Hello everyone. This is Irene. I live with my husband about 1 and 1/2 hours from the centre of Sydney city. East Kurrajong is at the foothills of the Blue Mountains. We like it here because it is a rural area where the air is clean, neighbours houses are far apart and it is very quite except for the gentle croak of the frogs at night. My husband built our mud brick home and our wood stove keeps us so very warm, cooks our food and heats our water. We only have one child, a son who is now 26. Where have the years gone?
Erich no longer lives at home, but enjoys coming over to mow the lawn on the ride on lawn mower.
I work part time in a public library 20 minutes from home. My husband had a major illness 20 months ago. Now that he has recovered I convinced myself that I needed a holiday. Opportunities don't happen often but when the invite to Nepal came we both agreed that I must go. Really looking forward to it, but also the added bonus of the orphanage.
I belong to a local knitting, spinning and weaving (wool and alpaca) group. A lovely homely group of ladies who meet once per week. Two weeks ago I told them about my trip to Nepal. They have decided to knit some beanies for me to give to the children. The following week I was presented with a bag of 20 colourful hats. Today, I received another 6 !!! Do hope there will be some room left in my suitcase for MY clothes.
Here are 2 photos. I am the lady on the right of the spinning photo, pictured with my 'Wee Peggy' model, spinning wheel. My first attempt at spinning alpaca.

PS: Our group usually competes in the international "Back to Back" spinning competition. It is a race, timed from the minute the shearer starts clipping wool off sheep's a back. Team members must sit, spin and knit a standard pattern jumper which needs to be sewn up before the shearer can wear it and the clock stops. Unfortunately we could not compete this year, which was a shame as we usually raise over $10,000 for breast cancer. Google it if you'd like to read more.

 

Next week I'm off to my doctor. That vaccination list certainly was long. Do hope I don't need so many.

Hey, this blogging is rather fun...............  Enjoy.