Manhood Compromised

Paddy's resting after his surgery yesterday. It was nothing major - jus a little snip

Trove Tuesday - Iceland

As I am researching for a forthcoming trip to Iceland I visited Trove to get some travel tips. The first description I found was from 1893.

1893 'ICELAND.', Launceston Examiner (Tas. : 1842 - 1899), 29 July, p. 10. , viewed 19 Apr 2016, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article39484242

I'll look out for that building, I wonder if it is still there. The remainder of that long article can be read here : http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article39484242.

We'll be doing a self-drive tour around Iceland. Hope conditions are different from 1928.

1928 'MOTORING IN ICELAND', Evening News (Sydney, NSW : 1869 - 1931), 14 December, p. 7. , viewed 19 Apr 2016, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article115693895

Pleased we'll be approaching Reyjkavik by ship in the middle of the day. I'll be out on deck with the camera.

1937 'Points About Iceland', Shepparton Advertiser (Vic. : 1914 - 1953), 31 March, p. 3. , viewed 19 Apr 2016, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article189082038

In 1992 a South Australian exchange student recalled her time in Iceland.I may pass on the testicles. The article can be read here: http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article196297227.

1992 'Exchangee tells of life in Iceland',Times (Victor Harbor, SA : 1987 - 1999), 8 September, p. 3. , viewed 19 Apr 2016, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article196297227

Although these articles were written quite a while ago they still contain valuable information for the prospective tourist.

La Dolce Vita

Sustenance pre Swan Lake with The Australian Ballet at Sydney Opera House.

Dancers

Granddaughter showing her Gummy some moves. We love to dance!

Eggstravaganza

Most years we gather at family member's home some time over the Easter weekend. This year it was our turn to host on Easter Sunday, 27th March.

One of the highlights for the grandchildren is  our Easter Egg Hunt in which each participant is guaranteed to unearth a decent haul of chocolate eggs. The parents who have to deal with hyperactive children as they fast on their booty may not be similarly impressed.

While some of the grandchildren escaped my lens I managed to capture an image of most of them.

The parents "hide" the eggs

Comparing the hauls

Stocktake

11 Happy Hunters and Paddy

Paddy was not impressed - no chocolates for dogs

Sensational Swimming at SOPAC

Supporting our grandson who is representing his school at the NSWCIS Primary Championships Swimming at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre.

Hitting the books

Homework supervision. Spelling and reading time with one of the princesses.