26 December 2015

Boxing on


Boxing day saw us down in Hobart with Liz and the boys .

The we spent a pleasant couple of days at their shack before returning North

25 December 2015

All hands on Deck



After cocktails by Peter; A beautiful sunny Christmas day saw us all at Patrick's celebrating on the new deck. Great food, company and a few drinks were much enjoyed by all.

16 December 2015

Santa's workshop




A few pallet based items seem to have been created this year, including a Pirate Chest, beach cricket set and a Balista. Guess which was the most popular

14 December 2015

Downsizing



After the biggest Christmas tree ever last year we now have the smallest.

It will not be hard to have a bigger one than this next year.

With only a small contingent at home this year it didn't seem worth going overboard. . . .

1 December 2015

Things that go BUMP in the night


Some local yahoos stole this car and let it run down our (very steep) street. Luckily no one was injured and no damage done (apart from the car)

13 November 2015

Return of the master


Sarah is back from Perth WA with excellent results in her Master of Audiology degree..

Very well done indeed Sarah.

She will be starting a job as an audiologist in Hobart in the new year which is much closer to home. :-)

6 November 2015

Fireman Max

Max loves fire engines so we put his to the test!

24 October 2015

Dust to Dust


Scattering Guy
The scattering went well on Great Aunt Esther's grave. Bell ringers were giving us a soundtrack and some Talisker was enjoyed in his memory. Penny, Catherine and myself were there together with Ryan and Pat. The village of Bratton is delightful, a bit like stepping back in time and the pub fed us well for lunch. Afterwards we went up the Westbury white horse where we found fresh roses matching Catherine's coat.

Love Tony




17 October 2015

HollyBank


Holly bank has always been a favourite for the Hill family, kids and dogs.

The tradition continues. Enhanced by the excellent mountain bike trails that have been established recently.

It's still a good place to light a fire a cook a sausage and play in the river . . . . .

10 September 2015

Gangway



Dave has been painting the hallways although the ladders and planks seem to make a great climbing frame for the boys .

With high coloured ceilings and exposed beams there seems to be an inordinate amount of cutting-in; plus four windows in each door to paint around inside and out - sheeesh.

Still; its done now, ready for some new carpet next; trying to get the infractructure jobs done before retirement and much reduced funding sets in.

8 August 2015

4 Max

Happy Birthday to MAX

With a starry night themed party we had to go outside to see to eat the cake!

A great time was had by all ; especially the birthday boy

2 August 2015

All that JAZZ

Granma's new green machine

9 July 2015

Jack Fish

Jack spent a few days with us and we took him to a local dam (Mountain Stream)

He had a great time catching his first trout. One rainbow and two brook trout.

Awesome Jack;

 and they tasted great too :-)

4 July 2015

Full House

Full House this weekend!

Liz and Rob were up with Jack and Max and we were joined by Martin and Best and their three boys.

Plus

Two friends of Best and their three kids.

Meals were strictly 2 sittings; 8 kids first, followed later by the 8 adults.

All went very smoothly and a good time was had by all.

13 June 2015

Birthday Bob



A large contingent of family and friends helped Bob celebrate his 70th journey around the sun.


Now retired, Bob and Sue are off to the UK to take part in the WORLD croquet championships.

1 June 2015

Now we are 6


After 3 snow themed birthday parties, this year Jack went with LEGO.  Much fun for all involved

8 May 2015

Max the Digger Man


Max came up to stay for a few days, which included a visit to Agfest and more than one ice-cream. The salesman was impressed with his skills and gave him a BobCat beanie. A great time was had by all.

3 April 2015

Swanning about

Easter holidays

Swanning about at Richmond

21 March 2015

Jack's Bream Creek Show Triumph

A very proud Jack

2nd prize in the under 12 leggo competition

at the Bream Creek Show!



7 February 2015

And finally - the wedding


Well worth waiting for. . . . a great day after much preparation by Alice and her helpers


All the hill family were there which helped make it a special ocassion.

It was wonderful to meet so many old and new friends there. Many thanks to all those who helped make it such a great event.

Pictures here

21 January 2015

Farewell to Guy 25 December 1920 - 21 January 2015




Our grandad was so great to us
In many different ways.
He was 94 years old
And born on Christmas day.
When he came to visit
We thought him a lovely man
He toured around Tasmania
In a trusty campervan.
We all loved him so much
We wished we saw him more
Married to wife Barbara
Who he did so adore
He loved doing crosswords
He thought they were a treat
And Wednesdays were for whiskey
Down in Abbey street
We will all miss you now you are gone
But if youre watching from above
We thank you now for all you've done
And send you all our love

(Catherine)

10 January 2015

Sydney Chooks



The girls (Denise,Liz,Cath and Rosemary) joined Alice and friends for her Hens bash in Sydney.

By all accounts a good time was had by everybody.

Meanwhile preparations continue for the big day. . . .

 
#DH # end dh