The Grandkids Week Two

 We officially took the kids home Friday and drove back from Sydney yesterday 5 1/2 hour trip, which is pretty good now that the highway by-passes are all finished. Our 1/2 way point is Coolongalook, a very small town situated either side, with petrol, food, playground and amenities, the perfect spot for a break.

Lunch while the kids played on the swings

  The garage is across from the park, so very handy if you want a coffee, or sandwiches which is what we did on the way back. 

Amenities Block

 We arrived at 3.30 and our daughter in law mum came home at 4pm. took one look at the youngest's hair and discovered nits. I had no idea and he didn't say a thing, but when we picked them up originally Mum did mention she had checked and it was dandruff. 5 mins. later we were all lined up for KP24 nit shampoo, then combing. What a greeting, couldn't stop laughing. Eldest two diligently combed through my hair.

They had fun during the week. Our local daughter in law took the girls shopping and 6 hours later came back all carrying bags of stuff. I minded the 3 boys who did nothing but play online games.The boys following day were then taken to Spring Loaded, which is a jungle gym of sorts. The next day though they could hardly move, with sore back and shoulders. 

We had more rain and excitingly for the children lots and lots of hail. The storm kept going round and round and 4 lots of hail. Not a lot of damage done which was good. 

Rain was super heavy

Checking out the hail on the water

Next doors cover

Some hail quite large.

The kids helped me take some stuff up to the driveway for going to the tip, and I think enjoyed their last week. They were pretty tired when we got them to Sydney after two weeks of activity. Master W will be starting High School, the eldest in year 8, and the youngest year 5.

John appeared twice in the paper this week. The above one was in the Telegraph with a title of 

                             "I could Kill a Plastic Plant" Unlikely Leader of Award Coffs Coast.

 The next one was in the Advocate of Citizen, Bravery, Junior Sportsperson,Social Inclusion, RFS, and of course John was Volunteer of the Year 2021 -  Coffs Coast.

To date he has raised $100,000.00 and this week the new ride on mower is turning up for the Gardens. This will be used around the garden beds as the tractor mower is two big.It also comes with a little trailer that will hold a large sprayer for watering.  John will also be holding lessons also, especially for the ladies. 

Till Next Time.