The Empty Nest

It's a sad day today. Our visitors are leaving. I'm seriously sad but I hold it together for a fond farewell at the train station and as soon as the train pulls away, the waterworks are on! We take [Read More]

Lemon- Scented Fish and Chips

Serves 4 Give your 5 a day a big boost with this colourful, tasty and healthy version of  fish and chips! Ingredients 4 large carrots , cut into thin batons 2 large potatoes, cut into [Read More]

Big Buys and a Big Surprise

There's no better way to start Saturday than with a run! Back at the ranch, it's action stations. Me and Beverley give Joan a bit of a hair and nail makeover which makes me and Bev feel warm and fuzzy [Read More]

Almost Famous

Something amazing happens today. Nike She Runs has used my photo for their Fitness Friday campaign. Check it out here. I'm so proud to be part of it! That's what I call a personal best! I'm almost [Read More]

Wine Time!

Hooray! It's Friday! Or should I say Wine-Day?! Today, we're heading North to the Hunter Valley where we are going to taste some fine wine, smelly cheese and delicious chocolate! Bring it on! Max [Read More]

Silent but Deadly

I'm up with the birds to train with Kathy. We stick to strength exercises today which appear deceptively simple and seem relatively painless. These type of workouts are what I call "silent but [Read More]

Dizzy Quizzy

David's at football, Joan's meeting a mate which leaves me and Beverley to keep the flag flying. We decide to give the Trivia Quiz at the Cabana Bar a go and Tracey is brave enough to join us. The [Read More]

Pump ‘n’ Pizza

So it's back to the early morning call and a jolly at the gym to battle my ever-increasing-bulge. I'm pumping iron and loving it. I can lift more weights than my last pump class, so things are on the [Read More]

A Walk in the Park

I hit the ground running and am up and out of the house before the sun or the visitors have risen. I run into and around the city basking in the glorious sunshine. The views around the harbour are [Read More]