Sunday, July 01, 2007

The Perhentians


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It is the Easter weekend and we are off to the Perhentians. Firstly we fly to Kota Bahru. From Kota Bahru we took a taxi and drove about 70kms to where we caught the ferry and set off for the Perhentians.
We stayed in our favourite Mama's resort.

Beading.


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Moira and Nick gave me a beading course for my birthday and every Monday Moira and I would go off for another lesson which I am thoroughly enjoying.

Paintings.


Paintings.
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I spotted an article on this artist's work and could not wait to get to Stephanie Kuen's exhibition. Her work is bold, bright and naive. The paintings depict life in the kampong when she was growing up.
Here the family are relaxing on the verandah of their home chatting, having a cup of tea and enjoying kampong life.

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27th March 2007....Warren and I arrived back in Kualu Lumpur. Nick and Moira had just moved into their huge penthouse. It isituated over the road from Setia Wangsa LRT and makes it so convenient for us to get around.
Initially they bought a shell and have had to furbish the interior with cupboards, light fittings, fans, a kitchen, blinds etc. ait did not take long before it was looking great.

Friday, June 29, 2007


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I think this says it all! Cheers to life, friends, the sixties and fun. Have a glass of pink.

Back home we go to pack up and head out! We are returning to Malaysia and will base ourselves here for a few months and then onto Australia.

This is the year of travel ...!

Penny's Party


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Adrien helped organise the music. He and Mike are having a quiet chat and as usual Sarah is overseeing events. I am so thankful to Sarah, Moira, Warren and all concerned for this lovely party. It means so much to me.

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Nick's turn to do a solo!!

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Nick and Moira did their Zulu dance while Barry and Mary look on in amazement.

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Is Nick singing, gagging, yawning or making a speech. It was great to have Nick and Moira from Malaysia. They were great fun. two out of three is not too bad. I count my blessings every day.

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What is Nicole giggling about....Jan is proposing a toast to me!

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Jan flew up from Durban and here she is having a chat to Gavin Sinclair from White River.

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Warren kept everyone topped up with "pink"! Wendy and John Moult drove up from Durban.
Thank you Wendy for your kind words and I get the message...NO more quilts!!

Penny's Party


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Colleen chatting to Olive Edwards, Basil and Pam Kock.

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Speech time. It looks as though I am singing but no, I left that to Warren who gave us his rendition of American Pie, Karaoke style which took about fifteen minutes,
Betty and Andrew Winter (my aunt and Uncle) look on in great amazement. It was great they could join us.

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The Cookes, Joycie Brown and the Mitchells join Warren in some fine red.

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Gavin leads the way with the snake dance with Joyce Brown following and Priscilla Cooke, Warren and Mary. I had to lead the way of course!

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Warren was very busy with his camera trying to catch all the action. There was plenty of that too.

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My brother Richard and his wife Delia were able to come representing my three other siblings! Delia really enjoyed the Food from the East!

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In addition a little Japanese sushi was thrown in d=for good measure. Well done to the restaurant for supplying us with a great menu of at least eight courses.
If you went away hungry it was your own fault!

Pennys Party.


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Sarah arranged for a day of pampering for me, Glynne gave me a facial and pedicure. In the afternoon I was taken to Sarah's hairdresser to have my hair done and he did a grand job. I felt like a queen. All the guests were invited to wear a touch of red and the tables had a red theme.
It so happens that the party took place in Sewende Laan which is the setting for favourite soapie.