Nothing world shattering

Although many people have contacted me about the lack of updates to this blog, there is not a lot to report, at present.

The most exciting event has been a visit from Betty and Jeff Thompson, from Cohuna.   On their way north to warmer weather, they called in for a cuppa.   It's amazing how we meet more of our friends up here than we do at home!

My Uncle Denis is in hospital in Melbourne, having an op on his legs, to improve the circulation.  The chain of information is not working very swiftly but the last I heard, he was doing well.  I rang him a day or so after the op and spoke to him on his mobile phone.  That was a surprise.  Since when have mobiles been permitted in hospitals? 
I was so disappointed not to be able to attend his 80th birthday in mid July.  Bloody money!   We spent a fortnight's pension going to Jim's funeral in June so we couldn't afford the trip to Myrtleford.   I was sent some photos.   This one shows Denis with his daughter, my cousin Shelley.

A pretty invitation was delivered, inviting us to a Naming ceremony for Lilly and Kody, on September 4th.  I've never been to a Naming ceremony before.   I know the derivation of the words for a Christening but I've never given any thought to how a Naming ceremony is conducted.    A name becomes legal when it is registered at a baby's birth, so the ceremony is not for legal or religious reasons.  I'll be very interested to see what is its purpose.

I finally took my rings to a jeweller, for repair.  The eternity ring (for Trent) was returned in 5 days, with shiny new claws.  They still have the engagement ring (for Tatey) which needs a tiny diamond replaced.   I also gave them my jet necklace to be re-strung.  The old stringing was 6 strands of cotton.  It might have lasted forever if I hadn't tried tying it in a knot. 

Sue and Richard Barrows have just become Grandparents again, for the 5th time.  Their only daughter Amy, gave birth to Abby, a little sister to Archy.   I wish I had had more children!   Then I might still be having new grandchildren now!  I need another baby to cuddle.  Here are the parents, Amy and Aiden, with Abby.

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