My 60th birthday

Yesterday, I turned 60. That is ok as they say 60 is the new 40. It was a bad day at work as the computer network did not work properly. I celebrated my birthday quietly at home. I got lots of emails.

Today, I bought myself a color laser printer from Aldi. It now works fine.

A busy wednesday.

I had a very full on day today. In the morning I had a visit from Tony Harrington Real Estate. They are my new estate agents. They sent a rep around to collect the paperwork and do an inspection.

At 11.30  I met with dean Shirley an we discussed the layout for the new BUCO website. He had some very good ideas.

I got a letter from Energy Australia telling me my electricity bill was overdue. After a phone call to them, I was able to sort out the problem and it turns out my bill is actually in credit!!

I visited Connect Church in the afternoon. It seems they want to redo the video messages at church like they used to do. I might volunteer my services with my new camera.

First day back at BUCO and a new fridge

Today, I went back to BUCO for the first time this year. It was a fairly quiet day. My new refrigerator also arrived. It was nice to have a new fridge after a long time.

Back from holidays

Today, I came back from my holidays. I spent 4 days in Sydney followed by 6 days on the Gold Coast.

To recap:
24th December. Flew to Sydney. I met my brother Bill and sister Pauline at the airport. We Bill and I booked into the Cronulla cabins for 4 days. The cabins used to be a caravan park and are now just very cheap short stay accommodation.

25th December: Christmas day.
Christmas day 2013. The family gathered for Christmas dinner at the house of Mark and Lizzy Sergeant. Most of my available family were present. it was a wet and drizzly day so we had to stay indoors all day long, but it was one of the best Christmas days I can remember. I will not post any pictures as I don't have permission from my relatives to post their photos. I got some great presents as well.

26th December: Boxing day.
Boxing day for me is always a kick back sort of a day. I watched the start of the 4th test and the start of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race. I them went down to Cronulla beach for swim. Nice to see Cronulla again.

27th December: Sydney.
I went into Sydney to do some photography. I went down to Circular Quay and got some great photos. There was a very large Ocean Liner docked at the Quay. I managed to get some great shots both of Circular Quay and from inside the Queen Victoria Building.

28th December: Sydney to the Gold Coast.
Bill and I flew up to the Gold Coast. We flew up on separate flights. He flew with Jetstar and I flew with Virgin. I arrived half an hour before him. We went to his unit in Runaway bay.


29th December: Shopping at Harbourtown.
I took the bus to the shopping Centre at Harbourtown. I needed a new pair of thongs and I bought a pair from the Rivers store. Everything was half price. While I was there, I went to the Cinema and saw the latest Hobbit movie. It was brilliant. The temperature reached 39 degrees and I was glad to have the chance to have a dip in the pool when I got back.

30th December: Mariners Cove and bike riding.
I went down to Mariners Cove to take some photos and hire a jet ski. I took some great photos and booked a Jet ski ride for the next day.

After lunch at the Hog's Breath Cafe, I hired an electric bike and road firstly up the spit and then into Surfers Paradise. It was fun to ride.

31st December: My first Jet ski ride
I went on a Jet Ski safari with a Jet ski hire company. I had never ridden a Jet Ski before but I still managed a 1 1/2 hour ride up the Broadwater. It was tiring but a lot of fun and I am glad I did it. Bill and i went to see Mum and had a quiet party with her on New years eve.

1st January 2014.
In the evening some members of my family and I got together to celebrate my 60th birthday. We met at Mano's restaurant in paradise beach. It was a lovely night and  a great dinner.

2nd January.
My youngest brother Patrick bought over his runabout boat and took Bill and myself out for a spin on the Broadwater. The trip went for an hour and a half and was a lot of fun. Nice to be with my brothers again.

3rd January.
Flew back to Victoria. I had a great time away.