I’m not missing in action. I am still here sort of.

I haven’t done any sewing but have planned a few things. So, let’s see where that will take me. I have a nice lot of butterfly blocks. They will be laid out to make 2 beautiful quilts.

Janice sent me a block too. Thanks, you have done a great job.

I have done some baking today. 

Apple and walnut cake. Some for hubby and some for work. 

and some ginger biscuits.

And this

I’ll be offline for a little bit. I will fill you all in soon.

WOW. What a week we have had…..

 Where do I start. Maybe with…. I haven’t done any sewing at all.

We headed to Melbourne for a special weekend. So, the first night we made it to Sea Lake. Accommodation wasn’t great but Dinner was amazing. I had spicy mushrooms 

and Tony had fish n chips.

Next day we were in Port Melbourne at THE LOCAL pub. I had seafood pasta.

Tony had a beautiful pie and mash. 

Can you tell we like our food.

We checked in to the MIDDLE PARK HOTEL. Up 2 levels, no lift. Good exercise. We have decided we do not like the traffic anymore but it was a beautiful spot. Room was small but the best part was it being double glazed, doors had soft closing so we were not disturbed with noise at all.

Our night was spent with the OZ HOGS, the Melbourne Harley chapter’s General meeting. I had made a quilt to donate to them. It used one of their T-shirts and a special pin and a badge/patch that was my Haus ands from when he was a member. We presented it during general business as they had no idea they were getting it. They loved it. We had a great night.

Next morning we did a drive by my friends new to them home a few kms up the road.Took a little photo to say hi and we were thinking of them. I haven’t seen them for a few years…

We then headed to Bacchus Marsh for brunch and of course, a quilt shop. It is a new one where it has a cafe. We shopped in the cafe and the quilt shop.

Next up the road to St Anne’s winery for some white port, yummy. Then off to Ballan and a visit to Millrose Cottage. Yes I bought a few things.

I loved this little quilt.

On the way back to Bacchus Marsh to visit an Aunty we had this beautiful view of the You Yangs.

You Yangs Victoria 

We also stopped a this wonderful florist called FABULOUS FLOWERS. It was also a cafe too. Must be a theme in Bacchus Marsh.

We had a beautiful visit and the headed to another friends for a very fun catch up night and was looked after and fed very well. Thank you so much Jo. We have been friends for about 42 years.Sorry no photos. We spent the night telling stories of our recent trips and lots of laughs. They will be in Japan the same time as me. Exciting. We were then sent on our way after a fully cooked breakfast. Oh my.

Back home again and we had an unexpected visit from Janice and Mick. Janimary

We went for a drive to show them around town. Had a stop at the Art Gallery and Rio Vista Homestead. This was where Mildura began. The Chaffey story.

Then off to tea at the RSL. It was amazing.

We had someone have a look at our bus and they have bought it. So we now say goodbye to BASIL. 

I am also working a full week by myself as my boss is on holidays. It’s the first time I have been by myself. The days are flying by. I have just had my first one year anniversary with working at CARPET ONE MILDURA.

Today is another celebration. We moved to Mildura 7 years ago. WOW. The time has flown. Any wonder I am so exhausted. 

I hope to spend the weekend making my challenge project as it has to be handed in next Tuesday at our AGM. Thanks Janice for helping to sort out a design problem.

I AM EXHAUSTED. So many milestones covered….. THIS HAS BEEN MY WEEK…….

Zoom, a special visit and baking

 I was out to dinner with my daughter and Chooky called an impulse zoom. I could join in when I got home to see her finish another binding. Progress is great. So fun to chat.

I got a call from  Janice  and she was camped nearby. So we agreed for her and Mick to share morning tea with us the following day. Well I know they love baking and eating cakes. So off into the kitchen straight away. I decided to make an apple and walnut cake. I had everything for it except my usual cake tin. Who knows where that went. So it was made a bit thinner into a small casserole dish. It still cooked ok.

Janice bought along her slice and we swapped recipes. 

We chatted away. I showed off my messy sewing rooms. The guys chatted about their toys. Bikes, campers, travel etc… so many things in common. The time went fast and we had a great time.

Then for the photo shoot. A close up with the messy back ground.

And from the other direction. Thanks Mick for your camera skills

It was wonderful having you visit and we can’t wait to meet up again and go on a bike trip with you both.