tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post2979791087489445294..comments2023-09-30T22:07:52.362+10:00Comments on Coal Valley View: Sydney WeekendMel @ Coal Valley Viewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00773581188651200076noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-81313701492573591322013-05-27T17:34:53.086+10:002013-05-27T17:34:53.086+10:00Oh Mel, what a fabulous time you had. Flynn is suc...Oh Mel, what a fabulous time you had. Flynn is such a peach. No wonder you enjoyed his company. I'm thrilled you got to meet those lovely ladies. We have a print of that Brett Whiteley in our bedroom. Swoon! J xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02743336097657087832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-74079728064963138742013-05-27T12:44:58.236+10:002013-05-27T12:44:58.236+10:00It was lovely meeting you too Mel, great snaps xIt was lovely meeting you too Mel, great snaps xCarli (Tiny Savages)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07503841496399417535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-43991566606521756302013-05-27T12:43:17.146+10:002013-05-27T12:43:17.146+10:00This comment has been removed by the author.The Daughter-In-Lawshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11706993466490856616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-47235029295248787402013-05-26T22:02:49.747+10:002013-05-26T22:02:49.747+10:00You are a true inspiration
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You are a true inspiration<br />xoxo<br />naomi oranahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15899009927467890248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-7818003944777246842013-05-24T04:32:38.747+10:002013-05-24T04:32:38.747+10:00What a fab post. That photo of your Grandpa and Fl...What a fab post. That photo of your Grandpa and Flynn steals the show though. It's fantastic that he still lives independently at 95. The blogging even sounds like a lot of fun and you look gorgeous in the photo. Glad you had a good time! xGillian Roehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05080123177116154219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-77891840049327240452013-05-23T23:26:20.814+10:002013-05-23T23:26:20.814+10:00oh my goodness - how wonderful does your grandpa l...oh my goodness - how wonderful does your grandpa look?!!! he's amaaaazing! and I just love the shot of him waving on the porch. how fabulous to meet you last weekend, I still smile just thinking about it. just so glad I decided to go. I can only image the sheer exhaustion you must have felt after arriving home - but also relief - there's no place like home xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859110942745952818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-31727491571750534562013-05-23T22:54:18.756+10:002013-05-23T22:54:18.756+10:00Thanks Ada Bea, Grandpa is super special :-)Thanks Ada Bea, Grandpa is super special :-)Mel @ Coal Valley Viewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00773581188651200076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-53535627716377010392013-05-23T22:53:39.912+10:002013-05-23T22:53:39.912+10:00Sure is Jay :-)Sure is Jay :-)Mel @ Coal Valley Viewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00773581188651200076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-17498579168769221262013-05-23T22:53:17.917+10:002013-05-23T22:53:17.917+10:00He was rather chipper, more so this time around th...He was rather chipper, more so this time around than when we left him 18 months ago. He has a pantry full of Sustagen and does daily exercises xMel @ Coal Valley Viewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00773581188651200076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-20653467257927339322013-05-23T22:49:23.359+10:002013-05-23T22:49:23.359+10:00Always nice to come home xAlways nice to come home xMel @ Coal Valley Viewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00773581188651200076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-53614959200756365042013-05-23T22:48:33.660+10:002013-05-23T22:48:33.660+10:00It was a really special time Brydie xIt was a really special time Brydie xMel @ Coal Valley Viewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00773581188651200076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-10272777626932165332013-05-23T22:45:27.542+10:002013-05-23T22:45:27.542+10:00Likewise Sonia - So glad to have met you too, it w...Likewise Sonia - So glad to have met you too, it was so great wasn't it xMel @ Coal Valley Viewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00773581188651200076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-40678709447402985662013-05-23T22:44:32.755+10:002013-05-23T22:44:32.755+10:00Thanks Claire, they're a pretty good bunch :-)...Thanks Claire, they're a pretty good bunch :-)I am super proud of them xMel @ Coal Valley Viewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00773581188651200076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-21628570065925816952013-05-23T22:43:05.751+10:002013-05-23T22:43:05.751+10:00You're right! I never get photos printed out b...You're right! I never get photos printed out but I'll definitely get this one done x Mel @ Coal Valley Viewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00773581188651200076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-8538410145050432882013-05-23T22:42:15.515+10:002013-05-23T22:42:15.515+10:00Thanks Bee xThanks Bee xMel @ Coal Valley Viewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00773581188651200076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-91220765014884064572013-05-23T22:40:43.972+10:002013-05-23T22:40:43.972+10:00Thanks Annie! Although I feel like there has been ...Thanks Annie! Although I feel like there has been quite a bit of fun and frivolity lately....I just want to sit tight here at home for the rest of the year, I'm missing some crafty action!!!Mel @ Coal Valley Viewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00773581188651200076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-47041158675449971152013-05-23T22:38:55.345+10:002013-05-23T22:38:55.345+10:00Always good to be home despite being straight back...Always good to be home despite being straight back into the daily grind but such a fantastic weekend xMel @ Coal Valley Viewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00773581188651200076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-25119452533307425352013-05-23T22:37:29.187+10:002013-05-23T22:37:29.187+10:00So much easier travelling with very little babies ...So much easier travelling with very little babies rather than the 1 to 4 year olds I think :-D Mel @ Coal Valley Viewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00773581188651200076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-71032379476823703152013-05-23T22:34:11.566+10:002013-05-23T22:34:11.566+10:00Grandpa is an absolute gem. Thanks Linda xGrandpa is an absolute gem. Thanks Linda xMel @ Coal Valley Viewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00773581188651200076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-84198959917999195602013-05-23T22:32:11.843+10:002013-05-23T22:32:11.843+10:00I know Jules, when he waved us off from the balcon...I know Jules, when he waved us off from the balcony it brought tears to my eyes too xMel @ Coal Valley Viewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00773581188651200076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-993771989360548672013-05-23T22:30:08.976+10:002013-05-23T22:30:08.976+10:00What a beautiful post Mel, I think you've done...What a beautiful post Mel, I think you've done a wonderful job of wrapping up your weekend... you really did cram a lot into a few days, well done. I love all of your photos here, but have to say my absolute faves are of your Grandfather and Flynn and your Grandfather outside his home... they actually brought a tear to my eye... I get like that over grandparents and their grandchildren. Precious memories indeed. And how cute is Flynn with the wipes, gorgeous! So glad you were able to spend some time at the Art Gallery in peace, it's a fabulous place to visit and I have done it with a sleeping babe in pram on a few occasions too.<br />Also, must say you look radiant in your little black number, stunning Mama. I bet the kidlets are happy to have you home xoxoAll For Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151973819133926868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-8390774956372416442013-05-23T19:36:02.559+10:002013-05-23T19:36:02.559+10:00Well sounds like you had a blast! Love that first ...Well sounds like you had a blast! Love that first photo, brilliant! :) xVintage Sheet Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16027266547200808397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-78545517164953696332013-05-23T16:53:10.379+10:002013-05-23T16:53:10.379+10:00I love the photo of Flynn & Grandpa, precious ...I love the photo of Flynn & Grandpa, precious moments!Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08805509603176943176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-85246991379938013612013-05-23T15:47:36.883+10:002013-05-23T15:47:36.883+10:00Those Grandpa moments are very precious aren't...Those Grandpa moments are very precious aren't they. He looks quite chipper for 95! <br />Flynn is just so bonny. That is such a lovely age.<br />I remember taking number five to the same art gallery in Sydney a couple of years ago and trawling about, drinking in art and coffee while she slept like a baby, literally!<br />I know exactly what you mean. anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11433701550878013807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6004458534993714527.post-2178938195645028002013-05-23T15:20:18.946+10:002013-05-23T15:20:18.946+10:00Glad you had a great time in Sydney. I've alw...Glad you had a great time in Sydney. I've always loved that Spring Frost painting, I think it might be my favourite painting, too. Enjoy being home again!<br />Fionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03564174820915401323noreply@blogger.com