Month: August 2008
Production Company at the State Theatre
Over the last few years, we have been avid attendees at the Melbourne Production Company Group’s stage shows. This group is sponsored by the Pratt Family and we owe them a debt for the way that their contribution provides opportunities for local actors, singers and musicians to show their capabilities. They present three shows each […]
Read MoreSpring at the Wilsons
It may still be winter, but it seems a bit more like spring with blossoms on the wattle and plum trees. We got inspired to renovate some of our garden on our last trip to Europe. We still have some more to do, bit it’s stattinv to look pretty good.
Read MoreVietnam Veterans Day
Today, August 18, is Vietnam Veterans Day. Our local RSL had a service yesterday, but today the official service was at the Shrine. There was quite a crowd although perhaps not as many as last year. The Vietnam war was the longest war in which Australia has ever been involved, with troops engaged durong seven […]
Read MoreAudrey Loves Music
We were minding Audrey today while Cathy & Chris were both working. She seems to have a real passion for music. When she watches TV, or hears a song from one of her toys, she sits and ‘bops’ to the music! This little farm truck makes three sounds when she presses the button on the […]
Read MoreA Few Days at Brigadoon
This week we spent a few days with our friends, Rod & Margot, at their property named Brigadoon at Newborough. Their self contained cottages form a very nice place to get away from it all for a few days and we enjoy the quiet bushland environment that they offer. The weather was very cold and […]
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