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.I had booked a train trip on the Bellarine Express steam train.
Oh, your boys are lovely.
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They are JayCee. I am not used to overt affection, but I am learning to receive plenty of that.
DeleteBeautiful 🐈 cats, views and smiling faces.
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda. It's a life of a kind.
DeleteI love the coast so much. You had a good life going on. Better than my routine here
ReplyDeleteRoetare, I expect I paint my life quite well. It's not all beer and skittles.
DeleteThe kitties are cute and the china is lovely. Sounds like you had fun:)
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Yes, it was good fun, Sandra. Thanks.
DeleteGrandma'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.
ReplyDeleteHels, the cups have been used but I don't remember any of the rest being used.
DeleteDid that charging station come with its own mad scientist?
ReplyDeleteKIrk, someone got drunk and drew up plans.
DeleteGood 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.
ReplyDeleteI 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.
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.
DeleteLovely 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.
ReplyDeleteMargaret, yes when I'm gone, I am quite sure they will remember me and where they lived very fondly.
DeleteThey look so happy the boys. It's a break looking after family cats and you enjoyed it!
ReplyDeleteI did enjoy it Thelma. The time passed very quickly, and then I was home.
DeleteYour posts are full of adventure and joy. How you must be thankful you took a chance on opening your home to young lodgers.
ReplyDeleteFun60, something I did on a whim, with low expectations. I don't know how, but it worked.
DeleteLovely young men - no wonder the little children warmed to them.
ReplyDeleteThat last photograph - oh, dear! 🤣😂
JB, I did have a fleeting thought that Phyllis being so dark might scare the kiddies. I am a stupid old man.
DeleteThe shadow of a lighthouse, or someone was glad to see you.
ReplyDeleteBeen a while since I've seen that, TP.
DeleteThe lads always seem to be cheerful. It must be pleasant to be around them, Andrew.
ReplyDeletePat, generally they are and it is nice to be with them.
DeleteDefinitely 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.
ReplyDeleteThat is a very grandmothery set of china.
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....
DeleteYes, 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!
ReplyDeleteCloudia, they might like the taste of the residual soap. I don't know, but other cats do the same.
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