The house

Some pictures of the house. These are old ones, so in the garden the trees that have just been planted when the photo was taken are now pretty big. In the living room, there is a new sofa and TV. But apart from that, it is pretty much the same. It's nice, isn't it...??

Went to work annual AGM dinner last night. Everything was free (food and booze)! There was an Arabian nights theme so they had belly dancers and I now have a henna tattoo on my arm. Apparently it could last up to 3 weeks (depending on how much of a shedder of skin I am!). I wish I had known that before I got it! I only asked once she'd started. Lesson learned there!!

New car is on the road. There were a few insurance companies who wouldn't insure me because I am still on my UK license. Managed to get one in the end. But I spent a few fun hours on the net filling out insurance applications! They only tell you they won't insure you at the end of filling all their forms! O what fun that was!! Can I do it again..?? Can I, can I..??!! ;)

The cool down is due to happen this week I hear. We should be going down to about 28 degrees. So much nicer. Yes, you heard... DOWN to 28 degrees. How often have I been able to say that..??! That is apparently more consistent with the seasonal average here.

Went out this afternoon to Glenelg, another beach in the area. Just to do a bit of exploring and have a walk. There were lots of clothes shops, cafes etc. It has a very young, surfy vibe to it. I know where I can get beach wear now if I decide I am going to go to Mission Beach at Christmas with Lou and pals. I've been looking into it more this week. Lou has said I can sleep in her room, so all I would need is flight and spending money. So I am seriously considering it. Mission Beach is in north Queensland and is marketed as a tropical paradise. So that sounds alright I suppose, eh..?! Suppose I could drag myself up there if I really had to... ;)

Cathy Ogden (now Gascoyne) from Banchory... (Dad, do you know her dad..?) befriended me on Facebook this week. She lives in Rockhampton (about a 12hr drive south of Mission Beach). She is having an 'orphans' Christmas again this year apparently (where those with no family all get together for the holidays) so she has invited me to hers. So I may try and organise to meet up with her too, perhaps. If I can figure out the logistics.

OK, so I am going to go and wash my face and head to bed. I have had the AC on in the bedroom whilst I write this, so I hope it'll be nice and cool when I get in there. Hope you are all well. Lots of love n hugs n stuff. Kelly xxx