Sculpture Park

It's the final week of Mom's stay and today Martin had a PGA golf excursion at Sandhurst where he was closest to the pin and earned himself $100 of merch. While he was there Georgie and I went to McClelland Park for the 1st time and it was great. We collected Martin, picked up Karl and Gran and then headed to Mama Nuoi in Aspendale for lunch. A quick movie (The Matrix; as Gran has never seen it) and a BBQ later should round out the day as tomorrow's adventure awaits.

The Park

Bendigo with Gran

Whenever Gran arrives we go on a trip; this time it was to Bendigo. On the way, we stopped off in Castlemaine at the Viennese restaurant where Gran had goulash. We had been to Bendigo before and had the perfect place to stay that would make Gran's day, the All Seasons Hotel. We took the tram, visited The Great Stupa and ate like kings. I hope Gran had a good time as the weather was fantastic and the atmosphere was peaceful in good old Australia.

Bendigo time with Gran

Snow fail

It's August and we are in the middle of winter but for 'the one week' we decide to go to Buller the snow hid and all lifts were stopped on the day due to high winds, so I chalk that up to bad luck. It's still a beautiful place just 2.5 Hours from Melbourne. Today however was another golf competition Martin took part in which took place at Sandhurst Golf Club. The lad sure has come on and plays some mean bogey golf (official 23 handicap). He has what it takes to be a very good player; it is now up to him. Next month is going to be crazy with my mom arriving, doing a speaking event in the Gold Coast and Karl's 18th Birthday.

FORE

Golf Comp

Martin participated in his second golf competition today at his home club Woodlands. Things started off well and then things turn south. With all that said, it was a fun day where dad was the caddy and the weather turned up to make it a beautiful winter's day. After the round and the card was handed in (Martin plays off a 21 handicap) we went for Ramen at Shyun Ramen Bar.

FORE

Winter is here

Winter has arrived but in true Aussie fashion, the weather turns out to be a beauty which means a road trip. This time it was Karl Jnr doing the driving as he needs the hours. Mom was being a right old Karen in the backseat but we got to our destination in one piece. Our first stop was Mock Red Hill where we had all their tasters with the apple pie being the best. It was then off to test his skills on the winding roads at Arthurs Seat which almost saw mom having a coronary. The last stop was at Pure Peninsula Honey where we bought some ciders and HONEY.

Still a long way to go