I was so happy a week ago when the pain in my back/leg had diminished to a level where I could once again meet my morning walk buddies and join them in a walk. I did it twice and now the pain is back but hopefully after Christmas and New Year I'll be able to join them again. We walked the Priest Gully walk not in the forest because it was too wet and slippery after days of tropical rain.
My blog friends who have read my posts for years will remember my Birthday Bear Group, where some of the staff from Kuraby State School got together after they retired to celebrate birthdays so as to keep in touch. Instead of giving presents for birthdays we dressed a teddy bear to symbolise something to do with the recipient's life/activities. COVID 19 interrupted our celebrations and then a series of illnesses put a stop to our tradition. However, last week I received an invitation to a Christmas lunch and reunion of the birthday bear group. It was so good to see everyone. Birthday Bear came too in a Christmas hat.
George and Bill chatting to Birthday Bear.
Helen, Ann, Me, Chris and Mary KSS staff in the nineties.
I had another Christmas Lunch Reunion with the Springwood Playgroup mums. We have kept in touch since we met when taking our toddlers to Playgroup 50 years ago. We often have a monthly coffee too.
Springwood Playgroup mums from the seventies.
How great that you keep up with mums from the 70s. That's amazing. I'm sorry you are in pain again but I hope it is short lived. You're walking trail through the forest is very beautiful. A very Merry Christmas to you and Bill.
ReplyDeleteI'm so pleased you go for a walk and hopefully again later when the pain subsides, I'm sure it will Diane.
ReplyDeleteThe photos are lovely, all of them.
Yes, I remember birthday bear.
Merry Christmas to you Bill and your family and also a Happy New Year.
So good to see birthday bear. I loved seeing the creative way he would be dressed for the birthday celebrations. It must have taken a lot of effort to stay in touch with your playgroup friends. So much easier these days with whatsapp and Facebook.
ReplyDeleteYes, of course I remember the birthday bear gatherings. How good is it that it has returned. Gosh, to still know people from the seventies is special.
ReplyDeleteI hope the back soon improves, Nigel is having the same problem!! Good to see the birthday bear is still around. Happy Christmas and a fabulous 2025. Cheers t'other Diane
ReplyDeleteThat's amazing that you still meet with your special groups after all of these years.
ReplyDeleteWonderful that you were able to walk with your friends too. I hope the pain will diminish and you can do it again.
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Sue
The Priest Gully walk is one I will have to look up. Hopefully the new year will see you enjoying more trails. How very special are these two groups of friends?
ReplyDeleteI am so very happy you were able to go on your walk, and also that Birthday Bear and all you friends got together. Also your playgroup friends. A busy time for social gatherings, wonderful! Wishing you A Merry Christmas and a Very Happy New Year to you and Bill. Hoping with everything I have that your pain will exit the building in the new year.
ReplyDeleteIt's good to keep in touch with special friends from all stages of our lives. Hope you and Bill will have a lovely Christmas.
ReplyDeleteI certainly do remember Birthday Bear - what fun! Glad you could get together with old friends once again. It's amazing that your Playgroup mums are also still gathering. That's a LONG time! I hope your back and legs allow you to walk again as we start a new year.
ReplyDelete