First day of July, cold grey Canberra winter day with a light shower of rain late afternoon, building on the good rain over the past week. The perfect afternoon to enjoy the rich creamy quiches from the Chapman French Patisserie (the bourdin blanc cooked in truffle oil is a treat) and the death by chocolate cake (Moulin Rouge) to celebrate Claire's birthday on 2 July. Some great big rich reds and a chardy or two helped to balance the richness. C & J have hung the new Ningura Napurrula painting - what a knockout; it shimmers and jumps all over the wall it has so much energy.
Ella was a picture in her killer red Oshkosh duds but I couldn't get her to smile for me like Rob was able to earlier in the day. Jody looks a million dollars in her sleek new haircut - a new style for her, with incredible WOW factor. Olay can't wait for his jungle party in 6 weeks time - he has the outfit, the tail, the movements, the sound effects. We hope the costume lasts the distance.
Claire, M & I saw the Bangarra Dance Theatre company perform last night at a packed Canberra Theatre Centre. Their performance was mesmerising, powerful and beautiful - the first piece drawing on traditional Torres St Island stories and the second piece about the impact of the Maralinga atomic testing.
J & E brought their new Subaru WRX along, which the boys were very interested in. It is fair to say the girls were more interested in the delicious Middle East inspired pastries which E had made for us. Thank you E!
Rob & I are continuing to pick up things for the Coogee apartment in the mid year sales. We now have 2 single beds, all the bedding and new towels - almost enough for our first night at 8/85. Makes it seem a lot closer to the time we will be able to move in!
My last week of term this week. Another huge one.
It has been great to keep in touch with Davey travelling north west over the planet through his wonderful blog. Our thoughts are with you Dayv!
Ella was a picture in her killer red Oshkosh duds but I couldn't get her to smile for me like Rob was able to earlier in the day. Jody looks a million dollars in her sleek new haircut - a new style for her, with incredible WOW factor. Olay can't wait for his jungle party in 6 weeks time - he has the outfit, the tail, the movements, the sound effects. We hope the costume lasts the distance.
Claire, M & I saw the Bangarra Dance Theatre company perform last night at a packed Canberra Theatre Centre. Their performance was mesmerising, powerful and beautiful - the first piece drawing on traditional Torres St Island stories and the second piece about the impact of the Maralinga atomic testing. J & E brought their new Subaru WRX along, which the boys were very interested in. It is fair to say the girls were more interested in the delicious Middle East inspired pastries which E had made for us. Thank you E!Rob & I are continuing to pick up things for the Coogee apartment in the mid year sales. We now have 2 single beds, all the bedding and new towels - almost enough for our first night at 8/85. Makes it seem a lot closer to the time we will be able to move in!
My last week of term this week. Another huge one.
It has been great to keep in touch with Davey travelling north west over the planet through his wonderful blog. Our thoughts are with you Dayv!
1 comment:
oh my god. Olay. Geez.
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