Family Arrive

Though Trish caught up with Kate, Arj and the grandkids a few weeks ago, I haven't seen them since Christmas time.  Despite a close shave with a kangaroo north of Moree, the 1900k trip up from Melbourne went well.  They stopped at "The Dish" (a radio telescope crucial in man's first landing on the moon in the late 60's) just out of Parkes and then enjoyed the hot springs at Moree in northern New South Wales.

If you have ever driven on Australia's country roads you would be aware you have to be on your toes for kangaroos when driving.  So at 100kph a kangaroo can run across in front of you or even run into you.  When surprised they just run, and they run anywhere and are a danger to the unsuspecting driver.

Kangaroos killed by cars and trucks can litter Australian country roads.  Striking a kangaroo can cause incredible damage to a car, in some cases causing the car to be 'written off'.

They arrived in glorious sunshine and 26° warm degrees.  The pool seemed just too inviting for Charli and James.  They were warned it was cold in the water and despite getting under for around 5 seconds James was out drying off and warming up soon after.  Charli waded in up to her chest before common sense took over.

Already James has mastered the Nvidia Shield TV box as well as my programmed harmony remote.  They love the wireless headphones as well.

Home brew stocks took a bit of a hammering last evening and we enjoyed watching the movie "The Dish".  It is really great to have them here.

The internet download will get all used up this month!

Today is again sunny despite some overnight rain so it will be get sorted and then do some exploring around Caloundra.  I don't think having another swim in the pool will on the agenda!