Hi Granny and Grandad,
How are you? Australia sounds lovely I wish I was there right now. Mom just took me out for my 2nd driving lesson. You should be proud I went straight on the road (no parking lots) and even passed a fire truck and police car!
I am going to berkshire School in well the middle of nowhere Western Massachusetts next year. Here's the link if you want to check out the school. www.berkshireschool.org
I'm going down next week with my parents to have a revisit day and luckily I have a friend who goes there and she is the year above me.
Not much new here. We're going to Montreal next weekend for Michael's parents 50th wedding anniversary there will be 16 of us.
Izzy is fine, she has a boyfriend named Brendan who brought her a present back from his spring break trip! I haven't met him yet, but he goes to my school so I've seen him.
See you soonish
xoxo
Anna
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Friday, March 26, 2010
Almost Finale
The time passes quickly and everyday your Ma remarks how lovely good weather and sunshine makes.
we have had another super day out looking at Botany Bay where Cook arrived - in brilliant sunshine although we did not see any whales .
I hired a car today with no sat nav so i called at electronic shop and got a recon for 140$ about 80 pounds - we could not go into sticks without one that is Hunter Valley for 3 days in the week . This is actually cheaper than renting. We have a new large car Holden .
we stopped at cafe and had coffee and scones and cream and jam for first time this holiday for you am overlooking Cape Botany Beach and sea with bare island in background as Cook called as there was no one there .
A touch of serendipity as i spoke to a friend Peter Gavaghan from all my early life to 22 years when he went to Sydney as a journalist -at that time very avant guarde .
He was at our wedding and travelled with our best man Anthony Broady . He talked for an hour and lives in Melbourne - he nearly met me as he was Far East corespondent for Melbourne Star and was in HK when I was on TV and he tried to contact me but i had gone to UK for a conference - secret research! Some of stuff classified in retrospect was ridiculous due to government pressure . Tell you more if interested when we meet.
His memory was phenomenal an he could remember my birthday . He invited us to stay with him in Melbourne when next over . His wife is VIP boss at Hyatt Boutique and Lady gaga took over 135 rooms -she was so tired that no real contact during her stay but she knows all tennis stars and they give her rackets/shirts and hundreds of tennis balls . She arranges everything from food to transport
I saw him virtually every day of my life as we were neighbours on Estate and there was no TV so we played out all the time,cycled together including Youth hosteling etc .
I went to SFG to See RL on Friday evening and tomorrow it is Olympic stadium
We are getting ready for finale home and have booked for Beethoven's 9th and another night for Gershwin - we went there with C&M to see Gilbert and Sullivan in past - w emay have meal on Opera House first.
On final night we are going to take Nicola out with us -she is backpacking daughter of friend and has now got job with au pere and they are taking her with them on holiday to Perth Margaret Island.
We have no news other than Angela - i will reply soon .
James is silent although Dave and Liz are coming round on good Friday for swim in pool and barbecue . So there will be reciprocal news with us as intermediaries .
Beer now in Holiday inn and spaghetti Bol tonight at home
Surprised Tim has not replied to email
we have had another super day out looking at Botany Bay where Cook arrived - in brilliant sunshine although we did not see any whales .
I hired a car today with no sat nav so i called at electronic shop and got a recon for 140$ about 80 pounds - we could not go into sticks without one that is Hunter Valley for 3 days in the week . This is actually cheaper than renting. We have a new large car Holden .
we stopped at cafe and had coffee and scones and cream and jam for first time this holiday for you am overlooking Cape Botany Beach and sea with bare island in background as Cook called as there was no one there .
A touch of serendipity as i spoke to a friend Peter Gavaghan from all my early life to 22 years when he went to Sydney as a journalist -at that time very avant guarde .
He was at our wedding and travelled with our best man Anthony Broady . He talked for an hour and lives in Melbourne - he nearly met me as he was Far East corespondent for Melbourne Star and was in HK when I was on TV and he tried to contact me but i had gone to UK for a conference - secret research! Some of stuff classified in retrospect was ridiculous due to government pressure . Tell you more if interested when we meet.
His memory was phenomenal an he could remember my birthday . He invited us to stay with him in Melbourne when next over . His wife is VIP boss at Hyatt Boutique and Lady gaga took over 135 rooms -she was so tired that no real contact during her stay but she knows all tennis stars and they give her rackets/shirts and hundreds of tennis balls . She arranges everything from food to transport
I saw him virtually every day of my life as we were neighbours on Estate and there was no TV so we played out all the time,cycled together including Youth hosteling etc .
I went to SFG to See RL on Friday evening and tomorrow it is Olympic stadium
We are getting ready for finale home and have booked for Beethoven's 9th and another night for Gershwin - we went there with C&M to see Gilbert and Sullivan in past - w emay have meal on Opera House first.
On final night we are going to take Nicola out with us -she is backpacking daughter of friend and has now got job with au pere and they are taking her with them on holiday to Perth Margaret Island.
We have no news other than Angela - i will reply soon .
James is silent although Dave and Liz are coming round on good Friday for swim in pool and barbecue . So there will be reciprocal news with us as intermediaries .
Beer now in Holiday inn and spaghetti Bol tonight at home
Surprised Tim has not replied to email
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Chris Nostalgia & Angela
Today lunchtime we strolled in CBD of Sydney down Hunter to George Street just as all business men were out for lunch in shirt sleeves in 75 degree temp . This was your neck of woods and we passed C-Bank on way to Rocks .
We had been to Sydney Hospital on McQuairrie - full of fine British buildings . your Ma was treated free and VIP when she told them I was in the trade .
No waiting and i telephoned back for results this afternoon , which are OK so i do not have to inject when we return. I had to do it when cabin lights were out as i would have looked suspicious!
We sat out for a coffee next to library and they are great as people have one coffee and then spend hours reading or making notes etc
Your Ma can now walk miles and sat near Rocks on seat overlooking opera House whilst i went to tourist place for details of events .
We are going to opera House for a few concerts - Gershwin and Tosca before we leave
I intend to hire a car as we are going to Hunter Valley for a few days with friend who owns a winery and recommended restaurant -they said we can stay as long as we like - they are picking vines at present .
I have been quoted a higher price here for 17 days car hire than for 5 weeks when we booked in UK. The pound drops daily.
I am in Internet cafe and are using Skye - they even ring government office from here so it must be versatile .
We are deciding when or if to move to Rocks as we are very comfortable here but central to end holiday . We are meeting June for coffee next week for keys and to say hello.
Plus i am ringing Dave today to see if he wants to visit as we have great facilities and K-X will probably open his eyes if he hasn't been here before .
On Friday we are going again to Sydney Football Ground in Moore Park - it is a great stadium and Gareth Ellis i splaying again . Not that I am getting to be a RL fanatic but on Sunday we are going to Olympic park to AZN after mass and have lunch out first in Olympic Park . Have you been . I have collected programmes for you . Fantastic occasions -carnival
Your ma is looking for hats and T-shirts with an Aussie logo on for kids I we have got some books
You will see news from Angela above - obviously they all enjoyed time together with you
Angela
nice to hear news and Adam and Anna look like being settled for next year.
We intend to come over for Adams graduation and have a nice exchange in Montreal so we may tag on and you could ll come up the following weekend for a meal ..
I am running out of time in cafe so will add a few more details tomorrow
Lady GaGa is here in Sydney for 3 concerts and has been in all papers - after Marianne Faithful and others she got an accolade for performing live not miming . I could have got entered a draw for tickets but did not know her first hit in 2008! After show she came to Kings X to a club next door to pub i am going to now - happy hour!
Love to all
We had been to Sydney Hospital on McQuairrie - full of fine British buildings . your Ma was treated free and VIP when she told them I was in the trade .
No waiting and i telephoned back for results this afternoon , which are OK so i do not have to inject when we return. I had to do it when cabin lights were out as i would have looked suspicious!
We sat out for a coffee next to library and they are great as people have one coffee and then spend hours reading or making notes etc
Your Ma can now walk miles and sat near Rocks on seat overlooking opera House whilst i went to tourist place for details of events .
We are going to opera House for a few concerts - Gershwin and Tosca before we leave
I intend to hire a car as we are going to Hunter Valley for a few days with friend who owns a winery and recommended restaurant -they said we can stay as long as we like - they are picking vines at present .
I have been quoted a higher price here for 17 days car hire than for 5 weeks when we booked in UK. The pound drops daily.
I am in Internet cafe and are using Skye - they even ring government office from here so it must be versatile .
We are deciding when or if to move to Rocks as we are very comfortable here but central to end holiday . We are meeting June for coffee next week for keys and to say hello.
Plus i am ringing Dave today to see if he wants to visit as we have great facilities and K-X will probably open his eyes if he hasn't been here before .
On Friday we are going again to Sydney Football Ground in Moore Park - it is a great stadium and Gareth Ellis i splaying again . Not that I am getting to be a RL fanatic but on Sunday we are going to Olympic park to AZN after mass and have lunch out first in Olympic Park . Have you been . I have collected programmes for you . Fantastic occasions -carnival
Your ma is looking for hats and T-shirts with an Aussie logo on for kids I we have got some books
You will see news from Angela above - obviously they all enjoyed time together with you
Angela
nice to hear news and Adam and Anna look like being settled for next year.
We intend to come over for Adams graduation and have a nice exchange in Montreal so we may tag on and you could ll come up the following weekend for a meal ..
I am running out of time in cafe so will add a few more details tomorrow
Lady GaGa is here in Sydney for 3 concerts and has been in all papers - after Marianne Faithful and others she got an accolade for performing live not miming . I could have got entered a draw for tickets but did not know her first hit in 2008! After show she came to Kings X to a club next door to pub i am going to now - happy hour!
Love to all
news from ottawa
Dear mum and dad,
We had a great time in Israel, we went north to the Golan Heights and stayed in a kibbutz there for 2 nights, took a jeep ride through the mountains looking at the mine fields of the area left over the various wars.
It was very warm but still green after the spring rains, our guide was excellent and we loved our time visiting with Jenny and her family. Even though the kids had never met her, she seemed very familiar to them and we ended up spending a day with her family at the begiining of the holiday and then she came with the kids to Jeruaslem for an evening. The 6 kids got on great. Jenny may be in the UK when we are there in summer and will come and see us at Kilham.
Jerusalem was lovely, we stayed in a new hotel overlooking the old city , Joe Biden was staying there as well so there was a ton of security. It is a tense city though and we were lucky that we left when we did as the situation is very tense right now. We went to BEthlehem which is in the PA area, our guide was a muslim palestinian who lives in Jerusalem and speaks hebrew, arabic and english. We saw the wall which is very imposing and makes life very difficult for palestinians. we got a taste of that as the isrealis wouldn't let us back into Israel through the normal check point, our guide without us could get back in but in the end we had to go to another check point. It was a case of pure harrasment of any visitor to the PA areas. Israel does seem much more prosporous now, we drove past St johns, the area has been completely developed and has a major highway in front.
Issie liked the holocaust museum best and the other 2, the day at the dead sea.
We enjoyed Tel Aviv as after Jerusalem it is a relief not to be in such a religious area with all the dietary/dress restrictions/ We were very lucky to miss the BA strike, I don't know about what is happening in the summer as they are threatening to strike again after April 14th, I don't know how they imagine that the airline will survive.
London was really fun, Michael had to go to DC and the kids and I stayed in a new Youth hostel near Great Portland street. The facility was new, clean and secure and for 100 pounds we had a 5 bunk room with our own shower and toilet. Phil stayed with us for one night while issie stayed with Huw and Mairead in Goring. Hakkasan was wonderful, Huw and Mairead showed up with some balloons , the restaurant said no you cannot put them up! DInner was nearly 800 but fun, adam loved it and everyone was happy to be there, unfortnaelty Sara couldn't make it . THe next day, adam, anna and I took the train out to Goring, when we were walking to their house it stood out as Mairead and Issie had decorated it for St Patricks day. We really enjoyed seeing the kids and Huw and Mairead, the kids were great, as the weather was so nice we all walked in the village, aoife is really fast on the scooter and aidan does a great job on his bike. We sat outside at a cafe as the weather was warm in London. On our last morning,we walked to Regents park which was full of spring flowers etc, London is such a nice city and our 48 hours there was fun. The snow has melted and Adam has been accepted at 3 universities so far, he didn't get into UCLA as for 4000 places they had 58,000 applicants. American university in DC offered him a merit scholorship of 20,000 a year which is a nice suprise, he has still to hear from 9 universities before he makes a decision and ANna has been accepted to boarding school so only issie next year.
Adam really wants you to come to his graduation, hopefully he will work hard as his grades keep slipping, no idea why, it is frustrating as he is very bright. Luckily for uni he just has to finish the year, it isn't dependent on exams . We may have to go and look at some of the universities that he has been accepted too as so far the 3 he has heard from , he hasn't visited.
Glad that you are having such a good time in Oz loev Angela
We had a great time in Israel, we went north to the Golan Heights and stayed in a kibbutz there for 2 nights, took a jeep ride through the mountains looking at the mine fields of the area left over the various wars.
It was very warm but still green after the spring rains, our guide was excellent and we loved our time visiting with Jenny and her family. Even though the kids had never met her, she seemed very familiar to them and we ended up spending a day with her family at the begiining of the holiday and then she came with the kids to Jeruaslem for an evening. The 6 kids got on great. Jenny may be in the UK when we are there in summer and will come and see us at Kilham.
Jerusalem was lovely, we stayed in a new hotel overlooking the old city , Joe Biden was staying there as well so there was a ton of security. It is a tense city though and we were lucky that we left when we did as the situation is very tense right now. We went to BEthlehem which is in the PA area, our guide was a muslim palestinian who lives in Jerusalem and speaks hebrew, arabic and english. We saw the wall which is very imposing and makes life very difficult for palestinians. we got a taste of that as the isrealis wouldn't let us back into Israel through the normal check point, our guide without us could get back in but in the end we had to go to another check point. It was a case of pure harrasment of any visitor to the PA areas. Israel does seem much more prosporous now, we drove past St johns, the area has been completely developed and has a major highway in front.
Issie liked the holocaust museum best and the other 2, the day at the dead sea.
We enjoyed Tel Aviv as after Jerusalem it is a relief not to be in such a religious area with all the dietary/dress restrictions/ We were very lucky to miss the BA strike, I don't know about what is happening in the summer as they are threatening to strike again after April 14th, I don't know how they imagine that the airline will survive.
London was really fun, Michael had to go to DC and the kids and I stayed in a new Youth hostel near Great Portland street. The facility was new, clean and secure and for 100 pounds we had a 5 bunk room with our own shower and toilet. Phil stayed with us for one night while issie stayed with Huw and Mairead in Goring. Hakkasan was wonderful, Huw and Mairead showed up with some balloons , the restaurant said no you cannot put them up! DInner was nearly 800 but fun, adam loved it and everyone was happy to be there, unfortnaelty Sara couldn't make it . THe next day, adam, anna and I took the train out to Goring, when we were walking to their house it stood out as Mairead and Issie had decorated it for St Patricks day. We really enjoyed seeing the kids and Huw and Mairead, the kids were great, as the weather was so nice we all walked in the village, aoife is really fast on the scooter and aidan does a great job on his bike. We sat outside at a cafe as the weather was warm in London. On our last morning,we walked to Regents park which was full of spring flowers etc, London is such a nice city and our 48 hours there was fun. The snow has melted and Adam has been accepted at 3 universities so far, he didn't get into UCLA as for 4000 places they had 58,000 applicants. American university in DC offered him a merit scholorship of 20,000 a year which is a nice suprise, he has still to hear from 9 universities before he makes a decision and ANna has been accepted to boarding school so only issie next year.
Adam really wants you to come to his graduation, hopefully he will work hard as his grades keep slipping, no idea why, it is frustrating as he is very bright. Luckily for uni he just has to finish the year, it isn't dependent on exams . We may have to go and look at some of the universities that he has been accepted too as so far the 3 he has heard from , he hasn't visited.
Glad that you are having such a good time in Oz loev Angela
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Sydney Saturday
we have just had a drink in a large gay bar plus a few fancy ladies - the beer is good and RL on tv whilst your Ma reads the paper. Wefeel quite comfotsable in flashpots of Kings X!
We have had a great transfer from sleepy suburbs of Bryon Bay to Brisbane airport - no security problems here as flying is simple with no queues . The sat nav was invaluable and we had an upgrade to large Mitshubishi - with great aircon
Ma to Phil
hope job hunting is going OK and you had a good time in Goring and with Angela in London
We have had a wonderful holiday on the East Coast and the healthy lifestyle has meant i have lost 1stone 2 pounds and feel better and my trousers were falling down on the aircraft.
We flew with Virgin Blue and the girl told Dad that Richard Branson gives a barbecue for all staff once a year - we hear BA are on strike.
We are going to the supermarket and having a barbecue tonight on the patio with views of Sydney Harbour .
We haven' had much news from home other than a Short email from Adam to ask us to his graduation do in June . He liked Israel . If possible we will go
On Monday there is Huddersfield Giants live on TV here but midnight Sunday - rather late .
Tomorrow we are going to Cathedral to mass and possibly another RL game in the afternoon.
ma wants to go
We have had a great transfer from sleepy suburbs of Bryon Bay to Brisbane airport - no security problems here as flying is simple with no queues . The sat nav was invaluable and we had an upgrade to large Mitshubishi - with great aircon
Ma to Phil
hope job hunting is going OK and you had a good time in Goring and with Angela in London
We have had a wonderful holiday on the East Coast and the healthy lifestyle has meant i have lost 1stone 2 pounds and feel better and my trousers were falling down on the aircraft.
We flew with Virgin Blue and the girl told Dad that Richard Branson gives a barbecue for all staff once a year - we hear BA are on strike.
We are going to the supermarket and having a barbecue tonight on the patio with views of Sydney Harbour .
We haven' had much news from home other than a Short email from Adam to ask us to his graduation do in June . He liked Israel . If possible we will go
On Monday there is Huddersfield Giants live on TV here but midnight Sunday - rather late .
Tomorrow we are going to Cathedral to mass and possibly another RL game in the afternoon.
ma wants to go
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Tropical storms Thursday 18th March
we have been spending quite a lot of time on patio as tropical rainstorms lash Queensland coast and we are waiting a cyclone at present over Fiji. The place is flooded
Your Ma is quite happy in car reading OK about Coles marriage problems and Wayne Rooneys house photos whilst I am in an Internet cafe.
We go for a drive everyday up and down the Gold Coast with 20 miles and it is a great place for a holiday - never a day passes without your ma saying how much you would all enjoy Gold Coast . The beaches and sea are glorious and all are surfing.
We are in a huge wooden house about 100 or more years old and have a German couple next door from Munich - I spoke to her as she was dyeing her fellas hair blond! Some men are vain . I have run out of shampoo " Men with a touch of Grey"( Angela brought) and your Ma says I look like a ginger Tomcat.
I noted Giants won on Sunday against Leeds - I left my ticket with Mike A - he updates me with scores although BBC web is great
We hang clothes out on patio and now easier as hissing of snake has disappeared.
We went to a sanctaruy on way back from Brisbane and you could hold Koalas and Kangaroos etc - similar to Cuckly Farm. great for kids . I will try to upload photos when we are back in Sydney
Looking at BA strike - at present we should be OK after Easter 13 April flight .
In Sydney we are going to see James friends Dave and Liz and also Pater Cannon and we are spending a weekend in Hunter Valley with friend of David Hunter - play golf on Wednesdays with him and Dick - he has been given months to live and Joe his life long friend has winery and insists we visit
Phil let us know how Israel went - Angela never reads blog - hope you are lucky with job.
Your Ma is quite happy in car reading OK about Coles marriage problems and Wayne Rooneys house photos whilst I am in an Internet cafe.
We go for a drive everyday up and down the Gold Coast with 20 miles and it is a great place for a holiday - never a day passes without your ma saying how much you would all enjoy Gold Coast . The beaches and sea are glorious and all are surfing.
We are in a huge wooden house about 100 or more years old and have a German couple next door from Munich - I spoke to her as she was dyeing her fellas hair blond! Some men are vain . I have run out of shampoo " Men with a touch of Grey"( Angela brought) and your Ma says I look like a ginger Tomcat.
I noted Giants won on Sunday against Leeds - I left my ticket with Mike A - he updates me with scores although BBC web is great
We hang clothes out on patio and now easier as hissing of snake has disappeared.
We went to a sanctaruy on way back from Brisbane and you could hold Koalas and Kangaroos etc - similar to Cuckly Farm. great for kids . I will try to upload photos when we are back in Sydney
Looking at BA strike - at present we should be OK after Easter 13 April flight .
In Sydney we are going to see James friends Dave and Liz and also Pater Cannon and we are spending a weekend in Hunter Valley with friend of David Hunter - play golf on Wednesdays with him and Dick - he has been given months to live and Joe his life long friend has winery and insists we visit
Phil let us know how Israel went - Angela never reads blog - hope you are lucky with job.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Brisbane -Broncos and St Pats Day
Brisbane is certainly a fantastic city - with river in centre
We are staying at Sofitel in CMD in comfort
Today we had breakfast out on a terrace in lovely sunshine and then watched a huge St Pats day parade . Mairead would have loved and most ladies were wearing Lady Gaga type green sparkling specs and all kids in green . I nearly regretted at parade was over an hour and then there was a party in Botanical gardens.
Ma and i then got the river cat and tripped up river for 1hour on ferry and then had lunch at riverfront restaurant.
Last night would have been great for Chris as we went to Suncorp stadium to see Brocos in first RL game of season. I nearly had a fright when TV said all 54000 tickets had been sold out but we got 2 from a ticket booth on 2nd row level with pitch. Unfortunately at half time it tippled it down and we were in t shirts so had to escape back . It is a fantastic stadium like Old Trafford and the camaraderie with other fans was great. We had a drink in hotel casino before bed.
Tomorrow Sunday we are going out for breakfast - better than inside in hotel and cheaper as 45$ but not cost as car costs 50$ concierge daily . Then to Cathedral to mass and maybe we will drive to nearby coast .
Well time flies here in sunshine although we have had more than share of rain and storms for days
We leave on Monday and are calling at animal sanctuary to hold animals such as Koalas and kangaroos etc so will send photos when back in Sydney next weekend.
Phil - i am sure you will have a great time in Goring and London - hope they are in one piece as your Ma is worried about their safety.Give our love to all.
There are some presents in QQ if you get time to visit or Chris does .
We are staying at Sofitel in CMD in comfort
Today we had breakfast out on a terrace in lovely sunshine and then watched a huge St Pats day parade . Mairead would have loved and most ladies were wearing Lady Gaga type green sparkling specs and all kids in green . I nearly regretted at parade was over an hour and then there was a party in Botanical gardens.
Ma and i then got the river cat and tripped up river for 1hour on ferry and then had lunch at riverfront restaurant.
Last night would have been great for Chris as we went to Suncorp stadium to see Brocos in first RL game of season. I nearly had a fright when TV said all 54000 tickets had been sold out but we got 2 from a ticket booth on 2nd row level with pitch. Unfortunately at half time it tippled it down and we were in t shirts so had to escape back . It is a fantastic stadium like Old Trafford and the camaraderie with other fans was great. We had a drink in hotel casino before bed.
Tomorrow Sunday we are going out for breakfast - better than inside in hotel and cheaper as 45$ but not cost as car costs 50$ concierge daily . Then to Cathedral to mass and maybe we will drive to nearby coast .
Well time flies here in sunshine although we have had more than share of rain and storms for days
We leave on Monday and are calling at animal sanctuary to hold animals such as Koalas and kangaroos etc so will send photos when back in Sydney next weekend.
Phil - i am sure you will have a great time in Goring and London - hope they are in one piece as your Ma is worried about their safety.Give our love to all.
There are some presents in QQ if you get time to visit or Chris does .
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Tim And Deidre
Hi Dad
Forgot to tell you about a phone call from Deidre. They are in the flat in Harrogate and enjoying that. Claire is coming back to Leeds as her job didnt work out. JP started with a woman Solicitor who couldnt afford to pay his salary so things are difficult for them at the moment.
Speak soon p
Forgot to tell you about a phone call from Deidre. They are in the flat in Harrogate and enjoying that. Claire is coming back to Leeds as her job didnt work out. JP started with a woman Solicitor who couldnt afford to pay his salary so things are difficult for them at the moment.
Speak soon p
Hi Mum and Dad
Im going down to Goring on Saturday and chris and Mir are meeting me at three O clock at the station. Im spending a few days with them and then meeting Ange at the YHA on Oxford Street. Chris Jim and I are buying Adam a trendy rucksack so i bought it in Manchester the other day.
I went to Old Lodge as I had a meal in Hudds and the painting is nearly finished it looks fresher.
Saw wigan at the weekend they were taking Mary out for her 84th ??. Shes fine.
I will get Chris to blog you at weekend
Love Phil
Im going down to Goring on Saturday and chris and Mir are meeting me at three O clock at the station. Im spending a few days with them and then meeting Ange at the YHA on Oxford Street. Chris Jim and I are buying Adam a trendy rucksack so i bought it in Manchester the other day.
I went to Old Lodge as I had a meal in Hudds and the painting is nearly finished it looks fresher.
Saw wigan at the weekend they were taking Mary out for her 84th ??. Shes fine.
I will get Chris to blog you at weekend
Love Phil
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Bryon Bay 2
The tropics are great for weather and vegetation plus huge variety of coloured birds but there is downside .
The other morning we had the downstair floor covered with thousands of white small worms - your ma did not see and walked over in bare feet thinking rice . It took 2 hours to clear and we have no idea why - it appears an animal must have laid eggs overnight as we do not close window.
Plus we have 3 crows who nearly fight us for food as we eat on patio.
There has been 5 snake bite episodes in local paper non fatal. We can hear a hissing snake on balcony so maybe my medical emergency kit will be useful !
The tropical storms have ceased so now back to 90 degrees - we stick to sittng under trees on seafront and take our own chairs etc although we eat out.
It is really a backpackers paradise with thousands literally plus a few old codgers from UK who let hair grow and look like moses with flowing hair and beards .
A small group of UK expats meet at Railway Pub we frequent. for most a nose or ear ring and tattoo are de rigeur and you Ma says i am jealous as i feel uncomfortable although they are very quiet.
We have German neighbours from Munich - we met this morning as the electric blew - we are semi detached and had to find fuse box together.
I had a stroke of serendipity as my school friend Peter Gavaghan left Batley for Sydney as journalist in 1961 - i have found him and he is editor of Melbourne Paper in sport - so i will email.
We both appeared in Batley News when aged 13 riding along Bradford Road when we saw a flying saucer ,which created quite a stir in Batley - we were even accused of being drunk at that age.
Hope Phil had a happy birthday.
Ma reading Hello in AC car across road before we go for drink.
Angela let me know about Israel and Phil Goring - your ma is waiting for some news.
The other morning we had the downstair floor covered with thousands of white small worms - your ma did not see and walked over in bare feet thinking rice . It took 2 hours to clear and we have no idea why - it appears an animal must have laid eggs overnight as we do not close window.
Plus we have 3 crows who nearly fight us for food as we eat on patio.
There has been 5 snake bite episodes in local paper non fatal. We can hear a hissing snake on balcony so maybe my medical emergency kit will be useful !
The tropical storms have ceased so now back to 90 degrees - we stick to sittng under trees on seafront and take our own chairs etc although we eat out.
It is really a backpackers paradise with thousands literally plus a few old codgers from UK who let hair grow and look like moses with flowing hair and beards .
A small group of UK expats meet at Railway Pub we frequent. for most a nose or ear ring and tattoo are de rigeur and you Ma says i am jealous as i feel uncomfortable although they are very quiet.
We have German neighbours from Munich - we met this morning as the electric blew - we are semi detached and had to find fuse box together.
I had a stroke of serendipity as my school friend Peter Gavaghan left Batley for Sydney as journalist in 1961 - i have found him and he is editor of Melbourne Paper in sport - so i will email.
We both appeared in Batley News when aged 13 riding along Bradford Road when we saw a flying saucer ,which created quite a stir in Batley - we were even accused of being drunk at that age.
Hope Phil had a happy birthday.
Ma reading Hello in AC car across road before we go for drink.
Angela let me know about Israel and Phil Goring - your ma is waiting for some news.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
News from Bolton
Hi Ma and Pa
Finally got onto blog well val got me on !
All is well here. Im busy filling in job applications. I was shortlisted for one but didnt get it. I am filling in one for a College locally in student services as the council are shedding another 15 careers advisers i think the public sector is going to be squeezed so its as well to be flxible. I think that I have a fair chance with the College. Not great money but a job.
I went to Vals golf dinner last night at Horwich she was the acting captain so had to give a speech. It was a traditional menu of broccili and stilton soup and roast beef but nicely served.
Its my 45th birthday to-day and i got some lovely presents a case of wine smellies etc. Im going for a chinese meal tonight to celebrate.
Ange will be in Israel. Jim chris and i are buying Adman a trendy piece of Luggage for his birthday. I am spending a couple of days with Hugh and Mir next weekend as i havent seen them or babies for a while. Spoke to Jim and he sounded well but the girls were playing him up at bedtime. we are sorry you wont make celebration.
Will blog on again soon and hopefully will be in gainful before long !
Phil x
Finally got onto blog well val got me on !
All is well here. Im busy filling in job applications. I was shortlisted for one but didnt get it. I am filling in one for a College locally in student services as the council are shedding another 15 careers advisers i think the public sector is going to be squeezed so its as well to be flxible. I think that I have a fair chance with the College. Not great money but a job.
I went to Vals golf dinner last night at Horwich she was the acting captain so had to give a speech. It was a traditional menu of broccili and stilton soup and roast beef but nicely served.
Its my 45th birthday to-day and i got some lovely presents a case of wine smellies etc. Im going for a chinese meal tonight to celebrate.
Ange will be in Israel. Jim chris and i are buying Adman a trendy piece of Luggage for his birthday. I am spending a couple of days with Hugh and Mir next weekend as i havent seen them or babies for a while. Spoke to Jim and he sounded well but the girls were playing him up at bedtime. we are sorry you wont make celebration.
Will blog on again soon and hopefully will be in gainful before long !
Phil x
Friday, March 5, 2010
Bryon Bay
Difficult to know what to write - - first of all you all would love the place as it has fantastic beach and full of very type of water sports - from kayaking to scuba diving and surfing
The place is full of backpackers - more than i have ever seen plus as it says in guide alternative lifestyles if you know what that means .
We are living in a wooden old house perhaps over 100 years old and have a balcony that overlooks sea front and bay . It was named by Cook as most of this area - dangerous bay as he ran aground .
I have just had an email from Mike A giving news of Giants plus one from Dick with details of Peter Cannon - we may see in Sydney - the weather appears ghastly in UK and we complain about tropical storms - floods although locals love as they need water.
I thought of James at dinner today as we had a bottle of Wolf Blass Shiraz - his favourite wine - we are finding it relative expensive as exchange rate rubbish.
Ma is next to me in an Internet cafe - we are only buying small presents after last year when we bought very expensive dresses. Still they will be nice as your ma picks She continues to lose weight and her trousers all fall down believe it not.
Angela will be in Israel now - when in London if Chris you could go to QQ - we have left a few presents for family in top of wardrobe . All we could carry. Anna's present of a folding blue floral Totes umbrella has been a godsend for us in downpours as we brought with us .
Next week we are in Brisbane Sofitel for weekend .
Tomorrow Sunday we are going to mass in nearby village which has a huge church and out for lunch.
Let us know news - we are going for a drink now .
The place is full of backpackers - more than i have ever seen plus as it says in guide alternative lifestyles if you know what that means .
We are living in a wooden old house perhaps over 100 years old and have a balcony that overlooks sea front and bay . It was named by Cook as most of this area - dangerous bay as he ran aground .
I have just had an email from Mike A giving news of Giants plus one from Dick with details of Peter Cannon - we may see in Sydney - the weather appears ghastly in UK and we complain about tropical storms - floods although locals love as they need water.
I thought of James at dinner today as we had a bottle of Wolf Blass Shiraz - his favourite wine - we are finding it relative expensive as exchange rate rubbish.
Ma is next to me in an Internet cafe - we are only buying small presents after last year when we bought very expensive dresses. Still they will be nice as your ma picks She continues to lose weight and her trousers all fall down believe it not.
Angela will be in Israel now - when in London if Chris you could go to QQ - we have left a few presents for family in top of wardrobe . All we could carry. Anna's present of a folding blue floral Totes umbrella has been a godsend for us in downpours as we brought with us .
Next week we are in Brisbane Sofitel for weekend .
Tomorrow Sunday we are going to mass in nearby village which has a huge church and out for lunch.
Let us know news - we are going for a drink now .
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