tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post2883185519869618440..comments2024-03-16T03:26:10.413+10:00Comments on a hopeful nature: Canberra without a Great CameraMeghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-53937540159350023602018-08-14T12:12:13.483+10:002018-08-14T12:12:13.483+10:00The sunnier days were lovely, Laura. We drove down...The sunnier days were lovely, Laura. We drove down to Bateman's Bay on one such day and it was gorgeous! Meg☺Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-63099359501466145892018-08-13T20:00:33.677+10:002018-08-13T20:00:33.677+10:00Oh no Sally, sounds like Brian has been through th...Oh no Sally, sounds like Brian has been through the wringer! Hope he is on the mend AND that your holiday plans can now move ahead. Have fun xGrow Gather Enjoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05069999391136930106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-74145929828710063892018-08-13T19:58:32.026+10:002018-08-13T19:58:32.026+10:00Glad to hear you had a great trip to Canberra Meg,...Glad to hear you had a great trip to Canberra Meg, despite the little hiccups leading up to it. Also glad you got a few sunny days - the biting cold is easier to take when the sun is shining I find. Looks like you got around to lots of good things.<br />Cheers,<br />LauraGrow Gather Enjoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05069999391136930106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-79695331057631276822018-08-13T16:52:21.626+10:002018-08-13T16:52:21.626+10:00Murphy's law definitely operates round here, S...Murphy's law definitely operates round here, Sally. Now those three things have happened, I'm sure there'll be no more breakdowns or breakages for a while;) Meg:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-22651992264977243902018-08-13T14:06:08.450+10:002018-08-13T14:06:08.450+10:00Murphy always seems to poke his way into things wh...Murphy always seems to poke his way into things whenever we're about to leave on a planned and booked holiday too Meg. We've had.. a broken thumb, a serious flu, a cancelled hip replacement operation, and a case of double pneumonia, all to ruin or put pressure on various overseas holidays. All of the above were my precious Brian, so I'm going on my own next time. Thanks for sharing Jembella Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07646075804716647311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-46636470856241031172018-08-13T10:04:24.399+10:002018-08-13T10:04:24.399+10:00We had a lovely trip away. It's always nice to...We had a lovely trip away. It's always nice to explore a new city. Thankfully, we were home when the dishwasher leaked and noticed it reasonably quickly. I think we used every available towel in the house to soak up the water! Meg☺Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-18615952461377896842018-08-13T10:01:33.794+10:002018-08-13T10:01:33.794+10:00You are most kind, Kathy. I struggled to get decen...You are most kind, Kathy. I struggled to get decent photos, particularly anything requiring zoom. Meg☺Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-83067455405507337292018-08-13T10:00:07.480+10:002018-08-13T10:00:07.480+10:00It was very cold, Cheryl! I don't mind rugging...It was very cold, Cheryl! I don't mind rugging up in winter woollies though. ❄ <br />I agree with you about the war memorial, a beautiful and important place. I will do a post on our visit there later this week. MegMeghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-78763736921095130752018-08-13T09:55:56.388+10:002018-08-13T09:55:56.388+10:00We had a great trip, Nil. There were many places t...We had a great trip, Nil. There were many places to visit that were full of interesting historically. I am glad my phone could be fixed because I only bought it a year ago. Our dishwasher needs replacing as it can't be fixed but these things happen. Meg😊Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-33999467430675382642018-08-13T09:41:34.975+10:002018-08-13T09:41:34.975+10:00I'm glad You enjoyed your trip, and that you w...I'm glad You enjoyed your trip, and that you were able to get your phone repaired. I hope there wasn't to much damage done to the kitchen from the dishwasher and water filter.Janettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14200939679562558409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-38868102920677021862018-08-13T08:57:45.720+10:002018-08-13T08:57:45.720+10:00Looks like you had a great time and the photos are...Looks like you had a great time and the photos are lovely.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13278810299840471966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-56185482411498784752018-08-13T08:34:56.748+10:002018-08-13T08:34:56.748+10:00Looks like you certainly took in all the major att...Looks like you certainly took in all the major attractions. The War Memorial is one of THE most beautiful buildings, a fitting tribute really.<br /><br />I grew up in Ulladulla, on the Coast a few hours drive from Canberra, we had good family friends in the Army there, and I spent many a school holiday at Duntroon barracks, it was a happy carefree time, we'd spend our days at the Army pool, Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07900993246451486017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-19834233047193574762018-08-13T06:33:10.275+10:002018-08-13T06:33:10.275+10:00Sorry to hear about the broken dishwasher and wate...Sorry to hear about the broken dishwasher and water leaks Meg. Hope all is back to normal now.<br /><br />Still you had a wonderful trip as that's what matters. Thank you for the photos. I hope you will get your phone back soon. My phone is pretty old and it's camera is not good at all. And frequently there's a message about a missing SIM card, though the card is there. Still the Nil @ The Little House by the Lakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05812637017406376233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-74876581319141020302018-08-13T06:30:39.559+10:002018-08-13T06:30:39.559+10:00Thanks, Stephenie. Things happen and its just abou...Thanks, Stephenie. Things happen and its just about being prepared for it. Our dishwasher was very old and so it wasn't a surprise, just messy! We have funds to replace it so will do our research and then look for a bargain. Meg ☺Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-11200060784769406802018-08-13T06:27:59.483+10:002018-08-13T06:27:59.483+10:00I think it's an unwritten rule that things go ...I think it's an unwritten rule that things go wrong all at once. Good news is that I am not expecting anything else to break! I had lot of trouble with zoom on replacement phone I borrowed but still have few more photos to share later in week. Meg☺Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-27313430525536261242018-08-13T06:24:19.591+10:002018-08-13T06:24:19.591+10:00We had quite a bit of mopping up to do! I am pleas...We had quite a bit of mopping up to do! I am pleased the phone could be repaired as it is only a year old and cost was less than replacement. Have to buy a new dishwasher though! Canberra was an easy city to visit, free entry to many cultural centres too. Meg❄Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-83764062516460126812018-08-13T03:53:00.041+10:002018-08-13T03:53:00.041+10:00Looks like you had a wonderful trip. Thanks for sh...Looks like you had a wonderful trip. Thanks for sharing the photos. Sorry to hear you've had some challenges at home recently. Hope things turn around for you. TheAwakenedSoulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11636961399581011120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-58048517580062899212018-08-13T00:13:10.551+10:002018-08-13T00:13:10.551+10:00Sorry to hear things have gone wrong for you Meg, ...Sorry to hear things have gone wrong for you Meg, yes it does all seem to happen at once doesn't it.<br />Nice to see your photos and see a bit more of your country.MarleneShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00865891415425410672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625835970797307834.post-90354687875077763232018-08-12T22:14:58.978+10:002018-08-12T22:14:58.978+10:00Canberra certainly is well planned, Meg. What a sh...Canberra certainly is well planned, Meg. What a shame about your phone. We have a water filter that sits beside the sink but it is in the road so the cabinet maker doing the renos said to get an under the sink one but my hubby doesn't like them and I wondered what would happen if it leaked. Obviously you now know ;-) Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.com