Rays Christmas 2010 poem

I don’t need an angel on my Christmas tree,

I have one looking down on me,

He looks out for me everyday,

My loving hubby, my darling Ray.

On that day I felt my heart break,

And in its place, just a heavy dull ache.

He was taken so swiftly, no time to say bye,

Just taken from me, to a new home in the sky

The tears still fall, but memories stay,

I think of him often, each and every day.

He is not in pain, he is resting above

In heaven, surrounded by peace and love.

Reunited with family and friends he held dear,

But I miss him and often shed a quiet tear

And now he looks down on me from above

That thought fills me with eternal love.

The love he showed me was perfect and rare,

Love and respect, hugs and care.

And so my darling till we are again together,

I will think of you often, and love you forever.

Party, Party, Party!

Well, I have had my Sister and Brother in law visiting from Queensland, they came over for my birthday which turned out to be one of the biggest birthday celebrations I have ever had….. started on Friday with friends from the City coming up for lunch, continued on Saturday lunchtime by meeting up with Rays family for lunch at Shoreline Hotel, and having a tea in New Norfolk with yet more friends.  Sunday was a quiet day, getting ready for the party in the back garden that night with friends from in and around Maydena, also Daughter who came and stayed and a good time was had by all.   There was loads of dancing, chatting, drinking and laughing, then into Hobart on Monday, and a bbq tea with mutual friends in the Kingston area. I feel well and truly caught up with everyone I know, and spent the day today recovering from lost sleep.

Queenstown

Well had an interesting trip away recently.  Had a quick overnight trip to Queenstown. Stopped of at the Wall in the Wilderness at Derwent Bridge on the trip, this was phenomenal. It is totally unbelievable the depth of detail and intricacy which has gone into the carving. Had a quick look at Gormanston before arriving in Queenstown, stayed at The Empire Hotel, good cheap rate, and quite comfortable room, Tea in their Dining Room, which was excellent value for money.  Next day a drive through to Rosebery  played the tourist and looked at the area's local mining museum, also a lovely little craft shop across the main road from the Museum called "Eureka on Agnes" great souveneirs and the owner is lovely to chat too. I was in heaven found a lovely Opportunity shop, and got some great bargains. Then onto Zeehan and a walk along the main street checking out all the shops and also the park.

Back to Queenstown for a fish and chip supper before the drive home