Yesterday morning Lenora took me four wheel driving in their back paddocks.....
........to show me this....
.....and this......
This coastline is right in their back yard (or paddock).......Lucky Lenora! We didn't spend too much time on this little trip as we were on a mission......yes....the three musketeers, amigos, stooges, blind mice, witches of Eastwick.....Charlies Angels or the chipmunks......you choose....... (I know there are a couple of people who willl choose the witch option LOLOL) ......were joined by the lovely Janine (no blog) to make the trip to Ballarat for a lecture..........and not on our behaviour either!
We left early to give us some time to check out a couple of patchwork shops.... first of all Gail's .......standing room only and it really would be impossible to take in everything the shop has to offer in just one visit! At every turn there is more....and still more......I kept my purchases to a couple of free motion quilting books.....got to get that doover into operation when I get home! we got to Ballarat Patchwork just as they were closing...but managed a quick look around........and just one pattern purchased........
It was then off to the Mecure Hotel for dinner.......and the lecture...........
Janine was kind enough to take the pic for us as we wandered thru the grounds of the hotel.....while we were waiting for dinner who should walk in but Vicki (no blog)......fab to see you Vick!
Dinner was ordered and Janine ordered a mains Ceaser Salad.......hadn't seen one served quite like this .....but apparently it was delicious...(the lettuce leaves had cheese in them....this was taken after Janine had started.......)
after dinner we wandered over to the lecture hall.........and look who was there!
See....told you we rubbed shoulders with a celeb.......None other than Jodie (aka Ric Rac)....
oh.....and Kaffe was there too........this is a rushed pic of Lenora having her book signed.....(there is a much better one on Linda's blog.....)
A very inspiring lecture......! ...it was a long drive home...but it went quickly....because we all had lots to talk about....who knew?? Particularly liked Linda's story about her inventive car window shade!
Thanks Lenora for your hospitality - it was great to meet you and your wonderful family.....thanks Linda for your company and stories....and your shop of course......and Janine....it was lovely to meet you.........I really enjoyed my stay in your beautiful part of Aus....!
Gratitudes....
Friends...I think I have said that before....but will say it again.....!
family....and of course....
the Jazz!
'til next time....................Lorraine
