Berkeley Walk.

Hi all,
Well this morning for us CHUM's a Berkeley walk along the Lake was planned with chips and rolls for lunch but even though nobody invited the wind, it obviously decided to come, so we decided not to.

Instead Delia, Mary, Vanessa and I went to Jean's place ( that Jean kindly invited us to instead ) for a beautiful lunch and lots of the usual chatter and laughs.

Plus discussions about Christmas and next years weekend away.
It's never too early to work out future good times is it !



Our host Jean with the after lunch goodies



A happy CHUM's member with her cuppa

Mmmm....this is sounding about the same as every event we have....chatting and laughing which is good for the soul anyway.

Prior to Jean's place Delia, Mary and I ( in our red and purple clothing with new hats on ) went to Wollongong Harbour to take photos of the huge 3 mtr swell and as it was around high tide time, we were ready for some great Camera Club Merit Award style photos.



Dry cement paths and rocks




A beautiful sunny day with blue sky and wisps of white cloud



The supervisor and the camera student

But sadly, once again Mother Nature stepped in, obviously annoyed about us not inviting her to Berkeley, decided the sea should be flat and the rocks and cement paths stay dry.




The supervisor with the camera tutor




But it was a beautiful sunny sky and Mary kindly showed me (again I might add!!) how I "should" use my camera.


After the harbour we were definitely ready for lunch and a cuppa.



As the photos show we enjoyed ourselves and had some lovely delights on the plate to eat.
Although the strawberries bowl does seem a little empty. Never mid Bob, hopefully Jean hid a few away for you.

Jean's dogs were adoreable and showed off their 'fetching the ball' and 'stalking' skills.
Both girls get tops marks for their chosen field of expertise.



The CHUM's ladies

 Too soon it was time to go but thankyou Jean for giving us a wind free venue and to all of you for a great day out for us CHUM's.

See you all soon,
Cheryle.

Train Museum

Hi all
I checked out the Train Museum site at Thirlmere. The 50 min steam train ride looks ok.
Here is the website.Costs look reasonable. Perhaps after the school christmas holidays but the train ride is only on a Sunday anyway.

http://www.trainworks.com.au/visit_things_to_see_and_do

Cheryle

The Odd Couple

The Odd Couple - one true masterpiece beloved for generations throughout the 20^th century, and

with good reason.   It has been made into a film starring the indelible duo of Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon. 

Its dialogue is sharp with well-paced one-liners and all this is tied together with the constant conflict and resolution between the Felix and Oscar.  The plot is tied together by weekly poker games held in Oscar’ home where a bunch of middle aged men gather to escape their wives and home life.  And to sup a few beers, make a mess without being nagged as Oscar pays for a cleaner to clean up after the game.

One night, Felix is late, which is so unlike him. Everyone has some idea as to what might have happened, but a phone call to Felix’s wife reveals that he’s actually M.I.A. and has already threatened suicide via telegram after they have agreed to separate.  “He didn’t want to do it at home because the kids were sleeping.”

Oscar takes in Felix and they both carry on with their lives, very much in the same vein as they did when they were married.  Felix is so considerate, neat and frugal that it is grating and just gets in the way of Oscar’s attempt to have a good time and help Felix to move on.  

All the time this is happening their poker buddies are envious of them, as on the surface it appears that they are living the kind of lives that they wish they could have; one of freedom to do what they want  etc.  But in reality both Oscar and Felix, in their own ways, want to be closer to their wife and kids.  I guess this is the preverbal case of the grass is always greener.

The play was well presented and the one liners that the Odd couple is noted for, flew out  - one after the other.  The audience along with us Red Hatters did a fair bit of chuckling.  This was an exceptional evening and one that offered great value for money. 

After the evening's performance was over, we three dragged ourselves home making promises to see some of the other plays that they have on offer at this theater and other in NSW.

Gerringong Weekend Photos

Gerroa lunch...chips & bread

Gerroa bridge

Gerroa lunch....must be cold Sandra

Jewellery making......all eyes & ears on Delia

Delia's earring

Working away

Mary's earring

Sandra's earring

Fun making cards or funny cards. Hmm ??

Gerroa walk bridge

TV demonstrator Delia.....sold any yet ?

Culture all the way, Vanessa......our CHUMs

                                                                   (sorry but I had to play with one of these photos !! )

Sunrise in Gerringong

Lucky 7

Mary displaying a pupil's card

Mary fascinator  

Proud teacher Mary watching Sandra hold her newly made card for show & tell. 

                                                                                                                          

Relaxing & enjoying ourselves 

Carinya Cottage

Gerringong Weekend

Thankyou to everyone for a great weekend !!
Thank God we all met in the first place through book club.
Between the games, crafts, shopping, chatting and laughing.........we couldnt have asked for more.
Mary, thanks for the chauffeuring and cooking a beautiful dinner.Oops and teaching us cardmaking. They turned out really pretty.
Vanessa, your caramal slice is to die for......please can I have some more !!
Delia, you are just so funny to be with. You really perk me up.
Sandra, your stories of life were just amazing. I can relate to that experience with your special secret event in your life, lol. Not that I can remember what game that came out in, lol.
Yes, some very interesting stories were confessed down there. But 'shhhh', I know, I know 'whats said in Carinya stays in Carinya'. 
The weather was good to us. Gerringong and Gerroa are such beautiful places.
Carinya Cottage is a such a great place for groups with rooms and beds everywhere.
One of the CHUMs kept saying "where is my room ? " lol.
I know Id like to return with perhaps an extra night !! Especially when the Berry or Gerringong markets are on, as I do like a bit of shopping. Perhaps even looking further a field than red and purple next time, lol. 
Anyway my chatting had better shutup now. See you at the next event or Book Club.
Photos to follow.
P.S. Sandra, have a great time overseas and perhaps an occasional internet update of your travels.

Hugs, Cheryle.

Swan Lake

For those of us who are going to Swan Lake.
Im sure we will not get to see this at the performance.
Beautiful and amazing.

http://www.nzwide.com/swanlake.htm

Tap Dogs

Is anyone interested in seeing Tap Dogs at WIN Entertainment Centre.

http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=TAPDOGSS12

Its on 24/25th Aug. Prices start from $59. Thats the seating I would go for.
Im sure it will be a great show.