Berala Patch

ANOTHER DISAPPOINTEMENT

Yesterday morning my wife and I attended the ANZAC DAY Dawn Service at the Lidcombe
RSL Club, we arrived at around 4.45 am, and after a cup of coffee and biscuits, we all went to the 1st floor area of the Club for the "indoor" Service, Because of the inclement weather the Club decided to hold the Service indoors, about 200 people were present, together with a small contingent of personnel from the Services.
A number of wreaths were laid in honor of the Fallen, the Padre spoke about the many sacrifices made by the soldiers for the Country, and we all said prayers for them.
After the official proceedings, the Club invited all those present, to a free breakfast, provided by the Lidcombe RSL Club.

I only took this one photo of the Wreaths.

FISHING TRIP

I did not think that it was possible, but it was, just before 7.00 pm, Tony, the "Club President "called, to .......wait for it..... tell me that he had just received a call from the "Skipper" that as strong winds were expected tomorrow "Sunday" and high seas, the FISHING TRIP WAS CANCELLED. Looks like I'll have to take sea sickness tablets the next time we go out! The only good thing is that we'll have prawns for Breakfast tomorrow!

After all the rain that we been having, I'll be able to spend some time in the garden.

THE GARDENER

Rump Steak instead of Fish

FRIDAY night Raffle, gave me one prize. One tray of Rump Steak!...... very nice, and very welcomed, have'n had many wins lately! But I should not complain, or I might end up with one of those PURPLE wrist bands, that are being destribuited in the States, so I won't say that I think the meat trays seem to be getting somewhat SMALLER!

Next Friday is ANZAC DAY, a day dedicated to the memory of those that fought for the Country, but did not return, so I don't think that I'll be going to the Raffle, there will be more appropiate places to go than the Club Raffle.

May they Rest in Peace

The Gardener

Autumn is Here

The cooler temperatures of Autumn have arrived ! And it is time to plant some Winter crops.

I planted out some Lettuce, two rows of Broadbeans, and a couple of rows of Peas, "Dwarf and Climbing" In the next few days, I'll pull out the old climbing beans, as they all dying down, and are ready for the compost heap. Today whilst looking at the few pots of Orchids that I have, I noticed that 3 have flower "spikes" coming up, hope that 1 or 2 of the others, will also put out some spikes.

Tonight again had no luck at the Raffle, I have become accustomed to that, but I know that you have to be in it to win. Last Sunday we had a BBQ for the family, and I took a couple of photos of Eileen cooking (It is good to have someone else doing the cooking)