Category Archives: Uncategorized

Perking up the pergola

Posted on December 3, 2019 by

Our lovely little Capo di Monte community recently invested in some improvements to our pergola area with a new roof and planting around the eastern end of the pond.  To celebrate, we gathered together last night for a barbecue organised … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Goodbye Doug and thanks for all the fish …and frogs, and butterflies, and birds, and plants, and …

Posted on July 5, 2019 by

Last Sunday a large group gathered in the butterfly garden at Loder’s Creek, Southport,  to farewell one of the nicest men I have ever known – the amazing Doug White. It was, of course, a sad occasion.  Sad to watch … Continue reading →

Posted in Birdwatching, Nature, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

A ZOFOlicious experience

Posted on May 12, 2019 by

Well,  thanks to YourTime magazine and the generosity of beloved Musica Viva I get to see and hear this year’s concert program – always a thrill! So off I went to the season’s kickoff at the Queensland Conservatorium – the … Continue reading →

Posted in Journeys, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

The pros and cons of Evans Head

Posted on March 6, 2019 by

Jan, this blog post is just for you.

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

An unusual birthday gift

Posted on November 10, 2017 by

Being a member of the Bella a Capella singing group is not just about the music – it’s about love and friendship – and having a damned good time even in the face of adversity. A couple of years ago … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Norbert’s last message

Posted on August 24, 2017 by

  Recently I had an inquiry on this website about an article I’d written some time ago, about the O’Reilly family of Green Mountains, an hour from where I live.  Terence Egan wanted to know more about Norbert O’Reilly’s poem … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Barry’s 60th E-BASH

Posted on January 29, 2017 by

It’s only about 18 months since Barry Chatel was rocking and rolling at my 70th birthday party – and last night I returned the compliment by dancing (part of!) the night away as we celebrated his 60th. And what a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment