‘It’s a keeper’ cries Roger as I read the
message just received from Barbara:
To
Grandpa David.... Our first grandchild is Born 13/04/2013, weighing
3.7kg and 51 cm long with dark hair.
Everyone is thrilled.
My brother and I are in the lounge bar with most of
our fellow passengers on the True North, afternoon of 15 April. Fishing is one of the activities that
most passengers love. A ‘keeper’
is a fish that is large enough to be legally kept. So, my granddaughter is worthy to be kept – for sure! Our fellow travellers were warm in
their congratulations and best wishes.
I returned home from Broome on
Monday 22 April and met my granddaughter on Tuesday afternoon. She slept peacefully in her bassinet
during Barbara’s and my visit. I am looking forward to holding her and getting a decent photo of her
and me.
What I missed
I knew I would be away when my grandchild was born but
several other major events occurred around Club 55 while I was away:
- Muggles
died (put to sleep) on first weekend I was away as he had a serious urinary
tract blockage. He was with us
over 11 years; almost four times longer than any previous pet I had. Muggles was buried beneath his favourite bit of garden near the back
gate. Buttons is feeling lonesome.
- Our
builder, Andy began his work repairing our parapet wall at the front of
Club 55. In May last year, strong
winds blew the parapet wall over in the middle terrace causing major damage. We suffered some minor damage. Scaffolding now covers the front of the
house. Andy will also paint the
house with waterproof paint.
- On
the last weekend I was away, one of our sons and his wife moved into their own home.
So much change has occurred in a few weeks.
The Kimberley
My brother and I are added to the list of people
who have fallen in love with the Kimberley
in the north of Western Australia.
Every person I meet who has been to the Kimberley raves about it. Cruising the coast in True North
is a wonderful way to view the incredible coastline, sail in and out of rivers,
push into waterfalls, view marvellous Aboriginal rock art, clamber over rocks
and rills, and helicopter into secret picnic areas situated on large pools
complete with waterfalls.
So, this is a special edition of DHC Hope blog
with some extra photos to celebrate some special events.
