Back From The Retreat.

I'm back from the Scrapbook City Retreat. It was the most fabulous 3 days of scrapping that I have done in quite some time. Thanks to Kerri and Leisa from the shop for all their organisation.

I also loved being part of the "Room 20 Group" - There was Terri, Milly, Meg, Niss, Sue, Ronnie, Deb, Sandra, Carol and of course the lovely Jen. We dressed up for the Party Night - The theme of which was "come dressed as your favourite Movie Character" I don't have any photos yet but we went as the cast of the "Wizard of Oz" When I get the photos I will upload some here. We had a great night.

I did a bit of scrapping (of course) I started the Family Album which was a workshop, I did 3 layouts (1 was a workshop by the very talented Carole Janson) some Easter Cards (yep, too late for this year, so pretty early for next year)

All in all, I had the best time and thanks to the Room 20 girlies, bring on Next Year!!

luv,

Jo.
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Yay!! Only 5 more sleeps to go till the Scrapbook City Retreat!! I am so looking forward to it. I have to get through this week though. We have a House Inspection on Wednesday. I really don't like them as I feel that my life is being looked over and it makes me uncomfortable.

So what's happened this week?

1. Joshua went on his First School Camp. He had a great time, came home filthy dirty (and that's just from the last day - he actually did shower each day) and every item of clothing in his bag needs washing. He can't remember if he used everything so I'm erring on the side of caution and washing the lot!.

2. Ralph turned 40 on Thursday. Yes, he made it. There were days where I had my doubts because I wanted to strangle him for various misdemeanours but all in all, he arrived safely. We are going out for dinner tonight to celebrate and if I receive 1 more telephone call saying "honey,so and so is coming on Saturday night" I think I'll scream. We're up to 27 people so far. The restaurant only holds about 50 I think. I'm pretty sure they cringe when I ring to add more people to the list. I told him no more. lol. I know he's a popular boy but I'm starting to think maybe a backyard bbq might have been the way to go.

3. I got to be the boss at work this week for a couple of days. It was interesting but definitely not something I would do on a regular basis.

4. I finally learnt how to burn photos to cd. Mind you I had to take the laptop to work to get the boys in IT to help me. Thanks Glenn. And he even said that I could come back and ask for help again. Probably take him up on that at least once a week. Vista is not something that I would actively seek out to put on my computer.

That's it for now.

Till next time.

Jo.

Please read and sign - Pensioners need a fair go.

This story was on Today Tonight this evening. The average pensioner is surviving on $270.00 per week. That won't even pay my rent. They need and deserve better than what they are getting. Please read and sign - Petition for a fair go for pensioners

I was number 2067 but we need heaps more signatures for it to make a difference.


Jo.
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School Holidays are here!! I'm on holidays too. Started them a bit early though as DS#2 got the vomiting virus. I do not like being chucked on several times in the one day.

We aren't doing much this time as they are only a week but going to the movies tomorrow with a friend and her 2 boys. Also off to Southbank on Thursday for a swim and lunch/ice cream. The weather had better warm up though!

We have gone ahead and booked our family holiday - August this year at Ashmore Palms. It's one of the Big 4 Caravan Parks but this one does cabins instead. I fully intend to have a look at the Scrap Shops on the Gold Coast whilst down there. If you know of some that I can go check out, please let me know.

That's it for now. Stay safe.

Jo.

Scrapbook City Blog Challenge no: 5

"Sweet or Savoury - which one do you eat?"


Well, It's a toss up as to which I will eat. I lurve jam & fresh cream donuts and will happily eat them but not all the time. I also have become addicted to Dreamy Donuts (especially the ones with Lindt Chocolate on them - Yum!)

Savoury stuff always gets me. I love spinach and cheese anything. The local bakery makes a lovely spinach and cheese quiche. Anyone got a recipe?

Wonder what's for next weeks challenge?

Seeya

Scrapbook City Blog Challege no: 4

"What's in your handbag?"

I posted this one on my previous blog but didn't have any photos. I have photos just haven't uploaded them to the computer yet. I'll come back for that one.

Let's start again.

I had to delete my previous blog last week as someone I didn't know started to freak me out with the way he was "stalking" my blog.

I'm over that now. Not much to say this week. Lots of things to do over the next few weeks though. DS#1 goes on his first camp mid April and the week after that I get to go to the Scrapbook City Retreat. I can't wait. I have seen some of the great stuff we will be doing and am very excited.

That's it for now. I'll blog later when there's more to say.