May 22, 2012

My cricket career

cricket stumps

I had a hit of cricket with Michael Jnr at the local school nets this morning. I know I’ll be sore tomorrow. I’ve always enjoyed cricket, but never achieved much in the sport. I regret that to some extent. If I was being immodest I’d say that I was a bully of bad bowling. A [...]

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Spring Festival

The Spring Festival is being held today in Kalgoorlie. It’s currently 37 degrees and windy. The festival is really just a big fete or market, worth a visit though. It’s held at Hammond Park, which is one of the nicest venues in Kalgoorlie. There is lots of grass and shade, with a water feature, birds [...]

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Twins are a handful

Jim and Maggie will be four years old in December. They are a real handful compared with our older children at the same age. I think they feed off each other in terms of mischief and try to emulate the older kids in achievement. Maggie made scrambled eggs today. I dozed off and Michael was [...]

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Michael playing soccer

Michael playing soccer

This picture shows son Michael in action for Hannans Sharks. Michael’s team has gone undefeated through the past two seasons. Michael scored nine goals this year, mostly playing in the midfield. His team won the league championship and the knockout cup. Michael has been selected in the Goldfields Country Week side to play in Perth [...]

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Father’s Day

Ora Banda Inn

Today was my best ever Father’s Day so far. We had lunch in the beer garden at the historic Ora Banda Inn (pictured). It was a perfect day, a lovely atmosphere and a great meal. The hotel has a colorful history, including being fire bombed! Tweet Pin It

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