With the house now sold, we are searching for our new abode. We've had a couple of possibilities but nothing that has really grabbed us. It seems the ones that Alison sets her eyes on are ones that are very comfortably out of our price range! I think it will need just a bit of steering and expectation management to get her on the right path to a realistic home.
Still, I think we will be able to find the right place so long as we have some patience and a reasonable attitude to what to expect.
We had last night in Sydney, visiting Colleen, Paul and the kids. It was a great time for adults and kids. The adults went out to the Opera House to watch the Whitlams play with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra while the kids went to a BBQ at the local school and then watched a video (staying up until 9:30pm as Annelise told us this morning!).
Earlier today, Alison and I had a quick trip to buy her a retirement ring from Tiffany & Co.. I must say, it is a very impressive place. She has dreamt of being able to visit and buy a ring from there for many years so I am very happy that we were able to do it. Looking at what they had on offer, it was incredible to see what you can get if you have some real money. Ah well, keep on dreaming.
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Christmas just 20 days away now. We have the Christmas tree up and carols ringing through the house anytime Alison gets her way with the stereo. The kids are keen and excited although Harrison has decided that he won't be sitting on Santa's lap this year as he doesn't want to mix it with "some stranger that's not really Santa Claus anyway". Hmmmm, we may be lucky to get through this one with him as a believer but I don't think we'll get another year out of it.
That's all for now. Take care.
PS - I have just discovered Mojitos. Mmmmmm. I picked up a bottle of Havana Club Anejo Blanco this afternoon and it makes a very refreshing drink. You'll all have to come around one day to try it. :)