Monthly Archives: February 2009

Foxtel installation – could it be any worse?

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Donaldson

We recently had Foxtel (Aus cable TV) installed at our house. I worked in this industry for 8 years and this is probably the worst cabling job I’ve ever seen…what do you think? To make matters worse it took me … Continue reading →

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Autumn in Melbourne…not really

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Donaldson

During the extreme heat wave that we had a few weeks ago there were some very unusual street scenes in our neighbourhood, as the heat took its toll on the trees and they all started losing their leaves. There is … Continue reading →

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Welcome Little Levi Lily

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Donaldson

We’d like to say huge congratulations to Chris & Nadia and big sisters Devon & Brodie back home in Scotland as they welcome a third daughter, Levi Lily, into the world.  Lots of love to you all and hope mummy … Continue reading →

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Recent Pictures

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Donaldson

Cheeky Ella Auntie Mhairi with Poppy Ella at the football Charlie at the football Sleepy Girls K

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Happy Birthday Jake

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Donaldson

It was Charlie’s little friend Jake’s 2nd birthday party yesterday in a local park.   We met through swimming classes and Charlie & Jake also go to Treehouse childcare together.  It’s nice for Charlie to have his own friends instead of … Continue reading →

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Farewell the Gaithers

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Donaldson

On Saturday we went to a farewell party for Carolyn, Edmund, Kerrigan & Clayton who are returning to Houston early next month.  It was in the Courtyard at the NGV on St Kilda Road, a fantastic space for a get … Continue reading →

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Smoke over the City

Posted on February 15, 2009 by Donaldson

Yesterday (Saturday) was the first day we were really aware of the smoke from the bush fires across the city skyline.  It was otherwise a beautiful sunny morning but there was a definite burning smell outside and I guess it … Continue reading →

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Daniel & Yianni

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Donaldson

On Tuesday afternoon we visited Dora, Daniel & Yianni.  It was great to catch up as we haven’t seen them since before Christmas.  Ella and Charlie had lots of fun and when we got home Charlie kept saying “Fun at … Continue reading →

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Sisters & Brother

Posted on February 11, 2009 by Donaldson

Ella and Charlie were having a loving moment with their little sisters.  Charlie with Poppy and Ella with Ruby. K

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Bush Fires Burn out of Control

Posted on February 8, 2009 by Donaldson

The hot weather we’ve been experiencing over the last few weeks has resulted in devastating bush fires. Seventy-six people are confirmed dead in Victoria, far surpassing the state’s toll of 47 in the 1983 Ash Wednesday blazes.  This number is … Continue reading →

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