and the countdown begins.......

Well, once again, a long time between posts. Lots has happened here as well as lots of nothing.
A pelican making a landing on the creek.

We had a 50th birthday get together for Boris. Pauline,Colin and all the brothers and sisters came. It was all very relaxing and very enjoyable (always is). Did a spot of fishing down the back while they were here.
Didn't catch a thing!

and the catch of the day...

I was lucky enough to go on an excursion to Canberra with a busload of year 5 and 6 kids....It was a great experience and a good time was had by all.

Pic of an Autumn tree out of a round window at Parliament House.

And the view back over Canberra from Mt Ainsley: foreground is the War Memorial, then mid shot is Old Parliament House, then at the rear- Parliament House.

This is displayed as part of history in the Australia Museum:

Now for the counting down business. Only 10 days until we fly home for our visit... WOOOO!!!!! HOOOOO!!!!

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