After some simply brillliant summer days here on the lake, there is a 30% chance of thunderstorms for the next few days. That should give Murray a chance to catch up on sleep and jobs around the RV. He and Wes have been going out in the boat each morning at 7.30am and not coming in until about 4pm. All that fresh air, sunshine and exercise hauling in the big ones (well, they did catch a few 17 & 18" walleye over the past few days) has them plum tuckered out. The fillets were filling up the fridge faster than we could eat them, so fortunately a neighbour across from us bought over her vacuum seal bagger, and we were able to package them up very compactly and put in the freezer. Everyone is so friendly in campgrounds.While Murray has been fishing, I have been keeping myself occupied by making up some bead orders. The lady who loaned me the vacuum sealer ordered 10 of my phone charms, and I had a second order for 6. They plan to give them away as Christmas gifts. I really enjoy playing with the different colours and designs. In the photo you will see kangaroos and koalas featured and they were by special request. My supply of them is dwindling rapidly. Might have to come home in September and stock up again.
Speaking of returning to Aus, during the week we were thrilled to be offered 6 months tenancy of a Bed & Breakfast in Ballina, commencing in October. It is half a block back from the river, and just a short walk from the centre of town and not much further to walk to my sister Gemma and my Aunty Dymp. It is only a one bedroom B&B, but with ensuite, kitchen, lounge and dining area, as well as a covered outdoor patio area, it should do us perfectly. The owners are having a washing machine and clothes line installed. Spending 6 months in Ballina will give us a good idea of whether that is where we want to retire to eventually.
Oh Sha I love the mobile phone charms! Great to hear that you are going to be living close to mum (and maybe dad?) for a few months - I am still trying to convince joe to take some leave and check it out up there!
ReplyDeleteGreat news on the B&B Trish..you are near family, a nice place to check out for more permanent retirement, and you won't have to be vagabounds for 6-months! Yay!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to having you close Sha. You will be able to keep taking some wonderful views to fill your blog from around here! Here's to retirement!!
ReplyDeleteWe are hopig to get to Ballina soon for a visit also. I love your charms very gorgeous. Tell Murray that I watched the St Kilda game, they seem to be peaking at teh right time!
ReplyDeleteCool! Six months in one place...you won't know what to do with yourselves. I hope Murray will be able to teach me how to fish. I am dying to get down there and do some fishing but Allan is not that knowledgeable on the subject....all we got was big red crabs nipping at our feet.
ReplyDeleteLove the phone charms. Will have to include any spares in the christmas markets Jordie and I are doing with all your other jewellry. It should be fun and we are excited about doing it.