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In Memoriam: Krystyna Kielich

Posted by Wanda Lach on Sunday, December 4, 2016, In : Family 

Our dearest friend has gone from our lives and become a cherished memory.

She gave her all and more, loved her family and friends without reservation.

We shake our fists in anger, we wipe our tears from our cheeks, we drop our head in resignation.

A life snuffed out too early, taken by that insidious disease.

She was so positive, even when things did not turn out as expected she saw only the positive sides.

There was no time for negatives in her life – right to the very end.

Only p...


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In Memoriam: Ivo Deubler

Posted by Wanda Lach on Wednesday, June 22, 2016, In : Family 


Friday the 17th ended as a sad day.  Our friend for close to 35 years was no longer with us.

Our friendship began somewhere around 1980. We had been skiing in Falls Creek and were discussing with some people at our lodge how difficult it was to find accommodation in Thredbo at the spur of the moment during the ski season.  One of the guests commented that they stayed at a place close to Thredbo quite regularly that was advertised by word of mouth and that you could ring during the week an...


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15th August : In Memory of my wonderful Mum

Posted by Wanda Lach on Thursday, August 15, 2013, In : Family 
Well it's mum's birthday today. She passed away on th 13th of August, 1998.  My theory was that she really didn't want to get old... she would have been 70.
Mum was always full of life. She always looked wonderful - makeup and hair beautifully done - she loved to laugh and dance and have a good time. She loved her friends dearly and was always the designated driver (because no one else had a drivers licence!). 
She decided when she was in her 40's that she really wanted to drive. Dad was just ...
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Justin's Visit

Posted by Wanda Lach on Thursday, November 8, 2012, In : Family 

Failed Vampires... too much sun?

 
A Spooky kiss!

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A rainy day finally

Posted by Wanda Lach on Tuesday, November 6, 2012, In : Family 
Fantastic - finally some rain ! We really need it - the paddocks were turning to dust and the front 'lawn' was browning off.
With just a gentle breeze and cooler temperatures - just lovely.
Well I can't believe I haven't updated this since September, seems I've been busy (doing 'nothing' I've been told!!)

Krystin has finally returned  - well, in body at least, the mind is definitely elsewhere. The 'boys' are finally getting some exercise and are looking less shabby. The paddock situation is not ...
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Winter is dead long live Spring

Posted by Wanda Lach on Thursday, September 6, 2012, In : Family 
I know winter is finished (no matter what the weather is doing....wild winds at the moment).  My casual winter job down in Jindy has come to an end for another year - but the ski season has been extended by a week - l'd love to do some spring skiing - what are the chances??

Still, as the temperatures warm up people will be heading for the beach and then the snow covered mountains will only be a dream for the die-hards!   (and those who live down in the alpine regions)

The horses have made a hug...
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Another grey day

Posted by Wanda Lach on Saturday, August 18, 2012, In : Family 
The weather suits our moods. J is particulary down today - didn't help that I was cross at being left outside for over half and hour waiting for him to open the door - again!  Then we were kept waiting for an hour at the hospital as they didn't have a vacant bed for Justin's appointment with the big drip! Not the best of days but there is not much to be done really.
Sitting in front of the tele now watching Getaway - all those lovely, warm, sandy, tropical beaches.....mmmmmm ... take me there ...
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Bad news

Posted by Wanda Lach on Friday, August 17, 2012, In : Family 
It seems that good news and happy times have deserted us.

Two weeks ago we started out on a bit of R&R - a trip to Melbourne to spend with Justin on his 22nd birthday.

Several weeks earier Justin came to Bowral with a few complaints - itchyness, severe night time sweating, a lump on his neck and reflux.  He'd been to several doctors whilst in Melbourne and was given various medications to help the individual symptoms .
We went down to Jindabyne and he did some skiing and felt  a little better.
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Plastering has begun...yay!

Finally the house is taking shape inside. It's been a drama tring to find trades people in downtown Jindabyne and areas close by.  With the approaching opening of the ski season, actually, this weekend now... the lodges have been trying to get all their remodelling, renovating and new work finished. What that means is that this is the busiest time of year for all trades. As soon as that snow falls in earnest work up on the mountains will be done for the season. Then, of course, these workers will be taking some well deserved time off. None of this is of any use to us mere mortals...

We have finally found some gyprockers  in Canberra and they seem to be good workers and have many years experience.  We have our fingers crossed!

Today the temperatures plummeted - cloudy, cool - very cool and damp - must have been a few snowflakes up on the high peaks for sure.

We had some visitors - Rob & Sandra came for a drive with Bella and took a tour of the house and gave us a great reason to take time off - great guests who brought lunch and some great wine - thank you!

Back in the warmth of our home away from Sally Supreme we have the fire going, the doggies fed and can hopefully relax for a while in front of the tele (thank you Cathy & Angus!)


 Photos below...

1st row: the plumbers needed to flush out the drains and test their plumbing...so down to the dam to fill up the cube, Charles decided to wash the car too - at least he managed to clean off some of the mud on one side! lol. 

Now there's a problem - flat tyre on the trailer when it's got a full load of water on board, lucky the hydraulic jack was in the garage :) (not so lucky for Justin when he had a flat tyre at home and Kk had to change it and found the jack was bu**ered!

The trench to the builder's outhouse?

2nd Row: No, it's not some alien worm... it's our alternate heating source for the bedrooms - hot air trapped in the apex of the mezannine is pumped into the bedroom below (hadn't been put in place in this pic)

3rd row: velux windows being put in and the finished front veranda roof  - even has my initial :)

4th & 5th rows: more veranda and velux window

6th row: Shed site  from the new velux window and our lovely rainwater tank before the downpipes were connected.


About Me


A traveller by name and nature. I constantly marvel at the beauty that surrounds me, from the miniscule to the panorama. The end result is a passion for photography, capturing that moment to be able to share it with everyone.