Sudokuaholics Anonymous 8

Not been in here in quite a while - busy, busy, busy in the yard. 4 days of rain now - very happy about it.
Bean and Stella - Happy Birthday to you both!
Condolences to Heidi and Gil.
June - welcome back - sounds like you hit the ground running!
Off to get some breakfast.
Hugs to all!

Good afternoon all! Thanks for the birthday wishes. It's so nice to get the wishes early in this hemisphere since it sets up the day perfectly. Warm fuzzies from all over the world!

Broni, so glad everyone had a great time at your party for Keith and Lynne! Wish I was there!!

June, you're certainly getting right back into the swing of things after your vacation. You're going to need another vacation very soon!!

Went to the early mass this morning and then out to breakfast and shopping. Ian needed new cleats. His feet are growing by leaps and bounds!

Vici, love your tulip avatar! I need your green thumb in my yard!

Slept in LATE. I guess I needed it.
Gil should be leaving right about now..... he was going to church with his father first..... then heading back here. It should take 8 hours if he drives the shortest, straightest way, but he's psychologically incapable of doing that.

Did I miss June's description of her vacation in Tassie??? Or hasn't she given us the details yet???

Morning all.Just a quick visit before work.June mainly spoke about how busy a schedule she has since being back.
I hope Gil has a good trip home.
Catch you all later.

Heidi, hope Gil has a safe trip home. I know how hard it is to travel when you are distracted and grieving. Hope you're taking care of yourself as well! I heard the Derby was something to watch. Sorry I missed it. Were you able to see it?

Stella.... here's a great link if you want to watch the Derby.....
http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/30448693/

Of course I watched it. Gil and his Father watched it, too. Great distraction, and a great race.

Stella, Wishing you a very Happy Birthday, and many, many, more. Have a great day

Morning all!

Happy Birthday Stella!

Normal every day things help us through our grief. I'm glad there was the derby to help your family through Heidi.

Morning SA8.
Have a great birthday Stella.
Condolences to you and Gil Heidi.
To anyone who has not been well hope you feel better soon. I had another 3 days of headache, vomiting etc.
Off to physio again this morning.
Have had acupuncture and cortisone injections, nothing working. Next up more x-rays.
Busy with Avon as usual here.

Keith and Lyn are having a great trip by the sounds of it. Loved the group photo at Broni's.

Stella, I think my kids' feet have stopped growing - at the same size as mine! All 3 of us wear size 6 shoes... I can see problems on the horizon.

One of the benefits of living sort of across the road from the bus stop is that when your kids are running late the bus driver can see them running across the yard and down the road and if he's in a good mood he waits for them!

Viv, there are easier ways to lose weight! I hope you are starting to feel better....

Viv - sorry to hear you are struggling - hope you get your health back in tact soon.
Where did you see the group photo? Broni's page? Keith's page?

Stella, have a wongerful day

Viv

Keith's page for the group photo Vici, and K's page for the chooks!

Glad everyone is having a great day. Ran errands most of the day. Mitchell is going on a 4 day field trip on wednesday. He needed a haircut and a few odds and ends. Will pack his bag tomorrow.

everybody....
Well it took me all weekend to have a drink for everybody.... but now I am back on earth with a thud!
Hope yours is a wonderful Stella.

Hi Bean. Glad to hear you had a great weekend. Hope you had a drink for me too.

I hope you had several drinks for me. Or maybe a whole bottle.

Heidi, good to see you posting. Hope you are starting to feel better.

and now I cannot keep my excitement to myself for another moment...
I am planning a Halloween party and you are all invited...I know that is a big ask for the topsiders but if anyone is planning a trip to Melbourne then October is the time to do it...
I have invited a VIP to travel downunder to orchestrate the event that threatens to be bigger than Ben Hur!!

Roll on October...boy am I going to be busy...have a lot of boxes to sort between now and then...and the bathroom reno's.... June I know you will emphathise with me here!! Gail has voluntereered to help!!

And now I am outta here....

LOL ...Heidi thank you...I did have a full bottle for you...hehe...the garbo's would have had a shock when they emptied our bins today...they don't normally rattle so much!

ps...if you haven't guessed who the VIP is I'll let you in on the secret when I get back...no clues from those who are already in the know...I don't think it will take you long to work it out...

Bean, halloween is my favorite holiday. I love decorating the outside of my house. One year, I built a cemetery at my parents house. The kids would not walk by it. Unfortunately I will not be able to travel down under but I will be there in "spirit"

Good Morning SA8, will be taking Keith and Lynne to the airport in an hours time, have not been on the internet (Gave Keith my connection) so love to all will catch up with the chatter later. Thanks to all who made yesterday so special.

Broni, drive safely. I am glad you had a good time with Keith and Lynne. I am going to say good night now and see you all tomorrow.

Gil should be home within the hour. I'll probably make him a nice steak dinner. Beef is good for whatever ails you.

Good morning lovely SA8 people. Haven't read the few previous pages but have caught up on Easy.
Heidi - condolences to yourself and Gil. A nice steak will be good after a long drive.
Beanie - sorry I missed your birthday, have left a message on your page and I know the secret. I'd love to come down, just not sure yet if I can.
I have invited Katitude to come here to SA8, she's shy about posting. Haven't checked previous pages, maybe she has posted already.
Great day at Broni's yesterday even if I didn't eat the chicken. Even the hubby's enjoyed it!!
Welcome back, June.
Happy Birthday Stella.
Hello Tami, Suzy, Gail, Viv, Bobbi, Nola and anyone else I've missed.

Stella


Have a great day!!

Hope to be at the 'Halloween Party' as the 'Wicked Witch of the West' !!

Heidi to a special meal !!

Rolanda - the witch from the North is the good witch, right? Glinda?
Wow, if I get there, we'll meet up again mid-way!!

hehe.. sounds good Cynthia/Glinda ..

BTW it twas Miss Beanie herself who called me Wicked Witch of the West..

Am working on convincing Peter that I am going to Melb.