Today was a day to celebrate being Australian. I am very thankful to live in this great country. We have much to be thankful for.
Life is certainly different in the times we live in, with restrictions on gatherings and the prevalence of covid. The days of a full house here at Number 8 seem a distant memory, and so I have been back into the photo files to reminisce and remember what it was really like. Retreats were always a lot of fun and laughter. As well as the stayers there was always locals that called in for a chat and to meet up with those who they had got to know as friends.
There were Australia Day sewing times going back to The Sanctuary days starting with the first one in 2013. Due to time restraints I have only got pics from 2018.
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I have one visitor staying in the house, and due to current restrictions and the fact that this virus is established in this district at the moment, we have been "laying low" and not going out except for essential reasons. We have had a few callers during the week but socialising has been few and far between. Thus Australia Day celebrations here were not planned for.
I had some quilt kits to be checked and Pat is the maths guru who checks all my patterns and my calculations, proof reads my instructions and counts all the cut pieces. My fairy is the packing queen, and has been busy since Pat finished her job. A zoom meeting with Chooky was scheduled for some of the day, and a roast lamb lunch was on the menu.
After not having seen Val for a few weeks, it was lovely when she came calling. We did manage to find the Aussie paraphernalia that had been stored in the shed for a couple of years and wore them for the Zoom meeting. These flags were flying on the letter box out the front of the house.
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Some great photos of Australia Days of the past and also today….
Nice to have some kits packed…
You have had some fun times over the years..... Covid sure had restrict have we choose to socialise and go about everyday life..... Lovely to see you all on zoom......
It was good to see you all in zoom. It looks like you had a good time, even if the party was not as large as usual. Covid has changed the world and the way we behave.
I love seeing your little head pieces. It is always fun to see who you might have over at your place when we zoom.
We were few, The Hostess The Maths Guru The Wise Woman & The Fairy enjoyed a wonderful Aussie lunch together as long time friends with lots of memories to re-count B.C. ( Before Covid)
It was so good seeing you all in your Aust day finest. It’s always a joy seeing what you are up to. I’m glad you had a great Australia Day on zoom with us all
Lovely to see your photos Jude and to see you and the girls on the zoom meet up. Great to have kits organised, counted and packed.
Times are certainly different now but traditions keep on keeping on. It's good to see you had some visitors over for a few days at least your locals can celebrate together . Take care now and enjoy each day. 😍😍
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