tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post8644325703339704698..comments2024-03-28T14:47:32.549+10:00Comments on ADVENTURE BEFORE DEMENTIA: FUN, FRIENDS, FAMILY, FOOD and WINEdiane bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12002292118984909883noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-68530374329068788522013-05-03T15:36:47.081+10:002013-05-03T15:36:47.081+10:00I love visiting wine growing regions and wineries ...I love visiting wine growing regions and wineries --this looks absolutely beautiful! It must have been so ice to spend the time with Carol and her husband.Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoritihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08922525910685129822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-8510180017838186482013-05-02T17:04:40.807+10:002013-05-02T17:04:40.807+10:00What great photographs - it is almost like being s...What great photographs - it is almost like being sat in the car with you exploring a distant land. We are off on our travels again tomorrow - I just hope I can do half as good a job of recording the journey as you have.Alan Burnetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01015127443616786425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-81550146386551319472013-05-01T18:07:28.691+10:002013-05-01T18:07:28.691+10:00Friends & wine & food is the best combinat...Friends & wine & food is the best combination :)))Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07748575002935939688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-34755696414057860302013-05-01T18:06:31.913+10:002013-05-01T18:06:31.913+10:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07748575002935939688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-12908092297758895822013-05-01T15:02:00.773+10:002013-05-01T15:02:00.773+10:00Your trip is exactly the type of jaunt I like - ex...Your trip is exactly the type of jaunt I like - exploring our regional towns and uncovering their "hidden treasures".<br /><br />Given your judo expertise you'll be very familiar with the term "sensei". KatieMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06874726502806698590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-24291052065240105062013-05-01T07:04:11.036+10:002013-05-01T07:04:11.036+10:00A beautiful corner of the world Diane .... It remi...A beautiful corner of the world Diane .... It reminds me of our Barossa Valley area. I can't believe little Banjo is one year old already.Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02806482148547283594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-58132822407800045972013-05-01T01:48:24.299+10:002013-05-01T01:48:24.299+10:00That looks like a wonderful way to spend a couple ...That looks like a wonderful way to spend a couple of days; just sorry it had to end with such a rush to get home; however, I'm glad all turned out well in the end. It's sad you won't be seeing your "LA family" though . . . hopefully next year a visit can be arranged. Those grandkids are growing up fast! Sara at Come Away With Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07677354270954094291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-21541085324701059632013-05-01T00:23:55.161+10:002013-05-01T00:23:55.161+10:00I was sorry to read that the last day of your holi...I was sorry to read that the last day of your holiday had to be 11 hours of driving to get back home. Too bad! And too bad that you won't be seeing Fox and Banjo this year. That truly made me very unhappy to read. <br /><br />On a happier note, your time with your other daughter and SiL looked to be great fun. Being with the children always makes me feel lighter and younger. <br /><br />Your daughters are beautiful!Michele R. Ungerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17016541751604349458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-215796023076415982013-04-30T21:06:29.394+10:002013-04-30T21:06:29.394+10:00Oh I am so happy you were able to spend time with ...Oh I am so happy you were able to spend time with one daughter I am sorry about the other one not being able to make it. I know you had a great time by the awesome photos. BButtons Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05029439906543077861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-18772480539503475732013-04-30T19:30:21.247+10:002013-04-30T19:30:21.247+10:00I've never explored the Hunter Valley but it l...I've never explored the Hunter Valley but it looks very inviting, even for those who are more interested in drinking in the scenery than testing the wine.<br /><br />Pleased you made it home safely, no fun driving so long, especially through mountains and darkness.Karen @ Pieces of Contentmenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00719349569606790410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-51202298063214473032013-04-30T16:15:28.627+10:002013-04-30T16:15:28.627+10:00What a beautiful place ! and meeting with Carol wa...What a beautiful place ! and meeting with Carol was certainly much fun !Gattinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636525277807715146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-29119860556023120962013-04-29T22:59:25.797+10:002013-04-29T22:59:25.797+10:00So happy that you're home safe and sound Diane...So happy that you're home safe and sound Diane, sounds like you had a super time. Carol and David sound just like my son and his wife, they love the wine trips and restaurants in Sydney. We are so lucky here in -Australia with the big wide roads, makes travel do much more pleasant. That was a mammoth drive home, hope the talk went well the next day.PerthDailyPhotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14077053209100022305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-81343252147152526092013-04-29T21:33:58.986+10:002013-04-29T21:33:58.986+10:00You go to such wonderful places. It's great r...You go to such wonderful places. It's great reading the account of your adventures. It makes me want to pack up and hit the road.MHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885844982958393409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-43989076224104961972013-04-29T06:44:53.031+10:002013-04-29T06:44:53.031+10:00Great road trip; enjoyed vicariously traveling wit...Great road trip; enjoyed vicariously traveling with you. It's great fun to enjoy life along with grownup kids isn't it? <br /><br />Sorry the other family couldn't make it. I'm feeling a little lonely for family right now (even if it is all our own fault) so I can greatly empathize. Sallie (FullTime-Life)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15442598857394838271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-80294404613938892232013-04-28T22:03:08.750+10:002013-04-28T22:03:08.750+10:00Nice post, I like it to travel along with you, alw...Nice post, I like it to travel along with you, always very interesting stories. Nice header too.biebkriebelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01539958495933835606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-61817979898660096452013-04-28T21:40:03.099+10:002013-04-28T21:40:03.099+10:00It is a lovely part of the world. I read somewher...It is a lovely part of the world. I read somewhere recently that the NSW Wine producers are not too happy because the top Sydney restaurants are not selecting their wines, preferring instead the ones from the colder climates. <br /><br />I am actually rather fond of the way that coal mining, power stations and farming coexist in the Hunter and in the Mudgee area too. Joan Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16358008925558240778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-50397473519256932772013-04-28T21:00:21.259+10:002013-04-28T21:00:21.259+10:00Dianeb, Carol has your smile!
Happy birthday to B...Dianeb, Carol has your smile!<br /><br />Happy birthday to Banjo and I hope that his father's 'squashing' by his 'previous employer' means only good things for his career in LA??MedicatedMoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08609190990579743429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-53310456471667482752013-04-28T20:11:35.015+10:002013-04-28T20:11:35.015+10:00Diane, sounds like a fun time with your daughter a...Diane, sounds like a fun time with your daughter and SIL. Sorry, the rest of the family did not make it. Happy Birthday to Banjo! Wonderful photos and post!eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-47280751844320653562013-04-28T17:30:52.090+10:002013-04-28T17:30:52.090+10:00Such wonderful photos, I liked them and even thoug...Such wonderful photos, I liked them and even though I don't drink wine I do like wine tours and tastings.....Jo-Anne's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11418152399382818709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-16539308648390041432013-04-28T17:27:24.365+10:002013-04-28T17:27:24.365+10:00Ouch those long days are hard but oh my what a won...Ouch those long days are hard but oh my what a wonderful visit with your kids! Cheese, wine, chocolate - nothing bad about that. Thank you for taking us along!MTWagginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17823827748782425907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-50552641305238606242013-04-28T14:12:34.968+10:002013-04-28T14:12:34.968+10:00A nice day despite the disappointment. The shot of...A nice day despite the disappointment. The shot of autumn colours is stunning.FruitCakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15660225514077942415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-42537743061528078232013-04-28T13:47:25.092+10:002013-04-28T13:47:25.092+10:00This looks like a great way to finish up your trip...This looks like a great way to finish up your trip (the Valley, not the long drive on the last day). I'm glad your daughter and son-in-law could join you, even if your other daughter couldn't make it.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06923630536753873113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-17400656830374318472013-04-28T12:57:53.707+10:002013-04-28T12:57:53.707+10:00Oh dear, I just read that you were supposed to mee...Oh dear, I just read that you were supposed to meet up with your LA family. So sorry that those plans didn't work out. Happy Birthday to little Banjo. Hope it won't be too long before you get to see them. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you that you will see them sooner than you think.DeniseinVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494518513936310345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-78923307051461454802013-04-28T12:52:26.456+10:002013-04-28T12:52:26.456+10:00It's great to see Carol and David again, they ...It's great to see Carol and David again, they sure make a cute couple. The scenery on your trip is spectacular Diane, looks like another wonderful trip and one I have traveled vicariously. Thank you my friend. DeniseinVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494518513936310345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-61092890836939293472013-04-28T11:12:40.608+10:002013-04-28T11:12:40.608+10:00that's a winning combinations isn't it? l...that's a winning combinations isn't it? looks like a lovely day. glad you made it home in time and lucky that you found a preprepared speech. yevishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146237718414705218noreply@blogger.com