Erin and Cara up at 7am despite the late night. Ryan slept and extra hour. After a bit of playing around the house, we went to visit the State Coal Mine at Wonthaggi. The kids love the train, the pony and running up and down the hills. Weather overcast and Read more…
Arrived at 1pm via a stop at Wonthaggi. Spent the day putting in curtains in bedrooms and living room – picture hooks and other paraphenalia. Jack spent some time playing with young Tahlia from the house on the corner of Ayr creek and Esplanade.
Drove to Leongatha looking for a new T.V. Discovered a great family bakery in the main drag “Weavers”. Simple and quiet. Alice was impressed that they did not charge for tomato sauce! Met Tahlia’s mother over a bottle of red.
Grandma down today taking the route through Nyora, Poowong, Kurumburra to Inverloch. Such lovely scenery! Arrived about lunch time to find Alice undercoating – Jack playing with a neighour’s child – Marty fixing a clothes line in place.Then a man came to take away two loads of wood. Marty and Read more…
Grandma up at 6-30 to take a walk along esplanade and back via Ozone street and Norman road. The modern style of housing gets more and more interesting. It is great to see most gardens are keeping as much natural scrub as possible. Home again to find everybody still asleep Read more…
The McCourts arrive about 7PM and we are delighted with the amazing renovations. So much lighter, brighter and spacious looking. Kids played around with Jackson’s toys and didn’t settle to sleep until 9.30pm. Jen went to Safeway, Wonthaggi for some basics. In response to the last set of holiday makers Read more…
Renovations. The whole house has been re-arranged – re-plastered – re-wired – re-plumbed re-roofed and better kitchen facilities installed. Have had no time to fit wardrobes or paint architraves before Xmas visitors Please forgive any inconvenience. Between tradesmen, drought, water restrictions for garden watering, not to mention the mess left Read more…
Marty, Alice and Jack here to strip other rooms of Masonite lining in preparation for renovations. To Leongatha to view sliding door.
Marty, Grandma, Alice and Jack down. Marty mowed grass and started to spread compost on garden. Got bogged in muck where old shed stood. Had to call R.A.C.V.
Stayed with Helen and Stuart next door. Marty steps on a nail while demolishing shed and is in agony all night. Raining.
A tiring day. Marty removed old roofing iron and weatherboards from shed. Hired a skip for rubbish removal. Had a pizza for tea in town.
Marty, Grandma and Jack here to cut down a few trees necessary to make space for the new shed. Grandma took Jack for a little adventure down to the beach between showers.
Marty went to see man about fences, then started to demolish old shed. Electrician came to disconnect power first. Grandma went home
Not quite so cold last night. Men here at 8am to continue building shed. Finished early afternoon. The concrete floor was very muddy, so Marty cleaned that up first. Then he emptied stuff from old shed, and took a trailer of junk to tip.
Freezing cold last night. Had every blanket on bed. Was up and dressed by 7.30am. because workmen expected by 8am. The weather was O.K. and the men worked until 3pm. Tomorrow they will do the roof and sliding doors.
Grandma & Marty here to clean up after the new shed slab foundation. Three trips to tip with branches of trees – most of which were almost dead.
Jenny and her three kids got here about 11.30am. Nicer weather. Went down the beach walking and fishing, Had a nice bar-b-que for lunch. Terry J. came round to discuss alterations.
Alice and Jack turned up just ahead of her friends who came round for a bar-b-que. Cold, dull- but no rain.
Down street to see what the Easter Fair had to offer. Very cold and damp. Came home – put on the heater – then I put a damp towel over it to dry – blew the safety switch on the power board! LESSON! Do not put anything on the heater.
Marty and Grandma here on Good Friday, a couple of days before the rest of the family arrive. Nice day, but rained in the afternoon.
Marty and Grandma here to mow grass. Ground very dry although it rained yesterday, Next time we come, hopefully, we will have permission to pull down the old shed and get rid of a lot of rubbish. Very busy down the street could hardly find a parking spot!
A quick trip to put up the council signs – a requirement in order to remove some trees- for the new shed. Grass didn’t need mowing. Rained hard so we stayed indoors. Went to Eagles Nest for a short walk later.
Yesterday was very hot, even at the beach, and it was a total fire ban day. Overnight there was a cool change with good rain – excellent for your garden, which was drooping a bit. Thank you for a wonderful long weekend. We hope we can rent your cottage again Read more…
Marty spreading sand over lawn grass to fill in a few holes. Then a bit of cleaning up. Grandma down about 12.30 and kept busy playing with Jack. Note: Dear Guests, our apology about the outside light that is currently out of order. Please take torch with our compliments. We Read more…
A quick trip to put up the council signs – a requirement in order to remove some trees- for the new shed. Grass didn’t need mowing. Rained hard so we stayed indoors. Went to Eagles Nest for a short walk later.
Jen and kids go to Big W at Wonthaggi to pick up some fish nets etc. Sean and Sarah head back to Tarwin Lower. We all join up for a b.b.q. lunch (peaceful, as Ryan naps in car!} Back to the house to take the kids fishnetting in the rock Read more…
Jenny, Erin, Cara and Ryan arrive to disturb the tranquility, We all go to Tarwin Lower and try fishing again. Jen takes kids to good playground at Venus Bay, after Ryan tries to jump into the river a few times. Snags at the free electric b.b.q at the river for Read more…
Sarah and Sean down to fish (well, at least to catch a toadfish or two. Tried fishing at Maher’s Landing.
Grandma stayed the night to give Barry access to fit the other two flywires.
Kids up at 6.45 am. (Groan!) for Cocopops. Grandma arrived about 2p.m. to catch Cara running around with her pants off – the two shells filled with water and toys all over the deck. Sean and Sarah off fishing. Jen and kids wandered down to the pier to meet up Read more…
The McCourt have arrived again with an extra – Sarah McCourt- sister-in-law extraordinaire!….Got here about 4.30pm. After unpacking the car, Sean, Sarah and the girls went to the shops for food and fishing gear and bait. Ryan and Jenny stayed back to prepare a pasta for tea, and finishing bed Read more…
The McCourt have arrived again with an extra – Sarah McCourt- sister-in-law extraordinaire!….Got here about 4.30pm. After unpacking the car, Sean, Sarah and the girls went to the shops for food and fishing gear and bait. Ryan and Jenny stayed back to prepare a pasta for tea, and finishing bed Read more…
Alice went shopping. Marty minded Jack, and Grandma went for a walk. Elise, Steve and Annabelle and baby arrived about 11am. Had coffee at the Kiosk, then took a stroll along the beach so that the children could play in the rock pools. B.B.Q. lunch. Marty, Alice and Jack left Read more…
Grandma drove up about 1.15pm after a delightful drive over the hills , turning off the highway at Lang Lang, through Nyora on to highway for a short distance, then turned right at the signpost for Kernot, then turned left at Grantville turnoff, then right again at Lock-Wonthaggi road, then Read more…
Alice went shopping. Marty minded Jack, and Grandma went for a walk. Elise, Steve and Annabelle and baby arrived about 11am. Had coffee at the Kiosk, then took a stroll along the beach so that the children could play in the rock pools. B.B.Q. lunch. Marty, Alice and Jack left Read more…
Grandma drove up about 1.15pm after a delightful drive over the hills , turning off the highway at Lang Lang, through Nyora on to highway for a short distance, then turned right at the signpost for Kernot, then turned left at Grantville turnoff, then right again at Lock-Wonthaggi road, then Read more…
Laura left the house nice and clean. Thank you. Marty, Alice and Jack arrived 9.30 pm Friday night.
Still a sticky night – not much sleep. Took the kids to the worm farm/wildlife park. Home for a sleep for Ryan, then down to the nearest beach for a play. Spag. & sauce for tea. Left after 5.30 for home. Thanks for the stay.
Still a sticky night – not much sleep. Took the kids to the worm farm/wildlife park. Home for a sleep for Ryan, then down to the nearest beach for a play. Spag. & sauce for tea. Left after 5.30 for home. Thanks for the stay.
Despite the kids going to bed early and being restless during the night keeping both Sean and I awake, they are up at 7.30 and rearing to go. I took them to Phillip Island to an indoor playground called “The Funshed” as (even though the weather forecast was 33 deg) Read more…
Despite the kids going to bed early and being restless duringthe night keeping both Sean and I awake, they are up at 7.30 and rearing to go. I took them to Phillip Island to an indoor playground called “The Funshed” as (even though the weather forecast was 33deg) it was Read more…
The McCourts have arrived again! Just enough time to see Alice, Marty and Jack leaving and Cara to become completely muddy within the first half hour after arrival. Wind is cool, but the sun is out. F & C for tea.
Jen and kids go to Big W at Wonthaggi to pick up some fish nets etc. Sean and Sarah head back to Tarwin Lower. We all join up for a b.b.q. lunch (peaceful, as Ryan naps in car!} Back to the house to take the kids fishnetting in the rock Read more…
Grandma stayed the night to give Barry access to fit the other two flywires.
Marty spreading sand over lawn grass to fill in a few holes. Then a bit of cleaning up. Grandma down about 12.30 and kept busy playing with Jack. Note: Dear Guests, Our apology about the outside light that is currently out of order. Please take torch with our compliments. We Read more…
Jenny, Erin, Cara and Ryan arrive to disturb the tranquility, We all go to Tarwin Lower and try fishing again. Jen takes kids to good playground at Venus Bay, after Ryan tries to jump into the river a few times. Snags at the free electric b.b.q at the river for Read more…
Kids up at 6.45 am. (Groan!) for Cocopops. Grandma arrived about 2p.m. to catch Cara running around with her pants off – the two shells filled with water and toys all over the deck. Sean and Sarah off fishing. Jen and kids wandered down to the pier to meet up Read more…
The McCourt have arrived again with an extra – Sarah McCourt- sister-in-law extraordinaire!….Got here about 4.30pm. After unpacking the car, Sean, Sarah and the girls went to the shops for food and fishing gear and bait. Ryan and Jenny stayed back to prepare a pasta for tea, and finishing bed Read more…
Alice went shopping. Marty minded Jack, and Grandma went for a walk. Elise, Steve and Annabelle and baby arrived about 11am. Had coffee at the Kiosk, then took a stroll along the beach so that the children could play in the rock pools. B.B.Q. lunch. Marty, Alice and Jack left Read more…
Grandma drove up about 1.15pm after a delightful drive over the hills , turning off the highway at Lang Lang, through Nyora on to highway for a short distance, then turned right at the signpost for Kernot, then turned left at Grantville turnoff, then right again at Lock-Wonthaggi road, then Read more…
Laura left the house nice and clean. Thank you. Marty, Alice and Jack arrived 9.30 pm Friday night.
Laura left the house nice and clean. Thank you. Marty, Alice and Jack arrived 9.30 pm Friday night.
Marty, Alice and Jack returned to house after two weeks away in Canberra and Jindabyne (via Mallacoota) We drove from the Snowy region via the “Bally Way”- a dirt track mostly. Arrived at Inverloch about 8pm, but Jack saw the Carnival was in full swing, so we had to let Read more…
Visitors arrived here to a beautiful day. Took Sandra and Brad for a stroll along the beach in the moonlight. Visitors from 1/1/06 to 7/1/06
Marty and Alice down to tidy up. Got rid of the prunings and ditched the old trailer at the same time. Pearl invited us for a nice curry dinner this evening. Leaving tomorrow.
Marty and Alice down to tidy up. Got rid of the prunings and ditched the old trailer at the same time. Pearl invited us for a nice curry dinnerthis evening. Leaving tomorrow.
Cooler day. Marty drove home to pick up Alice’s fridge to replace the old one here. Pearl and Alice spent most of day cleaning. Barry came to put flywires on windows, but they didn’t fit. He must have measured them with a knife and fork. They will have to do Read more…
Cooler day. Marty drove home to pick up Alice’s fridge to replace the old one here. Pearl and Alice spent most of day cleaning. Barry came to put flywires on windows, but they didn’t fit. He must have measured them with a knife and fork. They will have to do Read more…
Dale departed and Grandma arrived. A very hot day. In the evening we were entertained by Pearl and Damien, who are also on holiday at Inverloch
Dale departed and Grandma arrived. A very hot day. In the evening we were entertained by Pearl and Damien, who are also on holiday at Inverloch
Alice, Marty, Jack and Dale here. Dale made a box for the video in the shed with Jack watching every move!
Cooler day. Marty drove home to pick up Alice’s fridge to replace the old one here. Pearl and Alice spent most of day cleaning. Barry came to put flywires on windows, but they didn’t fit. He must have measured them with a knife and fork. They will have to do Read more…
Lovely and warm. Took Jack for an adventure down through the beach scrub and back to swings and slides. Marty busy in garden.
Marty, Jack and Grandma down to mow lawn – nice to see how clean Kerry left the house. Jack helped water the photinias – and gave Grandma a bit of a soaking as well. Put out shell wading pool for Jack to play in. Brought down the outside table and Read more…
Lovely to come back to a clean house. Mowed the grass, planted the photinias. Great day. Lovely temperature. Alice.
Jenny, Erin, Cara, Ryan and Grandma here to go to the fair. We bought some photinias to make a hedge but nothing more. Last night had a storm with thunder and lightening, but today quite warm. Note for Laura. The heater is a bit suspect at the moment, so if Read more…
Jack went to sleep like a little angel last night. He slept in with Marty. He ate his porridge, bacon and egg with great appetite. Lovely day again today.
Marty, Jack and Grandma here to mow grass etc. Tonight will be the first night Jack is going to sleep without his Mum to put him to bed. A beautiful day – Grandma took Jack on their usual little adventure to the playground and then along the beach and in Read more…
Marty, Jackson and Grandma arrived about 11.30 to mow the grass & check the house. Bathroom window blown open by wind. Alice is staying home to do her tax. Marty brought down more bricks and took a load of junk to the tip. He also sprayed the weeds.
Grandma here again just to check house. Note to Laura. I’ve put the outside mats over railing to dry. There are a couple of outside chairs in green bags in the laundry. It is important not to cover the grills of the room heater as it blows the elements. The Read more…
Woke up to find the grass and John’s car thickly covered with hail – it almost looked like snow. Had heaters going all morning until we set out to window shop at Wonthaggi. We were told by one of the shopkeepers that it was snowing in Leongatha and Korumburra which Read more…
Walked to shops in the morning to get provisions. After lunch, we drove up to Eagles Nest, then around to the caravan park to the start of the Screw Creek walk. A new track opens up to greatviews of Townsend Bluff. Great walk.Played crib, Most games won by John much Read more…
John and Jean Lyne and Grandma Davies arrived late tonight on our wayhome after a fortnight’s holiday at Bateman’s Bay and Canberra
Another freezing night convinced me to spend the day here and go home to sleep in my own bed at Chelsea tonight.
Freezing cold during the night- 6deg – even with electric blanket on to warm the bed, found sleep hard to achieve. When the sun warmed things up, I drove to Wonthaggi to check out ALDI.s. In the afternoon I walked to Screw Creek.
Very cold morning, then lovely weather enticed me (Grandma) to drive down and check out the house. Arrived about 2pm. Took a walk to the shops.
Arrivied late in the afternoon (3pm). Just enough time to mow lawn. Invited to Helen’s home for dinner, and to meet two other residents. Nice night. On Sunday we pruned the rear garden. On Monday we drove to Wonthaggi to have breakfast while car was being serviced. “Big W” almost Read more…
Marty, Alice, Jack, Grandma and a friend of Alice’s, Bill came about lunchtime on a beautiful day. Marty immediately started mowing the grass. I took Jack for his usual adventure down to the creek, to drop sticks from the bridge and watch them emerge on the other side, then spent Read more…
Marty, Alice and Jack in residence from Sunday until Tuesday. Marty cleaned, sanded and painted the two old dressers in preparation for installation on deck.
The McCourts have arrived and the kids have the toys out already. House looks great. Love the new kitchen configuration. Ryan is walking around with his trolly – he will be one in two days time. The girls are excited that the Easter Bunny has left them lots of chocolate Read more…
Alice, Marty, Jack and Grandma here to mow lawn and relax for a couple of days. Lovely weather. Took Jack to Wonthaggi to have a haircut. New Aldi store still being built. BiLO has been going since before Xmas, also Kentucky Fried Chicken.
I, Grandma here until the 9th. Alice, Marty and Jack arriving on the 8th.