tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451312978797276180.post4320028255743699104..comments2024-03-12T09:43:43.664+11:00Comments on GRANNY SMITH'S QUILTING: CATCHING UP - SHORT BREAK IN DECEMBER 2021Susan Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11945482062858126629noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451312978797276180.post-13305881870291709502022-02-08T07:02:46.684+11:002022-02-08T07:02:46.684+11:00Thanks Astrid. I hope your weather starts warming...Thanks Astrid. I hope your weather starts warming soon.Susan Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11945482062858126629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451312978797276180.post-17438524743101814892022-02-08T07:02:11.572+11:002022-02-08T07:02:11.572+11:00Thanks Louise, we do like what we have these days ...Thanks Louise, we do like what we have these days after tents when the kids were young, then a camper trailer & as we are old now, the caravan is much more comfy.Susan Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11945482062858126629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451312978797276180.post-23351543673180725722022-02-08T06:59:26.080+11:002022-02-08T06:59:26.080+11:00Thanks Joy, it was great to get away for a short t...Thanks Joy, it was great to get away for a short time.Susan Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11945482062858126629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451312978797276180.post-14736342441109948692022-02-08T06:07:45.206+11:002022-02-08T06:07:45.206+11:00It looks like you had an amazing trip in spite of ...It looks like you had an amazing trip in spite of a few setbacks!<br />It's been cold here so seeing all your beautiful green photos is lovely.Astrids dragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10733964010752243506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451312978797276180.post-74093572765667127782022-02-07T18:32:25.539+11:002022-02-07T18:32:25.539+11:00You know I don't think I've ever been to S...You know I don't think I've ever been to Shoalhaven Heads. I have been through Nowra as you read in my blog. It looks just lovely! I just adore the whole South Coast region. So green and lush and so many interesting sights. I really like your van. We have an old camper-trailer but I don't use it often. My partner uses it when he goes out bush with his mates or up to Bathurst for the car racing but it's a very 'rough and ready' set up where I don't feel relaxed. I'd love something like what you travel in! I'm so sorry you didn't get the chance to see you brother. This pandemic has been really tough on family visits. It just straight up sucks big time. Sending hugs xoxRed Haired Amazonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06100903203745873879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451312978797276180.post-2981696072533447602022-02-06T09:31:23.214+11:002022-02-06T09:31:23.214+11:00I'm glad you managed to get away for that week...I'm glad you managed to get away for that week - it looks like you had a lovely time! xxJoy from Days Filled With Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03463707994189749031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451312978797276180.post-45855884277240224182022-02-04T11:15:27.733+11:002022-02-04T11:15:27.733+11:00Thanks Jan & so glad you enjoyed.Thanks Jan & so glad you enjoyed.Susan Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11945482062858126629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451312978797276180.post-35195295707047756242022-02-04T11:10:31.928+11:002022-02-04T11:10:31.928+11:00Thanks Sandra. I'm hoping this year we'll...Thanks Sandra. I'm hoping this year we'll get to see a bit more of kids/grandkids & my only brother, although I think the UK side will be a way off yet. Glad you enjoyed seeing some of Oz.Susan Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11945482062858126629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451312978797276180.post-55820635965052980592022-02-04T11:08:26.133+11:002022-02-04T11:08:26.133+11:00I doubt that I'd ever have the guts to do it e...I doubt that I'd ever have the guts to do it either. We hope to see my brother around March all being well. Glad the card finally arrived.Susan Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11945482062858126629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451312978797276180.post-18863638770344878022022-02-01T03:46:54.941+11:002022-02-01T03:46:54.941+11:00Well I did enjoy all of this, narrative and photos...Well I did enjoy all of this, narrative and photos! I looked up Eden so I could have a bit of an idea where it is in relation to Sydney and Melbourne ;-) I'm glad you were able to get out and relax (such a great idea the ensuites at a campground!) and see some of your family at least. Yes, two years is much too long to go without seeing daughters and sons and brothers and aunts, etc. etc. I've enjoyed all the green in your post; we have gorgeous blue skies and white covering the ground here with more on the way this week.Sandra Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17737049269550479188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451312978797276180.post-19419635125229595662022-02-01T01:47:27.224+11:002022-02-01T01:47:27.224+11:00It always amazes me that folk will just 'take ...It always amazes me that folk will just 'take a leap of faith' when they set off on a paraglider - it is something I have wanted to try in the past but suspect it will not be something I will ever do!!<br />Sorry you didnt get to see your brother, hopefully next time there wont be any covid issues x thank you for your card - it arrived Saturday (as did another from Australia) :)kjsutcliffehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02064786032612487652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451312978797276180.post-14822150779126896062022-01-31T10:09:24.549+11:002022-01-31T10:09:24.549+11:00Sorry you didn't get to see your brother, hope...Sorry you didn't get to see your brother, hopefully you will get there another time.<br /><br />I certainly enjoyed seeing your photographs.<br /><br />All the best Jan Lowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451312978797276180.post-92139927706369760952022-01-30T07:32:18.868+11:002022-01-30T07:32:18.868+11:00Thanks Cherie. We hope to get up to Sydney some t...Thanks Cherie. We hope to get up to Sydney some time in the next few months to sort out a few things for my brother. The en-suites must be a bit of an OZ thing maybe, but they have been around for quite a while with many more parks installing them. We are quite a caravaning nation & most parks have good ablutions blocks with a laundry too. Most have a kitchen area, games room, barbecues, great kid's play areas & usually a pool. Susan Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11945482062858126629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451312978797276180.post-13972345994181210552022-01-30T07:26:46.691+11:002022-01-30T07:26:46.691+11:00Thanks Rosie. The en-suites are great, though not...Thanks Rosie. The en-suites are great, though not all parks have them, so we are a bit choosy.Susan Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11945482062858126629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451312978797276180.post-7638954382427735272022-01-29T19:59:34.669+11:002022-01-29T19:59:34.669+11:00Such a shame you didn't get to see your brothe...Such a shame you didn't get to see your brother but it looks like you had a nice trip away anyway. Love the idea of en-suite pods for showering, I didn't know such a thing existed... but we have never caravanned so it may well be commonplace.Cheriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01049568808770731003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451312978797276180.post-59379272091673240272022-01-29T19:25:41.262+11:002022-01-29T19:25:41.262+11:00I've really enjoyed all your photos and words,...I've really enjoyed all your photos and words, Susan. So sorry you didn't get to see your brother but glad you saw many other family members. I love those 'en-suite' pods by each caravan place, such a good idea:)Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733563829902335223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451312978797276180.post-43539311707596125442022-01-29T07:19:31.488+11:002022-01-29T07:19:31.488+11:00Thanks Eunice. Mechanical problems were OK when c...Thanks Eunice. Mechanical problems were OK when cars of old broke down, but too complicated these days. We also love staying where there are en-suite sites & they do have many now and.... pet friendly parks.Susan Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11945482062858126629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451312978797276180.post-85036788518972685962022-01-29T07:16:00.343+11:002022-01-29T07:16:00.343+11:00Thanks Jo & it was nice to get away even thoug...Thanks Jo & it was nice to get away even though everything didn't go to plan. Good to see familiar bits along the way and catch up with our boys & other relatives.Susan Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11945482062858126629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451312978797276180.post-75535746216271699572022-01-29T07:14:10.746+11:002022-01-29T07:14:10.746+11:00Thanks Eileen & yes it was great, even with ou...Thanks Eileen & yes it was great, even with our mishaps.Susan Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11945482062858126629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451312978797276180.post-78278756889178978382022-01-29T07:12:59.209+11:002022-01-29T07:12:59.209+11:00Thanks Carol. Not sure whether en-suite sites are ...Thanks Carol. Not sure whether en-suite sites are an Aussie thing or whether there are other counties who do it too. Susan Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11945482062858126629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451312978797276180.post-53266072077656629772022-01-28T21:02:46.621+11:002022-01-28T21:02:46.621+11:00I'm sorry you had car problems and you didn...I'm sorry you had car problems and you didn't get to see your brother but there were still many positives - you had a break away from home, you did see other relatives and you visited some nice places. I love those en suites at the caravan site, even the 5-star site I stayed on recently doesn't have anything like that and I've not heard of them anywhere else. I like the emu dressed in his Santa gear and love the mural, it looks amazing :)Tigermousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386636767916316587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451312978797276180.post-2944325144695377182022-01-28T20:35:18.689+11:002022-01-28T20:35:18.689+11:00Such a shame that you didn't get to see your b...Such a shame that you didn't get to see your brother, but how lovely to have a week away and see other members of the family. It's been such a hard time being unable to travel or visit relatives, more so when they don't live close by. I hope you get to see your brother again soon.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451312978797276180.post-61252597881688132352022-01-28T20:31:04.688+11:002022-01-28T20:31:04.688+11:00That looks a lovely week away even though you coul...That looks a lovely week away even though you couldn't see your brother. What a shame about your car problems and the TV. Those en suites are such a good idea, no idea if they provide those here in the UK. It must have been lovely seeing your sons and grandchildren and your aunt and uncle after all this time. Lovely photos from your week away.Eileen Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05755260410513572943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3451312978797276180.post-35698471791443145992022-01-28T20:26:13.419+11:002022-01-28T20:26:13.419+11:00So glad you managed to get a bit of a break and se...So glad you managed to get a bit of a break and see some of your family, even with those frustrating intermittent car problems … I know only too well how annoying and worrying they can be, especially when you’ve a long journey ahead. I love the idea of those en suites when staying in a caravan. I know only too well the horrors one can face in communal facilities, unless you get in just after the cleaner. I hope 2022 is a better one for you. Take care 💜Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12755023281455689775noreply@blogger.com