Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Point Lonsdale 3

For the last couple of days, Phyllis and Kosov came down to join me at Sister's. I picked them up from South Geelong Station, the L plates went on the car, and off we went towards Torquay to visit Fire Fighting Nephew, his wife, five year old daughter and two year old twin boys. Phyllis and Kosov charmed the socks off the kiddies with so much fun. It was the first time they had met. Along the way, we had stopped somewhere at an Aldi for some dinner requirements.

By the time we left Torquay the light was failing and Phyllis experienced some night time driving on the way to Sister's. 

 

I had checked out my grandmother's china, now in the possession of Sister. 



This is a huge dinner set, with I think some pieces missing.



The cats soon became used to the visitors, working away in the kitchen.


My dinner, delicious. 


I took them to explore Queenscliff, well Phyllis drove. This diving helmet charging station was a bit weird. 


I had booked a train trip on the Bellarine Express steam train.



School holidays, so we were being towed by the Thomas engine.


We visited Ocean Grove and some el cheapo shops. This amused me, as there were lines for you name, the websites and your passwords. 


Phyllis and Kosov cooked a chicken curry for the evening meal. The next morning, the cats found my remaining shower water rather interesting. 


Does that mean they like me? 


I can't remember where I took this photo. 


Oh dear, the shadow. 

30 comments:

  1. Oh, your boys are lovely.
    Great photos.

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    1. They are JayCee. I am not used to overt affection, but I am learning to receive plenty of that.

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  2. Beautiful 🐈 cats, views and smiling faces.

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  3. I love the coast so much. You had a good life going on. Better than my routine here

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    1. Roetare, I expect I paint my life quite well. It's not all beer and skittles.

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  4. The kitties are cute and the china is lovely. Sounds like you had fun:)
    Sandra sandracox.blogspot.com

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  5. Grandma's china dinner set was complete and refined. I don't know I would allow young children to use it, so I would save it for adult dinners and parties.

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    1. Hels, the cups have been used but I don't remember any of the rest being used.

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  6. Did that charging station come with its own mad scientist?

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    1. KIrk, someone got drunk and drew up plans.

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  7. Good that Phyliss is having different roads and weathers plus night driving experience. Your meal looks good. Angel used to drink the shower water, but Lola doesn't.
    I once had a similar set of china, 8 person setting, but the roses were red. I think "no-one" still has a couple of the pieces.

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    1. River, he has done so well, he is ready to sit a driving license test, but he has a lot on his plate. He has to do an English test on Friday to renew his visa. He can speak, hear and write perfect English, and without a strong accent. It will take about five hours. It seems ridiculous to me. Five minutes and it could be discovered his English is fine.

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  8. Lovely boys, they are no doubt having the best days with you and will always look upon those and these days fondly, I'm really certain of that, Andrew.

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    1. Margaret, yes when I'm gone, I am quite sure they will remember me and where they lived very fondly.

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  9. They look so happy the boys. It's a break looking after family cats and you enjoyed it!

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    1. I did enjoy it Thelma. The time passed very quickly, and then I was home.

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  10. Your posts are full of adventure and joy. How you must be thankful you took a chance on opening your home to young lodgers.

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    1. Fun60, something I did on a whim, with low expectations. I don't know how, but it worked.

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  11. Lovely young men - no wonder the little children warmed to them.
    That last photograph - oh, dear! 🤣😂

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    1. JB, I did have a fleeting thought that Phyllis being so dark might scare the kiddies. I am a stupid old man.

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  12. The shadow of a lighthouse, or someone was glad to see you.

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  13. The lads always seem to be cheerful. It must be pleasant to be around them, Andrew.

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    1. Pat, generally they are and it is nice to be with them.

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  14. Definitely a lighthouse on those last two pics! Great to see Phyllis and Kosov -- I think this is the first time we've really seen a clear shot of them.

    That is a very grandmothery set of china.

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    1. I think I may have earlier Steve, but perhaps removed the photo, as I will the one here. I don't think there is much of a market for china like that now Steve. If it won't go in the dishwasher....

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  15. Yes, the cats are clearly fascinated by your body chemistry, Andrew. A nice trip. I enjoyed being on it with you and we get to see a picture of the boys! Sharing your grandmother's China is like sharing even more of yourself with us. Thank you Andrew. I'm wishing you and yours a very pleasant remainder of the week. Aloha!

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    1. Cloudia, they might like the taste of the residual soap. I don't know, but other cats do the same.

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