Off to Poppy's

So after some more down pours through the night I woke up to a rainy morning and tackled the bloody cross trainer again...but did do 12 minutes so YAY. Found out the creeks were up so when Tanya called me to say she was in Coona I told her she might have to come River Road, which she did but it was all good and she got here safe & sound. Thanks to Lorraine & Gran for delivering her & my beautiful little puppies to me :) So we had left over Indian for lunch & then headed off to dad's place for the next 6 days of relaxing. We unpacked the roof racks as a bit of water had gotten in and have everything dried and ready to be packed up again next week. We spent the arvo chatting to dad with a few drinks and watching the wild life in the gardens....man the hares here are as big as Izzy...but Charlie still thought that she would try & catch one...lol. Kris came home from work and we had a beautiful "Abendbrot" (which is a German meal of breads, cold meats, cheeses, olives, etc).....So good. So now the puppies are totally worn out sleeping on the couch and it is just about bed time for us too.
Night xo

Well Tamworth, it has been great but I must leave you yet again. So as I drive away with a tear in my eye I think about putting Neil Diamond on the car stereo and singing all the way to Coona with my Mum and Gran....oh and the puppies of course. I drove over to Coona so Mum only had to drive back. It rained most of the way but all in all was a good trip. Mum and I got singing like old times and the puppies were so well behaved in the back with Gran. We arrived at Serena's and I had a tear in my beer as I said goodbye to two of the most beautiful women in my life, I always dread that part of visiting. It is great to see Serena, Dave and the kidlets, who mind you are getting more like young adults now, and I wandered around the garden looking at all the beautiful plants, flowers and mushrooms popping up out of the lawn. I couldn't resist and had to take some photos which I know my Mum will love to see. I then had a sample of Alvo's delicious Indian Feast from last night and we headed off to Norm and Kris' place on the hill. I always love coming here because I feel so close to nature and the sound of the little creatures at night is just so wonderful. A couple of rums were had with Norm before Kris arrived home from a hard days work at the telescope. We then feasted on some great little tidbits of anchovy stuffed olives, onions, tomatoes, cold cuts, mustard and chilli. It was just what the doctor ordered. I grabbed a hot shower as these nights are a little cool for my liking and will soon be retiring to bed. The wildlife here is just amazing and I got to see so much this afternoon and now I can hear the frogs and crickets in the night. The sunset was a great photo opportunity and just as beautiful as ever. I love being amongst nature, I think it really grounds me. I hope to get to the National Park during this visit.
Tanya