Just heard this morning that Janine got her drivers' licence. Is this true? Hard to believe little Janiney is old enough to drive! Hope all is going well for the country cousins doing exams, etc. And Lauren even Aunty Janelle new some of those names. She did however not know the sunny cowgirls, or whatever. Are they from the Sunshine Coast??
I'm off to the big smoke of Bribie tomorrow. The annual trek for the hairdresser. I feel like I'm wearing a beanie. Can't wait to take it off!!!
I'm looking forward to the weekend. We have a retreat at work. A whole weekend scrapbooking. Well I'll probably be doing cardmaking some Christmas little numbers..... We have a practice Friday night at our place for the Mission Trip Uncle Kerry is organising once again. This time we will end up at Mt Larcom and see Leetice before she finishes up, up there. A whole new bunch of y.p. so it will be interesting. Anyhow I'm off to bed.....An early start tomorrow.
Love Aunty Janelle.
P.S. Is Janine going to schoolies???
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Spirit of the Bush
Hi all,
Just thought that I would let you know what has been happening in the little town of Roma lately. Well, not so little last weekend. Roma doubled its population, due to the "Spirit of the Bush" troupe rolling into town. It was a free concert put on by Lee Kernaghan, Adam Brand, Sunny Cowgirls and others (even my city cousins should know those names!) to rally farmers in the area battling the drought. I donned my RM's and headed off to the showgrounds looking to have some fun. It was a great afternoon/night, watching all the performances and I managed to catch up with a whole bunch of people that I hadn't seen in ages. The highlight would have had to been Lee Kernaghan- he is an awesome performer. Other than that, I have been busy trying to study for my uni exams coming up in 2 weeks. Luv Lauren
Just thought that I would let you know what has been happening in the little town of Roma lately. Well, not so little last weekend. Roma doubled its population, due to the "Spirit of the Bush" troupe rolling into town. It was a free concert put on by Lee Kernaghan, Adam Brand, Sunny Cowgirls and others (even my city cousins should know those names!) to rally farmers in the area battling the drought. I donned my RM's and headed off to the showgrounds looking to have some fun. It was a great afternoon/night, watching all the performances and I managed to catch up with a whole bunch of people that I hadn't seen in ages. The highlight would have had to been Lee Kernaghan- he is an awesome performer. Other than that, I have been busy trying to study for my uni exams coming up in 2 weeks. Luv Lauren
Monday, October 29, 2007
hardwick happenings
hello family,
Thought you may like a look at some of the photos of last months events.
One of the wedding, one of Kimberleys birthday, one of the bridge on fire in the dismantling stage, the cousins haircuts and poppa and mitchell in the surf. I'm not game to show Chloes new home yet..... and now I'm having trouble putting on more than one photo...how do I do it cousins?
Love Aunty Merryl
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Beach Party!!!
My 21st birthday party was a ball on the weekend...Anna, being the official photographer to the birthday star hopefully will post a piccy soon!
The day started at 730am at Windward Passage as we picked the perfect party location as we looked out from the balcony. We hired a slow slow slow 7 person bbq boat (minus the bbq), loaded it up with beach balls, a kiddies pool, 8 umbrellas, 1 main shade, drinks and nibbles, leis and sombreros and what seemed like a tonne of other stuff and headed off to party island. Unfortunately we discovered that the fantastic island location we picked would come at a much bigger cost than expected...that is about a 50m trek across sand hills...not quite the pleasant walk Steven and I recalled taking on our recent holiday at Caloundra, especially when you are lugging the above mentioned party accessories!
Following the long wait for a very slow returning boat (captained by the handsome Dean) and a hike through the sand we had all arrived and the construction of the beach slip 'n' slide began - for about 30mins we watched the dreams of 10 young men unfold as they carefully moulded out the perfect slip 'n' slide down the beach while the girls relaxed in the kiddies pool under the shade of our sombreros! Unfortunately due to severe abrasions to the stomach the slide closed after about 6mins and the footy began.
A beautiful steak hamburger, watermelon, chips, choccies and cake for lunch and my beach party dreams were complete - big thanks to mum and dad for missing half the party to prepare it all (not planned very well)! It was an awesome day but yet somehow for the muscular pain it caused I don't think it will ever be repeated again! I'm sure my obliging friends and family only love me so much!
The day started at 730am at Windward Passage as we picked the perfect party location as we looked out from the balcony. We hired a slow slow slow 7 person bbq boat (minus the bbq), loaded it up with beach balls, a kiddies pool, 8 umbrellas, 1 main shade, drinks and nibbles, leis and sombreros and what seemed like a tonne of other stuff and headed off to party island. Unfortunately we discovered that the fantastic island location we picked would come at a much bigger cost than expected...that is about a 50m trek across sand hills...not quite the pleasant walk Steven and I recalled taking on our recent holiday at Caloundra, especially when you are lugging the above mentioned party accessories!
Following the long wait for a very slow returning boat (captained by the handsome Dean) and a hike through the sand we had all arrived and the construction of the beach slip 'n' slide began - for about 30mins we watched the dreams of 10 young men unfold as they carefully moulded out the perfect slip 'n' slide down the beach while the girls relaxed in the kiddies pool under the shade of our sombreros! Unfortunately due to severe abrasions to the stomach the slide closed after about 6mins and the footy began.
A beautiful steak hamburger, watermelon, chips, choccies and cake for lunch and my beach party dreams were complete - big thanks to mum and dad for missing half the party to prepare it all (not planned very well)! It was an awesome day but yet somehow for the muscular pain it caused I don't think it will ever be repeated again! I'm sure my obliging friends and family only love me so much!
Coming Up for Air
Howdy nephews and nieces and aunties,
Finally working out again how to get on to this blog again. I've been a bit busy at work lately with Christmas promos starting already. Going to the big city on Thursday for a training day at Kelvin Grove. Always fun to see other store owners...... Uncle Kerry is busy as ever. Came back from Fiji and now has a Mission Trip coming up with fundraising, practices, etc to be done. He also is doing a funeral this week for one of Vaughan Bruton's 24 y.o. mates who was killed on Sunday in a motorbike accident. His father (the mates) is Vaughans boss, was travelling behind his son and saw him lose control and plough into a tree. Apparently they went bike riding most Sunday's together. Rather sad. Be careful all you motorbike riders!!!!!
Now, most importantly, how did the party go on the weekend. Are there any photos to be seen...... Although I was locked up inside all day, I did get to look out and see that the weather seemed okay. And I didn't hear of any air/sea rescues at Bribie so I'm guesssing it went well????
Finally working out again how to get on to this blog again. I've been a bit busy at work lately with Christmas promos starting already. Going to the big city on Thursday for a training day at Kelvin Grove. Always fun to see other store owners...... Uncle Kerry is busy as ever. Came back from Fiji and now has a Mission Trip coming up with fundraising, practices, etc to be done. He also is doing a funeral this week for one of Vaughan Bruton's 24 y.o. mates who was killed on Sunday in a motorbike accident. His father (the mates) is Vaughans boss, was travelling behind his son and saw him lose control and plough into a tree. Apparently they went bike riding most Sunday's together. Rather sad. Be careful all you motorbike riders!!!!!
Now, most importantly, how did the party go on the weekend. Are there any photos to be seen...... Although I was locked up inside all day, I did get to look out and see that the weather seemed okay. And I didn't hear of any air/sea rescues at Bribie so I'm guesssing it went well????
Monday, October 22, 2007
hello everyone
Can't believe there is no more news posted by the cousin. I was Mother of the Bride on the weekend for my friend Mary's sons wedding. Biggi is from Germany and none of her relatives could attend. The green outfit (Lyndals chelsea wedding dress) got lots of comments. Not to mention the shoes - which were discarded after the church for Jodyes more comfortable ones. Got home after midnight. Returned the next morning to the hotel for breakfast with friends. Cairns is getting ready for Stevens visit this week. Bought a new stove and electrical fittings for the Barracks today----getting ready for Chloes arrival! Kids had pupil free day today - a day shopping with Grandma. Love to all Aunty Merryl
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Hardwick Happenings
Now that I have managed to get Kimberley off my seat, I'll say hello to all. Doug and Mitchell are at a Youth Alive concert tonight called Ransom. Hope Doug ( and Mitchell) can hack the pace!
I've been painting down at the barracks today, Doug has been welding the new garage together. We're off to Tully Baptist in the morning to do a little bit of "ministry". Their PA is broken down, the overhead projector is not working and they use the brown and yellow chorus books. Hope we can be an encoragement.
Afternoon tea with Farnsworths at Etty Bay to discuss Dougs MC role at the wedding in January. Yes Anna, I have thought of looking for the palm cards!
Coming down Thursday night 22 Nov and coming back Sunday Lunch time for the next tooth session.
See you soon Aunty Merryl
I've been painting down at the barracks today, Doug has been welding the new garage together. We're off to Tully Baptist in the morning to do a little bit of "ministry". Their PA is broken down, the overhead projector is not working and they use the brown and yellow chorus books. Hope we can be an encoragement.
Afternoon tea with Farnsworths at Etty Bay to discuss Dougs MC role at the wedding in January. Yes Anna, I have thought of looking for the palm cards!
Coming down Thursday night 22 Nov and coming back Sunday Lunch time for the next tooth session.
See you soon Aunty Merryl
Hi
Hello Everybody !!! WE saw the blockbuster video shop that Steven is going to move stuff into today!!! We also saw our new neighbor Andrew Timmothy Fuller!!! He is sooooo cute!!! Miss U all!!! From Kimberley NOT MUM
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Monster Hail Storm Hits Petrie!!
Ok ok so it wasn't really monster but it was pretty full on with golf ball sized hail!!! Ok ok it wasn't golf ball sized hail..more like large grape sized hail but it was loud and crazy and scary for a little girl at home on her lonesome!! It hit this arvo at about 5pm and little Petrie-town is a bit of a mess now. Usually storms go around us here (I've never experienced one like this while living here) but this one tore right through. We have a little creek that runs out the front of our house that is usally about 1 metre wide...well I'll let you see for yourself how big it got today!!
Monday, October 8, 2007
BMX Bandits
Pete & I had a fantastic couple of days over the weekend and I thought I'd share one bit of it with you. Saturday afternoon we went down to Pine Rivers Park where they have just built a new bmx jump track thing. They had a pro competition with riders from all around Australia in our little Strathpine!!! It was absolutely stinkin hot but awesome to watch. Sorry you missed it Dean!! Here's a couple of pics from the day...amazing what they can do!!
home sweet home
We arrived back safe and sound. Mitchell off to school today. I missed the kitcehn tea I was organising due to a migraine headache. Donna to the rescue - they all had a good time. Doug is busy building carport roof . Talk about a construction and a half . I'll send photo when finished
Love to all Aunty Merryl
Love to all Aunty Merryl
Saturday, October 6, 2007
caloundra retreat
Had a good time at Nana & Poppas. Mitchell & Kimberley enjoyed the surf and wanted to go back daily. Not too much shopping - too many hanger ons! Early mornings - 5am starts! Good sunrises. Back to the farm life today.Aunty M
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