Today’s post is a bit of a trip down memory lane . I am standing on the steps of The Quill and Cane Restaurant , the scene of my first date with my husband, John . My goodness that was a long time ago , 1973 in fact. Back then this newly renovated hotel and restaurant was the best one…
Hello everyone. Yesterday was a public holiday to celebrate Australia Day and John and I took a road trip . Our first stop was to a fruit farm at Colebrook to buy apricots , my favourite stone fruit. I always stew them and freeze for later in the year , always such a treat in the middle of Winter. Also…
Hello friends . I hope this finds everyone safe and well . All is well here in our little bubble in Tasmania and life continues mostly as normal. This is one time in my life that I appreciate living on a small island at the bottom of the world. I do feel for my fellow bloggers around the world in…
Hello friends . We have finally had a taste of Summer here over the last few days with temperatures over 30C. Time to finally wear this over size black Crochetta hat that I purchased last year from local recycle store , Return to Splendour. The hat is made in Italy from the finest quality straw and so light and airy…
Hello , wishing everyone a happy and healthy New Year. Once again I have been missing in action but this was a conscious decision on my part , needing some R&R after an extremely hectic Christmas , both at work and at home. Fortunately , I had some wonderful books to loose myself in. I shouted myself this one by…
