8th November 2024 Mailer

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Storm season is here by Vicki Avcin

Weve had a couple of rogue storms over the past month but early this week Mother Nature let us know that from now on we best be prepared for whatever she throws at us. All afternoon we could see the storms building over the Qld/NSW border. The question was would it make it up this far as a lot of storms that build in that direction turn and head out to the east missing us. Very slowly it came towards us, gathering intensity and then she let loose. Hail! No rain, just hail. 15mins of it and although where we are we got pelted with hailstones the size up to golf ball size, just down the road they got bigger hail, what the locals are calling frozen corn. You can see by the photo how big it was and yes, it looked like corn!! Another storm the day after but just rain and rumbles and the forecast one yesterday didnt eventuate. Temperatures are hotter than they should be for this time of year with 4 consecutive days of 37 deg C recorded here at home. Should be an interesting summer (starts 1st Dec here).

This weeks designs are bookmarks. Perfect to slip into a card for Christmas.

cup1170913_543 by Vicki Avcin

cup116802_543 by Vicki Avcin

Birthday Pudding! by Sue Way

It was my husbands Birthday on Wednesday. It was a bit low-key as it was mid-week. But as I am now retired and trying to remember my cooking skills, I promised him his favourite dinner, which is my veggie take on good old-fashioned steak and kidney pudding. I used to watch my nan make it when I was a little girl and was fascinated, and I still remember how my mouth watered as she dished it up. When I started married life it was one of the first meals I cooked, and then when we became veggie over 30 years ago I adapted it by using Quorn pieces and mushrooms. When I was working I didnt have the time or energy to cook much, so this was my first time making it in a few years. And my hubby can vouch for the fact that it was just as delicious as it always was. Here is a picture of it before it went on to steam for a few hours.

cup1348367_38 by Sue Way

cup1347585_38 by Sue Way

Boxing Clever by Janice McFarlane

Last Sunday was another big day for Alfie, it was his second skills bout in boxing. This took place at Newberry and it means having completed this one, he only has one more to complete before then embarking on proper tournaments. Whilst there are no winners in skills bouts, they do have demonstrate technique and footwork. All those who compete do get a medal for completion of each stage. I was able to watch via video and Alfie really did go for it and his coach was very pleased. Harry did enjoy a moment on a bench in Newberry with a certain famous bear and marmalade sandwich. A win, win all round.

cup1348341_905 by Janice McFarlane

cup1348480_905 by Janice McFarlane

At last! by Tina Fitch

Well after nearly 5 years of waiting I finally got to see the US Navy Demonstration Team The Blue Angels.I originally booked to see them in March 2019 at Los Angeles but when COVID hit everything was cancelled and every time we tried to see them after that didnt work out,This year we traveled to Disney for our holiday and I looked to see if any airshows nearby featuring the Angels… low and behold there was and it was only a 2 hour drive from Disney so we made the arrangements and went.I couldnt contain my excitement and I certainly couldnt wait to get there, but finally on the 19th October 2024 I made it. I saw them and they certainly didnt disappoint me!!!They were absolutely amazing, so much so Ive booked to see them again next March when I travel to Vegas for Red Flag

cup695465_596 by Tina Fitch

cup1171140_596 by Tina Fitch