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When the Kids are away, then the Grown Ups can play

July 17, 2014April 1, 2025 / Garrulous Gwendoline / 15 Comments

After a two week break, NSW kidlets returned to school yesterday. Luckily for us, we were able to have grandchildren #3 and #4 stay with us last week. We don't see enough of them, but whenever they stay they are happy to go along for the ride; they never have any shyness or awkwardness with us. … Continue reading When the Kids are away, then the Grown Ups can play

The Domestic Goddess Continues

January 12, 2014April 1, 2025 / Garrulous Gwendoline / 9 Comments

Wollongong Harbour - waiting for the NYE 2013 fireworks Take one childless, retired couple who are set in their ways.  Add four boisterous grandchildren aged nine through to fifteen.  Promise them a week or more of non-stop fun: sun, sand, surf, swimming pool, tennis, cinema, outings, and New Year's Eve fireworks.  Put all six people … Continue reading The Domestic Goddess Continues

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