Today we leave Betty and Surrey, and fly through so many time zones. We leave Sydney at 3:15pm on the 27th, and arrive in Albany at 11:30pm on the 27th. We had the suitcases packed and ready in the morning, and left for the airport, Betty our driver, around noon.
Betty surprised me by taking me to visit a fabric shop nearby in Loftus, a place I had visited with her on another visit. It was fun to see such a variety of fabric, notions, patterns, etc. for knitting, croching, and other hobbies besides quilting. We admired all the available and colorful fabrics, but left only with a few "souvenir" fat quarters, which Betty later gave to me for my "birthday".
We were so glad that we had a vacation with Betty and Surrey, (in summer) and were just " at home" enjoying the days with them, and the rest of the family. No hustle or bustle as a tourist. It was a very relaxing time for chat, laughter, sewing, TV programs, ( including cricket), the water lily project, and just being together as friends. They are very special people in our lives.
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Monday, March 2, 2009
Monday, February 16, 2009
Rainbow Connection Quilters
On Saturday and Sunday six of us gathered at Betty's home to continue sewings quilt projects that were in progress, and start sewing blocks for another quilt. This group was formed in 2007 when we got together on a very stormy weekend to sew with some of Betty's friends while Barre and Surrey were off in the bush looking for water lilies. Other members were unable to attend this month, but continue to be part of the group, and attend when they can. Everyone contributes in some way to each project and sharing time together is enjoyable, even if it some can only spend a few hours with the group.
The quilt we made that long ago weekend was given to a children's hospital charity. Since that time the group meets four to five times a year on weekends, and continues to make quilts for charity. Two quilts had been completed from previous meetings and two more will be finished (hopefully, by the time I leave on Feb. 27th). Our other members work during the week, and I am hoping to be able to hem the binding on these quilts as my contribution. (Usually, I only contribute a block, mailed from home.) The group decided that these four quilts should be sent to the victims of the bush fires, through the Red Cross.
Our days were not all work, and no play. We stop for morning and afternoon tea, and lunch, too!
And there is much conversation, sharing of ideas, and laughter. The weekend always goes by too fast!
Betty has just set up a blog for the Rainbow Connection Quilters, so we can share the news. Check it out at http://www.rainbowconnectionquilters.blogspot.com
Marion
The quilt we made that long ago weekend was given to a children's hospital charity. Since that time the group meets four to five times a year on weekends, and continues to make quilts for charity. Two quilts had been completed from previous meetings and two more will be finished (hopefully, by the time I leave on Feb. 27th). Our other members work during the week, and I am hoping to be able to hem the binding on these quilts as my contribution. (Usually, I only contribute a block, mailed from home.) The group decided that these four quilts should be sent to the victims of the bush fires, through the Red Cross.
Our days were not all work, and no play. We stop for morning and afternoon tea, and lunch, too!
And there is much conversation, sharing of ideas, and laughter. The weekend always goes by too fast!
Betty has just set up a blog for the Rainbow Connection Quilters, so we can share the news. Check it out at http://www.rainbowconnectionquilters.blogspot.com
Marion
Monday, February 9, 2009
Change in the weather, fun with Alex and Luke
Monday and Tuesday has brought us cooler weather and rain. Barre and Surrey are making progress on the water lily project, slowly but surely. Barre is watching cricket games occasionally, and beginning to understand the game. Today has been a rest day for Surrey after his chemo visit to the hospital yesterday.
Early today, Betty and I went to Healthcote, where the grandkids reside and spent the morning babysitting with Alex and Luke. Luke (almost 18 months) knew I was a stanger when he saw me on Friday, but today I became his friend, and we had a lot of fun. He even let me pick him up and give him a kiss! Alex (2 years older than Luke) remembered me from two years ago, and those weekly visits, so we got re-acquainted and had fun playing with Thomas the train, and the train set on wooden track, and other enjoyable activities, like reading a book, and going for a walk to the fruit market nearby.
I am still learning about my blog and trying to keep track of the procedures to follow. Betty has found the glitch that prevented use of the comments, which get checked before adding to the blog. ( Note there are comments on a previous date) and you can be " annonymous" . This is fun, even though I seem to be a slow learner!
Hope your day is sunny and warm in your corner of the world!
Marion
Early today, Betty and I went to Healthcote, where the grandkids reside and spent the morning babysitting with Alex and Luke. Luke (almost 18 months) knew I was a stanger when he saw me on Friday, but today I became his friend, and we had a lot of fun. He even let me pick him up and give him a kiss! Alex (2 years older than Luke) remembered me from two years ago, and those weekly visits, so we got re-acquainted and had fun playing with Thomas the train, and the train set on wooden track, and other enjoyable activities, like reading a book, and going for a walk to the fruit market nearby.
I am still learning about my blog and trying to keep track of the procedures to follow. Betty has found the glitch that prevented use of the comments, which get checked before adding to the blog. ( Note there are comments on a previous date) and you can be " annonymous" . This is fun, even though I seem to be a slow learner!
Hope your day is sunny and warm in your corner of the world!
Marion
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Sunday in Sydney
We are enjoying a very quite day with no exertion--it is another "hot as Hades" day. The birds are singing, but there are no soothing breezes here on Massey Street. This is a day of light meals, drinking cold drinks, reading the newspaper, Marion and Betty reading books, Barre listening to UNH hockey (live on Saturday night in NH) on the computer (we lost to Maine), and watching a cricket match. In the morning Surrey and Barre spent a good deal of time on the Nymphea project.
We will continue to enjoy our day, realizing we could be in a much colder climate back home!
Marion and Barre
We will continue to enjoy our day, realizing we could be in a much colder climate back home!
Marion and Barre
Friday, February 6, 2009
Trip to Underhill
Saturday morning after a good night's sleep, and good breakfast we headed south to Bungonia, where the Jacobs have a block of land (a bit of bush), Underhill, where they go to relax on weekends, and bring friends like us to experience the bush. They enjoy growing fruit trees here also. With a variety of animals living in the area, the trees are protected by fencing so they can begin to grow and eventually bear fruit. It was time to check the fruit trees for any remaining harvest.
Surrey, Barre, and Geoff went in the truck in order to pick up chicken feed on the way. Betty and I took the car, with a lunch and plenty of drinks packed in the esky. We made the trip knowing it would be hot, but planned to return after lunch in the early afternoon. We succeeded in harvesting the remainder of the apples (very few), and then picked the damson plums. These will then be used to make a delicious jelly. After a leisurely lunch, we packed up our leftovers, and headed home. Ice cream stops, both going and coming, gave a brief cool relief from the heat.
Surrey, Barre, and Geoff went in the truck in order to pick up chicken feed on the way. Betty and I took the car, with a lunch and plenty of drinks packed in the esky. We made the trip knowing it would be hot, but planned to return after lunch in the early afternoon. We succeeded in harvesting the remainder of the apples (very few), and then picked the damson plums. These will then be used to make a delicious jelly. After a leisurely lunch, we packed up our leftovers, and headed home. Ice cream stops, both going and coming, gave a brief cool relief from the heat.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
We're in the land of Oz!
Hi Everyone,
We have arrived safely to the very warm sunshine of Sydney. There was a 50 degree difference between leaving home and arriving here today. We're going to enjoy it, and not think about snow!
We have arrived safely to the very warm sunshine of Sydney. There was a 50 degree difference between leaving home and arriving here today. We're going to enjoy it, and not think about snow!
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