Sunday, 15 April, 2018

Dad was back at work this week, but he really likes this part of the course as it's the hands-on practical part.  The students really enjoy this part, too, as it gets them out and looking at the actual airplane, learning how to use the airplane maintenance manuals and how to troubleshoot issues which might come up during their shift.  Garth joined Dad this week as he had to teach the electronics part of the practical.

I continued on with my exercise classes and had two knitting classes this week, as well.  In my first knitting group, one of the ladies showed me how to use four double pointed needles to knit something which would end up with no seam (I don't like sewing seams in my knitting projects).  She showed me how to knit a toque - I decided, however, that having to handle knitting with four needles was too finicky and it was easier to sew a seam up, so I ended up taking my knitting out once I got home.  But, at least I know how to do it now and if I want to knit a pattern badly enough with four needles, I can do it.  At my other knitting class, one of the ladies showed me how to start decreasing on the crocheting lap blanket I am making.  I am hoping to be able to finish the blanket this week, so the woman can show me how to complete the finished product on Friday before we leave Perth.

My crocheted blanket so far - I started the crocheting at the bottom of the triangle (bottom of the photo) and will now decrease starting along the dark blue stripe at the top of the picture

On Friday, I had my final meet-up with my friend, Thea.  We decided to make it an easy day: lunch, a ferry ride across the Swan River, a gelato and a ferry ride back - and, of course, lots of yakking. 😊

 Thea with her hot chocolate (lunch time) - the heart made on the top of the drink was so cool

My lunch (quiche and salad) along with the obligatory iced chocolate

 The ferry

 Me and Thea on the ferry

 A view from the ferry

 Setting up a for the '2018 Buddha's Birthday and Multicultural Festival'

 Me with my yummy gelato - two scoops: one chocolate (of course) and one sour cherry

 You can take a gondola ride on the Swan River

 Fountains (water park) near the ferry terminal

View from the return ferry ride

Yesterday, Dad and I met up with our friends, Rosalea and Rob (they used to live in Hervey Bay a number of years ago and we became good friends with them then and still keep in touch - whenever we are in Perth, we catch up with them, at least for a meal).  This time, we met up at a great Chinese restaurant - the food was fabulous and the company was lovely.  Dad had work to do at home, so I went over to Rosalea and Rob's to spend some time with them since we have only been able to meet up this one time while we have been here (they have been busy with moving houses).  It was really nice to be able to spend the whole afternoon catching up with them.

me, Rosalea, Rob and Dad at the Chinese restaurant