Christmas 2021 escape.

December 2021

With all the turmoil of the last two years and the usual Christmas ups and downs, we said “we should just run away for Christmas.” So... Read more

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Janette and John Christmas 2021 escape.
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- Dec 9, 2021, 9:00am
- ☁️ 18 °C
- Altitude: 317 m
- Australia Victoria Benalla Tatong -36.706203, 146.14228836°42’22” S 146°8’32” E
Day 1
Christmas 2021.
December 9, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
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- Dec 9, 2021, 12:13pm
- ☁️ 16 °C
- Altitude: 115 m
- Australia Victoria Yarra Ranges Tarrawarra Dixons Creek -37.632008, 145.40133737°37’55” S 145°24’5” E
Day 1
1st pre Christmas catch-up.
December 9, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Although we are not 'running away' until the twentieth, we are trying to catch up with as many people as possible before we go.
Today we had the pleasure of catching up with Denise and Michael for lunch at DeBortoli Winery, near Yarra Glen in the Yarra Valley.Read more
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- Dec 10, 2021, 1:23pm
- ⛅ 21 °C
- Altitude: 317 m
- Australia Victoria Benalla Tatong -36.706203, 146.14231936°42’22” S 146°8’32” E
Day 2
Ladies lunch - second catch up.
December 10, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Our neighbour, Jeanie, loves doing lunch with her nursing friends and I have been absorbed into the group and enjoy a lot of laughs and lovely meals with them. My turn to return the hospitality and Jeanie, Deb, Jenny, came for lunch. I asked my good friend Sandy as she too has been included at some of these lunches. We missed Gayle who was unable to come as her husband Tony is very ill.
Prosecco on the verandah followed by ham and turkey and salads, lots of chatter and fun before berries in champagne jelly with lemon cream, then coffee. These lunches are great therapy!
John took a packed lunch to the cottage to work on the verandah extension and watch some cricket until it was time to get ready for Fish and Chip night at the local hall.Read more
Like yesterday. Working first, then the reward. You in the kitchen and John on the veranda. Keep up the good lifestyle. [Paul M]
12/12/21Reply
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- Dec 10, 2021, 6:02pm
- ⛅ 21 °C
- Altitude: 219 m
- Australia Victoria Benalla Molyullah -36.642288, 146.15461736°38’32” S 146°9’17” E
Day 2
December 2021 fish'n'chips catch up.
December 10, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
The second Friday of each month is Molyullah Community fish'n'chip night. Everyone is welcome and people come from miles around. Frying is 5pm to 7pm and current price is $6 per serve.
It is a great way to catch up with people.
Janette and I are 'on the gate' taking food orders and selling raffle tickets. This month Candice assisted as she was up for a couple of days. The last two months, we've had to have a check in before our table so people can show their vaccination status.
Even though we have a community Christmas party close to Christmas, it was decided, as there would be lots of children here, to hire a jumping castle and organise a visit from Santa.
As luck would have it, Murphy came too.
The jumping castle was to be set up ready for the start at 5pm, but their vehicle broke down. By the time they switched the castle to a ute, they didn't arrive till after 7pm. The said they would refund the hire fee and give us this one as a freebie.
The kids didn't worry about it being late. I've never heard such loud squealing while it was being inflated. The operator said, “ten at a time.” They all piled in.
Santa had been giving out lollies but he was well and truly gazumped by the castle.Read more
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- Dec 11, 2021
- ⛅ 19 °C
- Altitude: 314 m
- Australia Victoria Benalla Tatong -36.70842, 146.13923636°42’30” S 146°8’21” E
Day 3
Before (hopefully) cottage photos.
December 11, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Finally got the timber for the verandah extension at the cottage. Timber has been as scarce as hens' teeth. This had been on order for months.
So, having no excuse now, I bit the bullet and started with the 'easy' bit - demolition.
For some reason, probably laziness, I'd previously left a couple of dodgy bits of concrete - one being effectively the top step. They've gone to the tip - just up the gully at the back of the cottage.
Now all I have to do is finish the job before we 'escape' on our holiday.
There are people coming to stay on the 28th for a week.Read more
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- Dec 12, 2021
- ⛅ 20 °C
- Altitude: 314 m
- Australia Victoria Benalla Tatong -36.7084, 146.139236°42’30” S 146°8’21” E
Day 4
Putting in the stumps..
December 12, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Sometimes there's only one way - bloody hard yakka!
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- Dec 13, 2021
- ☀️ 24 °C
- Altitude: 314 m
- Australia Victoria Benalla Tatong -36.7084, 146.139236°42’30” S 146°8’21” E
Day 5
Joist time.
December 13, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Getting there - I hope.
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- Dec 14, 2021
- ⛅ 26 °C
- Altitude: 314 m
- Australia Victoria Benalla Tatong -36.7084, 146.139236°42’30” S 146°8’21” E
Day 6
Decking started.
December 14, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
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- Dec 15, 2021
- ☁️ 26 °C
- Altitude: 151 m
- Australia Victoria Wangaratta -36.352737, 146.32783536°21’10” S 146°19’40” E
Day 7
Dinner with Bev.
December 15, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
Caught up with Bev, Janette's sister, for dinner at Rinaldo's, Wangaratta.
We had an early booking - 1st sitting.
Good food and good service - as usual.
Saw a feral pig on the road on way home near Schultz Road.Read more
Bev Lee It was a delicious meal and a delightful early evening celebration of your birthday, John.
12/22/21Reply
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- Dec 16, 2021
- ☀️ 21 °C
- Altitude: 314 m
- Australia Victoria Benalla Tatong -36.708405, 146.13920636°42’30” S 146°8’21” E
Day 8
Just work today.
December 16, 2021 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Some cows and calves came down from 'the top' yesterday. We put them across the road to the cottage side. Unfortunately, one cow and two calves had their 'other halves' still up the top. We decided we would have to wait for them to come down.
They were down this morning so we put them across the road and they all paired up.
Half the herd have stayed up top. We probably need them to come down before we leave on Monday so we can have them all together.
The bull has been out with the cows since the beginning of November and was due to be out for a bit longer yet. However, he seems to have 'lost interest' lately. Perhaps his work is done. He decided to have a 'chat' with two of next door's bulls over the fence. If they were to start a bit of push and shove, the fence could easily be damaged. We managed to get him into the yards - his work is definitely finished.
Went next door to help Kevin attach his grader to his tractor.
Suddenly it was nearly 10.00am - morning tea time.
Janette wanted to mow but the mower wouldn't start - checked for flat battery, low oil, cutting blades turned on, safety switch under seat - tried to start with jumper leads - nothing!
Turned out to be a blown fuse - phew!
Janette shopped after lunch. I worked at the cottage.
More catch ups tomorrow - lunch and dinner.Read more
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