December 30, 2010
Pilot Mound reporting in.
Morning all. I have had one heck of a time getting on here this am, and all I wanted to do was say Happy New Year !! Note the size of the text, and I can't get it to go bigger. Will try again later. I FINALLY got a picture posted.....our Christmas dinner with friends, at our ST. JOHN'S PARISH HALL. About 30 of us sat down to eat, it was good and fun. Bill's head can ALMOST be seen behind the red sweater ! No news and I can't read this it is too small so will go. Hope everyone had a great Christmas. Love and God Bless. Mona
December 25, 2010
Merry christmas from whitefish
Merry Christmas to everyone. It is beautiful here in whitefish, lots of snow and we are sitting having happy hour on Christmas eve . Hope everyone has a great day and be safe if you are driving. Kell is sitting beside me with a glass of Aussie red and wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas and good health and happiness in 2011, with love.
December 24, 2010
These, if they come through are for Stew. Someone, get him to check the Blog.
First one, hoar frost on my little plant out on the deck this am. (Me in my PJ's out taking photos for him.
in -18 ) Second one, the tree on the side of the house...no, it isn't snow, it's Hoar Frost !!
Three, my little polar bear all covered too !! Four, looking down our street. They aren't as clear as I had hoped, but it is cloudy. If the sun comes out I will take more.....you really get to see frost then ! Love to everyone. Christmas Eve for you, me just trying to make some shortbread and get ready. Lots of work.
I had visions of being FREE today, all 36 hampers done and gone to recipients. But now I get to start on my own thing. MERRY CHRISTMAS !! Love you all. Mona
First one, hoar frost on my little plant out on the deck this am. (Me in my PJ's out taking photos for him.
in -18 ) Second one, the tree on the side of the house...no, it isn't snow, it's Hoar Frost !!
Three, my little polar bear all covered too !! Four, looking down our street. They aren't as clear as I had hoped, but it is cloudy. If the sun comes out I will take more.....you really get to see frost then ! Love to everyone. Christmas Eve for you, me just trying to make some shortbread and get ready. Lots of work.
I had visions of being FREE today, all 36 hampers done and gone to recipients. But now I get to start on my own thing. MERRY CHRISTMAS !! Love you all. Mona
December 16, 2010
Merry Christmas.
Good morning all! What a beautiful day we are having here....lovely peaceful snow falling, no wind to speak of, and temp. a mild -12 !! And we are enjoying it ! I just realized I don't have time to get cards to Australia ! Time just gets away on me at this time of year. So PLEASE....tell everyone I wish them Christmas Joy, Peace and Happiness. I will try to phone those who don't use the computer.
I talked to Kell this am...she is in Calgary baby sitting at Chars while the
'Oldies' go celebrate thier 20th anniversary. She will head to Whitefish as soon as she gets home and does the routine chores and visits Peter.
Bill and I can't go over this year, we can't get enough free time together to be able to make the trip. We need at least 8 days, and 10 would be better.
We were able to squeeze in a short visit with Stew. I think I drove Bill crazy telling him how much I wanted to see him!! We only had an evening and a day with him, but it was sooooooooo worth it !
There isn't any news to relate. I have a batch of dough on the rise for buns, have to keep checking it...if the buns turn out OK Bill will run them up to the kids at the corner house, Merry Christmas from us. They are good lads, early 20ies, and just built a 'deck' on the roof of thier house, complete with a 'water feature'...that being a garden hose pulled up from the back tap !! But they will polish off a dozen buns at one meal !
I am in full swing with Christmas Cheer, with 36 hampers to put up and get rid of ! Bill helps of course, but it is a big job and takes care of my December. My poor fingers are cracking already and we have only just started ! (And I think of dad and his Barcoo Rot !!)
I agree with Sarie...awesome photos of the flood Lyn. We did see a bit on the news here, but just "Eastern Australia" !!! I want to tell the media that Australia is a BIG country, 'eastern' just wont cut it!!
I gave in last week and put the red cloth on the table and the little tree in the dining room window. Bill has the lights up out side. I will go turn them on, it looks so nice in the snow. We will eat on Christmas Day with the kids next door....Kelly and Rhonda (Hainstock) Burns, Meg. Great neighbours and friends. I supply the pudding and a bottle or two of 'Silver Leaf'......saw the ad on TV ...."add a splash of Silver" Loved it, tried it , now drink it all the time ! When we go to Pincher I check out the wine..they get some dandy stuff in. Shingle Back; Nervous Nellie (where men are men and sheep are nervous ); Black Stump; just to name a few. I buy them all...have to keep the economy going I say.!
Best go. I am rambling. I won't be back on till after Christmas. When I get home each day it is hot bath, glass of wine, eat,bed. the old body doesn't do so well these days !! Take care all. Love to everyone, and know we will be thinking of you and wanting to be with you on Christmas Day.
MERRY CHRISTMAS !! Love Mona
I talked to Kell this am...she is in Calgary baby sitting at Chars while the
'Oldies' go celebrate thier 20th anniversary. She will head to Whitefish as soon as she gets home and does the routine chores and visits Peter.
Bill and I can't go over this year, we can't get enough free time together to be able to make the trip. We need at least 8 days, and 10 would be better.
We were able to squeeze in a short visit with Stew. I think I drove Bill crazy telling him how much I wanted to see him!! We only had an evening and a day with him, but it was sooooooooo worth it !
There isn't any news to relate. I have a batch of dough on the rise for buns, have to keep checking it...if the buns turn out OK Bill will run them up to the kids at the corner house, Merry Christmas from us. They are good lads, early 20ies, and just built a 'deck' on the roof of thier house, complete with a 'water feature'...that being a garden hose pulled up from the back tap !! But they will polish off a dozen buns at one meal !
I am in full swing with Christmas Cheer, with 36 hampers to put up and get rid of ! Bill helps of course, but it is a big job and takes care of my December. My poor fingers are cracking already and we have only just started ! (And I think of dad and his Barcoo Rot !!)
I agree with Sarie...awesome photos of the flood Lyn. We did see a bit on the news here, but just "Eastern Australia" !!! I want to tell the media that Australia is a BIG country, 'eastern' just wont cut it!!
I gave in last week and put the red cloth on the table and the little tree in the dining room window. Bill has the lights up out side. I will go turn them on, it looks so nice in the snow. We will eat on Christmas Day with the kids next door....Kelly and Rhonda (Hainstock) Burns, Meg. Great neighbours and friends. I supply the pudding and a bottle or two of 'Silver Leaf'......saw the ad on TV ...."add a splash of Silver" Loved it, tried it , now drink it all the time ! When we go to Pincher I check out the wine..they get some dandy stuff in. Shingle Back; Nervous Nellie (where men are men and sheep are nervous ); Black Stump; just to name a few. I buy them all...have to keep the economy going I say.!
Best go. I am rambling. I won't be back on till after Christmas. When I get home each day it is hot bath, glass of wine, eat,bed. the old body doesn't do so well these days !! Take care all. Love to everyone, and know we will be thinking of you and wanting to be with you on Christmas Day.
MERRY CHRISTMAS !! Love Mona
December 12, 2010
Belmoral 12/12
Hi Peoples,
WOW, what awesome photos of the flood waters. I really feel for those who have been affected by them and hope they are able to recover.
No news here really. Tony has finished building the decking around the pool and his swing on top of the deck in the corner under the neighbours tree which over-hangs our yard. We just need to get the 'outdoor' carpet to put on it to make it more comfortable (it's made from pallets) and avoid splinters.
Tonys latest project is building a room off the side of the house to have as a workshop type set-up so that he can work on cars but in the shade and out of the elements. More pallets plus a huge pile of hard wood he picked up whilest taking Giancarlo to school last week. The room will join the wall of the back room where my computer used to be. He will put a door there so he can go through without going outside. There is also a sliding glass door/window at the far end of that wall that opens under the carport/backyard area. That wall and the back wall are almost up and health pending he may have it finished before school next year. He spent three days earlier this week working on the frame, leveling and cutting as well as moving existing workbenches, cupboards and tool boxes (which in itself is a huge job). That knocked him around quite abit and he spent the next two days recovering. Yesterday he went out again even though I'd advised him not to as it was very hot and humid, even undercover. This morning he got up to make his breakfast and almost fainted. He couldn't work it out but I told him he probably had a touch of heat stroke. Mind you he won't get in the pool, doesn't like water! He was going to take the kids to the beach today but it won't be happening now. Besides, I hate Sydney beaches. We'll be up North next week where the beaches are by far nicer and cleaner.
Tonys poor old dog, Gizmo desperately needs a haircut. We pass my girlfriends place on the way up North and she grooms dogs professionally so has agreed to spiff Giz' up for us. Until then I will have to attack him with the scissors to keep him a bit cool at least.
Shoot! it's 0938hrs and I was supposed to be going to church this morning. It starts at 0900hrs and is a 10-15 minute drive from here. Oh well, I suppose I will have to make some banana bread instead. Angelina will be pleased.
Hokey had his school concert on Friday I wasn't able to get any decent photos though. I will sign off now and try to load the ones I do Have.
Ciao all,
Love Sara xxxxx
Madam out front of her cubby.
Giancarlo singing in their concert on Friday.
WOW, what awesome photos of the flood waters. I really feel for those who have been affected by them and hope they are able to recover.
No news here really. Tony has finished building the decking around the pool and his swing on top of the deck in the corner under the neighbours tree which over-hangs our yard. We just need to get the 'outdoor' carpet to put on it to make it more comfortable (it's made from pallets) and avoid splinters.
Tonys latest project is building a room off the side of the house to have as a workshop type set-up so that he can work on cars but in the shade and out of the elements. More pallets plus a huge pile of hard wood he picked up whilest taking Giancarlo to school last week. The room will join the wall of the back room where my computer used to be. He will put a door there so he can go through without going outside. There is also a sliding glass door/window at the far end of that wall that opens under the carport/backyard area. That wall and the back wall are almost up and health pending he may have it finished before school next year. He spent three days earlier this week working on the frame, leveling and cutting as well as moving existing workbenches, cupboards and tool boxes (which in itself is a huge job). That knocked him around quite abit and he spent the next two days recovering. Yesterday he went out again even though I'd advised him not to as it was very hot and humid, even undercover. This morning he got up to make his breakfast and almost fainted. He couldn't work it out but I told him he probably had a touch of heat stroke. Mind you he won't get in the pool, doesn't like water! He was going to take the kids to the beach today but it won't be happening now. Besides, I hate Sydney beaches. We'll be up North next week where the beaches are by far nicer and cleaner.
Tonys poor old dog, Gizmo desperately needs a haircut. We pass my girlfriends place on the way up North and she grooms dogs professionally so has agreed to spiff Giz' up for us. Until then I will have to attack him with the scissors to keep him a bit cool at least.
Shoot! it's 0938hrs and I was supposed to be going to church this morning. It starts at 0900hrs and is a 10-15 minute drive from here. Oh well, I suppose I will have to make some banana bread instead. Angelina will be pleased.
Hokey had his school concert on Friday I wasn't able to get any decent photos though. I will sign off now and try to load the ones I do Have.
Ciao all,
Love Sara xxxxx
Madam out front of her cubby.
Giancarlo singing in their concert on Friday.
December 04, 2010
and more water in wagga
Now I know we need rain but this is ridiculous! I will find some of Canberra for you as we are having the same rain here today my yarn and garden shed are flooded. Lucky the shed is bolted down or it would have floated away. No news from Canberra, just same old same old! Mandy and Bruce visited this week and it was great to see them and stupidly we didn't take any photos oh well good excuse for a reunion so we can. Speaking of which we though we should make a date in 2011 and all catch up. Who ever can come does if not there is always 2012. Any ideas?
Belinda
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a little water in wagga
I think these 3 photos are Thompson street next to the market place! 
wagga marketplace flood 02-12-2010
wagga marketplace flood 02-12-2010
wagga marketplace flood 02-12-2010 #2Belinda
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