1 January 2002

2002

21 Dec 2002 - Eligible Bachelor

To quote from the man himself, "Getting into university was easy, its getting out that's hard!" Well, the hard? work has paid off and Chris now has a Bachelor of Computing degree and is looking for paying work. Well done Chris.

10 Dec 2002 - Hair To-day. . .

We are all glad to see Liz back home from her extensive travels for Christmas. She is now sporting a new short hair-do, courtesy of cousin Tim in Sydney. You can see the new look on the main page. It seems she may not be here long though as she is planning more trips soon.

15 Nov 2002 - Dread no more

Chris has cut off the dread-locks. Maybe getting serious about getting a job! The next days work he does will be the first...

10 Nov 2002 - On Yer Bike

In an attempt to regain his youthful level of fitness, Dave has taken to riding his bike to work 3 days a week. The rest of the family do not think this will last long though...

1 Nov 2002 - Can't catch Sarah

Cheered on by visitors Mat & Jen, Sarah cleaned up at the school athletics carnival, winning the 100m, 200m, 400m and the obstacle races. Well done Sarah!

20 Oct 2002 - O'Hare is O'Here

As part of a world trip, Dave's step-niece Jen O'Hare and partner Mat have been staying with us for a few days. Mat has kept the girls amused with his musical talents and given the boys a run for their money at pool, darts and golf. Pete's car is, unfortunately, back at the panel beaters, but this time it was not his doing and is being paid for by insurance.

28 Sept 2002 - Welsh Hills

As part of a recent trip to the UK, Dave and Liz spent a few days hiking in Wales. Up Snowdon, Cader Idris and round the Pembrokeshire coast. Also caught up with Guy, Penny and Mike and visited some old school friends he had not seen for over 30 years!

24 Aug 2002 - Daring young girl

We have driven past the cable hang glider near the gorge many times, but to-day Sarah took to the air on it. Its a bit of a short run, but quite exhilarating.

30 July 2002 - Blue Peter

Peter has now completed his 'Traineeship' in the local pub kitchen and is again looking for gainful employment. However his diminishing bank balance has been depleted further by some expensive repairs to his car after 'going bush' when the roads were made very slippery by the first rain for some time.

11 June 2002 - The Big Smoke

Dave, Denise, Cath and Sarah spent a hectic few days in the school holidays over on the mainland in Melbourne. We managed to visit the Zoo, Victoria Market, Aquarium, Museum, Science-works, St Kilda and Luna Park, South Bank and the casino complex. Also managed to take in a couple of shows; Mama-Mia and Hot Shoe Shuffle. Rode the Trams, walked for miles round the shops and are now back home for a rest..

5 May 2002 - Maggie May

The latest addition to the Hill family is a small white fluffy pup; a west highland terrier called Maggie. The girls seem very taken with her.



3 March 2002 - Saucy Cath


Yes Catherine has been making tomato sauce at school. We have also been privileged to taste her Blackberry jam and a delicious chocolate cake. Keep it up Cath.

14 Feb 2002 - NotaHonda

Breaking with the family tradition, and financed with the sale of some shares from his grandfather, Peter has purchased a Mazda 323 sedan. Power-steering, air-conditioning, tinted windows, pretty spiffy for his first vehicle. Look after it Peter!

7 Feb 2002 - Potter Prize for Cath

A large box arrived to-day with $400 worth(?) of Harry Potterphernalia. The result of entering a recent TV competition. Well done Cath.

5 Feb 2002 - Accropolis Now

Whilst Liz has been in Europe and Greece visiting the "real" Accropolis, Dave spent a few days in the Tasmanian highlands climbing a peak of the same name, also visiting the Labyrinth where the scenes for "walking with dinosaurs" were taken.

21 Jan 2002 - Pitfalls of camping

Dave, Denise, Cath and Sarah spent a few days camping at picturesque Fortesque Bay recently. Sarah's disdain for the pit toilet there meant she did not eat or drink much for 3 days, however we shifted to a commercial camping ground on Bruny Island so she could at least eat and drink on her birthday on the 31/1.

 
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