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Friday, June 13, 2014

Getting It Done

I have been waiting about seven years,
 but it has finally happened J


 The area out the back has been closed in...






Of course now Hubby wishes he had done this sooner...



We have been enjoying outside barbeque's and pizza's with a new barbie, pizza oven and table and chair set that we shouted ourselves.  

All on special of course 
J



Before being enclosed, the wind would whistle through this area and it was not pleasant to be out there.  I cant wait until Spring and Summer now J



This is the main area.  The sun still filters through in the afternoon, and it is lovely to grab a favourite book and sit out here and forget the world for a while...


 Here is how the other end progressed...



And then finished...



The screens are making a big difference with stopping the wind. We put the plastic one in first and then opted to try out the shade cloth one.  Because we like the shade cloth screen better, we will eventually replace the plastic one. We will still use it but move it to the other side near the pool to slow the north winds.


 

I think hubby has done a fantastic job, he is very clever.  In his words "Jack of all trades, and master of none."



This truck contains the next project, 
a new shed...

Hubby will be building this (his first time erecting a shed) with the help of his best mate J


It is a cold day here today, just 14C (57F). The fire is on and I am not moving too far out of the house.

Life here is busy.  After a long break we have returned to a volunteering role with the local SES (State Emergency Service).   The unit manager and a couple of others helped with a big clean out at the unit. My job was to clean the inside of the building, which was no small task.  I still need to finish a couple of rooms. Hubby organised the sorting through and tossing out of unwanted stuff from the sheds outside. And he was ruthless lol! 
I will post photos soon.
We also need to update our training, which is always fun J

Best wishes to you all,
xTania

Sunday, May 25, 2014

I Love Autumn


With it's spectacular sunrises


And equally beautiful sunsets



The weather has been warm for this time of year. And there has been rain, so that is a good thing.  More rain is expected tomorrow J

Do you have a favourite season?

xTania

Friday, May 23, 2014

Getting Hitched - Part Two

We never paid a fancy photographer for our photos.

Instead we asked a few of our guests to take them.

I think they turned out well.

After the ceremony, we enjoyed champagne and cupcakes with a few other nibblies.





Then it was onto the family photos, 
here are just a few J







 This one was taken from the first level of the water tower...



 Then we made the climb to the second floor...


And down again,
not easy in high heels J


All of our family members.


With my dear Dad.




 The pic below was taken by our grandson.  He is ten years old, and we gave him a camera and were really surprised at the great photos he snapped. I think we may have a up and coming photographer in the family.



After taking photos at the Water Tower, 
we went to another lookout in the Arid Lands Botanical Garden.


 With Redbanks and the Railway Bridge in the background.


 Mount Brown behind us...




With our driver, my Dad J


One of my favorite pics
J


Next was down at the local wharf. 

The water was calm but because it was overcast the darkness was closing in sooner than we anticipated.






I love this one with my Dad in the background.





And finally the wedding cake.


Hubby chose the topper, and it caused quite a stir at the reception lol!



Well that's it for the wedding pics, I wont bore you with anymore lol.

Now I can get back to everyday living without the distraction of twenty four hour thinking about a wedding.

xTania