2001

25 Dec 2001 - Liztless Christmas

This year Liz is spending Christmas in England with her grandfather, uncles and cousins; still enjoying her extended overseas trip. The rest of the 7 hills spent the Day at Rosemary's. Dave actually stuffed and cooked the turkey, as well as making potatoes au gratin and a delicious cheesecake, but I don't think its going to be habitual ;-)

12 Nov 2001 - P for Peter

Well yes... much to Peter's surprise he passed the driving test and is now on P plates for a year; Denise's car is rarely in the garage anymore... Latest possum count is 9 and we think that's about it.

9 Nov 2001 - Russ moves on..

Sadly Russ, Denise's father, grandpa to 5 of the hills, is no longer with us. A big man with a big heart, he will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Thanks for everything Russ.

25 Sept 2001 - Hello Possums

Well its actually "goodbye possums". Since removing the ceiling in the garage we have been plagued with the furry critters. We have so far trapped 6. Chris has re-located some out near the university - we hope it teaches them a lesson.

21 Aug 2001 - Flautist in the Family

Sarah is now learning to play the flute, and is gettin gon very well for a beginner. Hear for yourself.

19 Aug 2001 - Pilf

Well thats a back "flip", now part of the trampoline routines performed by the younger girls...

20 July 2001 - Super Tramps

Cath and Sarah have recently joined the local trampoline group at the PCYC and are getting on very well, not sure who is teaching whom? It makes a change from the previous Saturday tap dance routines...

23 June 2001 - Midnight Sun (well almost)

Dave joined Liz, Guy, Esther, Rachel and Alison on a trip to Carna, a small island in Scotland. At this time of year it is light until 11:30 pm. The photo shows Dave and Esther on the peak. Dave and Alison have now returned to Tasmania, leaving Liz and Rachel to further explore the highlands before starting work for a while in Manchester.

20 May 2001 - Liz's big O/S

Liz has left the antipodes for a year or so on a big OverSeas trip. She is currently in UK, soon to embark on the obligatory Contiki camping trip for a quick flick around Europe, then back to the UK to join a family trip to Scotland, then hopefully find work to top up the coffers for further adventures. Have a great time Liz...

23 April 2001 - Wots Cooking?

Well, who's cooking would be more appropriate. Peter has recently started full time employment in the kitchen at the Riverside Hotel and even more importantly is now bring home a weekly pay packet. 'Onya Pete. We are waiting a few weeks before giving it a try ;-)

15 Mar 2001 - Hail the Overland Track

This week Liz and Dave walked through the Overland Track. 50 miles over 5 days of pristine Tasmanian wilderness. We had hail and snow on the first day, rain on the second, but sunshine for the rest of the week to climb Mt Osa, Tasmania's highest peak. Highly recommended for anyone reasonably fit.

9 Jan 2001 - California here we come

Returning from a family get-together in the UK, Dave and Sarah took time out to visit the theme parks in LA and catch up with an old friend in San Francisco. It all made for a great trip away.