WHAT A DAY!

The plan was to drive to Toowoomba to see the flowers with Elaine so we packed a picnic and were all ready to go when we looked out the window and saw the dust approaching from the west.

We went out the front to take a look and it was just as bad.

So we abandoned the plan to go to Toowoomba for the day.

Just as well. This is what quickly developed.

These local residents didn't seem to mind.

.... but the rest of us spent the day inside.

DOWN BY THE SEA

After a trip to the hairdresser at Wynnum we headed down to the Gold Coast for a picnic and a walk along the beach.

The weather was beautiful - as usual - and we walked from Broadbeach to Surfers' Paradise.

There were a surprising number of people in the water and on the beach.

The water was way too cold for me!

And, of course, we found some wildlife enjoying the sunshine too!

BIG DAY OUT

Today we thought that we would take advantage of the lovely weather on this the first day of Spring so we headed off to Dayboro, Mt Mee, Woodford and finally Maleny. It was lovely cruising through these nice little counrty towns.

We were having lunch in a nice little cafe in Maleny when this fellow appeared then calmly walked around under the tables where people sat !!

Not so little after all - he was a WHOPPER !!!!

HELEN'S BOOK CLUB

I have just finished a great book called "This Charming Man" by Marian Keyes. She is an author that my cousin Elaine introduced me to and her style is very unusual - Her books are very funny in parts - the sort that make you laugh out loud- but often have a sad, serious side to them too. I will be looking for more by this author at the library when I return this one.

GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER ?

Good friends and old neighbours from Moggill, Necia and Bill are off next week for a 10 week holiday so Sandy and Marg joined us for a farewell dinner.

Have a great time.

We'll look forward to hearing about your adventures when you return.

OH TO BE IN ENGLAND NOW THAT APRIL'S THERE!

What a great experience it was to be in England for Spring 2008.

I wanted to see the daffodils and they proved to be as lovely as I had imagined.

Travelling around and living the life, staying in cottages in small villages made this a trip we will always remember.

 The beautiful countryside, ....

the history .........

........ and those white cliffs really are WHITE!

OFF TO CANADA AND CRUISIN' ALASKA

Elaine and Peter joined us for a 6 week trip to Canada and Alaska in 2007. We were greeted at every turn with truely breathless views and magnificent scenery everywhere. Along the way we had lots of laughs together.















Lakes that were all different colours.
















Magnificent snowy mountains.....

















and beautiful gardens.