Since my last post I have had a change of scenery...
I popped up to Port Macquarie for a few days with Mark to check out our new house and make final arrangements for our arrival in 3 weeks. That's Lighthouse Beach in the photo above - this is where we have purchased our house. The beach, local shops and both girl's schools are within walking distance.
The weather was glorious and as it was NSW school holidays there were plenty of people using the beach. It's whale watching time at present so lots of people along the clifftops keeping an eager eye on the sea. I didn't see any whales but did see a pod of dolphins frolicking in the breakers close to the shoreline. That's not unusual as dolphins are regulars in Port but it certainly was a treat for me.
As well as enjoying the beach views I also managed a tour of the brand new Glasshouse Gallery while there.... made somewhat difficult with limited disabled access but I didn't let that stop me. I look forward to being a regular at the gallery.
We also caught up with relatives and Mark even got some practice in at feeding the cows. He usually stays as far away as possible from them but I think he was pretty amazed that they were being hand fed lemons... I know, who'd have thought. They seemed to love them and had the rest of the herd running over to join in. Mark lost his nerve a bit when the group swelled...LOL
Then it was back to Melbourne and the PACKING. I'm currently up to my 110th box and still a way to go yet. I'm being ruthless and trying to toss out anything I haven't used in awhile.
This past week I also had my last class. You would have thought that it would have been a very sad occasion but we actually spent most of the night laughing and having fun. I think we will save the sad goodbyes for our night out next week. Anne made each of us one of these beautiful 'Friends' pouches. They were all different with such a pretty selection of fabrics.
When you open it there are little fabric pages inside.
We each added our contact details so the book becomes a cute little Friends Address book. How cute is that?
The following 3 days were spent dismantling the classroom and studio workshop. I found it very sad after working there for 17 years. During that time I have built my business up from a small weekend job to the small business it is today. Progression and success have sent me on a journey from wholesale business to a short term downscale doing party plan and markets while the children were young. Then it was on to an online design business, designing for publication and finally classes and workshops. It has been quite an experience and one I have treasured. I look forward now to my next stage. We have plans already for our new studio and classroom and I hope the residents of Port Macquarie will welcome me with open arms.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne
We each added our contact details so the book becomes a cute little Friends Address book. How cute is that?