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August 22nd 2015
Published: September 23rd 2015
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Do we really need to keep all of this?Do we really need to keep all of this?Do we really need to keep all of this?

Some of the boxes belong to our daughter in Brisbane so it was time she became reaquainted with her "stuff".
We arrived back "home" in Jilliby on 20th June. Apart from visiting the GP, the haematologist, the podiatrist, the optometrist, the dentist, the radiologist, the pathologist, the chemist and the lung function tester, Breastscreen and pap smear, we had a great time visiting friends and family, and thoroughly enjoyed a week in Sydney and 2 weeks in Lismore. We departed the Central Coast on Sunday 13th September after Peter had a bronchoscopy on the Friday before. There is no concern about lymphoma, but his persistent cough has us all wondering what is going on there. Apparently there's nothing sinister, just a bit of an atypical infection. More antibiotics!

Please enjoy our photo essay while we complete 3 weeks relief management at Werribee South Caravan Park.


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Another big day's workAnother big day's work
Another big day's work

With a lot of help from Judy and Ron, we managed to achieve what we set out to do. And as you can see....all gone from here.
After 2 days work...After 2 days work...
After 2 days work...

we are now down to 2 very small storage sheds. 400 books...gone! And18 boxes shipped to Brisbane.
Wendy's Mum's 85th birthdayWendy's Mum's 85th birthday
Wendy's Mum's 85th birthday

Just a small celebration, but lovely. L to R: Wendy, Wendy's sister, Vicki and her friend Jeff, Wendy's niece, Angela and her daughter Lucy, Wendy's Mum, Myrie
Belinda's birthday backyard bonfireBelinda's birthday backyard bonfire
Belinda's birthday backyard bonfire

Peter's niece had a backyard full of firewood after the recent storms so what a better way to celebrate a significant birthday than having a family bonfire.
Birthday roses for WendyBirthday roses for Wendy
Birthday roses for Wendy

We were house-sitting in Sydney so we started the day with a lovely brunch in the cafe across the road.
Whale watching off Sydney HeadsWhale watching off Sydney Heads
Whale watching off Sydney Heads

A special birthday treat for Wendy
Hello there!Hello there!
Hello there!

We saw about 12 humpback whales on their migration to warmer waters.
The view from the walk across the Harbour BridgeThe view from the walk across the Harbour Bridge
The view from the walk across the Harbour Bridge

Another "I've always wanted to".... moment. We have climbed the bridge previously, but we had never walked across it to Kirribilli. The weather was stunning.
There's a geocache here somewhereThere's a geocache here somewhere
There's a geocache here somewhere

No luck today though, there are too many people around to be able to make a discreet find.
Fulfilling our dutiesFulfilling our duties
Fulfilling our duties

House-sitting duties often involve taking care of very spoilt pets. Romeo loves his walks in the park.
The Art Gallery of SydneyThe Art Gallery of Sydney
The Art Gallery of Sydney

We were just a few days early to catch the "Archibald Prize" exhibition but it's always wonderful to spend time in art galleries.
Awesome paintingsAwesome paintings
Awesome paintings

From the ancient to the modern.
Night-time view from our Potts Point house-sitNight-time view from our Potts Point house-sit
Night-time view from our Potts Point house-sit

Very pretty and sometimes a bit noisy. It's nice to experience different living conditions.
The XPT to CasinoThe XPT to Casino
The XPT to Casino

A much anticipated trip to Lismore for 2 weeks! Yeehah. 10 hours on the train to read, relax, do puzzles, and look at the stunning scenery.
Another train tripAnother train trip
Another train trip

Heritage Park in Lismore has this mini train around the perimeter so it was a fun day out for Grandad and Anouk
Special timeSpecial time
Special time

Grandma and Maya share some family history.
Our dog Chuckie, still alive and wellOur dog Chuckie, still alive and well
Our dog Chuckie, still alive and well

Despite the competition from his feathered friends, (or in spite of it) Chuckie still has a good appetite. He is 17 and a half years old and it looks like he has survived another winter.
A lovely family day outA lovely family day out
A lovely family day out

Brunswick Heads turned on a beautiful day for a get-together. Shannon drove down from Brisbane to spend the day with us.
Maya's early startMaya's early start
Maya's early start

Maya woke herself early on the day of our departure so she could take us to the train station.
Bethany Elizabeth CloseBethany Elizabeth Close
Bethany Elizabeth Close

On 20th August our 7th grandchild was born in Adelaide. Can't wait to get over there to see her (and her 3 sisters and 1 brother and mum and dad, too).
Painting at JillibyPainting at Jilliby
Painting at Jilliby

One of the last jobs Peter undertook while in Jilliby was to help Judy paint 3 bedrooms so that new carpet could be put down. Wendy acted as support crew.


24th September 2015

Living the life
Loved seeing all your pics so far. Great to see you are still enjoying the lifestyle and the travels. Big hugs from us. xoxo

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