Lunch at Cleveland

Carol and David took me for an early birthday lunch today as they won't be here next week. The place was a surprise. They entered the coordinates into the GPS and I just followed her instructions. We ended up at the  Hog's Breath Cafe at Cleveland. Their steaks are just so tender. It was great.

I know the name sounds terrible but the meals and service are fabulous.I'm sure there will be more photos on Diane's blog soon.

See more about Hog's Breath Cafes, here

A Swiss Dish

Our daughter and son-in-law have been staying with us on and off for the last few weeks before they leave for Sydney to start a new episode in their lives. They love my rösti and continental franks so I obliged. I also cooked vegetables to keep a healthy aspect of the meal and keep Diane happy. She is not totally into sausages, European or otherwise. 

David loves my rösti

Carol loves her franks. Of course with Thomy mustard

Diane loves her vegetables. I love it all together.

King tides on Queensland coasts

A huge weather system is moving along the Queensland coast, causing king tides and flooding in low laying areas. Sandgate's Flinders Avenue, where we frequently go for fish and chips with David's parents has been affected by the high tides. Here are some pictures from the Courier Mail newspaper:  

Today would not have been a good day to go for fish and chips.

Children are not worried about the waves crashing over the footpaths  

Luckily it's summer and the temperatures are warm

Meg Male braves the waves in Fifth Avenue at Sandgate

This is turning into a water slide.

Fifth Avenue at Sandgate.

For children it's fun.

One good thing is that the temperatures have dropped, today and tomorrow to 28ºC (82.5 Deg.F)

Visit to GoMA

Yesterday we visited the Gallery of Modern Art in Brisbane to see the 6th Asia pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art (APT6). It was noon time so we had lunch at their fabulous restaurant.

Diane of course had her camera.

I was intrigued by this installation.

This chap got a little tired walking around.

Someone removed a couple of table legs here

The flower people are marching

A family Outing

Having the family staying with us at the moment is great. Daughter Carol-Ann and husband David returned from England and daughter Sonya with partner Bernie, came up from Sydney. At the same time, Bernie's sister Margaret and husband Jason with their children Georgia, Lauchlan and James were on holidays at Mooloolaba on the sunshine coast where Bernie's brother Steve and partner Nadine live. So we all drove up there to meet them at the Mooloolaba Surf Club for lunch.

From left to right: David, Carol-Ann, Nadine, Steve, James, Lauchlan, Margaret, Gorgia, Jason, Sonya (with expectant grandson), Bernie and Bill - (CLICK TO ENLARGE)

Happy Reunion

After a few years in London, Carol and David returned back home. Mum is happy to see her daughter.

A big hug for Carol

Carol and David are returning from London

Our daughter Carol-Ann and her husband David have returned home after living seven years in London.

Carol was telling us the story about the painful process of packing and relocating to the other side of the planet during a super-freeze in the middle of winter.

Here are some pictures of their ordeal:

David hates packing

The boxes are ready to go

Waiting for the truck. Will it be able to

turn up in this cold weather?

Yes it's here!

The truck is loaded and ready to go.

We're all so happy to see them back in warm and sunny Australia