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18 May 2014

Catching up

It seems so long since I was home in my new abode....and even longer since I posted here.  I had a lovely relaxing time at the gold coast, and was able to spend time with both my sons which Ienjoyed.  Over easter eldest son and his wife took me to lunch at a wonderful place called The Teavine Teahouse.  It is situated at the Gold Coast inland from Tallebudgera.
The grounds are lovely and ideal for taking photographs.

 Beside main meals, they are known for their  morning and afternoon teas served in beautiful china from lovely teapots, with choice from an array of delicious cakes.

As you can see while at the Coast we enjoyed some amazing weather, warm days, and continuous sunshine. It was magnificent.

My eldest son has recently upgraded his tablet and I was fortunate to receive his old one.  It is a Samsung Galaxy  and I am totally in love with it.  For mothers day they bought me a pink cover to keep it in...
I was able to purchase a wi fi gadget that allows me to connect to the internet when there is no internet connection available.  I have no idea how this works when I am away at "the farm" in the middle of nowhere. ...but it does.

My grandaughter has moved back to Queensland to live with her father, and it was wonderful to see her.  She is 17 in June, and is a delightful girl.  I love her to bits.
 
At the Gold Coast I was able to catch up with an old friend from my days in the art group where I lived at Rainbow Beach.  
 We met for coffee, and then adjourned to Broadbeach for lunch at my younger son's unit overlooking the ocean. This is the view we saw while sitting on the balcony enjoying our lunch.

Although I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at the Gold Coast, it was good to get home so I could have the laser treatment on my eyes.  I have had the left eye done, and am now having the right eye done next Tuesday.  The difference in my sight already has been remarkable so after Tuesday I will be able to see an ant at 60 paces.....cant wait for the further transformation.

I have only just returned from 2 weeks at "the farm" so will write a separate post for that.



 
 








7 comments:

  1. Oh my goodness, your sons balcony view is amazing!!!! Love the tea shop! Your granddaughter is a beautiful girl!!! So happy your vision is greatly improved,Shirley!!! Will keep you in my prayers for the second surgery!
    xoxo-Julie

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  2. Oh my goodness, your sons balcony view is amazing!!!! Love the tea shop! Your granddaughter is a beautiful girl!!! So happy your vision is greatly improved,Shirley!!! Will keep you in my prayers for the second surgery!
    xoxo-Julie

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  3. P.S. Love your pink case! Guess who also has pink? lol. Only because it really belongs to my daughter, and I am only borrowing at the moment! I'm gonna need a tablet when she takes this one back!!!!

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  4. Good to hear from you, Shirley -- and to see those wonderful photos of loved ones and lovely places. I confess to being a coffee drinker -- but I too would fall in love with tea all over again if I were in such a delightful tea shop! Best wishes for continued healing with your eyes.

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  5. Seems like you had a nice time with the family, the memories will last forever.

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  6. such good news to hear the laser treatment has been such a success, no excuse for not stitching now! So glad you had such a nice time with the family and having your granddaughter nearer is good news.

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  7. Hello Shirley, I have missed a couple of your lovely posting. Very sad face. Your grand daughter is very pretty and sweet looking. Love the balcony view, just gorgeous. Hugs Judy

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