Back to the quilts

Finally finished making blocks from a 'citrus bright' jelly roll. The black sashing really makes it 'pop' and it should look good when its finished.

Phew

After a couple of cool days and even overnight rain we were soon back to temperatures in the high 30s.  Been down to the beach most evenings for a cooling swim.  Unfortunately several of out favourite beaches have had sightings of sharks  .......................  They seem to be avoiding Brighton luckily.

Had our first electricity bill since having the solar panels installed and managed to be over $150 in credit.  With all this sunshine we should build up a decent credit before winter.

Back to the quilting again and made a couple of tote bags for a change

January 2013

January 2013, a set on Flickr.

Iain has finally gone back to the UK leaving 40 degrees and blazing sunshine behind for -3 and 2 weeks of freezing tempertures and possibly snow too!

We shall slowly get back into the old routine especially after Australia Day when the schools go back and bowls begins and the Cafe opens for business again. In the meantine I'm catching up with recorded TV, a bit of gardening, more quilting projects and hopefully aquaerobics at the Blue Dolphin Swim Centre again,

Never a dull moment

Cramming in a last few events before Iain returns to the UK on Friday.

Wednesday - picnic in Normanville and drive over Myponga dam

Captain Proud

Had a great trip on the River Murray yesterday.  Had a 5 hour cruise with lunch and afternoon tea on the Captain Proud Paddle Steamer

 

Beachport and beyond

Had a trip down the Limestone Coast to escape the heat of Adelaide. Welcome Breeze at Beachport and a few degrees cooler at Mount Gambier and Robe. The views from the Bowman Scenic Route were stunning with waves crashing on he beach from turquoise seas.

The journey began via Mount Barker and the Wellington Ferry to Meningie on Lake Albert, then along the Coorong to Kington S E with its giant lobster. Robe was busy but managed a late lunch of delicious fish and chips before heading to Beachport in time for the famous Duck Race.

The second day we visited the Blue Lake and sink holes at Mount Gambier via Millicent and the homeward journey on Monday was via Penola, Naracoorte, Coonawarra, Tailem Bend and Murray Bridge