GWEN WILSON, Author, aka The Reluctant Retiree

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The Gold Coast, Queensland

15 October, 201925 April, 2026 / Garrulous Gwendoline / 57 Comments

I have had encouragement from some quarters to make a return to blogging, something I have put on the back-burner for many months now. Imagine my surprise to discover a … Continue reading The Gold Coast, Queensland

Lavender Bay and Wendy’s Secret Garden

25 June, 20141 April, 2025 / Garrulous Gwendoline / 11 Comments

Cousin C, whose nickname is Smiley, rang me out of the blue the other week. I don't often hear from him. "How are you?" his warm voice with its unmistakably … Continue reading Lavender Bay and Wendy’s Secret Garden

Fade to Black – from bright sunshine to stormy skies

8 April, 20141 April, 2025 / Garrulous Gwendoline / 9 Comments

Saturday 22nd March 2014 This morning on the western side of Lake Macquarie, the day was bright blue and stunning. We ate brunch with our friends, at the Lake Macquarie City … Continue reading Fade to Black – from bright sunshine to stormy skies

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