Where does Father Time go? It is amazing that the last week has simply evaporated into thin air. I know why, we just have not stopped all week. We had an indigenous workshop last Saturday week, four days this week on North Stradbroke Island plus two days in Toowoomba, where we had Christmas in July at our friend Kay's and another lunch out on Saturday at Rebecca's.
Straddie was excellent with a total of six people visiting and staying with us over the three nights away. We ate well, drank very well and saw masses of humpback whales and other sea life every day. The spotters told us an average of 100 whales a day were passing by Point Lookout migrating from the south to Hervey Bay for the winter.
The accommodation, in a purpose-built B&B, was provided by the owners (our next door neighbours) free of charge, so we've thanked them with three bottles of fine wine and a huge 'THANK YOU'. You can see from the photos that the view warrants the B&B's name, 'Sunsets'.
It was very cold this week and up in Toowoomba (elevation 670m) it was particularly chilly. Luckily Kay's huge home is gently heated and fitted ten guests for dinner easily. Great food, good company and terrific wines ensured yet another memorable event.
The house is still for sale, no lookers yet (that we know of). At least it is very clean and tidy - mind you it usually is. I'm making calls, emailing folk and generally getting my head geared up for the start of the second semester.
A Dutch couple arrive in two weeks time. We'll play host to them for four nights. Rene and I are both looking forward to their visit immensely. Geert and Rosemarie are a great couple and we'll make them feel really at home.
That's about it for now. I was going to BBQ the steak tonight but I think I'll chicken out and just cook it all in the kitchen, a bit cold outside - did you like the reference to two meats in the one sentence? No wonder ESL folk find English a bit of a challenge.
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