Brisbane, QLD


Sunday, August 29, 2021

SUMMER OF 1983

My Story Continued:

We were still living in Wenlock Cr Springwood. Our back fence which was a creeper growing over a low wire fence needed to be replaced with a fence to keep our big German Shepherd dog in our yard. So Bill took on the job with two little helpers one a bit grumpy.



"Carol and Sonya helped"  painted on the fence.

In his spare  time, Bill made "Swiss News" programs for Radio 4EB in our converted garage to a rumpus room. It was a very hot summer so no shirt.

We often went camping when the girls were in primary school when it was school holidays. This time we went to Bribie Island off the coast of South East Queensland. It is a great place for a beach holiday with kids.




We tried our luck at fishing, but we weren't very successful. Carol wasn't interested at all.


She did love swimming but it was a bit cold for me.

Sonya always loved beach combing .

Bedtime.

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16 comments:

  1. Margaret DAugust 30, 2021 at 3:16 PM

    Diane, those were the days. Good memories there for you all.
    The island is wonderful.

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  2. Fun60August 30, 2021 at 5:27 PM

    The holidays look wonderful and the girls seemed to get on so well together. Great memories.

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  3. AnonymousAugust 30, 2021 at 6:16 PM

    Water at Bribie Island too cold for swimming, lol.

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  4. PerthDailyPhotoAugust 30, 2021 at 10:53 PM

    Oh yes those were the days Diane, loved those camping with the kids days. The girls looked so happy both camping and helping dad, even if one a wee bit grumpy 😉

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  5. MadSnapperAugust 30, 2021 at 11:03 PM

    When Bob and I used to take vacation back before we had too many dogs I took my book he took his fishing gear and I sat on the shore and he said and I read and those were the best of times

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  6. ButtercupAugust 31, 2021 at 12:57 AM

    Beautiful memories and beach pictures. I'm doing a post later on Bondi Beach for National Beach Day. Take care!

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  7. DeniseinVAAugust 31, 2021 at 4:20 AM

    These are great photos, and what wonderful memories :)

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  8. Soma @ inkTorrents.comAugust 31, 2021 at 7:12 AM

    Good thing you built the fence and with "help" too. The camping looks so much fun. Wonderful photos!

    -Soma

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  9. MarciaAugust 31, 2021 at 8:47 AM

    Isn't fun to look back in time? I do that with all the albums we have.

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  10. RhodesiaAugust 31, 2021 at 7:07 PM

    Well done, a lovely set of photos, such amazing memories for you all. Sorry I am not keeping up with blogs and comments just so much going on. Lots to do in the garden and I have not had time to process photos that I have taken, I am getting backlogged!!
    Hope all is well, take care, t'other Diane

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  11. Beatrice P. BoydSeptember 1, 2021 at 6:05 AM

    We are all also looking back on your fun summer times, Diane.

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  12. Jo-Anne's RamblingsSeptember 1, 2021 at 7:51 AM

    Looks like a great time was had back then

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  13. Lowcarb team memberSeptember 2, 2021 at 8:09 AM

    A lovely look back :)

    All the best Jan

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  14. eileeninmdSeptember 2, 2021 at 8:33 PM

    Hello,
    Fun memories, seeing the girls help with painting the fence and the fun times at the beach. Take care, enjoy your day!

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  15. Sallie (FullTime-Life)September 8, 2021 at 6:51 AM

    Those were fun times! You captured so much of the girls' personalities with your candid shots ; so much better than the posed ones!

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  16. Sallie (FullTime-Life)September 8, 2021 at 6:52 AM

    (The posed ones that other people often do -- I should have clarified that before I hit 'publish". Sallie

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