................and a lot has been packed into that time, although not too many photos in the files. Therefore it must be time for another newsfromjude update.
I have spent a little time in the garden, and really need to get out there more. I found my banksia rose in bloom one morning............
.......and also my jasmine down the back, that smells absolutely divine.
I managed to find 4 rows of strawberry plants underneath the weeds that needed a good water. These are some new plants that I transplanted from an old patch. The main patch needs some weeding, and have plenty of flowers on them at the moment.
This area has seen plenty of rain this season, although things are drying out now, and some further rain will be needed to finish of the crops that look great at the moment. In the travels of the past couple of weeks have seen many areas that have not been so fortunate.
It was special to have these friends join us for a meal as they travelled home from a holiday interstate. Have had the usual local ladies calling in for a coffee and other friends for meals too. Plenty of Vitamin F is happening!!
..........and going for a trip on the water with Dad.............
....and colouring in with new pencils.
Instead of travelling home again via Melbourne, a decision was made to drive further down the peninsula to Sorrento and take the ferry across the bay. In this photo the cars were all lining up before driving onto the ferry. This was my first trip on the ferry which took about 45 minutes to cross the water.
You needed your "sea legs" when the ferry got out into the bay. After a couple of days of blue sky and lovely weather, this day was rather overcast and the view towards Queenscliff was hazy.
The car then headed towards Ballarat and onto the main highway back to Bordertown and home after 3 days away and precious time spent with DD3 and family in Melbourne.
There are a few family photos in the files, some that have been sent to me.
DS and family recently had a few days up the river and here is DS proudly holding up Tate's catch.....
Miss Olivia is now 10 months old.............. her first birthday is in sight!!
...and here is Miss Olivia having her first swim in the pool.........
DS and family have been planning the building of their new house for awhile now, and progress has been made from this...........
......to this in what seems like a short time!! The bricks arrived last week, so I look forward to more photos soon.
Have had another trip up the highway last weekend to visit with some friends who I haven't seen for ages. A trip I have been talking about for quite some time, and then decided, just do it!!
First visit was to Yankalilla to visit with Michele and Larry Hill who have recently moved into their new home. It was a beautiful warm sunny day and we shared afternoon tea of savoury scones and caught up on each other's news. Thankyou Michele and Larry for your hospitality.
Later that afternoon it was time to catchup with Robyn, another friend who I had not seen for awhile.
Robyn has been a visitor to Number 8 in recent years, and it was special to meet up with her again.
Sunday morning it was special to attend the Yilki Uniting Church at Encounter Bay.........
...and then a shared lunch with more friends. This is the view taken from their back pergola at their home. It was perfect weather for outdoor eating, blue sky, sunny and no wind.
Later that day I met up with Claire, who I went to school with, worked with and who was one of my bridesmaids 50 years ago!! I am not sure how many years it is since we have seen each other, but it seemed like only yesterday as we caught up on each other's lives again!! (Note to self - don't wait so long next time to meet up with old friends)
In between the meetings, there was some tourist activity. It has been many years since I have been back to the area, but I had spent many happy times with family holidays here in earlier times.
A few pics of the scenery between Goolwa, Port Elliot and Victor Harbour.
This is the bridge that crosses over to Hindmarsh Island.........
.and the view of the early morning sunshine on the water, from the top of the bridge!!
There have been many family occasions at Port Elliot, and sorry for the view of the bins in the foreground, but it was taken from the car. (Too lazy to get out for the photo).
It was a lovely 2 days touring this area and meeting up with old friends. A visit to mum on the way back to Bordertown ended a special couple of days.
Today is catchup on the blog day, and a visit to a friend for her birthday. Tomorrow it is back to work on Max. I will be back with another post of customer quilts soon. In the leadup to our quilt show in October, I am now pleased to report that I am quilting some of my own quilts !!
Blessings, From Jude
4 comments:
How lovely to catch up with so many friends and family and the weather looked perfect for a trip. Mick wouldn’t want to visit you at the moment as, although it smells divine, that jasmine gives him hay fever.
Well.....now I probably know why you weren't there when we called in on Thursday, 2 weeks ago on our way to Adelaide. We also went to Victor Harbour. My goodness, all the grandies are growing up quickly. You garden looks better than mine, which has been neglected too of late. Thanks for the catchup post. Take care & hugs.
Busy time visiting family and friends.
Some lovely "catch up" time with family and friends.
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