Sorry folks, by the time I've caught up on the reading I'm ready to get to bed (it's 0100hrs).
No news here, 'Benny' is talking of coming down. I told her to rest but she wants to come so whatever makes her happy. I think she likes the constant company and I certainly enjoy having her here and our glass of chardy of an evening.
My cat Suki is going psycho (as Siamese tend to), she is flying from one end of the house to the other, up and back, up and back. She's crazy but a good source of entertainment. She loves Tony, he 'body slams' her on the bed and she seams to love it, coming back for more just like the kids. I remember Bruce's mum Shirley had Siamese cats didn't she Mandy? Mine's a Blue Point but if I mate her I'll probably get some Seal Points out of her. We'll see.
I can hear the thunder , wind and rain outside, it's gorgeous.
Wend', thank you for posting that lovely photo of the Myers fam'. Yes Kenny would've been off chatting somewhere but more to the point, where is Bernice? Was there another photo being taken somewhere else? Sorry Boun', gotta laugh though. I kept Mark up-to-date throughout and he was very appreciative. Amazing job by Aunty Cec and Uncle Ray also for helping out about the house. Thank you so much to both of you.
Bernice, you look good with the extra kilo's, you don't want to end up a skinny little 40kg like Benny do you? Eat lots of meat and regularly and good for you for staying off the fags. How's Kenny's cough? Mum and a few others commented to me about it, all were very concerned.
0115hrs, Tony said he'd take Hokey to school but I'd better get to bed myself, just in case... Goodnight Sweetheart, it's time to go, bom bom bom bomm (don't know who sang the song but I like it :o) )
xxxx
March 27, 2009
March 26, 2009
Still Winter. Where's the wine??
Dear Family,
I'm afraid it has been a tough couple of weeks. It seems hard to concentrate most of the time, & being "followed" all day doesn't help.
I tried to ring Toni lees' from 11.00am to 1.00pm on 16th. The busy signal was all I could get. I rang Mo, thinking that she may have been talking to everyone. However, she just wasn't up to ringing, so I have a suspicion that the 'phone was off its' cradle. Does anyone know??
Very distressing, as I did want to talk to the girls, & of course, my sisters. We both felt the Eulogy was very fitting, & I will let Raelee know how proud I am of her. (But not surprised, as she is so capable.) Also, I am very proud of Lisa, for delivering our message. I'm sure it was not easy, as Lisa is a"typical" Payton. We seem to be such an emotional lot, the men as well as the women. I of course, am not emotional (No?????????)
"Junes' Lot" will have a wealth of happy memories to help them as they try to re focus. They were never out of our thoughts during their ordeal, & we, being completely helpless, could only talk, pray & cry. And indeed, we did a lot of those things.
I was up in Calgary (with Peter of course), from I think Friday to Friday, so was there on 16th, & tied up Steves' phone for the 2 hours. We came back in time to do laundry & re-pack, to leave for Whitefish on Saturday, for Dans' senior prom. However, on Saturday morning Peter refused to budge, so we missed it all. It is a VERY big thing in the States, so of course, was a big event for Dan. They are heading to Mexico on 5th, so we will go down then, & take care of my ponies while they are away. It will
be "Spring break " for them. It is Spring break for us now, so all the children have the week off.
Not much happening, other than the usual M.O.W., church stuff, Lions' stuff. And of course, "Peter" stuff.
We had a funeral yesterday. A very close friend, so had to go. It was not an easy thing to do, & we had to sit up front. That was not good, me being very much in control. (Ha). Peter actually went with me. Other than going out to dinner now & again, that is the only other time he has been "out" since I don't know when.
A dear friend had a Radical Mastectomy done on Friday, so I am cooking their evening meal tomorrow. Have it all under control. Just have to prepare, & cook it.
I talked to a young lad today, re: helping me sort out some "stuff" on the P.C. I can manage my Mac with no problems, but I sure CAN'T manage that @@#+=&??@%$ P.C. He has helped me out before, & I don't think there is much that he can't handle re: computers.
We have had SO much snow this winter, I think I will go to bed, & STAY there, if we get any more. It is bad enough with the cold, don't need any snow.
No news, I'm just prattling, so will get myself busy "catching up" now that Peter is in bed.
Where are you Lin? Sara? Bernice? You three are the main contributers, & we miss you.
Take care all. Love Kell
I'm afraid it has been a tough couple of weeks. It seems hard to concentrate most of the time, & being "followed" all day doesn't help.
I tried to ring Toni lees' from 11.00am to 1.00pm on 16th. The busy signal was all I could get. I rang Mo, thinking that she may have been talking to everyone. However, she just wasn't up to ringing, so I have a suspicion that the 'phone was off its' cradle. Does anyone know??
Very distressing, as I did want to talk to the girls, & of course, my sisters. We both felt the Eulogy was very fitting, & I will let Raelee know how proud I am of her. (But not surprised, as she is so capable.) Also, I am very proud of Lisa, for delivering our message. I'm sure it was not easy, as Lisa is a"typical" Payton. We seem to be such an emotional lot, the men as well as the women. I of course, am not emotional (No?????????)
"Junes' Lot" will have a wealth of happy memories to help them as they try to re focus. They were never out of our thoughts during their ordeal, & we, being completely helpless, could only talk, pray & cry. And indeed, we did a lot of those things.
I was up in Calgary (with Peter of course), from I think Friday to Friday, so was there on 16th, & tied up Steves' phone for the 2 hours. We came back in time to do laundry & re-pack, to leave for Whitefish on Saturday, for Dans' senior prom. However, on Saturday morning Peter refused to budge, so we missed it all. It is a VERY big thing in the States, so of course, was a big event for Dan. They are heading to Mexico on 5th, so we will go down then, & take care of my ponies while they are away. It will
be "Spring break " for them. It is Spring break for us now, so all the children have the week off.
Not much happening, other than the usual M.O.W., church stuff, Lions' stuff. And of course, "Peter" stuff.
We had a funeral yesterday. A very close friend, so had to go. It was not an easy thing to do, & we had to sit up front. That was not good, me being very much in control. (Ha). Peter actually went with me. Other than going out to dinner now & again, that is the only other time he has been "out" since I don't know when.
A dear friend had a Radical Mastectomy done on Friday, so I am cooking their evening meal tomorrow. Have it all under control. Just have to prepare, & cook it.
I talked to a young lad today, re: helping me sort out some "stuff" on the P.C. I can manage my Mac with no problems, but I sure CAN'T manage that @@#+=&??@%$ P.C. He has helped me out before, & I don't think there is much that he can't handle re: computers.
We have had SO much snow this winter, I think I will go to bed, & STAY there, if we get any more. It is bad enough with the cold, don't need any snow.
No news, I'm just prattling, so will get myself busy "catching up" now that Peter is in bed.
Where are you Lin? Sara? Bernice? You three are the main contributers, & we miss you.
Take care all. Love Kell
March 24, 2009
Late snow storm
Good morning all. Waiting for coffee, and just read back on some old posts.
No, Bernice, I did not get a CD or DVD from you of the Payton wedding. Now Kell may have, and if she did will copy it for me and send it on, but she does not get a lot of computer time, so it may be some time comming to me. (Then I will send ' Thanks ")
Great to hear from you again Sarie. Keep us posted on your doings.
Thanks for the photos, whoever put them on. Wendy, I loved the family ones that were there this am.We need to do more family stuff while we can.
I have a dentists appointment this am in Morden(45 miles.) but we are in the middle of a freezing rain - snow storm so I am going to cancel. The road will be horrendous and dangerous, so Mona is staying home. Will have to go out later in the day,I am looking after two older ladies...friends...who need help. I talked to Kell last night, all OK there. Did anyone get photos of Dan's Prom?? Isnt he gorgeous? (My God Son ) Kell and Peter didn't go down for it, Peter was too tired after the days in Calgary. I tried to get on Flickr yesterday, took me over an hour (I dont give up easily!!) and a call to Kell. Finally got on, and nothing new !! Is anyone useing it now? Lyn, I loved the Dragon races ! Didn't know what it was, but what fun! Keep it up girl!! Also the weaving site. We have to spend time at that next time I am home ( Or you are here !!) Coffee is ready, I will go eat and get on with the day.
Love to all. Take care. Mona
No, Bernice, I did not get a CD or DVD from you of the Payton wedding. Now Kell may have, and if she did will copy it for me and send it on, but she does not get a lot of computer time, so it may be some time comming to me. (Then I will send ' Thanks ")
Great to hear from you again Sarie. Keep us posted on your doings.
Thanks for the photos, whoever put them on. Wendy, I loved the family ones that were there this am.We need to do more family stuff while we can.
I have a dentists appointment this am in Morden(45 miles.) but we are in the middle of a freezing rain - snow storm so I am going to cancel. The road will be horrendous and dangerous, so Mona is staying home. Will have to go out later in the day,I am looking after two older ladies...friends...who need help. I talked to Kell last night, all OK there. Did anyone get photos of Dan's Prom?? Isnt he gorgeous? (My God Son ) Kell and Peter didn't go down for it, Peter was too tired after the days in Calgary. I tried to get on Flickr yesterday, took me over an hour (I dont give up easily!!) and a call to Kell. Finally got on, and nothing new !! Is anyone useing it now? Lyn, I loved the Dragon races ! Didn't know what it was, but what fun! Keep it up girl!! Also the weaving site. We have to spend time at that next time I am home ( Or you are here !!) Coffee is ready, I will go eat and get on with the day.
Love to all. Take care. Mona
Hi
hello All...Dead right Wendy>>> Cec was, an is a "Treasure' to you all...Like Toni -lee says Cec is the Payton family "Angel' an so she is!! But I like to acknowledge, when someone does a favour whether sml or large...So good on on u Wendy! for appreciating her.
I have a lot to say...Ha as always !!! but i have to check my notes..
I haven't wrote about the wake but must say your girls ..done Great homemade pizza's for all of us which was greatly enjoyed and appreciated...and while I'm on that "Toni-lee an Matt!!!!!!! how good were they !!! they are such a great couple!!!! their home was totally disrupted for about 3 weeks I know they didn't mind >>>But we all know ..WE all love visitors ...But we also love to have our home back to normal must be worse when u hav kids... and they were such great "Hosts"" So a Big thank You from Ken and I ......
Belinda ...meant to say ..you look great!!! must be the dragon racing!! thanks for photos they are awesome you go girl!!! I am so depressed with myself ...i hav put on 8 kilos""" I don't know why as i am not a junk eater...could be the acholol but I have always had that and been small so I am really p...ed off..I'll give you a laugh I fell off my treadmill the other day this kid left it on! an I didn't know? an i Jumped on and fell I so hurt myself like a really bad burn it is infected from the rubber burn an now can't move the knee... so no training at the moment..plus in pain. Soz My lil whinge) sorry gotta go Ph call catch u all later bye luv Bernice xx
I have a lot to say...Ha as always !!! but i have to check my notes..
I haven't wrote about the wake but must say your girls ..done Great homemade pizza's for all of us which was greatly enjoyed and appreciated...and while I'm on that "Toni-lee an Matt!!!!!!! how good were they !!! they are such a great couple!!!! their home was totally disrupted for about 3 weeks I know they didn't mind >>>But we all know ..WE all love visitors ...But we also love to have our home back to normal must be worse when u hav kids... and they were such great "Hosts"" So a Big thank You from Ken and I ......
Belinda ...meant to say ..you look great!!! must be the dragon racing!! thanks for photos they are awesome you go girl!!! I am so depressed with myself ...i hav put on 8 kilos""" I don't know why as i am not a junk eater...could be the acholol but I have always had that and been small so I am really p...ed off..I'll give you a laugh I fell off my treadmill the other day this kid left it on! an I didn't know? an i Jumped on and fell I so hurt myself like a really bad burn it is infected from the rubber burn an now can't move the knee... so no training at the moment..plus in pain. Soz My lil whinge) sorry gotta go Ph call catch u all later bye luv Bernice xx
Thank you Ces.
What can I say, nothing would be enough.
Ces was our life saver, our rock to lean on.
I will never forget and will be forever grateful for all the help, support and love that Ces gave to Nat, Toni and myself in our time of need and sorrow.
THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart.
Wendy
Hi, I thought I would share a couple of family photos that we very seldom see all together. I do realise that Mark and Ken are missing from the Myers photo, Mark missed out as I was in Aus and he was in England on the day and Ken was somewhere around most probably talking, Sorry.
They were taken after Mums service.
Love to all
Wendy
They were taken after Mums service.
Love to all
Wendy
The Complex.
OK people, the pic's below are of our pride and joy.!!
The Complex contains , a Skateing Rink, a Curling Rink, a Day Care Center, a Theatre, the one kitchen serves all. We are now in full operation ! Hockey has and will again be played, the Day Care is in full operation, the Curling Rink is now
ready to go, and a Bonspeil is on the 2nd week of April. The Theatre is not finished, isn't a high priority till we get more money. (The old Tivoli will do till then.) Yes, we are proud!! About 90 percent of the work was done by volunteers !!
What a building !! Wish you could see it! Love to all. Mona
The Complex contains , a Skateing Rink, a Curling Rink, a Day Care Center, a Theatre, the one kitchen serves all. We are now in full operation ! Hockey has and will again be played, the Day Care is in full operation, the Curling Rink is now
ready to go, and a Bonspeil is on the 2nd week of April. The Theatre is not finished, isn't a high priority till we get more money. (The old Tivoli will do till then.) Yes, we are proud!! About 90 percent of the work was done by volunteers !!
What a building !! Wish you could see it! Love to all. Mona
March 22, 2009
At Last!!!
I have tried to post these two photos...About "# times" I don't know why I had so much trouble?? My heading was How sweet is this!! and two People I love !! In both Photos!! so here they are cheers bernice xx
How sweet it this!!
This is the the "3rd time I have tried to put these photos' on >>Dont know wat I am doing wrong I wil try again!!!
How sweet is this
this is what I was trying to put on earlier!! How sweet Two people I love 
As in both photos as i said Sweet I reckon..cheers Bernice xx
Hi
Hello all ..don't really feel like writing.. still trying to deal with losing our lovely lady..but the world would stop if we all just done what we wanted to do instead of what we should do!! I really wonder sometimes ...any way..
Great photos "Red" how nice to see all those smiling faces...I am "waiting for Toni-lee to send me ..wendy's photo's she took and I wil combine them with mine (which are good and then send to "all" family) if you don't receive them it wont be my fault..I try so hard sometimes (in the background)
Speaking of "did anyone receive my dvd of Johns wedding????? if so did you enjoy??? I havent heard a word??
I hope my sweet photo made it on the blog if not it wil later.
Sara no worries a Pleasure.. thanks for the face book advise.. where's Meg we hav tried to ring her?
I rang Nathile to night,. I am a little worried about her as she is on her "Own' and thatwould be lonely and hard she is hangin in there but would be nice if Family gave her a ring in the next few weeks just to tide her over Toni has Matt an kids an Wendy has Len...if you get my meaning.
I am off the smokes over 4 months...doing it hard would love a cig right now but wont as I know I am "1" cig off being a smoker again..but Its making me a angry ant" so forgive me if I am a little agro my world has been turned upside down lately giving up smoking ..losing June..Ken's work has had a down turn' and he has been forced to take all his hols and flexis ..which takes him to "8 Months Off' so even tho I like him being home it has just tossed our life into kaos at the moment.
On a Lighter Note ...HAPPY BIRTHDAY PATRICK 50TH Hope it all went well cheers!! Bernice an Ken xx
Great photos "Red" how nice to see all those smiling faces...I am "waiting for Toni-lee to send me ..wendy's photo's she took and I wil combine them with mine (which are good and then send to "all" family) if you don't receive them it wont be my fault..I try so hard sometimes (in the background)
Speaking of "did anyone receive my dvd of Johns wedding????? if so did you enjoy??? I havent heard a word??
I hope my sweet photo made it on the blog if not it wil later.
Sara no worries a Pleasure.. thanks for the face book advise.. where's Meg we hav tried to ring her?
I rang Nathile to night,. I am a little worried about her as she is on her "Own' and thatwould be lonely and hard she is hangin in there but would be nice if Family gave her a ring in the next few weeks just to tide her over Toni has Matt an kids an Wendy has Len...if you get my meaning.
I am off the smokes over 4 months...doing it hard would love a cig right now but wont as I know I am "1" cig off being a smoker again..but Its making me a angry ant" so forgive me if I am a little agro my world has been turned upside down lately giving up smoking ..losing June..Ken's work has had a down turn' and he has been forced to take all his hols and flexis ..which takes him to "8 Months Off' so even tho I like him being home it has just tossed our life into kaos at the moment.
On a Lighter Note ...HAPPY BIRTHDAY PATRICK 50TH Hope it all went well cheers!! Bernice an Ken xx
How sweet is this!!
Two people I love ...but how sweet is this...We have made our computer screen our photo album and every now an then a photo comes up and we go wow look at that!!! this is one of them I reckon ...love Bernice xx
March 21, 2009
Second try
Ok, I'll try again. Just read the entries since last week and definately a gallant effort by Raelee for being so amazingly strong to read such a beautiful eulogy for Aunty June (I sobbed the whole time) and to Lisa for reading Aunt Mo's letter also.
Here are a few pic's :-
Cousins, the girls anyway.
Bernice, David, Nat's friend (? sorry, I don't know her name) and Robbie
Damon and Hokey
Here are a few pic's :-
Cousins, the girls anyway.
Bernice, David, Nat's friend (? sorry, I don't know her name) and Robbie 
Lissa and Giancarlo
Damon and Hokey
Red, Michael, Toni and Rod
Tony is tossing up whether to put a V8 in the Pajero or sell or trade it 'as is'. We have the wagon now and a panel van & trailer he just picked up today for $500- b/c the yard owner just wanted it out of the car yard. He has the hood up on the Nissan and is going to tidy it up as Marc has never had it serviced or cared for it since Tony sold it to him, cheap 7yrs ago. We will register and sell it or combine a couple of them on a trade in on a much newer vehicle. Plans change by the hour so only time will tell.
I am going to a new church tomorrow as the one I've been attending the last two years is without a minister and has no spiritual feeling about it since the temporary minister moved back to Beecroft (he was brilliant). Another couple who have moved on to another Baptist church are very happy with that one so I will go in the morning and see how it is. The church has an "amazing Sunday school for all ages of kids" so I'm told so I certainly look forward to that.
After church we are either going to Bunnings (hardware) or looking at cars. We'll see tomorrow. Hokey just went next door to play with the kids but came home very sad as "they wouldn't let me play'. Originally he was welcomed over there but then the kids said "No" and the grandmother told me that the kids said Hokey swore. I wasn't so sure about that but kept him home anyway. Today Hokey says the older boy said "Bull-shit" to him. I told him that he's better off not playing with them if they're going to be rude like that. He's back in front of his playstation. I have been phoning around the games stores trying to find a 'joy-stick' that can be operated with only one hand so I can play with him but haven't been successful. He has the steering wheel so I'll have to have a go at that. It still has buttons and stuff to be operated at the same time but I'll give it a go.
Better go, it's late and I haven't done any work that I was supposed to on the pc.
Hugs & Kisses
Sara
Hello from Belmore
Well it was a very sad occassion, saying "Good Bye" to Aunty June last week . I was pleased though to have been able to visit her a couple of times in the hospital even though I'm sure she would not have wanted any of us to see her there. Also I am sure she would have been pleased that as many family were able to get together and have a few laughs afterwards. Laughs provided mostly by Robbie, David, Raelee and Aunty Marj (always on for a few laughs). Toni, Wend' and Nath' held up so well and a huge thank you to Toni and Matt after such a emotional time for being able to host such a lovely gathering afterwards. Aunty Cec' and Uncle Ray also a huge support, thank you.
There are too many things to say and thank you's to all that I simply can't put it all down. Aunty June was a rock and as sure as the toilet seat rose with the sun you could always be sure to count on Aunty June. You will be sadly missed.
Things are as always here. Yes, the car crapped itself, again and plans change daily as to what we're doing with it. Huge THANK YOU to Kenny and Bernice for bringing Ange' and I home. Tony and Hokey arrived about 5pm. Not too bad really.
More later, kids harassing me.
Sara xxx
There are too many things to say and thank you's to all that I simply can't put it all down. Aunty June was a rock and as sure as the toilet seat rose with the sun you could always be sure to count on Aunty June. You will be sadly missed.
Things are as always here. Yes, the car crapped itself, again and plans change daily as to what we're doing with it. Huge THANK YOU to Kenny and Bernice for bringing Ange' and I home. Tony and Hokey arrived about 5pm. Not too bad really.
More later, kids harassing me.
Sara xxx
March 20, 2009
Happy Birthday Aunty Mona!
Happy Birthday Aunty Mona!
If Aunty Cook was on the blog I would have wished her happy birthday yesterday. Today, the 20th March, everyone raise a glass today in honour of Aunt Mo’s birthday! (Ok, it was Dad who reminded me.) Even though it is 3.45pm yesterday for Aunty Mona, we can start celebrating here!
The service on Monday was beautiful. Aunty June would have been proud. Although the occasion was sad, it was good to catch up with everyone. Both Stewart and I thought Len’s sister delivered a lovely, heartfelt service. It was as nice as you could wish for.
Thinking of you all,
Happy Birthday again, Aunty Mona,
Love Lisa
If Aunty Cook was on the blog I would have wished her happy birthday yesterday. Today, the 20th March, everyone raise a glass today in honour of Aunt Mo’s birthday! (Ok, it was Dad who reminded me.) Even though it is 3.45pm yesterday for Aunty Mona, we can start celebrating here!
The service on Monday was beautiful. Aunty June would have been proud. Although the occasion was sad, it was good to catch up with everyone. Both Stewart and I thought Len’s sister delivered a lovely, heartfelt service. It was as nice as you could wish for.
Thinking of you all,
Happy Birthday again, Aunty Mona,
Love Lisa
Hello.
Dear family. Sleep on, it is early yet...for you that is! I have a pot of lasagna noodles on boiling and am just filling in time till they cook. I haven't felt much like writing up to now, and I guess everyone is feeling the same since no one has been on. I will phone Cook when I finish here, for her birthday. Just realized it will be yesterday for her ! No matter, the wishes are the same !
We had our first hockey game on 10th. Bill went and celebrated the opening of the rink, I stayed home. I may go to the next game, Sat. night I think. Much excitement about 'being in the Complex ' and it is a good feeling. I will put a couple of photos on later to show you what we have been working on. Will also, maybe tonight if I get home in time, put a photo of flowers from friends. The great thing about small communities, everybody cares !
Cec phoned a day or so ago. Good to hear from her. Still sad and trying to get on with life. I really liked the eulogy the girls wrote. So true. And my thanks to our Lisa for manageing my little note.
God bless her for the supreme effort ! Lenice sent the eulogy to us via E mail, then someone put it on the blog too. I have saved the blog on flash drive, all up to the funeral arrangements. Will add the rest and keep adding as notes come on.
Kell is in Calgary with Steve, will be home tomorrow night, then down to Kates on Sat. for the weekend.
Not much in the way of news. It is sunny and warmish today (-8) last week we had a couple of above zero days and melted a lot of snow. Now we have ice cover over everything. Soon be spring.
I had a nice note from Paula this am, with B. Day wishes from Bob and Trish, too. I was so pleased she managed to get to the funeral. It is so good to have the youngens take an interest, isn't it?
Best go. Wont someone please write? Where are you Bernice? Sara? Lyn? Miss your notes.
Love to all. Keep well. Mona
We had our first hockey game on 10th. Bill went and celebrated the opening of the rink, I stayed home. I may go to the next game, Sat. night I think. Much excitement about 'being in the Complex ' and it is a good feeling. I will put a couple of photos on later to show you what we have been working on. Will also, maybe tonight if I get home in time, put a photo of flowers from friends. The great thing about small communities, everybody cares !
Cec phoned a day or so ago. Good to hear from her. Still sad and trying to get on with life. I really liked the eulogy the girls wrote. So true. And my thanks to our Lisa for manageing my little note.
God bless her for the supreme effort ! Lenice sent the eulogy to us via E mail, then someone put it on the blog too. I have saved the blog on flash drive, all up to the funeral arrangements. Will add the rest and keep adding as notes come on.
Kell is in Calgary with Steve, will be home tomorrow night, then down to Kates on Sat. for the weekend.
Not much in the way of news. It is sunny and warmish today (-8) last week we had a couple of above zero days and melted a lot of snow. Now we have ice cover over everything. Soon be spring.
I had a nice note from Paula this am, with B. Day wishes from Bob and Trish, too. I was so pleased she managed to get to the funeral. It is so good to have the youngens take an interest, isn't it?
Best go. Wont someone please write? Where are you Bernice? Sara? Lyn? Miss your notes.
Love to all. Keep well. Mona
March 17, 2009
80 YEARS AT A GLANCE
JUNE PAYTON
28/06/1928 ~ 10/03/2009
80 years at a glance
Born in Goodooga and spending many years camping on properties, June developed a great love for the bush. When out and about, she would often comment… “What a beautiful tree”.
She had very fond memories of her childhood and would tell us all at length about life on the land - from salt curing meat to boiling water in a copper tub and of course, a lot of camp fire cooking including the odd galah.
One of her strongest memories she shared was of driving around in the back of the Ute and then, huddling, squashed and terrified, into the cabin with all the other children, to shelter from lightning storms…. “The rubber tyres made it the safest place to be”, she’d tell us…. Right to the end, June was terribly frightened of storms.
June told us about; her time on Mooculta Station, her first doll ‘Scotch Lassie’, Spewing all over the floor at school and camping in Forbes as a girl guide.
June remembered sending tinned cakes to friends overseas during the war and told how they’d been relatively unaffected by war shortages as they were largely self-sufficient. She knew how to ‘make do’ and this was certainly a trait that June carried through her entire life.
June married Bert in 1951 and finally decided to apply for her driving licence… after having already been driving for 11 years. The policeman was somewhat surprised and cried… “What! Do you mean to tell me that you do not have a licence?” To which she replied…“No, I didn’t need one.”
He promptly wrote her one out without even charging her the 2 and 6 pence.
June suffered through toxaemia when pregnant with Nathalie and Wendy who arrived – well… a while back! She married Merv in 1966 and again suffered toxaemia when having Toni. She always felt that the suffering was worth the results and was very proud of her 3 daughters and her 3 sons in Law. She was also proud of her 4 grandsons, 5 granddaughters (especially her granddaughters!) and her 5 great-grand children.
And we all know that Dave is not really the favourite!
June finished school in Bourke in year 9 and started work helping to load fence posts into the truck. She later worked; at Oxley Motors, as a housemaid for Mrs Proctor, as a domestic cook at Bourke hospital, as an usher at the Wonderlands Outdoors Theatre, in Arthur Huniman’s store and even at a soap making factory.
After moving to Wagga Wagga in 1967 she worked with Geraldine and Marco in their fruit and Vegetable store and as a cook in a pub. She enjoyed cooking up a storm at her and Wendy’s café’ – The Windmill. June always had a very strong work ethic.
Leaving Wagga, June went to Salamander, then Erina and finally Raymond Terrace. She was always on the go, visiting relatives and collecting more wonderful stories to tell. She could talk for weeks straight about her trips away and the lives of those she visited.
Always a ‘no frills’ sort of person, June rarely ever wore makeup. Yet she was always immaculately presented. She was never seen dressed, to use Mandy’s words… in a less than ‘tidy fashion’… always wearing her button up dresses, stockings and small heeled shoes. Her hair was always neat, well trimmed and sprayed into shape, even when simply ducking down to the shops for some milk.
June gave us all a few scares in her life. When she was five she burned her arms and was given rum and put to bed to rest. When June was 60 she was rushed to hospital in an ambulance and had triple bypass surgery. At 72 there were more rushes to hospital and her 2nd angioplasty operation. A year later came polyps and much of the following year was spent in and out of hospital undergoing bowel surgery and treatment. She swallowed an astonishing array of medicines daily for the past twenty years, including the dreaded ‘sand’ and tried her hardest – as a sugar lover, to follow a type 2 diabetes eating plan. She did enjoy a sweet treat though! She also enjoyed giving sweet treats to others!
June was always compassionate; Pop’s brother gave her a gold watch when she was 13, to thank her for never teasing him about his weepy, ingrown eyelashes. Bernice will always be grateful for letting her ‘Play with Nathalie’ when all the other mothers in Bourke thought she was no good.
She took many of her nieces and nephews on various camping trips. Mandy affectionately remembers going to Port Macquarie and thinking ‘How nice a thing to do, to take extra teenage girls camping when anyone else would think…"no way it's my holiday, I'm going to relax."
In turn many people helped June out. Lenny Boucher used to give her fish and Aunty may Doyle gave June her first birthday cake when she was 17. It had vivid blue icing! To thank June for enriching their lives, many people attended her 60th and 80th birthday parties.
Her compassion was extended to a love for animals. She once unchained an old dog from the clothesline during a storm and the golf ball sized hail left large bruises on her back. Nanna Payt’s bird Cocko, ignored most, but always responded to June. Whenever she called Smoko, the Laverty’s antisocial cat always ran to greet her. She would take the Meyer’s dog Butch for ‘walkies’ and the large Rottweiler would gently bite her forearm between his teeth and lead her around the yard. June had a love of animals, yet wasn’t afraid to shoot for food or safety. A quick shot at a brown snake proved her firearm skills.
June loved driving from one place to the next, adding thousands of kilometres of time with ‘Charlie’, her little blue laser. June visited family and friends throughout NSW, from, the far West, to the Riverina, the Far North Coast, the Central Coast, Sydney’s suburbs, the Illawarra and all places in between. She took an expedition to the Flinders ranges and Cameron’s Corner and backpacked with some young travellers through the Red Centre up to Darwin. She felt very fortunate to have made two trips to Canada.
80 years affords people with a wealth of experiences and while June led a humble life, she knew how to make the most of life’s opportunities. Yabby catching competitions with her sisters; sledding and ice fishing in Canada; teaching her daughters and granddaughters the art of sewing and embroidery; experimenting in the kitchen; watching Haley’s comet with Mandy and Bruce at Kenebree with the dumpy level as a telescope; drawing out the anticipation of a simple chocolate gift just long enough to keep her grandkids delightfully in suspense; holding newborn Jahl for days on end until her arms ached; enjoying a wonderful relationship with her neighbours Aud and George; sitting at the table, spoon in hand, enjoying a custard apple and sharing a story. Always sharing a story!
Family has always been the mainstay of June’s life. This was expressed by the pure joy she showed at having everyone around her to share her 80th birthday last year. As Kell said, “Dook was the Matriarch. She enjoyed a very close relationship with all her family, was very proud of them all. We have gained by having Junie in our lives.”
So, it is with great sadness that we say goodbye to June, but we know that she will remain with us in spirit in so many ways. She’s in the quiet, thoughtful gestures of kindness, the small gifts –like pins and change purses, doilies and handtowels; the Anzac cookies and Tuna Pies. She’ll be there every time we drink from a steaming mug of hearty soup; every time we open a container brimful of lamingtons; when we steal all the red and white jelly beans from the pack; when we snuggle up on a winters night with a crochet rug; every time our hand shakes; every time we dab at our faces with a hanky; and every time we hear the thunder roll.
But mostly, she’s with us in the faces and the voices of the family that remain.
She rests now, amongst her much loved, beautiful trees.
Until we meet again – Goodbye June.
Terese.
With thanks to Raelee, Carol, Lenice & Lauren for their careful and attentive editing.
With much thanks to Carol for having the forethought and taking the time to put Nan's story to paper over 5 years ago.
With much thanks to Carol for having the forethought and taking the time to put Nan's story to paper over 5 years ago.
With special thanks to Raelee for being brave enough to read this at Nan's funeral service.
March 14, 2009
To June
Love and truth is a beautiful thing!!! You Junie Know how Ken and I feel an felt about you thats all that matters..rest in peace lovely lady...Bernice & Ken xx
Our Thanks
We need to say a special Thank You to our family.
To Nath,Wendy and Len,Toni and Mat, Cec and Ray. We thank you for your committment of love and time in taking care of sister June over that very trying time.
To family and friends for visits and prayers, thank you.
Michael and Rod......how happy June would be to know you came.
To Meg, for keeping Lyn informed,and to Lyn and Cec for keeping us up to date.
To Toni Lee and Mat....and the kids !! for hosting everyone and living in what must have been confusion for the entire time.
We know we are all family, but since we couldn't be there to contribute, we are so thankful to all of you for keeping vigil for us.
To 'Wendy's Lot' for keeping spirits up and being there for everyone. It cannot have been easy under the circumstances.
And to Mandy. Thank you for the lovely letter you wrote for the girls. So very well put, and you got the true essence of Junie !!
We will be with you in spirit, thoughts and prayers on Monday morning. (5pm Sun. for Kell. 6pm
Sunday for Moe) Love you all. Take care. And again, 'Thanks.' Kell and Moe.
To Nath,Wendy and Len,Toni and Mat, Cec and Ray. We thank you for your committment of love and time in taking care of sister June over that very trying time.
To family and friends for visits and prayers, thank you.
Michael and Rod......how happy June would be to know you came.
To Meg, for keeping Lyn informed,and to Lyn and Cec for keeping us up to date.
To Toni Lee and Mat....and the kids !! for hosting everyone and living in what must have been confusion for the entire time.
We know we are all family, but since we couldn't be there to contribute, we are so thankful to all of you for keeping vigil for us.
To 'Wendy's Lot' for keeping spirits up and being there for everyone. It cannot have been easy under the circumstances.
And to Mandy. Thank you for the lovely letter you wrote for the girls. So very well put, and you got the true essence of Junie !!
We will be with you in spirit, thoughts and prayers on Monday morning. (5pm Sun. for Kell. 6pm
Sunday for Moe) Love you all. Take care. And again, 'Thanks.' Kell and Moe.
March 11, 2009
Funeral Arrangements
Junes' funeral details are:
10.00am Monday 16th March
Lance Boots Funerals
6 Johnson Close
Raymond Terrace
Ph 02 49872101
After the service Toni Lee and Matt are hosting morning tea at their house. If you have any queries please phone Wendy, Toni Lee or Nath.
Sorry my keyboard is not working for a screen snap so click on google map to get directions.
10.00am Monday 16th March
Lance Boots Funerals
6 Johnson Close
Raymond Terrace
Ph 02 49872101
After the service Toni Lee and Matt are hosting morning tea at their house. If you have any queries please phone Wendy, Toni Lee or Nath.
Sorry my keyboard is not working for a screen snap so click on google map to get directions.
Mandy's Letter
To June's family.
'The long day passes with it's load of sorrow'
I just wanted to let you know we have been with all of you in thought this past hard week. A mother is the nucleus of the family holding everyone together and as we all know, from three daughters,Nat, Wendy and Toni June has had the joy of a large family. How lovely for June to have seen kids, grandkids and great grandkids come along.
You know I shared a moment in history with June. She was at Kenebree cooking for the shearers. It was when Haleys commet was in sight. Bruce, June and I walked to the middle of the clay pan out front of the house. We set up the dumpy level to use as a telescope to see if we could get a better look and yep, we did!
There are many little things June has quietly done. She made me a baby rug when Callum came along (we now use it as a lap rug) and she later did the same for Rod with Oskar. We know the effort that went into making them. Her hands use to shake so badly.
Another thing she did was take Belinda and I on one of her camping trips with John. We went to Port Macquarie. Do you remember Toni? I think you spent the whole time at the pool. How nice a thing to do, to take two teenage girls when anyone else would have thought "no way it's my holiday, I'm going to relax." We ended up getting rained out. Nearly floated out of the camping ground.
Every time I prune the roses I hear of June from Mum and I would say, probably still will. "June really knows how to prune roses....she had the best rose bushes....full of flowers...." and so on. When June was visiting I asked her about it. She told me the fine art. "I use to just hack them back. I didn't know what I was doing."I didn't tell Mum. Dad was REALLY happy when June told Mum how to make hard Anzac Bickies untill then he always got soft ones that he wasn't fussed on. (He'll probably still deny that he gets any).
You know I have never seen June dress in a less than tidy fashion. Has anyone? She always wore her button up dresses, stockings and small heeled shoes. I don't know how she wore her full corset back in the day. She really felt the heat. I remember her carrying a wash cloth in summer so she could pat down her face.
I can see her now sitting at the table spoon in hand enjoying a custard apple and sharing a story...like Peter Dedda getting 'real tate!'...simple pleasures. I know I can't say anything that will lessen your pain, only time can do that. June has left a void and we all greive but she will always be held dear in our hearts . Love Mandy.
'The long day passes with it's load of sorrow'
I just wanted to let you know we have been with all of you in thought this past hard week. A mother is the nucleus of the family holding everyone together and as we all know, from three daughters,Nat, Wendy and Toni June has had the joy of a large family. How lovely for June to have seen kids, grandkids and great grandkids come along.
You know I shared a moment in history with June. She was at Kenebree cooking for the shearers. It was when Haleys commet was in sight. Bruce, June and I walked to the middle of the clay pan out front of the house. We set up the dumpy level to use as a telescope to see if we could get a better look and yep, we did!
There are many little things June has quietly done. She made me a baby rug when Callum came along (we now use it as a lap rug) and she later did the same for Rod with Oskar. We know the effort that went into making them. Her hands use to shake so badly.
Another thing she did was take Belinda and I on one of her camping trips with John. We went to Port Macquarie. Do you remember Toni? I think you spent the whole time at the pool. How nice a thing to do, to take two teenage girls when anyone else would have thought "no way it's my holiday, I'm going to relax." We ended up getting rained out. Nearly floated out of the camping ground.
Every time I prune the roses I hear of June from Mum and I would say, probably still will. "June really knows how to prune roses....she had the best rose bushes....full of flowers...." and so on. When June was visiting I asked her about it. She told me the fine art. "I use to just hack them back. I didn't know what I was doing."I didn't tell Mum. Dad was REALLY happy when June told Mum how to make hard Anzac Bickies untill then he always got soft ones that he wasn't fussed on. (He'll probably still deny that he gets any).
You know I have never seen June dress in a less than tidy fashion. Has anyone? She always wore her button up dresses, stockings and small heeled shoes. I don't know how she wore her full corset back in the day. She really felt the heat. I remember her carrying a wash cloth in summer so she could pat down her face.
I can see her now sitting at the table spoon in hand enjoying a custard apple and sharing a story...like Peter Dedda getting 'real tate!'...simple pleasures. I know I can't say anything that will lessen your pain, only time can do that. June has left a void and we all greive but she will always be held dear in our hearts . Love Mandy.
Junie
Just when you think there are no more tears, as you have already cried enough to cause a minor flood, you find that there is still
enough liquid somewhere, to cause yet another flood.
So many reminders. A china coffee mug in a kitchen cupboard, a lovely little crystal flower vase in the lounge. It is used on a fairly regular basis. Several ANZAC pins on my dressing table. Some old brooches in a bedroom drawer. The leather change purse
that I use all the time. Dook made me a handbag & purse set, (leather), to take with me when I left for overseas in ??1957. The
purse eventually began to show its' age, so it became my "brief case", & carried whatever books or papers I needed for whatever
meeting I happened to be attending. On my last trip home (??06), Dook happened to see the change purse, & was quite shocked when I told her it was the only one I had, so was in constant use. There is also a pocket album of family pictures that she gave
me long ago. Reminders, reminders.
The last year & a half will never be forgotten by our families. What with three close relatives, the fires & the floods, it all casts a
very dark shadow over our lives.A dark page in our history book. We each mourn in our own separate ways, but mourn we do.
Mo & I are very grateful for the regular updates. Mo has been the spokesperson, as she has a little more control over her emotions than I do. It was all very hard on her, but she stood up well under the conditions. Cec & Lin deserve special thanks for their daily contacts with us. Our lifeline.
Our thoughts & prayers go out to you all, but especially to Nath, Wendy & Toni Lee & their families. Dook was the Matriarch. She
enjoyed a very close relationship with all her family, was very proud of them all, and they certainly responded accordingly, & I am sure they are all very proud of that relationship too. In sadness I leave you all to grieve in your own way, but appreciating all that
we have gained by having Junie in our lives. We love you all. It seems to take a tragedy to make us really appreciate what we have.
Love to all. Kell
enough liquid somewhere, to cause yet another flood.
So many reminders. A china coffee mug in a kitchen cupboard, a lovely little crystal flower vase in the lounge. It is used on a fairly regular basis. Several ANZAC pins on my dressing table. Some old brooches in a bedroom drawer. The leather change purse
that I use all the time. Dook made me a handbag & purse set, (leather), to take with me when I left for overseas in ??1957. The
purse eventually began to show its' age, so it became my "brief case", & carried whatever books or papers I needed for whatever
meeting I happened to be attending. On my last trip home (??06), Dook happened to see the change purse, & was quite shocked when I told her it was the only one I had, so was in constant use. There is also a pocket album of family pictures that she gave
me long ago. Reminders, reminders.
The last year & a half will never be forgotten by our families. What with three close relatives, the fires & the floods, it all casts a
very dark shadow over our lives.A dark page in our history book. We each mourn in our own separate ways, but mourn we do.
Mo & I are very grateful for the regular updates. Mo has been the spokesperson, as she has a little more control over her emotions than I do. It was all very hard on her, but she stood up well under the conditions. Cec & Lin deserve special thanks for their daily contacts with us. Our lifeline.
Our thoughts & prayers go out to you all, but especially to Nath, Wendy & Toni Lee & their families. Dook was the Matriarch. She
enjoyed a very close relationship with all her family, was very proud of them all, and they certainly responded accordingly, & I am sure they are all very proud of that relationship too. In sadness I leave you all to grieve in your own way, but appreciating all that
we have gained by having Junie in our lives. We love you all. It seems to take a tragedy to make us really appreciate what we have.
Love to all. Kell
Junie
Just when you think there are no more tears left,because you have already caused a mini flood, you find that there is enough liquid coming from somewhere, to cause a major flood. Where does the body find that liquid?
So many reminders. A china coffee mug in a kitchen cupboard. ANZAC pins on my dressing table. Old brooches in a draw.
A lovely little crystal flower vase in the lounge, which is used on s fairly regular basis. A pocket album of family photos.
My leather change purse that Dook made for me, with matching hand bag, before I left for overseas in ??1957. It has been
in constant use since that time, & when I was home last (? 06??), Dook was shocked to see that I still had it. I told her then, that it has always been in use, & none the worse for wear. The matching hand bag did begin to show its' age, so it became my "brief case", to hold whatever books etc. required for whatever committee meeting I was attending. They are all here. This is a year & a half that we will never forget. All our personal tragedies we have endured, and then the fires & floods. A very dark time in our personal history. During the last couple of months, you have ALL been in our constant thoughts. Most especially the last few weeks, the three girls, & their families. As the Tully family said, we can do nothing to ease the loss. But we can pray, & have you all in our hearts & minds.I can speak for Mo too,that the past week we have had nothing else on our minds. Mo was the spokesperson, as she has more control of her emotions than I. She has been on call 24 hours a day, & always knew where I would be. It has been a very rough time for her. We both appreciate the help of Cec & Ray, & all other family members.You will all continue to be in our constant thoughts & Prayers. Special thanks to Cec & Lin for the regular updates that were such an important part of our days. We love you all. Hang tight. Love Kell
So many reminders. A china coffee mug in a kitchen cupboard. ANZAC pins on my dressing table. Old brooches in a draw.
A lovely little crystal flower vase in the lounge, which is used on s fairly regular basis. A pocket album of family photos.
My leather change purse that Dook made for me, with matching hand bag, before I left for overseas in ??1957. It has been
in constant use since that time, & when I was home last (? 06??), Dook was shocked to see that I still had it. I told her then, that it has always been in use, & none the worse for wear. The matching hand bag did begin to show its' age, so it became my "brief case", to hold whatever books etc. required for whatever committee meeting I was attending. They are all here. This is a year & a half that we will never forget. All our personal tragedies we have endured, and then the fires & floods. A very dark time in our personal history. During the last couple of months, you have ALL been in our constant thoughts. Most especially the last few weeks, the three girls, & their families. As the Tully family said, we can do nothing to ease the loss. But we can pray, & have you all in our hearts & minds.I can speak for Mo too,that the past week we have had nothing else on our minds. Mo was the spokesperson, as she has more control of her emotions than I. She has been on call 24 hours a day, & always knew where I would be. It has been a very rough time for her. We both appreciate the help of Cec & Ray, & all other family members.You will all continue to be in our constant thoughts & Prayers. Special thanks to Cec & Lin for the regular updates that were such an important part of our days. We love you all. Hang tight. Love Kell
March 10, 2009
sending love
just want to send love to junie and her family, know the feeling of knowing the oucome and saying goodbye to someone forever. also know full well there is nothing anyone can do to make it easier except be there for them, so be there we all will..
love to all
tullys
love to all
tullys
March 09, 2009
Hi
How nice was the photo of June catching yabbies..Great!!! Just wanted to say this is such a hard time for all of us...But It is so hard for Nathile, Wendy and Toni-lee also Cec..those poor darlings ..their hearts are broken and they know the outcome! but they have done 24 hour bed side shifts !! for the last 7 days !! they don't mind but I can tell you, they are all so heartbroken and physical and emotionally exhausted!!! I Know Toni-lee wants to make a special thank you! to Cec, ..
Toni-lee rang Cec, an Cec was there and won't leave she is such a treasure!!
Just wanted to say We are feeling for Nat wen Toni and Cec..Keep up the great strength
Thinking of you talk soon love Bernice and Ken .xx P.S wil look for Photos's of June
Toni-lee rang Cec, an Cec was there and won't leave she is such a treasure!!
Just wanted to say We are feeling for Nat wen Toni and Cec..Keep up the great strength
Thinking of you talk soon love Bernice and Ken .xx P.S wil look for Photos's of June
March 08, 2009
Happy Memories
We're trying to collect Standout-Happy memories of Nan, that we may include in her eulogy. We'd be grateful if you could write a post with your favourite memory.Thanks.
Laughter in the time of sadness is still possible
You may all be wondering what the below photos is about.... basically, yesterday was my birthday.
Given the circumstances, it had the potential to be a pretty bad day, however, thanks to my fantastic family, the day ended with laughter and happiness.
It started with birthday wishes from all, followed by a great custard tart thanks to Ray and left over homemade pizza for lunch. Following a trip in to see Nan and pick up Mum and Ces, we returned to everyone sitting around eating prawns and enjoying the relaxing moment.
I was then presented with a glorious bag filled with individually wrapped presents from Toni and Nat, as seen below. The glow in the dark stickers are a memento from nan - she once gave me two packets to put on my roof and 20 odd years later they are still there and still glowing - much to the surprise of any visitor who happens to sleep in my old room!
The presents included glow in the dark bracelets and a necklace, stunning new sunglasses, maracas, hair curlers, a tattoo set, ice-block makers, a skipping rope, matching pigs with google eyes and the piece de resistance, a tiara with matching earrings!
We ended with chocolate cake covered with smarites and a glass of wine.
My family is proof that even in times like this, we are all able to pull together and have a laugh and all know that we love each other very much. So I just wanted to share this with everyone.
Lenice
Given the circumstances, it had the potential to be a pretty bad day, however, thanks to my fantastic family, the day ended with laughter and happiness.
It started with birthday wishes from all, followed by a great custard tart thanks to Ray and left over homemade pizza for lunch. Following a trip in to see Nan and pick up Mum and Ces, we returned to everyone sitting around eating prawns and enjoying the relaxing moment.
I was then presented with a glorious bag filled with individually wrapped presents from Toni and Nat, as seen below. The glow in the dark stickers are a memento from nan - she once gave me two packets to put on my roof and 20 odd years later they are still there and still glowing - much to the surprise of any visitor who happens to sleep in my old room!
The presents included glow in the dark bracelets and a necklace, stunning new sunglasses, maracas, hair curlers, a tattoo set, ice-block makers, a skipping rope, matching pigs with google eyes and the piece de resistance, a tiara with matching earrings!
We ended with chocolate cake covered with smarites and a glass of wine.
My family is proof that even in times like this, we are all able to pull together and have a laugh and all know that we love each other very much. So I just wanted to share this with everyone.
Lenice
March 07, 2009
We Here
Good morning family
Its hard to write at this sad time my thoughts are with all our family but mostly Junie, Nat, Wendy and Toni and their families.
There is not much to say I have been busy with a conference on indigenious fibre my work has been a partner in organizing.
Tomorrow we are back dragon boating and hope to get on the lake and there is not blue green algae.
Hannah is living with Sam so I don't see much of her and Lauren is in Sydney this weekend and is at a Swans AFL game to night.
Hope everyone is well.
Belinda
Its hard to write at this sad time my thoughts are with all our family but mostly Junie, Nat, Wendy and Toni and their families.
There is not much to say I have been busy with a conference on indigenious fibre my work has been a partner in organizing.
Tomorrow we are back dragon boating and hope to get on the lake and there is not blue green algae.
Hannah is living with Sam so I don't see much of her and Lauren is in Sydney this weekend and is at a Swans AFL game to night.
Hope everyone is well.
Belinda
March 06, 2009
Need to hear from someone.
Just to let you know, if this posts, I didn't sign in, give user name or password. Just clicked on Sign In, and up the page came. Is there anyone out there? Anyone???? Please put a note on, just so we know you are there. Phone someone and have a chat and tell us what you talked about, anything. I wont phone anybody because I dont want to tie up the phone,Kell and I cant talk for long for the same reason. Lyn has phoned a couple of times, cant talk just cry, then phone Kell to tell her, same thing. So please, some of you youngens, help the oldies out by typing in a few words. Hope all are well. Love you. Mona
March 04, 2009
Hi
Hi all just to let u know Ken an I are goin up to see June tomorrow, then on to Orange for a day ( A bird Show) Ken wants to go to! anyway... point is , I wil be off the blog for 4 days or so...I Know how sad .. I wil get back to u as soon as possible..Give u updates then...cheers everyone hope you are all well and happy an I wil Give June a kiss for u all....Bernice xx
Update on June
Hi all, Toni-lee as asked me to write a note on the blog about our Junie..She is not well at all.
The cancer has come back causing big problems, severe pain, her kidneys are now failing, she is in John hunter hospital and will not return home , they are waiting for a bed in Palliative Care. She is on high dosage of morphine for the pain..Nathile said anyway wishing to see June, should do so asap.. Ken and i are hoping to get up there within the next couple of days...I will keep you posted Bye Love Bernice xx
The cancer has come back causing big problems, severe pain, her kidneys are now failing, she is in John hunter hospital and will not return home , they are waiting for a bed in Palliative Care. She is on high dosage of morphine for the pain..Nathile said anyway wishing to see June, should do so asap.. Ken and i are hoping to get up there within the next couple of days...I will keep you posted Bye Love Bernice xx
Pilot Mound calling
Good morning. You are just getting up. Hope it is a good day for you. No news here. I just wanted to let you know Cec is keeping us up to date with June. Kell and I talk after every call we get, so we are both informed. Bill has gone to the dentist, I cancelled out, dont want to leave the phone for that long. Our hearts and thoughts are in Australia, our prayers are with Junie and family. More at a later date. Love Mona
March 02, 2009
there was no hacker
Good on you Melissa ...its great we are all allowed our opinions...that's Australian that's life that's great!!!! There was no hacker!!! it was family member playing .. looking for change...cool too..anyway who cares now ...theres more to worry about now as in our Junie..Cheers Bernice xx
new blog BY MELISSA
JUST TO MAKE IT CLEAR IT WAS MELISSA LOUISE TULLY FROM BOURKE WHO WROTE THAT SHE LIKED THE NEW BLOG AND WHO ALSO DIDNT CHANGE IT.. FORGOT TO SIGN MY NAME WAS TOOEXCITED AT THE THOUGHT THAT SUM1 LIKED OUR BLOG ENOUGH TO HACK IT... BUT I REALLY LIKED THE NEW BLOG SO HACKER CHANGE IT BACK!!!! IT WAS LOVELY!!
FROM MELISSA
THINK I STOOD BY MY OPINION ENOUGH THERE.. IF NOT THE NEW BLOG WAS AWESOME!!
on another note we got dad this really lovely card for his birthday n he loved it so mch that he took it up to show his best mate and his other best mate who was cleaning at the time accidently sprayed it with the hose :( he was very upset so we ioned it back out for him.
love MELISSA
FROM MELISSA
THINK I STOOD BY MY OPINION ENOUGH THERE.. IF NOT THE NEW BLOG WAS AWESOME!!
on another note we got dad this really lovely card for his birthday n he loved it so mch that he took it up to show his best mate and his other best mate who was cleaning at the time accidently sprayed it with the hose :( he was very upset so we ioned it back out for him.
love MELISSA
March 01, 2009
Ha!!!! Hacker ' my big fat foot!!!
I think this is funny...As I don't think we have a "hacker" I think we have a clever little creative relative' who was "just playing'and done this..as I don't think a "Hacker' would have bothered to write that lovely story on the left side of the Blog !!! Anyway it was a nice gesture and a cool scene just needed different colour background as too hard on the eyes... I even have my thoughts on either two little clever girls who possibly could have done this and if they did we will never know, as they won't own up.
Ahh well who cares...but I want to know ..??????? who was on the horse..Hugh Jackman????
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ...SARA.HOPE YOU ARE HAVING A GREAT DAY!!! Also hope shed is fixed and you have more 'room' in house...I think its HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO PETER TULLY TOO TOMORROW...gooodness knows where he is but ..have a good one Peter...cheers!
I don't know whats happening with June but sounds like she is not well so I will have to ring someone to check on her.. I have lots of news but will write later ...hope all are well
Bon voyage""""" Stewart have a great trip to Japan ..talk when you get back.
Have to go ..bye all Love Bernice xx
Ahh well who cares...but I want to know ..??????? who was on the horse..Hugh Jackman????
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ...SARA.HOPE YOU ARE HAVING A GREAT DAY!!! Also hope shed is fixed and you have more 'room' in house...I think its HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO PETER TULLY TOO TOMORROW...gooodness knows where he is but ..have a good one Peter...cheers!
I don't know whats happening with June but sounds like she is not well so I will have to ring someone to check on her.. I have lots of news but will write later ...hope all are well
Bon voyage""""" Stewart have a great trip to Japan ..talk when you get back.
Have to go ..bye all Love Bernice xx
I have made changed the blog back! and NEW password
No I didn't change the blog but I have changed it back. Please don't make changes with out asking as my eye sight is bad enough and I can't read it.
I have also put on a new password just in case some one hacked in. If you want the new password i have emailed it to Mona, Kell, Lisa and Sara. They are the only emails I have so email me or one of the others if you want it.
It is very hot again and we didn't trapeze because of the high winds so its back again in a few weeks. I was dissapointed but better safe than sorry
I have friends here from Wagga so am heading over to the National Gallery for a coffee and view the new Australian Tonelists show.
be back soon Belinda
I have also put on a new password just in case some one hacked in. If you want the new password i have emailed it to Mona, Kell, Lisa and Sara. They are the only emails I have so email me or one of the others if you want it.
It is very hot again and we didn't trapeze because of the high winds so its back again in a few weeks. I was dissapointed but better safe than sorry
I have friends here from Wagga so am heading over to the National Gallery for a coffee and view the new Australian Tonelists show.
be back soon Belinda
Complex Country Calling
Morning all. What a terrible shock to try to get on the blog yesterday and find it all messed up !!
I phoned Kell, but she didn't mind it and thought Lyn had likely changed it. I E Mailed Lyn after I got her note, then again to see if I can put the contents of the blog on a falsh drive.......I HATE the thought of loseing all that good stuff ! I go to Morden on Monday for a Mammogram, and will get a good sized drive and try it anyway. I want you to know I have spent the last two and a half hours going back to all the old posts.....for a quiet family, we talk a lot ! But what fun it was to read over some of them.
Cec phoned last night with news of June. I talked to Kell and passed it on to her. We are both so sad. I will phone to Cec tomorrow afternoon and see if there is any more news. I wish I could be home, but when June goes home will phone her again. Please keep us posted on all the happenings.
No news here. Very cold for the end of February, but otherwise OK. Bill is going to a hockey game tonight...at Crystal City, our Complex isn't ready yet. The Architect was out this am, Bill spent the morning with him at the Complex, and he has given the final approval, when we get the Fire Commissioner out and get his, we CAN PLAY HOCKEY IN IT !!! We are in the finals of the League now, so likely will get to play one or two games here. One of the Boards I am on donated a Defibrulator to the rink, and at our first game I have to present it to the officials with best wishes and the hope that it will never be needed. We have taken a few photos, and I will go through them and sort out one or two to post.
Best go.I'm having an early supper so Bill can get away. Love to all, and keep up with the posts, this is Kell's and my life line. Mona
I phoned Kell, but she didn't mind it and thought Lyn had likely changed it. I E Mailed Lyn after I got her note, then again to see if I can put the contents of the blog on a falsh drive.......I HATE the thought of loseing all that good stuff ! I go to Morden on Monday for a Mammogram, and will get a good sized drive and try it anyway. I want you to know I have spent the last two and a half hours going back to all the old posts.....for a quiet family, we talk a lot ! But what fun it was to read over some of them.
Cec phoned last night with news of June. I talked to Kell and passed it on to her. We are both so sad. I will phone to Cec tomorrow afternoon and see if there is any more news. I wish I could be home, but when June goes home will phone her again. Please keep us posted on all the happenings.
No news here. Very cold for the end of February, but otherwise OK. Bill is going to a hockey game tonight...at Crystal City, our Complex isn't ready yet. The Architect was out this am, Bill spent the morning with him at the Complex, and he has given the final approval, when we get the Fire Commissioner out and get his, we CAN PLAY HOCKEY IN IT !!! We are in the finals of the League now, so likely will get to play one or two games here. One of the Boards I am on donated a Defibrulator to the rink, and at our first game I have to present it to the officials with best wishes and the hope that it will never be needed. We have taken a few photos, and I will go through them and sort out one or two to post.
Best go.I'm having an early supper so Bill can get away. Love to all, and keep up with the posts, this is Kell's and my life line. Mona
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