Almost there - how many more sleeps?

Well it's been more than a week between adventures but that does not mean that we have been idle. As you know our adventures took us further afield 2 weeks ago. It was great to see everyone in Perth again and we had the best time catching up with you all. After a long delay in the Qantas lounge (the smoke from the bushfires in Victoria had the Melbourne airport in chaos, which in turn held our plane up) we were finally on our way home at 5.30pm Sat.

We woke on Sunday to a city shrouded in smoke, an amazing sight that we have seen repeated many times over the last 2 weeks. Yesterday was the worst we have seen it so far (photo taken from home). I do hope they can get some relief from the fires soon but the weather as it is just keeps it burning & spreading. On a lighter note, the Kylie concert on Sunday night was excellent. We got as much entertainment from the boys in the crowd as we did from Kylie on the stage.

Bill headed off to the airport again on Monday morning for a week in Qld and I was back there on Tuesday afternoon picking Tammy up as she arrived from Perth for a weeks R & R after school finished. Also to go to the Robbie Williams concert with us on Saturday night. Tammy & I had a great few days hitting the shops as with my leg on the mend I was able to get out and about with her. Still a bit slow but able to wander round fairly well now. Just as well as the Christmas shopping was not going to do itself, was it. And the concert was great too.

My other adventures have been of the medical nature, first to the Dr who is very pleased with my progress and is sending me back to work on the 15th Jan. It had to happen so I am now making the most of my leisure time left. Still lots of exercises but I am looking forward to being able to enjoy the next few weeks with Bett, BB & Gareth who will all be visiting from Perth during this time. The physio was so pleased with my progress that I have been discharged but must keep up the good work with the rehab. I will!

The giant Advent Calender in Federation Square has been a feature this year as we count down to Christmas. Each Tram trip we take at the moment takes us past or to Fed Square so I have been watching with as much anticipation as the kids to see what comes up next.

As no-one seems to have complained about my offerings this year I look forward to entertaining you all further in 2007. So with only 4 more sleeps till the man in the red suit comes we wish you a very Merry Christmas & a safe and Happy New Year.
Enjoy the festivities with all your families & friends and have a drink for us.

Until next time.........