanently!
We were all going to have dinner, but the cafe that 'The Other One' suggested was closed (yet another example!), so she headed home and Adoring Husband and I went off in search of dinner.
We found a great little place in Mooloolaba called 'Fish on Parkyn'.
http://fishonparkyn.com.au/
AH had a barbecued seafood dish and I had rolled pork belly. Absolutely delicious!
Now it's after midnight and I am yawning uncontrollably while listening to AH snoring behind his bed curtains.
Today I am grateful for the glorious full moon that appears every month and that magical feeling as it slowly rises and makes it's way through the twinkling stars into the dark night sky. It reminds me of my childhood and the nursery rhymes that my grandmother used to read to me at bed time.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8226234299/in/photostream
Nite all.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Day 31 in a Year of my Life
This afternoon, Adoring Husband suggested that we stroll up to the lily pond to feed the ducks and see what the pond looked like on sunset.
Just as we arrived, Adoring Husband spotted a little Azure Kingfisher, so I grabbed my camera and quietly followed it around the boardwalk that surrounds the pond.
Unfortunately, it was very skittish and the ducks and water fowl frightened it, as did I, so after a while he disappeared.
While AH fed the ducks with the enthusiasm of a small child, I watched and waited for the sky to change, hoping for some lovely reflective light off the pond water.
Sunset, was again, a bit of a fizzer.
Just before we left the lily pond, the kingfisher reappeared on a branch that was sticking out of the water near the island in the middle of the pond.
I struggled to get my camera out of the bag again, but he had flown by the time I raised the camera to get a shot. **sigh**
Adoring Husband then suggested that we take a walk around the van park to see how big it was.
WELL! Was I surprised?!
I'm sure it should have it's own postcode!
There are streets and streets of permanent cabins and caravans. A dozen or more sites with little brick ensuites and storage rooms. Another large amenities block on the other side of the park. A large camping area for tents.
We walked down to the pool area and for the first time, I stepped inside the gate and walked around the very large resort style swimming pool where there are various kids areas like the big buckets that fill with water and then spill onto the kids below or the mushroom that kids can stand under and the water flows around them like a waterfall.
Little picnic areas around the pool and bubbling areas like mini spas.
Through to the other side of the pool and through the pool gate, there is an enormous play area for kids.
Such an amazing place for a family holiday. I am gobsmacked!
Earlier today, we took an Ecotour on the river and experienced three different eco systems.
We sat in folding chairs on the shaded top deck of the flat bottomed river boat and enjoyed the views and the happy, jovial commentary by the captain.
There was a beautiful breeze all day and we saw White Breasted Sea Eagles, Whistling Kites, Brahminy Kites, an Osprey that had just caught a fish as we came around the bend, White and Grey Herons among many other birds.
We got to walk through natural mangroves and rainforest on a winding boardwalk and upon our return, the captain of the boat had cooked our steaks (he asked us how we liked our steaks before we went for our walk) and there were salads and bread rolls and a fruit platter for lunch.
It was licenced, so there was wine and beer and other alcoholic beverages available, as well as soft drinks and cold water.
Morning tea was provided too, which consisted of chocolate brownies and lamingtons.
Unfortunately, the combination of the vibrating engine, boat movement, wind, the long lens and distance, none of my photos turned out well enough to share.
I really didn't mind and I think I'd be happy to go on the tour again without the camera, just to enjoy the experience on it's own.
Highly recommend the tour ...
http://www.cruisemaroochyeco.com.au/tourist-cruises/2/
I am grateful for today. A day of soaking up so much of what nature has to offer, feeling the wind in my hair and breathing in the fresh sea air. A perfect day for which to be grateful.
Nite all.
Just as we arrived, Adoring Husband spotted a little Azure Kingfisher, so I grabbed my camera and quietly followed it around the boardwalk that surrounds the pond.
Unfortunately, it was very skittish and the ducks and water fowl frightened it, as did I, so after a while he disappeared.
While AH fed the ducks with the enthusiasm of a small child, I watched and waited for the sky to change, hoping for some lovely reflective light off the pond water.
Sunset, was again, a bit of a fizzer.
Just before we left the lily pond, the kingfisher reappeared on a branch that was sticking out of the water near the island in the middle of the pond.
I struggled to get my camera out of the bag again, but he had flown by the time I raised the camera to get a shot. **sigh**
Adoring Husband then suggested that we take a walk around the van park to see how big it was.
WELL! Was I surprised?!
I'm sure it should have it's own postcode!
There are streets and streets of permanent cabins and caravans. A dozen or more sites with little brick ensuites and storage rooms. Another large amenities block on the other side of the park. A large camping area for tents.
We walked down to the pool area and for the first time, I stepped inside the gate and walked around the very large resort style swimming pool where there are various kids areas like the big buckets that fill with water and then spill onto the kids below or the mushroom that kids can stand under and the water flows around them like a waterfall.
Little picnic areas around the pool and bubbling areas like mini spas.
Through to the other side of the pool and through the pool gate, there is an enormous play area for kids.
- A fenced park with a seesaw, slide, swings, merry-go-round, monkey bars, bouncing animals and sand pit.
- A giant chess board.
- A mini soccer field with goal net.
- A mini basket ball court with hoop.
- Two colourful hopscotch games painted on concrete.
- A par three mini putt putt course.
- A games room with a pool table, table tennis, foosball, big old electronic games, a mini kitchen and a blackboard.
- A gymnasium.
- A giant colourful jumping bubble.
- Giant outdoor movie screen.
- Bali Huts.
- Skipping rope - like a pole that the skipping rope winds out of so that one kid has the rope while one skips.
Such an amazing place for a family holiday. I am gobsmacked!
Earlier today, we took an Ecotour on the river and experienced three different eco systems.
We sat in folding chairs on the shaded top deck of the flat bottomed river boat and enjoyed the views and the happy, jovial commentary by the captain.
There was a beautiful breeze all day and we saw White Breasted Sea Eagles, Whistling Kites, Brahminy Kites, an Osprey that had just caught a fish as we came around the bend, White and Grey Herons among many other birds.
We got to walk through natural mangroves and rainforest on a winding boardwalk and upon our return, the captain of the boat had cooked our steaks (he asked us how we liked our steaks before we went for our walk) and there were salads and bread rolls and a fruit platter for lunch.
It was licenced, so there was wine and beer and other alcoholic beverages available, as well as soft drinks and cold water.
Morning tea was provided too, which consisted of chocolate brownies and lamingtons.
Unfortunately, the combination of the vibrating engine, boat movement, wind, the long lens and distance, none of my photos turned out well enough to share.
I really didn't mind and I think I'd be happy to go on the tour again without the camera, just to enjoy the experience on it's own.
Highly recommend the tour ...
http://www.cruisemaroochyeco.com.au/tourist-cruises/2/
I am grateful for today. A day of soaking up so much of what nature has to offer, feeling the wind in my hair and breathing in the fresh sea air. A perfect day for which to be grateful.
Nite all.
Monday, November 26, 2012
Day 30 in a Year of my Life
Photo-free day today - not by choice - just nothing of interest to photograph and it was a bright hot sunny day with bad light.
We drove to Golden Beach where we found a nice little cafe for breakfast, then we headed for Glasshouse Mountains and up to the lookout for a very disappointing view.
We took a few side streets along the way to sticky beak at some out of the way places, but nothing that piqued our interest.
On the way home, we decided to stop at the cinemas and we watched Breaking Dawn Part 2. It was my second time and I enjoyed it just as much as the first :D
To get back to the car, we had to walk through Sunshine Plaza, so we happened to come across a little stall in the middle of the centre where I picked up some gifts for Aussie H and myself :D
We arrived home in time to watch the last half hour of the cricket on TV. It was a nail biter of a finish, but the game ended in a draw.
Adoring Husband is now cooking dinner and I think I am going to have a very early night.
I've been up since 5am and it has well and truly caught up with me.
Today, I am grateful for Adoring Husband's ability to make a quick, healthy dinner and then serve it with a smile, when I am feeling too tired to do much of anything.
Nite all.
We drove to Golden Beach where we found a nice little cafe for breakfast, then we headed for Glasshouse Mountains and up to the lookout for a very disappointing view.
We took a few side streets along the way to sticky beak at some out of the way places, but nothing that piqued our interest.
On the way home, we decided to stop at the cinemas and we watched Breaking Dawn Part 2. It was my second time and I enjoyed it just as much as the first :D
To get back to the car, we had to walk through Sunshine Plaza, so we happened to come across a little stall in the middle of the centre where I picked up some gifts for Aussie H and myself :D
We arrived home in time to watch the last half hour of the cricket on TV. It was a nail biter of a finish, but the game ended in a draw.
Adoring Husband is now cooking dinner and I think I am going to have a very early night.
I've been up since 5am and it has well and truly caught up with me.
Today, I am grateful for Adoring Husband's ability to make a quick, healthy dinner and then serve it with a smile, when I am feeling too tired to do much of anything.
Nite all.
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Day 29 in a Year of my Life
Just to clarify (for those who read yesterday's post) ... last night after midnight, I was not feeling so grateful for happy laughter.
At 1am, Adoring Husband was not feeling so grateful either - he was still awake listening to the party.
Today, other neighbours have made comment about the noise and apparently have complained in the office.
The noisy party people are still in the park and by the looks of it, are gradually gathering on the porch of their cabin ready to start again lol.
Let's see what happens tonight!
(Hours later)
All is quiet tonight. The only noise I can hear are the frogs. A lovely sound to fall asleep to!
I have posted a few photos to flickr today. Some from Underwater World and one for the 'Reflection' challenge which closes on 28th November.
I still have to find a good shot for 'City Lights/Night Lights'.
Here are the links to my photos on flickr.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8215919485/in/photostream Seahorses
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8215908661/in/photostream/ Three Sleepy Otters
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8216980804/in/photostream/ Magnificent Lobster
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8214294729/in/photostream/ Reflection
Today I am grateful for surprisingly good sleeps in our campervan beds. The soothing soft sounds of the night that lull me into a relaxed state and the gentle breeze that acts like a hypnotic massage and sends me off into dreamland.
I am sleeping more soundly in the van than I do at home! Ya gotta love that!
Nite all.
At 1am, Adoring Husband was not feeling so grateful either - he was still awake listening to the party.
Today, other neighbours have made comment about the noise and apparently have complained in the office.
The noisy party people are still in the park and by the looks of it, are gradually gathering on the porch of their cabin ready to start again lol.
Let's see what happens tonight!
(Hours later)
All is quiet tonight. The only noise I can hear are the frogs. A lovely sound to fall asleep to!
I have posted a few photos to flickr today. Some from Underwater World and one for the 'Reflection' challenge which closes on 28th November.
I still have to find a good shot for 'City Lights/Night Lights'.
Here are the links to my photos on flickr.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8215919485/in/photostream Seahorses
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8215908661/in/photostream/ Three Sleepy Otters
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8216980804/in/photostream/ Magnificent Lobster
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rqqzy/8214294729/in/photostream/ Reflection
Today I am grateful for surprisingly good sleeps in our campervan beds. The soothing soft sounds of the night that lull me into a relaxed state and the gentle breeze that acts like a hypnotic massage and sends me off into dreamland.
I am sleeping more soundly in the van than I do at home! Ya gotta love that!
Nite all.
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