Thursday, May 30, 2013
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Golf
Hooray, I had a game of golf today......ie putt putt with Reece at the Big 4 Caravan Park at Forest Glen, near Buderim. I stopped scoring after having more than10 on one hole. Reece pretty happy with his win.
Drizzly rain today so we had a drive to the Buderim Ginger Factory . Bought some goodies and did the tour. The best place to keep your ginger is wrapped in the freezer. Can grate it and put it into ice block. When buying the whiter the better and with soft skin. I heaved always kept it in with the spuds and garlic!!!!!! Not any more.
Just been watching Eddie give away money on Hot Seat. Reece is becoming quite vocal (just like you Mum) when some one doesn't know the answer.
Also had a good look at Maroochydore and Maloolaba (sp) some very smart houses and lots of high rise. Ocean very rough and very high tide. We are staying at Forest Glen which is on the west side of Buderim. The park is large with lots of beautiful trees and gardens and lawns. Birds and very spacious. ..very comfy.
Reece has TURP tomorrow late afternoon. I feel very safe and comfy here. Hopefully all will go OK and he will be home in a few days.
Lots of love to everyone.
Bill. Happy birthday.
Mum does the lamp shade fit.
Anth have a great time. Have fun with your blog.
Rozza happy birthday for the 10th
Madgie have fun choosing carpets etc
Chris don't work too hard..
Viv more grandies to cuddle
Lizzie hope we can catch up in Sydney
Jo Rich Lucas Emily have a great holiday...
Keith Chris. Sad to leave Paciano but good to be home soon
Trish love to all the Cocks fam.
Drizzly rain today so we had a drive to the Buderim Ginger Factory . Bought some goodies and did the tour. The best place to keep your ginger is wrapped in the freezer. Can grate it and put it into ice block. When buying the whiter the better and with soft skin. I heaved always kept it in with the spuds and garlic!!!!!! Not any more.
Just been watching Eddie give away money on Hot Seat. Reece is becoming quite vocal (just like you Mum) when some one doesn't know the answer.
Also had a good look at Maroochydore and Maloolaba (sp) some very smart houses and lots of high rise. Ocean very rough and very high tide. We are staying at Forest Glen which is on the west side of Buderim. The park is large with lots of beautiful trees and gardens and lawns. Birds and very spacious. ..very comfy.
Reece has TURP tomorrow late afternoon. I feel very safe and comfy here. Hopefully all will go OK and he will be home in a few days.
Lots of love to everyone.
Bill. Happy birthday.
Mum does the lamp shade fit.
Anth have a great time. Have fun with your blog.
Rozza happy birthday for the 10th
Madgie have fun choosing carpets etc
Chris don't work too hard..
Viv more grandies to cuddle
Lizzie hope we can catch up in Sydney
Jo Rich Lucas Emily have a great holiday...
Keith Chris. Sad to leave Paciano but good to be home soon
Trish love to all the Cocks fam.
Monday, May 27, 2013
Saturday, May 25, 2013
Friday, May 24, 2013
Taking it easy in Mapleton
Hi all, well we are really enjoying this part of the country. This little pocket is so pretty. It is on the Blackall Range, the hinterland of sunshine coast. We have today had a lovely drive and done the circuit to Kenilworth, Maleny, Montvill and home. It is pretty high and the roads very windy to get down into the valley. First stop after windy rainforest road was the Mapelton Falls. The view to the valley below spectacular. We will do the walk over the weekend. On we went to Kenilworth through some beautiful valley full of cattle and moo cows. Straight to the Kenilworth Cheese Factory and bought ourselves a yummy macadamia and ginger ice cream!!!!!!!!so delicious. Bought some cheese. Ginger cheddar, and other at all such good prices. Next stop was the town of Malaney which reminded me a little of Margaret River in that the main road goes up a gentle hill and quite interesting shops. Driving on to stop at Boreen dam. Very big dam with great facilities for picnics etc. next stop Maleney cheese shop where we had a quiche and salad. And bought ginger yoghurt and some natural yoghurt. Drove through Montville which is the prettiest town with really beautiful shops either side of the road. All the way there are B and B and heaps of places to stay. The views are stunning and you can see the ocean. A truly gorgeous area. I could easily have a weekender here and come up from the coast. The gardens are so pretty too. Camellia hedges. Gardenia hedges. Everything so green.
We are cooking spicy prawns for dinner.
Tomorrow will go to Yandina markets and get some veg etc. there are weekly produce markets all quite close.
Hoping to get a decent tv reception tonight to watch silent witness...
Lots of love
Penelope
We are cooking spicy prawns for dinner.
Tomorrow will go to Yandina markets and get some veg etc. there are weekly produce markets all quite close.
Hoping to get a decent tv reception tonight to watch silent witness...
Lots of love
Penelope
Monday, May 20, 2013
Teewah beach. Nr Noosa
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Monday, May 13, 2013
beach camping
Hi all,just waiting for the low tide to get onto the beach and drive 20 kms Teewah beach. could be without ipad and phone. will be here for 6 nights. looking forward to the fishing and swimming.
love Pen
love Pen
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Noosa sunset
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Saturday, May 11, 2013
Eumundi markets
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Thursday, May 9, 2013
Noosa
Hi from Noosa, it is after 11pm . Have just got home after a lovely evening with a Jill and Joe. We went to the. Noosa surf club for dinner which was cheap and cheerful the a wander down Hasting St for a gelato the to a restaurant where we had another drink ....and Reece and I had a gorgeous time dancing. We have our own way of dancing and I love it. Then home in taxi and the Cointreau has finally been finished. Reece is now snoring and me not too,far away
Tomorrow car to be serviced and washing to be done .........
Tomorrow car to be serviced and washing to be done .........
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
On the road again
Hi Family and Friends.
back on the road!!!!!
Mum and I had a lovely time in Sydney.The apartment in Coogee was perfect. 2 bedroom and 2 bathroom on first floor with lift access. security swipe to enter and undercover parking for the little pale red Barina .she goes like a charm and just the shot for getting around sydney. i amfeeling much more confident driving and becoming mor familiar with the eastern suburbs. Mum and i had a couple of great drives down to maroubra, then to Bronte, Bondi, watsons bay, vaucluse and more. I didn't need to tackle the bridge, that is a treat for the next visit. We saw lots of Lucas and Emily .......oh and of course Jo and Rich. it was so lovely to see them warm up to GiGi.She was a winner when she gave them both some little toy cars..... its raining!!!!!! just had to quickly close some hatches......
So we had fun. Aunti Diney took us for a very special lunch at the Queens Club. the Club is in Elizabeth St opposite Hyde Park so the view is really pretty. Silver service and fabulous food... and of course i was the only one to have all 3 courses......i want going to miss out. I left Mum there with Diana and said goodbye to her....a bit sad.....sje then went on to stay with Diana for a few days then Joana got her to the plane and made sure she was on the flight. Just by chance cousin qantas Captain Ian Dodds (Doddsy to me) happened to arrive and had some time with Mum and Jo at the airport.
I had a day to myself in sydney beforeI left to meet Reece, but i had a filthy cold so just didnt do anything mch.the cold nearly nearly gone. I expected to get a cold after Reece had a ghastly one in Italy.
We loved our holiday in Italy. We skyped Keith and Chris last night. seems like spring has sprung. Poppies are out and shorts are on. they will be home late June.
Reece met me at Lismore airport and we went to Pam and Ray's in Kyogle for the night.Pam cooked a really yummy roast chook and made a fuss about my birthday which was so nice. The boys had a good time on their caravanning to Cubbie Station and surrounds.
It was good to get back to my little house. and into my comfy bed....
today is tuesday.. we left Kyogle last friday and drove through some very pretty hilly green country via Nimbin and had 3 nights at the Glen Villa Caravan Park in beautiful Byron Bay. For those of you who haven't been to Nimbin there is no need to rush.It is the hippie and dope smoking area. nice little village. all the shops have rainbows or coloured flags flying. there are some very aged hippies around, all wearing nothing that matches, awful colours, long lanky grey hair and so many dreadlocks.....yuk they actually look grubby.....so do the shops. i was going to buy some stuff for muesli but changed my mind .... nasty dirty shop.
Byron was lovely. very busy as it was market day and that was fantastic.best markets i have seen. Sorry italian markets just don't make it.... also there was an oceanswim on.something similar to the Rottnest swim but not as far i don't think. The crowd on the beach was enormous. fantastic atmosphere.We are now at Beachmere which is a seaside town about 30 mins north of Brisbane. Very tidy small caravan park opposite the beach. unfortunately the beach a bit disappointing as it is very tidal and the sand is horrible grey. Not warm enough for a swim, but I did swim in Byron and had a jump around in the surf. We had a drive to Bribie Island only about 20 mins away. Better beaches there. We bought some beautiful Bay prawns for only $4 per kilo.the small school prawns, sweet. had some for lunch with some crab as well. we tried spanner crab in Byron. Quite different to blue swimmer crab.they have a really big claw like a spanner, hence the name. Don't waste you time trying them, they don't have the flavour.
Quiet afternoon paying car rego, not paying nursing rego....!!!!!! I have informed them i will not be renewing my registration...wow .....it is difficult to maintain reg as i have to do professional development etc and I have had enough of work.....so no more nurse stuff for me.
Reece and I had flu vac yesterday. I love bulk billing... it only cost $15 for my flu vac. reece had his free. something about being over 60 is ok.
We are off to Noosa tomorrow for 5 nights where we will meet up with Jill and Joe Poupe from Tas. they are such good company and Reece is in need of another haircut, so will get Joe on the job
After Noosa we hope go to Teewee beach and free camp right on the beach.
oh it is now 4.30. i might see what is happening on Bold and Beautiful>>>>
lots of love to everyone. keep the emails coming . i love hearing from you all
penelope
back on the road!!!!!
Mum and I had a lovely time in Sydney.The apartment in Coogee was perfect. 2 bedroom and 2 bathroom on first floor with lift access. security swipe to enter and undercover parking for the little pale red Barina .she goes like a charm and just the shot for getting around sydney. i amfeeling much more confident driving and becoming mor familiar with the eastern suburbs. Mum and i had a couple of great drives down to maroubra, then to Bronte, Bondi, watsons bay, vaucluse and more. I didn't need to tackle the bridge, that is a treat for the next visit. We saw lots of Lucas and Emily .......oh and of course Jo and Rich. it was so lovely to see them warm up to GiGi.She was a winner when she gave them both some little toy cars..... its raining!!!!!! just had to quickly close some hatches......
So we had fun. Aunti Diney took us for a very special lunch at the Queens Club. the Club is in Elizabeth St opposite Hyde Park so the view is really pretty. Silver service and fabulous food... and of course i was the only one to have all 3 courses......i want going to miss out. I left Mum there with Diana and said goodbye to her....a bit sad.....sje then went on to stay with Diana for a few days then Joana got her to the plane and made sure she was on the flight. Just by chance cousin qantas Captain Ian Dodds (Doddsy to me) happened to arrive and had some time with Mum and Jo at the airport.
I had a day to myself in sydney beforeI left to meet Reece, but i had a filthy cold so just didnt do anything mch.the cold nearly nearly gone. I expected to get a cold after Reece had a ghastly one in Italy.
We loved our holiday in Italy. We skyped Keith and Chris last night. seems like spring has sprung. Poppies are out and shorts are on. they will be home late June.
Reece met me at Lismore airport and we went to Pam and Ray's in Kyogle for the night.Pam cooked a really yummy roast chook and made a fuss about my birthday which was so nice. The boys had a good time on their caravanning to Cubbie Station and surrounds.
It was good to get back to my little house. and into my comfy bed....
today is tuesday.. we left Kyogle last friday and drove through some very pretty hilly green country via Nimbin and had 3 nights at the Glen Villa Caravan Park in beautiful Byron Bay. For those of you who haven't been to Nimbin there is no need to rush.It is the hippie and dope smoking area. nice little village. all the shops have rainbows or coloured flags flying. there are some very aged hippies around, all wearing nothing that matches, awful colours, long lanky grey hair and so many dreadlocks.....yuk they actually look grubby.....so do the shops. i was going to buy some stuff for muesli but changed my mind .... nasty dirty shop.
Byron was lovely. very busy as it was market day and that was fantastic.best markets i have seen. Sorry italian markets just don't make it.... also there was an oceanswim on.something similar to the Rottnest swim but not as far i don't think. The crowd on the beach was enormous. fantastic atmosphere.We are now at Beachmere which is a seaside town about 30 mins north of Brisbane. Very tidy small caravan park opposite the beach. unfortunately the beach a bit disappointing as it is very tidal and the sand is horrible grey. Not warm enough for a swim, but I did swim in Byron and had a jump around in the surf. We had a drive to Bribie Island only about 20 mins away. Better beaches there. We bought some beautiful Bay prawns for only $4 per kilo.the small school prawns, sweet. had some for lunch with some crab as well. we tried spanner crab in Byron. Quite different to blue swimmer crab.they have a really big claw like a spanner, hence the name. Don't waste you time trying them, they don't have the flavour.
Quiet afternoon paying car rego, not paying nursing rego....!!!!!! I have informed them i will not be renewing my registration...wow .....it is difficult to maintain reg as i have to do professional development etc and I have had enough of work.....so no more nurse stuff for me.
Reece and I had flu vac yesterday. I love bulk billing... it only cost $15 for my flu vac. reece had his free. something about being over 60 is ok.
We are off to Noosa tomorrow for 5 nights where we will meet up with Jill and Joe Poupe from Tas. they are such good company and Reece is in need of another haircut, so will get Joe on the job
After Noosa we hope go to Teewee beach and free camp right on the beach.
oh it is now 4.30. i might see what is happening on Bold and Beautiful>>>>
lots of love to everyone. keep the emails coming . i love hearing from you all
penelope
Lunch Beachmere just nth if Brisbane
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Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Fwd: new hat for Emily
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