Monthly Archives: November 2015

Sandy shimmers into her sixties!

Posted on November 15, 2015 by

  It was 1001 nights rolled into one when mega-creative friend Sandy Baillie turned 60 in splendid style last night! Almost everyone present obeyed Sultana Sandy’s command to come in Middle Eastern dress and so most of us did – … Continue reading →

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The Thornebirds fly away!

Posted on November 12, 2015 by

Monday was a Black Day here at Capo di Monte because it was the day when our dear friends and neighbours Maureen and Patrick Thorne moved out – only 45 minutes away at Mudgeeraba but still too far to nip … Continue reading →

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Birding Lamington

Posted on November 12, 2015 by

Every November, the Tamborine Mountain Bird group heads for even higher ground – the Lamington Plateau – where places such as Moran’s Falls and Python Rock offer a splendid variety of birdlife. One reason for doing this walk in stormy … Continue reading →

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Renee’s birthday

Posted on November 6, 2015 by

Lovely friend and neighbour Renee Hardy turned…well…let’s say it’s halfway between two Big Os – this week and a small group of us celebrated at The Knoll, scene of many a birthday bash among our friends over the years – … Continue reading →

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