On the next stage of my holiday, this was the view I woke to every morning, looking out over the balcony which faced the ocean. It had such a relaxing impact to start the day with. Every day the view changed, so it never got boring.
Now, now, my friends, no I did not turn into a "Cougar" while away. This was my youngest son pretending to teach me to swim....he makes me so happy. We managed to have a nice warm sunny day, and the pool was heated. What does one do without a swimming costume...... swim in your clothes I was told....well being an obedient mother, and as we were the only ones on the pool deck why not? I did make sure the tshirt was not see through first though. :)
In case anyone is wondering, yes I did get some retail therapy....who would be able to go to the Gold Coast without it. Came home with a couple of nice additions to my summer wardrobe.....when and if the weather ever warms up again. I love Robina Town Centre.
The views below are something I could very easily get used to. I am looking forward to returning for another visit with my grandchildren in a couple of weeks.
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| Ah, shopping is close by |
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| Kayakers paddling past |
Another acquisition while away was a new phone....yes the pink one has been relegated to the cupboard. My older son gave this "fancy dancy" one to me and I love it. He is so good to me. It is so much better than the old one. It even has a speech feature for when txting....and I can get my emails on it too...I am rapt, cant wait to work out all the different things I can do with it.
Yesterday did some more cooking. Pumpkin soup, and a supply of spag bol sauce. So now I can pretend I am a lady and not have to cook every night for a while, with all the frozen meals I have now.
Still no stitching, sorry ladies it looks like another multiple sample coming up...maybe this afternoon.
what a wonderful view I can see why you enjoyed it so much and as for the swimming well think I should come and have a lesson too!!
ReplyDeleteThis holiday has been a real tonic for you Shirley I am so pleased and to be going back for 2 more weeks, you will be swimming like a fish at the end of it
What a lovely place to stay...wow...you really had fun! What a great new phone! Looks like you were in paradise, for sure!!!
ReplyDeleteHi, dear Shirley, so happy to see your wonderful pictures, especially the one where you are being teached to swim. More vwery soon.....
ReplyDeleteWow, what a view to wake up to every morning. A peaceful way to start your day. It looks and sounds like you had a wonderful time. Having meals made up in the freezer is great.
ReplyDeleteHave a fantastic week and I hope you get some stitching in.
FlowerLady
Hello Shirley, Loved all your views especially the early morning ocean one. Very Lovely indeed. But my very favorite one is of YOU in the pool with your son. Beautiful. I also LOVE that new phone of yours. I look forward to hearing more about it. I look forward to seeing your new stitching projects. Hugs Judy
ReplyDeleteSo glad to read you had lots of fun. Your pictures are wonderful. What splendid views and beautiful sunrises!
ReplyDeleteWhat glorious photographs Shirley. I can see why you could get used to that sunrise over such a peaceful ocean!! Can I come and have a swimming lesson too?????????? So glad you enjoyed your stay, and I know you are looking forward to a return trip. Good for you doing your meals ahead, how organized. Love that phone, but I'd have to be given serious lessons before I'd be able to use it........LOL..... lovely to have you back.
ReplyDeleteLooking very familiar, shopping on the Gold Coast is so different from home, the weather is lovely, lots of beach walks. so nice to see you so happy.
ReplyDeleteYou look like you are having a marvelous time with you son. Water is always a good time.
ReplyDeleteGlad you have had such a wonderful time and I am sure it will be just as good going back with your grandkids. they will no doubt be able to give you lots of lessons in using your new phone - I have one just like it and I still don't know how to use it properly! Cheers
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you had beautiful weather while you were away Shirley and you had a wonderful time spending it with your family. What a lovely son you have to get you such a fancy dancy phone, you're going to love using it. It's so much fun having the internet to use whenever you need:) Have a great week.:)
ReplyDeleteyou are too funny:)
ReplyDeleteHi Shirley, Looks like you had a wonderful holiday! Thanks for sharing your beautiful views. Enjoy your new phone. :)
ReplyDeleteOh Shirley, it looks like you had a great time, good for you !
ReplyDeleteLooks like you are having a great time there Shirley. Can you pass on a bit of that sun this way please?
ReplyDeleteThe first image is so beautiful! Wow to wake unto that each day! X
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