Update October 2011

Eion has made a good recovery from his prostate surgery and we are looking forward to our cruise to New Zealand next month. Even tho' this was supposed to be a test cruise to see how he felt about holidaying on board a ship, he has already booked the next cruise - to northern Europe next June! We have been seeing family and friends - enjoying lunches and dinners with them and also showing off the new back yard to those who have been around for barbecues. Last night we attended a mini-reunion for my medical year at The Apothecary Wine Bar in Hindley St - lots of fun, and some new faces as well as the usual suspects. Yesterday also saw us celebrating the outcome of Cindy-Lee's court case -a custodial sentence for her abuser.

Joshua has been travelling to Japan and China with his work. He and Jen have bought another house in Sydney and are renovating the previous one before they sell it. He continues to enjoy his track motorcycle and his days at Eastern Creek emulating Casey Stoner. Sadly he and Jen are unable to conceive a child despite many cycles of IVF. But their dogs are doing well now that their illnesses have been diagnosed and controlled with medication.

Our Great Dane has had a health scare - she has cardiomyopathy but at the moment seems to be doing OK on medication to regulate the heart beat. The Boxer is as mad as ever! And Dizzy continues to prove her prowess as a great "ratter".

I am still enjoying my Latin lessons with Andy Katsaros and contract bridge is a weekly pleasure although I seriously need to think about learning more and advancing my skills.