Monthly Archives: December 2014

Dress rehearsal

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Gary

The plan was to have pork with green butter tonight followed by the (minimally) famous Chez Gaz syllabub. Before food, though, the tree had to be trimmed. We ordered the tree last week with the idea being that it would … Continue reading →

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Hassells and quiche

Posted on December 20, 2014 by Gary

While I was shopping, Bob checked out of the Bush and made his way over to the house, not as perky as usual because he has a sore throat. Bob never gets sick so he’s not the best patient. He … Continue reading →

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Final Science Museum

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Gary

Today was my last day at the Science Museum for 2014. After yesterday, going to work was just what I needed. Being amongst people who had no idea what happened yesterday and immersing myself in musty old files was the … Continue reading →

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At peace

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Gary

Most people pass away peacefully but, according to Tracey, Dad did it with a massive thunderstorm. It’s one hell of a way to say goodbye. And so, I’m saying goodbye to you, Dad, because I wasn’t there and didn’t get … Continue reading →

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Sadie strikes again

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Gary

In just over a week, the Hassells are going to stay at the flat. They’ve been told by some pretty reliable sources that the flat is barely big enough for one let alone a family of four but they reckon … Continue reading →

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Dancing Alice

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Gary

Mirinda went to work this morning but just for the day. She’s actually going to commute. I had to stay in for the inevitable deliveries and to wait for Bob, who arrived early this morning. My time was anything but … Continue reading →

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Long distance attendance

Posted on December 13, 2014 by Gary

Mum and dad’s anniversary party was today, and I attended. Well, I wasn’t in Queensland, like any sensible person, eating at lunchtime and settling down to a nice long chat with family and a few (or more) beers. No, I … Continue reading →

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Coming and going

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Gary

Back at work today, just in time to say goodbye to Chloe. It’s funny when you only go to work once a week (not considering the fact that I missed so many days this year because of the extension). People … Continue reading →

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60 years ago…

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Gary

Mum and dad celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary today. They had cards from the Queen, the Governor-General of Australia, the Prime Minister and a scrawled note from the premier of Queensland. They were also interviewed for the local paper. It’s … Continue reading →

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Au revoir…again

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Gary

The final day of our short Paris break arrived all too soon. After waking, slowly (I do love the midday checkout), we wandered to La Beaujolais for the final time then went for a walk around the Eiffel Tower and … Continue reading →

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