Happy Birthday Robyn!! We hope that you have a wonderful day and a year where all your wishes and dreams are realised. Sending you all our love and hugs.......Tony, Judy and Katie xxoooxxx
Friday, April 26, 2013
Another Year Older!
Friday 26th April, 2013
Happy Birthday Robyn!! We hope that you have a wonderful day and a year where all your wishes and dreams are realised. Sending you all our love and hugs.......Tony, Judy and Katie xxoooxxx
Happy Birthday Robyn!! We hope that you have a wonderful day and a year where all your wishes and dreams are realised. Sending you all our love and hugs.......Tony, Judy and Katie xxoooxxx
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
The Weather Is A Changin'
Wednesday 24th April, 2013
I don't know where the last few days have gone but it's Wednesday already.
Last Friday night we had Katie stay. She had arranged to sleep at her friends Maddies' place but we suggested that she sleep there on Saturday night instead if it was OK with Maddies' mum.....which it was. She wanted to go with Tony on Saturday while he did his Flight Experience flight but she thought he was doing it in the afternoon.
After picking her up we went back into the city. While there we went and showed her the "Chocolate Wardrobe". Unfortunately the chocolate has started to be affected by heat and in some places it was starting to discolour. Such a shame! I don't know how much longer they will have it on display.
After getting home Katie changed into her pyjamas. She told me that she had to 'grow' them in water before she could wear them. What??? This is how she bought them......
And this is Katie wearing them..........
OMG what will they think of next!!! I can see a benefit in having to soak the clothes you want to wear in water. Imagine travelling.....never again having to worry about excess baggage.
On Saturday morning Bob and Robyn came around early and we went off to the Flight Experience. Tony loves his planes. I suppose that comes from working at the Airport for over 23 years . I bought him a Flight Experience voucher and he was allowed to take 2 passengers with him along for the "ride". Katie and Bob volunteered.
The experience was for an hour and so Robyn and I went and did some window shopping. When we came back they were just finishing up. Tony thoroughly enjoyed his experience and said it was money well spent. He flew out of New York and Hong Kong airports.
Flight Experience is a replica Boeing 737-800 fixed base simulator. Tony was the pilot and he got to experience what it is like to fly a commercial jet airliner.
After we left there we went and had a coffee. We decided to go to Prospect Road and Muratti Cakes and Gateaux. We decided to go here because we have been watching My Kitchen Rules and this year one of the contestants, Jenna (known as Little Miss Cupcake) works there. We enjoyed a lovely coffee and one of their yummy cakes.
From here it was down to the Rosewater Hotel (again) and some lunch. Yum!! After lunch Katie wanted to take Robyn and Bob to the Go-kart track. At first we were just going to watch but it didn't take long before Tony and Katie decided they wanted to have a drive. Robyn was also game and so she had a go.
OMG did we laugh! Since it was her first time she was so slow and had no idea on how to drive the thing. We wondered if she would even be able to complete 1 lap in the 10 minute time allowed.
To her credit she completed 5 laps. She ended up with quite a cheer squad. Several other people were also watching and after she completed a lap they would clap and cheer her on. When it was all over they all came over and congratulated her for having a go. It was so funny watching her. Bob and I couldn't stop laughing. We were laughing so hard to the point of not being able to breathe. Way to go Robyn!! Bob said he is going to have a go next time!
On Sunday morning we woke to rain. It was lovely laying in bed listening to it on the roof. We were desperate for it, especially the farmers, they need to prepare their land ready for seeding.
We had planned to go to Fort Glanville but because it was wet and cold Tony decided to go for a drive instead. We ended up at Tarlee, then drove across to Kapunda, Eudunda and Truro. We had coffee at Truro and then drove to Sedan, Angaston and back home through the Barossa Valley.
They had had plenty of rain up there as there was lots laying around in the paddocks and on the side of the road. In the low lying areas the water was across the road making driving a bit tricky. We ended up with 24mm of rain which was a good soaking.
The weather this week has been cool and it feels as if winter is just around the corner. I hope it gets here in a hurry and leaves just as quick like the days that seem to fly by. Before we know it Spring will be here with the warmer temps.
Yesterday I had arranged to go out to lunch with Dianne and meet up with Tori. We had arranged to meet her at 1.00pm but she didn't show up. She rang Dianne to apologise and said she would catch up with us another time.
Today I am off to the hairdresser.
I don't know where the last few days have gone but it's Wednesday already.
Last Friday night we had Katie stay. She had arranged to sleep at her friends Maddies' place but we suggested that she sleep there on Saturday night instead if it was OK with Maddies' mum.....which it was. She wanted to go with Tony on Saturday while he did his Flight Experience flight but she thought he was doing it in the afternoon.
After picking her up we went back into the city. While there we went and showed her the "Chocolate Wardrobe". Unfortunately the chocolate has started to be affected by heat and in some places it was starting to discolour. Such a shame! I don't know how much longer they will have it on display.
After getting home Katie changed into her pyjamas. She told me that she had to 'grow' them in water before she could wear them. What??? This is how she bought them......
And this is Katie wearing them..........
OMG what will they think of next!!! I can see a benefit in having to soak the clothes you want to wear in water. Imagine travelling.....never again having to worry about excess baggage.
On Saturday morning Bob and Robyn came around early and we went off to the Flight Experience. Tony loves his planes. I suppose that comes from working at the Airport for over 23 years . I bought him a Flight Experience voucher and he was allowed to take 2 passengers with him along for the "ride". Katie and Bob volunteered.
The experience was for an hour and so Robyn and I went and did some window shopping. When we came back they were just finishing up. Tony thoroughly enjoyed his experience and said it was money well spent. He flew out of New York and Hong Kong airports.
Flight Experience is a replica Boeing 737-800 fixed base simulator. Tony was the pilot and he got to experience what it is like to fly a commercial jet airliner.
After we left there we went and had a coffee. We decided to go to Prospect Road and Muratti Cakes and Gateaux. We decided to go here because we have been watching My Kitchen Rules and this year one of the contestants, Jenna (known as Little Miss Cupcake) works there. We enjoyed a lovely coffee and one of their yummy cakes.
Robyn felt at home in a hair net.....after all she is a theatre nurse
OMG did we laugh! Since it was her first time she was so slow and had no idea on how to drive the thing. We wondered if she would even be able to complete 1 lap in the 10 minute time allowed.
To her credit she completed 5 laps. She ended up with quite a cheer squad. Several other people were also watching and after she completed a lap they would clap and cheer her on. When it was all over they all came over and congratulated her for having a go. It was so funny watching her. Bob and I couldn't stop laughing. We were laughing so hard to the point of not being able to breathe. Way to go Robyn!! Bob said he is going to have a go next time!
It was nearly time to go and meet Kahra and drop Katie off. Firstly we had to go and get an icecream on the way and so we called into Largs. After dropping Katie off we came home and Robyn and Bob left soon after.
We had planned to go to Fort Glanville but because it was wet and cold Tony decided to go for a drive instead. We ended up at Tarlee, then drove across to Kapunda, Eudunda and Truro. We had coffee at Truro and then drove to Sedan, Angaston and back home through the Barossa Valley.
So close to finding the pot of gold
Yesterday I had arranged to go out to lunch with Dianne and meet up with Tori. We had arranged to meet her at 1.00pm but she didn't show up. She rang Dianne to apologise and said she would catch up with us another time.
Today I am off to the hairdresser.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
It Doesn't Make Sense
Tuesday 16th April, 2013
When will these senseless acts end? This morning we woke to the news of twin bombings during the Boston Marathon. Two bombs exploded close to where the finish line was. It has killed 3 people with many more in a critical condition and over a hundred injured.
The bombs went off about 3 hours after the elite runners finished the marathon but there were thousands more that still had to finish. Some 27,000 people had registered to compete. There were runners from Adelaide as well as many others from all over Australia but the good news is that they are all safe.
The London Marathon is this weekend and so tight security will be in place for that. Let's hope and pray that nothing will happen during that marathon.
I just hope that the perpetrators of this insidious act are quickly brought to justice. What makes someone want to do it?
Monday, April 15, 2013
Yay To People Power!!
Monday 15th April, 2013
Credit must be given where credit is due. Due to an overwhelming response from the public of South Australia they have gone out over the weekend and purchased Spring Gully products from every supermarket in the state to try and keep the company going. Congratulations must go to Coles who have awarded Spring Gully the contract to make Coles brand Pickled Onions. It looks as if this company may be saved.
Last Friday night while we were at Fork on the Road Tony picked up a mobile phone. He decided to bring it home and see if he could find out who the owner was. Unfortunately we couldn't get any information off the phone as it was locked but he was going to remove the sim card to get the phone provider details, the serial number and then contact the provider to get a message to the owner to let them know where their phone was.
When we got home Friday night the mobile phone rang, but being unfamiliar with the phone (a Samsung Galaxy) we couldn't answer it. Shortly afterwards it rang again and we noticed it came up with a phone number but we were too slow in jotting the number down. It also needed charging and so we didn't hold out much hope. Tony realised it had a USB port and he had a USB charger and so he plugged it in. Luckily it rang again and we managed to get the number.
I rang the number and the phone belonged to a young girl. She was extremely happy that her phone had been found. We made arrangements for her to pick it up from Tony at his work on Monday morning.
This morning she collected her phone and left Tony these............
Credit must be given where credit is due. Due to an overwhelming response from the public of South Australia they have gone out over the weekend and purchased Spring Gully products from every supermarket in the state to try and keep the company going. Congratulations must go to Coles who have awarded Spring Gully the contract to make Coles brand Pickled Onions. It looks as if this company may be saved.
Last Friday night while we were at Fork on the Road Tony picked up a mobile phone. He decided to bring it home and see if he could find out who the owner was. Unfortunately we couldn't get any information off the phone as it was locked but he was going to remove the sim card to get the phone provider details, the serial number and then contact the provider to get a message to the owner to let them know where their phone was.
When we got home Friday night the mobile phone rang, but being unfamiliar with the phone (a Samsung Galaxy) we couldn't answer it. Shortly afterwards it rang again and we noticed it came up with a phone number but we were too slow in jotting the number down. It also needed charging and so we didn't hold out much hope. Tony realised it had a USB port and he had a USB charger and so he plugged it in. Luckily it rang again and we managed to get the number.
I rang the number and the phone belonged to a young girl. She was extremely happy that her phone had been found. We made arrangements for her to pick it up from Tony at his work on Monday morning.
This morning she collected her phone and left Tony these............
Haigh's Dark Chocolate coated Macadamias
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Art And Some Culture!
Sunday 14th April, 2013
Well the rains didn't come. While we desperately need some rain it was also good to enjoy another day of perfect weather. It was a bit cooler than the past week but still great to be out and about.
Last night while having cake with our coffee Dianne mentioned that we would have to walk for at least 90 minutes to work off the calories that we had just consumed. Well today Tony and I went for a walk through the parklands and we happened to come across the "Indofest".
Several food tents had been set up offering food from the different regions of Indonesia. We were hoping to have some real authentic Nasi Goreng but it was sold out. We opted for Beef Rendang and Sate Ayam (chicken). We stayed for a couple of hours enjoying the music and watching some performers and then decided to continue our walk.
We came across this pond and several people were on it enjoying these little rowboats. Tony thought Katie might enjoy coming here too one of the days when we want something to do for the weekend.
We drove home by The Parade and came across this. Is it Art? They are pieces of bread that have been toasted to varying degrees and assembled into this collage titled "Bread Astaire". I don't know how long this has been on the wall but unfortunately several slices of the bread have fallen off much to the delight of the birds.
Whoever made it is very creative. I would classify it as Art!
Well the rains didn't come. While we desperately need some rain it was also good to enjoy another day of perfect weather. It was a bit cooler than the past week but still great to be out and about.
Last night while having cake with our coffee Dianne mentioned that we would have to walk for at least 90 minutes to work off the calories that we had just consumed. Well today Tony and I went for a walk through the parklands and we happened to come across the "Indofest".
Several food tents had been set up offering food from the different regions of Indonesia. We were hoping to have some real authentic Nasi Goreng but it was sold out. We opted for Beef Rendang and Sate Ayam (chicken). We stayed for a couple of hours enjoying the music and watching some performers and then decided to continue our walk.
We drove home by The Parade and came across this. Is it Art? They are pieces of bread that have been toasted to varying degrees and assembled into this collage titled "Bread Astaire". I don't know how long this has been on the wall but unfortunately several slices of the bread have fallen off much to the delight of the birds.
Whoever made it is very creative. I would classify it as Art!
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Good Food, Good Company
Saturday 13th April, 2013
Today was a relatively quiet day. We slept in this morning, something which Tony relished after a busy week a work.
Tonight we went out to dinner with Rick and Dianne. It was partly to belatedly celebrate Tony's birthday with them (they were away for his birthday) and to catch up. We ended up going to the Rosewater Hotel. They had never been there. Tony and I again had the Thai Chilli Prawns......so delicious, Rick had the seafood platter which he enjoyed and Dianne had a pasta. She also enjoyed hers.
Thanks to Robyn and Bob this hotel is becoming a favourite of ours. The prices are good, they have lots of specials on the board if you want them and the food is fresh. I think Rick and Dianne will go back there because they were impressed with it as well
Rick enjoys playing the pokies and so we spent about an hour doing that after dinner. I put through $25 and took back $25, Rick took out $100, I don't know how much he put in, and Tony and Dianne don't play them.
After we finished at the hotel we went to Semaphore looking for a coffee shop but didn't find one and so we ended up at Henley Beach at Evida for coffee and cake. It was a lovely way to end a great evening.
Today was a relatively quiet day. We slept in this morning, something which Tony relished after a busy week a work.
Tonight we went out to dinner with Rick and Dianne. It was partly to belatedly celebrate Tony's birthday with them (they were away for his birthday) and to catch up. We ended up going to the Rosewater Hotel. They had never been there. Tony and I again had the Thai Chilli Prawns......so delicious, Rick had the seafood platter which he enjoyed and Dianne had a pasta. She also enjoyed hers.
Thanks to Robyn and Bob this hotel is becoming a favourite of ours. The prices are good, they have lots of specials on the board if you want them and the food is fresh. I think Rick and Dianne will go back there because they were impressed with it as well
Rick enjoys playing the pokies and so we spent about an hour doing that after dinner. I put through $25 and took back $25, Rick took out $100, I don't know how much he put in, and Tony and Dianne don't play them.
After we finished at the hotel we went to Semaphore looking for a coffee shop but didn't find one and so we ended up at Henley Beach at Evida for coffee and cake. It was a lovely way to end a great evening.
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