TiddlyWinks

 They have partying down to a fine art at TiddlyWinks. There were five, five yar old parties being hosted at the same time, including two of them for two Evelyns. The three storied playground was the focus at the start. The main attraction was the dance floor/stage/disco room. This had two main sessions for the disco beats. Food was served in a seperate upstairs room where two staff entertained with magic and ice cream. Phew! It took  the whole back of the car to get the 20 or so presents back home. Evie was excited from start to finish, although we still have the afternoon to go.

Your Grandie Satdy

 The new sleeping arrangements are tight but it means we do not have to look for a nearby hotel this time around and I think we have tried most of them in the area. It was Grandie book reading from about 6:30 am. This lead into extended breakfast and 2nd breakfast til 10am. There was just enough time for a Charlie haircut before we had to get to swimming lessons and being safety week there were extra drills like getting in and out of rafts and managing awkward lifejackets. Lunch was had at the library, followed by another round of book reading and a playtime with some friends. Now for the afternoon schedule.

Cool Pool

 The heat is on, well actually high 20's but we will take it. You need a kiddie pool here and this one comes with internal seating and drink holders. The grandies think that cleaning the pool is the best thing. Over at Evie's new school they don't muck around the old pool has been scrapped and a new pool built with the latest gear. This school is up there and has the best view school fees can buy in Brisbane. Back home we have walked the dog and the grandies who got to try out their brand new sunnies with attitude dude.

Avalon Services

 You can't complain when the airport is way closer than Tulla. This is a busy spot with multiple flights but they only had one security station going. We had a taste of Winter outside but the other advantage is close parking so we got in quick. The parking will cost us $174 by the time we get back but there it is. It seems weather is delaying flights but so far so good for us. 

Evil under the Sun

 I have not read to many Poirot whodunits and this one had all the clues.  These mixed up pieces were put together and found lots of waiters but no butlers.  This may have been the first time Agatha Christie got stuck into a serial type murderer and with a setting on a holiday beach island it seemed ideal to be made into a film in 1982.  The location was Burgh Island, maybe I might bring the snorkel mask if I ever get there. I am scratching around for a book to read now and may have to revisit something off my shelf. If you leave it long enough it will seem like new, which is exactly illustrated by this book, as I now see I have read it before in 2017 and did not remember a thing about it. Looking across I can see Alistair Maclean. Now that one will be dated. If I can read Evil Under the Sun written 85 yar ago then I can try one his again just 20 yar later.

Always Flipper

 Some times it takes a while to sink in but never do the snorkel without the flippers.  I knew early that the conditions were calm again today when I heard the Ding Ding Dong of a Tassie ferry announcement as it went sailing passed.  Yes the water was clear and the Sun was out as well. This time I had the flippers on and it was like chores and chess compared to yesterday.  Almost effortless kicks make for better progress.  I went further along the pole line but there is still a shortage of fish at the moment.  Don't miss the chance to just lie on the surface and gaze down at the scenery.

He doesn't Egret eating all the fish

Ding Ding Dong

Before the Rain

Yes I went across with the snorkel again. The tide was low but the Sun was out and the breeze was slight. I went in without wearing my flippers.  It is a tight fit with a sore toe so I went barefoot.  I seemed to be going nowhere without the flippers on.   That footwear makes a huge difference and as well, I am very out of practise.  I did not spy any fish life just some ghostly encrusted poles but at least I am making some progress. The temperatures are still good, so there is hope for a bit more water action before the cold really gets here.