Sunday, 20 November 2016




Here are some photos that Pete has taken whilst at the Australian Open...above is Royal Sydney Clubhouse ...


The original wooden lockers...


Jordan's locker was opposite Gareth's...


The trophies...(obviously)


My husband was well fed!


Gareth Paddison from New Zealand, the golfer that Pete caddies for...he did well, made the cut and came 35th. 


Saturday, 19 November 2016




Thank goodness, some warm weather at last....this morning Marjolijn brought her houseguest Kristen who is visiting from Norway. She so enjoyed being in Perth and loved our relaxed lifestyle.



And here is another gorgeous photo of Pete holding his nephew Lucian...so precious. Pete was thrilled to be in Sydney and be able to share this exciting time with Phil and Carlo.

Friday, 18 November 2016




My newly born nephew, Lucian Rich Franssen...all good.




This evening I had  dinner with Tash and Todd at Piggy Food Co in Fremantle, delicious food, nice bottle of red and very good company.

Wednesday, 16 November 2016




I noticed this pretty tree on campus this afternoon. I had never seen one like it before, the white flowers, heart shaped leaves and long brown seed pods. It was hard to find on Google, it is a catalpa.

Tuesday, 15 November 2016




Today was the first day of the summer season and the first day for our new Vice Captain Jonnine and Captain Anne. Needless to say there has been quite a lot of joking about the height difference! They are both terrific ladies who will do a great job.

Monday, 14 November 2016




Uncle Pete and Macario.... Pete is in Sydney , caddying last week for Gareth in the NSW Open and then this week in the Australian Open. He was really looking forward to catching up with Phil, Carlo and Macario.


Another beautiful photo from Pete...three generations of the Franssen family, Carlota's mum Daniella, Carlota and Macario.