The group of guys Dad is teaching are very keen - they all ask questions and discuss their own working experience, so it's made for a great first week for Dad. It takes Dad about fifteen minutes to drive to where he parks and then he has to walk for about fifteen minutes, so he's been getting in a little exercise each day.
I spent most of this week doing my usual things: knitting, reading, watching tv, doing computer stuff and going for walks. I am trying to go for a walk each day to try and keep up with the exercise. The renovations to the gym here are supposed to be finished this week, so I am hoping to get in there and some bike riding.
On Friday, I took the train and a bus to meet up with my cousin, Rosie. We met at a mall near her house and stopped at a local coffee place so Rosie could have her morning coffee - she goes to this place every day and so they know her well and know her 'usual'. I wanted to be a good guest and so I thought I should have something, so I had an iced chocolate. :-) It was pretty good (made with real chocolate as opposed to chocolate syrup), but there was no whipped cream or little tiny chocolate on top, so I think I still prefer the iced chocolate from 'The Coffee Club'. It was nice to get together with Rosie and spend the day with her.
On Saturday, Dad and I drove to Renee's house and Cheryl, Lisa and Nicki were there as well - it was great to see all three girls and Cheryl again. It was also good to see Renee's little girls, Ayla and Lily - this was the first time we had seen Lily and she is almost nine months. Renee went all out for us: she made a roast chicken dinner and topped it off with a pavlova for dessert - that is my absolute favourite dessert - and it was extra yummy - she really outdid herself this time! We had a great time visiting with them and catching up with what they have been doing since we saw them last. Ayla played a little shy at first, but then she started to warm up, especially to Dad - turns out she likes the guys. :-) Lily is a little cutie and loved all of the attention she got while we were there.
Today, after church, we got together with a guy who is on Dad's course, Pete, and his girlfriend, Sylvie. Pete had contacted Dad yesterday to see if we wanted to join them and another couple for lunch at Manly. We love going to Manly - the beach is amazing (do you girls remember it - it's where Aunt Janet used to live), but we already had made plans with Cheryl and her girls. We drove to where Pete lives which was about an hour away and near a beautiful beach. After a nice chicken lunch, we went for a really lovely long walk (2 hours) along the beach - I got some great pictures. Pete and Sylvie are both really nice people and very easy to talk with - we quite enjoyed our time walking and talking with them.
golf course near the beach
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