Michael's Birthday

After arriving at the Gold Coast it was only a 5 minute wait for Pauline to pick me up as she passed by on her way back to Ballina. It was timely that she had arrived back the night before from a 2 week trip to USA and after staying at her sister's in Brisbane was making her way back to Ballina today. After an afternoon nap on the new bed (verrrry comfortable) we met up with Pauline and Pam at the Shaws Bay hotel for dinner. 
Saturday dawned a perfect day...a might early as I am not used to the sun being up before 6! On our way to inspect the shed we dropped in to deliver a parcel to an MAE colleague, via his sister. I actually taught his niece and nephew at Lismore Heights many years ago and knew his sister. It was a pleasant surprise to find Richard actually in town, also in town for a 60th birthday celebration, his sisters. 
After inspecting the new shed, very impressive, we collecteced a few more bits and pieces to take back to the unit. There is going to be a massive job to do when I return! We spent the afternoon tidying a few things and getting a bit of shopping done before friends arrived for pre-dinner drinks on the front verandah in perfect Ballina conditions. Michael's cards/gifts all seemed to have a common theme...drinking and/or farting!

About 7 the taxi arrived to transport us to La Cuchina Di Vino. We had a good night although the restaurant was quite noisy and too much champagne was consumed.

I awoke on Sunday morning with absolutely no desire to go to Byron Bay and luckily the weather had co-operated with the feeling by being thundery and very wet! Michael wasn't keen either so we stayed in bed. After farewelling Sue and David we went looking at dining tables. as our last one was broken by the removalists. We decided on one we liked, which of course turned out to be the most expensive one in the store. We decided to think about it but since my return to Singapore Michael has ordered it.

 Duncan called to wish Michael a happy birthday, I spoke to mum and sorted some ideas for Xmas before we headed to the Gold Coast in pouring rain! After dinner at the local surf club it was an early night as be both had to on the move early on Monday morning.