~Hit by a Kangaroo~

Tuesday morning I woke up and saw Mr Armchair on the couch all dressed for work

I thought I had said bye to him earlier as he headed off for his long commute to work......2 hours

Turns out half an hour into the trip a 'roo came out of nowhere and straight into the right hand side

Can't even  open the driver's door now

So now we are waiting to see what the insurance says about the damage!!!

But the most important thing is he's all right!!!

~Vale...P A R I S~

This is one post I never dreamed of making...

Yesterday our sweet little Terrier * P A R I S * was run over and didn't survive...

She used to sit at the top of the stairs and be 'on guard' while I was in my sewing room

We're pretty certain that she got out through the back fence as our new neighbour on the weekend was there pulling down lattice and plants and didn't realize that a paling was made loose as he ripped it all down...

I mentioned to my Friend Tracey through Facebook that she was missing and if she saw her could she let us know...

As soon as I sent the message she rang and said she had heard off a friend that there was a Terrier who had not survived a four wheel/drive towing a caravan running into her and that the local Vet had such a doggie there...

Mr Armchair quickly zipped up to the Vet as I prepared to get ready to go to the Theatre and yes....he came home with her....we were all very very sad...

She was at a local cafe/bakery that morning and they gave her a pie (she would've loved that) and locked her up but unfortunately she escpaed........

At least she is back home here and we know what happened to her

I have heard of stories where people never find out what happens to their beloved Pets

We'll miss you   * P A R I S *

Thank you for a wonderful 9 years and 10 months xoxoxoxoxo

I still can't believe it......

~Pirates of Penzance Hit The Streets...and an injury~

This week some of the cast of The Bay Theatre Players latest musical production of Pirates of Penzance hit the streets of The Bay in their costumes distributing flyers to the public and promoting the upcoming play!

The very talented Jimmy, and me...

Here Pirate Mitch is standing with me

We were in the local nut shop

now outside the supermarket

We met up with JoJo in the carpark

Oh no a fight between a Cop and a Pirate!!!!!

One of the Pirates with one of the daughters

And they're still having it out!!!!!

For the fight scene I have learnt how to use the baton (all the way from England, along with the hat) to 'fight' a pirate with both of us mirroring each other

Yesterday afternoon whilst doing some work at the theatre I inadvertently put a chisel through part of my hand (ouch!!!!!!)

Luckily the Pirate King was on hand A N D he is a Doctor

He took me up to Emergency where the injury was glued instead of stitched...cleaned out and a tetanus shot was given

Keep arm raised when I can and no water on it for a couple of days

Now I'm forced to take time away from caring for JoJo

I seem to do this every now and then (and dramatically) and all to have a sickie!!!!!

Dear Mr Armchair found a recipe on the internet for some sauce to have with filet steak for dinner

mmmmm, tasted good though he thought it a bit sweet and so won't make it again

Never mind, at least I had a night off and one also tonight!!!!!

Meanwhile this week my new book from Natalie Bird arrived

along with this very cute wallet pattern that I couldn't resist so I'm going to have a good look through these over the next days.....

Till next time........Dzintra xo

My Birthday Week...

Just finishing up on my birthday week...

Here's a cheers to you all for my birthday wishes!!!

Mr Armchair took JoJo and I out to dinner at Monet's just before the weekend...

Scallops here...

Sushi...delicious!!!

The wine...

The meals...lamb above...bouillabaisse below (a traditional Provençal fish stew originating from the port city of Marseille)

Chocolate Mousse...

The 3 of us...

The next morning our Daughter Jacqueline and her Hubby arrived to leave our little Grandson Ryan for us for a few days for the school holidays...On Sunday morning we went our for breakfast...

Here is Ryan with his little Sister Lidija sharing a milkshake...

how cute are they!!!

Ryan love his trains...

he called us to come and look at the beautiful train track he made...

when he grows up he wants to re-instate the train tracks throughout the country...How cool is that...and all from a 6 year old...he actually said it when he was 5...

We had pancakes on Monday morning and JoJo set the table...

she laid out the jams and syrup...and Ryan's water bottle...

Good thinking JoJo!!!

Ryan lined up his trains...I thought we would watch Harry Potter together...

he didn't make it through the movie...it all got a bit too much for him...

will have to watch it another time...he did like the train and the owl though!!!

We went out for birthday lunch on Tuesday...

Ryan loves to be in photos...

On Thursday I met my friend Asta for coffee at Starfish Deli...

and she had a surprise gift for me...

this little stitched bag...isn't it gorgeous...

beautiful warm colours...

together with a little Anni Downs notebook and a lovely card...

Thank you so much dear Asta...loved the catch up...we'll do it again soon!!!

We spontaneously took a drive up the little historic village of Milton on Saturday...

had to pop into My Patch and bought some fabrics...this lovely modern funky paisley...

OoLaLa Charm Pack by Bunny Hill Designs for Moda...

and a fun 1930's Jelly Roll...30's Playtime "Chloe's Closet"...I've never bought anything like this before...

I entered a swap...

Pic found on internet

And to finish off the week...

Mr Armchair commutes to work 2 hours each way...

due to all the rain we have had Clyde Mountain had a landslide and it took him 4 and half hours to get home...I understand the engineers are working on it amongst others to clear it all...

And due to this Ryan isn't coming here this week!!!

Have a great week everyone...Love Dzintra xo

2011...the ones that got away...A Year In Pictures OR 13 by the dozen!!!

It's New Year's Eve...

for the first time in many years I have my 3 children here with us...including grandchildren!!!

I thought for this post I would put up a photo from each month...

photos that I took and intended to blog but just didn't get to it!!!

January......one evening JoJo and I went out for dinner to Starfish Deli...

February...went up to Canberra and had a ride on the famous Carousel...JoJo's favourite...

Headline of the month...I broke my arm, in 2 places...ouch!!!

March......Mr Armchair one Friday evening made snacks and wine for us...here Brie cheese and garlic and chilli olives...(didn't take me long to get to food ha ha)

Baker's Dozen...sling off my arm, doing physiotherapy and trying to lift the rod up...hard work!!!

Little Ryan staying with us for a week in the school holidays...he is on holiday from Pre-School...

May...went to Moruya and there were hot-rods everywhere...here JoJo's favourite...

June......and here's the girl herself...our good friends Geo and Lloyd stayed at not-too-far-away Mollymook...

July......caught up with my Niece...here I am with Grand-daughter Lidija and Great Niece Grace Eliza...

August......went to Canberra Craft Fair and had to have this kit......a flannel snowman quilt kit...

the plan is to start on my birthday......let's see how we go!!!

September.....back to food......this time Chocolate Mousse for Tracey and John.....

October......Mr Armchair, normally camera shy said 'take a picture of me' while he was cutting down some bouganvillea......

November......back to Starfish Del, it's our Wedding Anniversary......lunch and then off to Twilight the movie...

December......New Year's Eve...

here we all are having late lunch...

What a year......who ever thought this much could happen in a year...

another great year......arm is still mending......

beachwalk today......pink bubbles at the moment......happy conversation around me...

cheeseplate coming...

Happy New Year......

Wishing everybody Peace, Joy and Contentment in the coming year......

let's hope it's a good one with everything happy in this world of ours!!!

Love, Dzintra