Lastest Finds in Goulburn NSW

There a fantastic junk/second hand store in Goulburn, NSW, called Trish's Trash and Treasure. It is situated at 1-3 Fenwick Crescent. A pure treasure trove, packed full to the bring of all sorts of goodies. I took along my camera to take a few photos, but the battery was flat. Typical!

We bought the 2 early 1900's swan oil paintings above for only $40 the pair! The flamingo painting, in the centre, I bought at the Canberra Swap Meet a few years back. They are all the same size (my camera is playing tricks with the illusion that they are bending) and look perfect on the wall in the hall.

Very few, if not any, of the local op shops were open. I forgot about that. It was the same last year when we were there just after Christmas.

A fantastic place to stop for lunch is the Lotus Chinese Restaurant (80A Auburn Street). We usually have the lunch time special, drinks all round and an entree to share, and it is hard to crack $40. Great value, delish and the fried rice is the best! Or grab a Bryants pie, they are also very good.

The Lilac City Cinemas is nice a cheap (Kids $7, Adults $8) and great popcorn deals. We went to see Gulliver's Travels, I did laugh quite a lot even though I didn't really fancy seeing it.

There is also the very best Reclamation Yard (The Old Woodshed, 18 Common Street) and the coolest house just out the front. I will have to takes some photos next time we are there. We walk around drooling at the bits and pieces and the proprietors think we are mad!

Don't forget the Goulburn Swap Meet is rolling around again soon, save the date for Sunday 3rd April :) Its not too far away! Maybe we will see you there :)

9th Birthday Pool and Slumber Party

Today Kade had a few friends over for a pool party and a sleep over. He had 6 in total but only 4 are sleeping over, easy peasy. It wasn't too hot today so we pretty much had the pool to ourselves, it was ideal. After a few sausage sandwiches and a few hours swimming we headed back home. The pool attendant said as we were leaving that they were the best behaved pool party kids they have had all summer!



I bought this from Target yesterday for only $17, the kids loved it. Four can play at once, so its great for a group. The challenges are really fun too. Its also good because it is only rated 'G' so it would not upset any parents.

Kade had a Pokemon theme running this year. We bought some popcorn bags to hand out for lolly bags. Kade cut out a few Pokemon pictures and stuck them on. We filled each with a glow stick, finger lazer, parachute men, and only a few lollies, they have been eating them all day!



As our oven still is not working, we bought a chocolate mud cake from the Cheesecake shop and I double iced it (using Betty Crocker Vanilla Icing) to make a Pokemon Master ball. We stuck down some Pokemon figures around the board with icing. The cake was so delicious with the extra icing layer...I know! There goes the diet!



We ordered a few pizzas, and they watched a Pokemon movie, again only rated 'PG'. Two went home at 8:30, and we have settled the others into their pj's in front the telly to watch another Pokemon movie. In between they have been playing Pokemon on their Nintendo DS's. Blimey.

I just took this photo, its nearly 10:30. Looks like it is going to be a long night!

It's been a wonderful day and quite surprisingly relaxing. I am planning our UK trip at the moment and watching my Ebay items, which are only going so so.

I hope they go to sleep soon...I don't think there is much chance of that, but we can hope :) Have a great night!

Mirror Mirror on the Wall

Remember when I said I was off to tackle the shed, well we didn't get too far but I did remember an old mirror, that I bought way back when for a tuppence, and persuaded Carl to drag it out. It was way in the back and he was complaining that he was probably bitten by 100 red back spiders, but don't worry he wasn't. I call him "jazz hands" because he is so dramatic..hehehe

I decided to mix up the mantle piece and replaced the picture you can see in the bottom of the post. We have fixed it to the picture rail so that it is secure and had the kids jump up and down on the spot for a few minutes to make sure it was not going to fall down. It weighs a tonne.

It is very old and has lost loads of the silver but I like it that way. You can click on the photos to see a larger view.








The before:




I'm off to have a rest now, we have started an intensive exercise and better eating plan. I want to drop some weight and get fitter before our trip. Every muscle is aching, especially my thighs when I sit down. Carl has been laughing at me when we work out because my he says my face looks like he feels. Also I am very noisy. Lucky we don't live too close to our neighbours because somebody would ring the police thinking that we were being murdered!

I will be back in the next few days to show you what I bought on our trip to Goulburn last week. You see! This is why I need to sell a few things, I keep accumulating more :)

Have a great night.

The Big Cleanout

With a new year comes new priorities. I have decided to have a big clean out and have listed some items on Ebay. I have way too much, our house and sheds are overflowing and now we are saving for our big trip to the UK in September.

Here's a peek of some of the items I have listed:







Its been a while since I've sold anything on Ebay, it took me forever to sort out the postage, I had to find boxes etc to work out the dimensions and weight. This time I have decided to sell Worldwide, so hoping all goes well.

I have added a button (top right) that links to my items if you are interested. O.k. enough of the plug, I'm off to tackle to shed for more treasures :)

Happy New Year and Happy Birthday

Happy 9th Birthday Kade!

We love you very much, and can't believe that time has flown by so fast. Have a great day Mister Moo.

Wishing you all happiness and health in 2011 also.