Monday, August 28, 2006
DRAG RACING
Something that we do as a family is Drag racing, DH Tony has a Holden Calibra drag car and runs in Super Gas here in Sydney at WSID (Western Sydney International Dragway) at Eastern Creek.
This past weekend was test and tune for the East Coast Nationals being held on 3rd September. I will be towing the car out for this and the kids Charlotte and Ben are the crew.
We spend all weekend there only coming home to sleep and shower, we practically live this drag racing lifestyle. This is a pic of the Calibra - it has a 308 chev naturally aspirated engine.
This past weekend was test and tune for the East Coast Nationals being held on 3rd September. I will be towing the car out for this and the kids Charlotte and Ben are the crew.
We spend all weekend there only coming home to sleep and shower, we practically live this drag racing lifestyle. This is a pic of the Calibra - it has a 308 chev naturally aspirated engine.
Saturday, August 26, 2006
OLD QUILTS
I just love old quilts and have purchased several over Ebay during the last 18months, mostly from America and many are only tops as these are the cheapest to post and although they are not quilted they still have the age and charm of years gone by. I do also have some fully quilted ones, some that I use everyday. These were all a very good price and I have only been disapointed in a purchase once or twice.
It all started because a friend of mine took me to a lady in Sydney who sold old quilts and as I quilt and have a passion for antiques I thought that purchasing an "investment" quilt would be a great idea. I had a figure of about $500.00 in mind. After much browsing and reviewing, discussion and agonising I ended up with a delightful English quilt with Granmother fans on white, about 1950's and nicely quilted with very little batting.
It all started because a friend of mine took me to a lady in Sydney who sold old quilts and as I quilt and have a passion for antiques I thought that purchasing an "investment" quilt would be a great idea. I had a figure of about $500.00 in mind. After much browsing and reviewing, discussion and agonising I ended up with a delightful English quilt with Granmother fans on white, about 1950's and nicely quilted with very little batting.
My first quilt purchase off Ebay US was this little top, all pieced and chopped and restitched t
ogether, all crooked but delightful, it cost all of $15.00.
ogether, all crooked but delightful, it cost all of $15.00.I will post some pics of my quilts soon (well as soon as I can work this blog spot out, LOL)
BOSTON
Our new Labrador puppy Boston is growing like a weed. We are all absolutely head over heals in love with this little guy. This pic is of him at 10 weeks old. He was born on the 13th June 2006.
He lives with us and three other dogs Holly, Meg, two poms and Pup a maltese, Buddy the Rosella and JD the Corella and Girl the Galah.
Oh and the people who live here as well or should I say the caretakers to the animals. Me, Roz, DH Tony, DS Ben and DD Charlotte.
At the moment Boston is curled at my feet, I wonder if he knows I am creating a blog for him?
I will keep everyone posted on Bostons progress as I am sure he will only continue to be a huge part of my life.
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