Here comes the rain

It's always fascinating to watch the rain's approach across the Lake. I always have my phone nearby so it's easy to run out on the deck and take a photo of the backyard. 

And the rain came down

 Today's images from our backyard are in stark contrast to the peaceful scene I posted last week.

Float your Boat 2021

We haven't watched the Annual Float your Boat parade on Lake Macquarie since 2018, I blogged about that event here. The parade did not take place last year due to Covid so I was pleased to see that it was planned for this year.

We invited two young granddaughters and their Mum to join us on Friday evening for the viewing of this event that passes by our backyard. We were so fortunate that the weather was clear and not too cold for the boats to sail around the western side of the lake. Unfortunately the sail around the eastern side the next evening was cancelled due to poor weather conditions.

As it was dark we couldn't see fellow spectators along the Lake but there appeared to be quite a crowd. It was wonderful to see and hear the joyful shrieks and comments from the many youngsters who were watching the flotilla. Our little ladies certainly enjoyed the spectacle and agreed that the caterpillar boat, that looked very much like The Very Hungry Caterpillar, was their favourite. My faves were the Caterpillar, the simple Sydney Opera House and the Guitar.

Our photos of the boats are rather poor but I'll still post some as a reminder of the fantastic time we had. 

20 Something Snaps of the Humble Hamburger

When away from home we often turn to a Humble Hamburger for a safe choice and something familiar on a strange menu....and it's usually washed down with a Diet Coke.

EuroDisney, France 1994

Lovingly home made 2012

At Sea on Regent Seven Seas Voyager 2014

Vik, Iceland 2016 

Hard Rock Cafe, Dubai 2015

London 2016

Disney Aulani Resort, Hawaii 2016

Westfield Shepherds Bush, London 2018 

Copenhagen, Denmark 2015

Glenelg, South Australia 2014

Barcelona, Spain 2014

Bradford, England 2019

Newcastle, Australia 2021

Kew, England 2014

Sydney, Australia 2009 

Johnny Rockets, Salt Lake City 2017

Hilton Hawaiian Village, Honolulu 2010

Paris, France 2015 

Athens, Greece 2011

Madrid, Spain 2012

Last night at Bettys Burgers, Castle Hill (2021)

Peaceful Outlook

This image that I posted on Facebook last evening deserves another outing.

I commented that it was "Calm, colourful and cold in the backyard this evening."

Indoors is the place to be

Calm, colourful and cold in the backyard this evening.

Unloved

This poor blog has been neglected for two years as I tend to use my Facebook account to post about our activities. 

Having spent some time reading, reminiscing  and enjoying old posts here today I am going to breathe more life into this blog. I'm not looking for any other audience than myself. While I continue to keep a comprehensive diary in an Excel spreadsheet I'll use this blog on an ad hoc basis to share a few more picture stories.

I may even transfer some of the entries I made using Journey software  between 2017 and 2019 over here.

 I've started by updating some of the static pages on the site. Let's see what transpires!

Backyard Mayhem

 The landscapers have created havoc in the backyard as they build our retaining wall and prepare the site for our planned swimming pool. 

Musicians in the Family

Lovely afternoon watching two grandchildren perform.

Awarded

Robert received an award tonight at a dinner in the Fullerton Hotel Sydney.

Thanks to Covid he had to wait a year to receive it.