2005

27 Dec 2005 Open Wide . . . 

Cath starts work as a Dental assistant next week. She was offered two jobs this week so she must be getting good at interviews . . .

7 Dec 2005 Oh What a Feeling

Liz has bought a Toyota Corolla; leaving the 1984 Honda Accord (373,000 km) in Cath's careful hands. Not sure if it will make 400Kkm, clutch and rings need attention as do Cath's driving habits :-) . .; and no serious bids on the house as yet :-(

1 Dec 2005 Farewell Joan

Joan/(Denise's Mum)/Grandma died this week. She managed on her own as long as she could and hated the idea of living in a "home". Many fond memories remain and always will, so long sweet lady. . . .

15 Nov 2005 Long White Cloud

Dave spent a couple of weeks hiking in New Zealand, including the Kepler and Milford tracks. Check out the photos.

1 Nov 2005 Cath the Video Chick

Catherine has been working in a video store in Hobart for a while. It's not going to be a career move though, they would not give her time off over Christmas/New Year so its looks like notice is about to be given. . .

3 Oct 2005 Blue Ribbon for Sarah

Sarah represented her school in the inter-high-school athletics carnival recently and did very well including a first in the 100 metres. Chip of the old block?

25 Sept 2005 Empty Nest

Now all (except Sarah) of the kids have moved on, it must be time to move down a size in houses, so our home for the last 15 years is now 4Sale. Make us an offer we can't refuse. . .

22 Sept 2005 Talking Turkey

Liz is off travelling for a few weeks again. This time she has gone to Turkey with friend Rachel. She also found time to drop in on Martin in Bangkok on the way and will visit relatives in the UK before returning. Cath is currently minding the Beattie's house in Hobart whilst they are away, hopefully on the way back to reality.

2 Sept 2005 APB for Dave

No, not lost, that's not an All Points Bulletin, its a Moulton All Purpose Bicycle. Full suspension for comfort, 100psi tyres for easy rolling, good load carrying over those 20" wheels and splits for transporting. (Click on pic for details) Now Cath is no longer working in town, its back to the daily cycle commute. .  Where to next ??

2 August 2005 Cath the Rebel

Under the influence of her criminal boyfriend, Cath has quit her job and run away with him. They spent a few days with Peter in Melbourne, but are back in TAS to face more charges. . . That birthday celebration balloon is looking a bit limp now. . .

8 July 2005 Cath the gambler

Cath turned 18 to-day and to celebrate we all went out for dinner to the casino. Peter came over from Melbourne and Chris came down the next day for a big family get-together at home. Did Cath win. . .   what do you reckon?

7 June 2005 Around the Traps. .

During the school break, Sarah and Denise went to visit the boys. Chris (now working @ translogix)in Sydney, and his girlfriend Alice who is working at the Bathers Pavilion at Balmoral. And then Peter who is working at the Mint Bistro in Melbourne. Pretty classy accommodation in both capitals from all accounts. We also have a few recent pictures of the kids. Meanwhile the weather in Tasmania is pretty cold wet and dismal :-(

24 May 2005 Cath the driver. . .

The gods must have been smiling to-day. . .  as was Cath after passing her driving test. Now I wonder how much chance she has of getting the white Honda that has been in the family for over 20 years from Liz who is currently "looking after it".

11 May 2005 Liz is making babies

Liz has joined the IVF program. . .no she is not trying to make us grand-parents, she is working at the IVF clinic in Hobart since her job at the Royal was only temporary.

9 April 2005 Cath goes to Jail

Just visiting. . . . and her friend is only there for driving offences. ..  have you paid all your parking fines?

28 March 2005 Treadly

Dave's still riding that bicycle when he can. Cycled to Devonport with full camping paraphernalia, camped at the Bluff and returned via Port Sorell and the Frankford Highway. Test run for Land's End to John O'Groats maybe ?

7 Feb 2005 Hi Ho, Hi Ho

Its off to work we go. . . .  for Liz at least, who has returned to work at Royal Hobart Hospital, initially for 5 months. Time to crank up the bank balance again, she does still hold a return ticket back to the UK however.

30 Jan 2005 Hills Day out

With all the money Cath is now earning, she took sister Liz to Melbourne for another music festival (The Big Day Out). Chris also came down from Sydney to meet up with friends there, but Peter (who lives in Melbourne) didn't manage to get tickets. They did manage to meet up at Pete's restaurant for a feed however, which seems to have put a smile on their faces.

1 Jan 2005 Fallen Angels

The Hill sisters, Liz, Cath and Sarah spent two days over new year camping out at the Falls Music festival down near Hobart. A good time seems to have been had by all - as far as they can remember. Some new friendships were made. . . .  Liz seems to be looking for a job in Tasmania now.