We went out to the farm this weekend for a farewell do for Jim, Mel and kids. They have embraced the spirit of adventure and are heading off to New Zealand to seek their fortune. Christchurch to be exact. I was interested to note that Christchurch is known as 'The Garden City' - the same as Toowoomba. Anyway, they are selling everything and off to a new life in a new country.
Jim & Mel decided to do some quite extensive renovations to help with selling the house, so Dad has been spending quite a lot of time in Toowoomba helping out with renos. Les has also put in a fair bit of time on the job.
Anyway, we managed to pull them away for renovations for one afternoon and night. Ed, Squirt and family were there, Mary, Pete, Alli and co, Jim, Mel and kids, plus of course Mum and Dad.
Les and Deb were there for a short while but unfortunately had to leave unexpectedly as Deb's Mum had a serious illness in Brisbane.
We had a lovely lunch and a delicious dinner on a fairly hot day and sat out in the shade at the front of the house, eating, drinking and watching the kids play in the pool. Steve, Judy & little Will were also there.
After the kids were finally in bed, the big kids had a good chin wag, but were pretty much all in bed by 10:30.
We knew the kids would be up at the crack of dawn. :)
Mary had to get a sleeping Charlie and take her to the campervan with her, since she promised Charlie she would get her - even if she was sleeping. :)
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