We’ve had a brilliant couple of days. Tuesday started off a bit busy. Around 7am the shipwright came round to inspect our stern light for a job we wanted done. He also took a look at some other issues to provide a quote for some work related to our ongoing conversation with a broker. Shortly after, the sail guys came over to fit the mainsail and measure up for the sail bag. Around 11am the gas fitter arrived to do the work to bring Dignity in line with Australian gas regulations.
We managed to get out before midday and shot up to the Sunshine Coast to visit Ella and Bao.
Family time is priceless. As a result of the recent offer being withdrawn we had more time to spare. In a lot of ways I’m happy we’ve had the extra time to get to know granddaughter Bao and her mum Ella some more.
We did not get out on Tuesday. We simply stayed in and chatted. Helen went to bed way before Ella and I who finally gave up on the evening around 2:30am.
This morning we went for a walk along the river outside of Ella’s parents’ home where we are staying. In the afternoon we went to Mooloolaba to walk beside the beach and to pick up some seafood and meat for an evening BBQ.
The BBQ turned out to be great. Bugs, prawns, oysters, steaks and sausages. And beer. We’ve been in Australia for 5 months and have finally managed a BBQ. Finally.
The pics say it all really. If you want to see what was keeping Bao amused on Ella’s HTC phone, click on the picture to the right.
cute little bugger! (Bao, not you).
do you end up with a dopey smile on your face for about three hours after being with her?
dont worry, its normal.
at one point, i couldnt even look at a photo of my newest granddaughter without crying like a biatch!
(still the same, sometimes)
the dopey smile i get now is an improvement on that, at least.
Yup