The tide was out this morning....and the water was warm....

 

Flowers in the garden...

Taryn and Chris' lovely newly renovated kitchen  that they did themselves....looks like a photo in Kinfolk magazine. I'm incredibly proud of both of them, can't wait to see it next month. (I stole the photo from instagram).

 

Today we, the Saturday beach girls celebrated Marjolijn's 60th birthday by walking from City Beach to Swanbourne Beach. We surprised Marjolijn by dressing in orange (her favourite colour)  and wearing orange sunglasses...

 

Walking towards Swanbourne...where we also had a swim...

 

and then breakfast at The Naked Fig on the beachfront...

Marjolijn, Juliet, Mandy, Pauline, Julie, Margot and myself...they even served us orange coffee cups! 

 

On our way to a Fringe Festival show in Northbridge this evening, Pete and I took a quick stroll through the Pleasure Garden, great night for the Festival.

 

I dropped in briefly at the Writer's Festival today at the University of Western Australia to hear Brooke Davis speak, as I have recently enjoyed reading her debut novel "Lost and Found". I took this photo as I was passing the beautiful Geography and Geology departments.

 

The WA Ballet Company warming up at the Quarry whilst Nat, Cathy and I ate our picnic dinner.

 

WAMBAM....when the midweek lady golfers at our club play the Saturday morning players. This is me with Robyn and Lee (my opponent) at the 11th hole. Mardi took the photo.

 

The winning team this year! 

 

Barrack Street Perth ...waiting for the Giants...I had never seen so many people lining the street of Perth.

 

The Diver....

 

It was spectacular to see how the Lilliputians (red coats) jumped from the truck pulling the ropes to lift the Diver's feet and make him walk.

 

The Diver stopped and rested  and had a cool drink.

 

Tash and Pete....

 

The Diver having his afternoon nap... we had lunch at the Grovenor with Tash, Todd and Jeremy. What a fabulous morning ...The Giants were so amazing, so glad they came to Perth.

 

And as if the day hadn't already been wonderful enough, Pete and I went to see Mozart Dances at His Majesty's this evening, the Mark Morris Dance Group from the US dancing to Mozart piano and orchestral works. We both thought it excellent.

  

Tash, Nerida and I walked past this healthy herb garden in a bath tub on Beaufort Street after  our delicious lunch at Mary Street Cafe...following another exciting morning looking at wedding dresses.

 

Then...a fabulous afternoon following the Little Girl Giant around Perth. Here she is having her afternoon nap in Wellington Square.

 

Walking up Hill Street...

 

Preparing for her ride on a car roof ( right in front of where I was standing!)

 

Walking past the old Fire Station in Murray Street...across the road from the building where I work.

 

Walking down Murray Street and smiling at the crowds...

 

...with her helmut and goggles on , just before she hopped on her bicycle. Such an amazing site, I'm looking forward to seeing the Diver Giant tomorrow.

 

On the way to the train station I just had to take a photo of the colourful crowd in Forrest place...Friday night food markets.

 

Cloudy humid day at golf today, the lake was like a mirror....I had a lovely game with Marjolijn, Pauline and Jessie.

 

The "Lock in Love " installation in the Perth Murray Street Mall.

 

 

Jane and I on the first tee at Capel, we both played better today ...it was a fun weekend.

 

Late in the afternoon, Jeremy showed Pete and I around the offices of his employer..Allens...on the 37th and 38th floor of the QV1 building.

 

 

from the 37th floor, the Perth Arena ....

 

the reception area overlooking the Swan River...

 

the front entrance...

 

This weekend I am down in Bunbury to play in the Capel Ladies Summer Classic. This morning, Jane W, Jane E, Sue and I walked along the coast to a nearby restaurant for breakfast...on a near perfect morning.

 

....and after a rather disappointing but still enjoyable game of golf I walked down to the beach for a swim, just before sunset...

 

Jessie, Jane Ellis and Jane Walton, three of my favourite playing partners, resting while we wait on the ninth tee...t'was a wee bit hot today but we had a lovely lunch at the Brisbane hotel afterwards.

 

Pete emailed me this photo today...it was taken on Friday morning at Maylands Golf course, Pete and his work mates, Ash, Ray and Michael...the start of his final day at 96fm... and what a long and enjoyable day it was.

 

What unusual and dramatic weather we have been having. Another storm today while I was at work, I took this photo from Natalie's window.