On the 23 December last year, I went to the dentist as I had broken a molar. The dentist took a xray and found it had root canal work done on it. So after 15 minutes of trying to remove molar he decides he will need to drill the securing pin out of the molar. wtf. 10 minutes of using nearly every gadget in the surgery he finally removes the tooth. What a mess 3 stitches later I am told I also have a small hole going into my nasal cavity, no blowing my nose for at least 2 weeks.

My Christmas lunch comprised of yogurt, noodles and milk. Actually my entire diet for the next 2 weeks until the stitches finally came out was made up of dairy products and any other 'soft' food.

Despite that I had a lovely Christmas and New Year with my family.

On Boxing Day I supposed to head up north to Emerald Beach to visit my sister, Cathy and her family but as I was on super pain killing drugs that wasn't going to happen. I rang my sister on Christmas Day to tell her I wouldn't be coming and was informed my brother heard I was going up and he booked a flight on Christmas Eve so he could spend some time with his sisters also my elder sister, Tricia and her family holidaying at Port Macquarie decided to spend the day with us, to say I was a little pissed off is an understatement.

Meanwhile, I am back at work feeling refreshed after my 3 weeks 'holiday'.  My youngest son, Michael moved back home early December and is now painting the ceilings in my home.

Mike painting with Fred the cat supervising.

I have just returned from 3 days up the north coast of NSW to Emerald Beach. Catching up with my sister and her family. We went for a walk into the National Park.  

Where we came across a family group of kangaroos

31st December 2008

This is a slideshow of photos taken on a early morning (8am) walk at Emerald Beach on the last day of 2008.

A Beautiful Day

ps:I also edited the 22 December post to include a slideshow.

Happy New Year from Emerald Beach,
New South Wales, Australia.
It is 8.30am AEST on the first day of 2009
I hope everyone has a Wonderful year
I have taken some great photos of my holiday and will post some when I return home.
-edited post to add pic-

This photo was taken on the evening of 1st January 2009.
It is a tree in the garden with the sunset shining through in the background.