Thursday 19th January 2012

The last couple of days has been busy getting ready for a traditional couple of weeks R & R at Byron Bay which I am very much looking forward to.

Tuesday 17th January 2012 I chose not to play golf as I had a lot of catch up work to do at home as I have been spending so much time at the golf club getting everything in place before we go away.  I have been busy organising a week of golf for a group of us at Wollongong and Moss Vale in February after we get back from Byron Bay.  There are eight of us travelling so we needed to get it all locked in and booked.  I spent the day between tour organising and washing sheets, towels and sorting out travel gear.  That evening we went over to Mark & Anne Stimpson's for dinner so we can make our final decisions about the golf tour in February. We had a lovely evening overlooking the Brisbane Water from Mark & Anne's unit joined by Col Matterson who will be with us on the golf tour.

Wednesday 18th January 2012 Peter went to golf and I spent the day locking the February golf tour into cement & went to my beauty therapist to have my nails done followed by a little bit of retail therapy to cheer me up.  I have got all the washing & ironing up to date and have started to sort out what I need to take away.
Shane called in on his way home from work to borrow a sanding machine so he can do some work at his new home at Gwandalan. He and Sam have moved in but there is a lot of work to be done.  Anne messaged me to say that they had arrived at Coff's Harbour on their way to the Gold Coast where they will be holidaying before joining us at Byron Bay next week.

Thursday 19th January 2012 I had a  reflective day being my anniversary day of "turning the page" towards recovery of my health.  I started the day with my traditional walking (which I have been very focused on achieving in recent months) managing a 6klm walk to start the day which is my aim.  I have lost some weight and feel a lot better in myself which is all good and I am off medications completely which is a huge celebration for me. I am moving forward and leaving the past where it belongs & this is my special day to remember that.

Rod & Anne messaged me to say that they had arrived at the Gold Coast and were on their way to the beach on a nice sunny day.

The rest of the day I have been concentrating on getting the house up to date and preparing my check list for the holidays that I have been looking forward to.  Our F-Trooper fill in supervisor called around this afternoon so we can keep the ball rolling for F-Troopers while we are away. We are very fortunate to have a great group of very capable troopers who we can rely on.

Tomorrow I am having lunch with Heather & Lorraine (my old work friends) & it will be good to catch up with them and find out how they spent their Christmas break.