Where did the last week go??

This past week has been loads of fun, having cousin Susan's company instead of those tradesmen was just what we needed. We did all kinds of things, which included having a group of neighbours around for drinks and nibbles last Saturday evening - fun time. Some trips to the beach, including the Spit at Main Beach below.

The sand pumping jetty

Susan and Frank devouring a couple of ice creams at the Spit's Kiosk.

Tuesday arvo - lovely tea and far too many cakes at my Godmother's apartment at Broadbeach. Cousin Ailsa came down from Brisbane again, fun time.

Auntie's balcony is like a cottage garden in itself - right opposite the beach.

We followed this up with another dinner - outside. Frank and Susan toasting "something or somone"! We are spending mucho time on the outdoor living Patio we just finished. Then of course there was our trip up to a local winery, en route to Mt. Tamborine in the Hinterland. Susan has an old school friend who lives there now.

Helen and her partner made us most welcome.

(Left to right) Fay, moi, the Brig, Susan and Helen - about to gorge a wonderful vineyard picnic platter full of goodies.

John, Helen's partner manned his gallery while we ate. He has a super gallery where he frames the imported Venetian Masks, Sea shells and many other things.

After coffee and cake back at the gallery, I couldn't resist spending time checking out some of John's work. He is very good.

Frank was more interested in the actual framing portion!!!!

Also spent time looking at the photos from Susan's last trip - Syria, Jordan, Oman etc. Amazing places really. She hit the road early this morning for Sydney, and arrived home safely - again in one leap!!!!