Finally

Hello all

Finally I have made the time to blog on!

Life in the Top End is going well. The Real Estate Gods have been listening to my prayers and slowly the market is quieting and work will soon become a pleasurable place to be.

Kids are all good. Bailey will be 4 in September and we are planning a Madagascar themed party. Only problem with this is that she went to a party on Saturday and it was a "caped" theme (she went as Bat Girl) and now she wants a Batman party. I had to remind her how lovely Madagascar was and let her watch the dvd (again!!) Georgia has requested a Dog Party for her theme in October (she will be 7). We have drawn the line at her friends actually bringing their dogs as the idea of controlling 10 dogs and 10 kids does not appeal in the slightest! We are however sticking with the theme.

Lyn & Terry (Matt's mum and dad) are in the throes of constucting a monstrous verandah on their elevated house. It is long overdue and looks fantastic. Once the builder has finished that we are hoping to engage him to do our renovations also (family room, ensuite and walk in robe (Matt's Bedroom).

My injury is not going so good. Still not running much. I too have had problems with my ITB (re: Claires Blog) and have just started back. Problem is actually that I keep falling off my bike and landing on my knees - this has not helped the recovery!

Matt is doing really well. Has brought himself a $500.00 trusty red ute which he keeps as the farm car. Georgia loves it as you get to have the windows down ALL the time! (ie. no airconditioning) I will be sure to update this as the Wet begins......Mango season is looking good. We (Terry and I - and I just take the credit for it) have lots of flowers on the trees, most of which is developing into small fruit - so looking promising. Terry has acquired a picking & de sapping machine (no longer Lyn) for use in the fields, which has been affectionatley named "Mad MAx" for it's looks. It is supposed to allow us to pick more efficiently (I don't think you can downsize much in a two farmer situation!!!)

Hope your all well - Ally, have a great birthday tomorrow.

Clairie - how did you derive your Blog name - what was wrong with good ol AL? What would you like for your birthday?

Love
Rosie.