So the weather has changed substantially from when I last posted. In my last post it was warm, blue skies with a gentle breeze. Now it is cool, absolutely pouring and pretty windy. I still like it though. It’s been like this all night and I have just loved waking up to hear it tapping on the roof.

I’ve been able to spend a fair bit of time with my grandparents this holiday and get into their world a little bit. My grandfather had a heart attack last year which always makes one realise that people are not going to be around forever. Yesterday we went and played lawn bowls at their local club. I’ve never played before so good to have them around to give me tips. It was actually quite fun. We had a BBQ for lunch at my dad’s and some of my aunts, uncles and cousins came too. Then in the evening we went to their place so Martin could watch the grand final with my grandfather. I tried but ended up falling asleep. They were very happy with the Manly win especially Martin.

My grandparents have 8 children (4 boys and 4 girls) and 17 grandchildren (8 boys and 9 girls). Not bad really.