Tuesday, September 26, 2006

Climbing Sydney Harbour Bridge

Phil was given the most wonderful gift from his family for his 80th birthday - a climb over the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Even better, I was able to go too. It was a fabulous evening - warm with no wind and visibility around 80kms - just perfect. We were the only Australians on the climb -all the others were from the UK. One couple were married in Cambridge the previous Saturday; another couple from Chester were celebrating their Silver Wedding.







We spent just over half an hour at the top of the bridge and watched the sun set over the Blue Mts far in the distance. Just spectacular. Then all the lights of the city came on as we were climbing down. What a wonderful gift. Thank you everyone for such a memorable treat. You've now got ten years to think up something to top that for Phil's 90th.

Madeline Clare S - Our newest family member

Madeline Clare was born on Sunday September 17 - a beatuiful little girl - 7 lb 12 oz. Jeff is very happy to show her to the world.

Grandpa and Noah don't look too interested in the new baby. This photo was taken when Madeline was just 12 hours old and already home.
The two birthday girls together - Great Aunt Margaret ( what a title!!) shares Madeline's birthday.