Mary and Jude spent 9 days with us on the Gold Coast. During that time we did some fishing, went to the theatre, out to dinner a couple of times, had a few drinks and generally they had a nice lazy time. Jude kept waking up early as of course the sun was still up before 5.00 AM each day and I had to work so they took themselves out and about in the car when they wanted to.

Gai also kept reminding us that on her 50th birthday no pictures of her were taken so I got an ice cream and candles for her and guess what - we took some photos.

Jude arrives at the airport.	Mary didn't want her picture taken.	Clive telling Jude the finer points of curry making.	Clive getting the ironing done.
Mary & Jude made me some more pickle.	Clive takes a grand dad nap.	Who are you smiling at Gai ?.	Jude tries out the SLR camera.
Yep - a picture of himself.	This is how it looked.	Clive shows him how it is done.	The lorikeets in next door's tree.
The rubber plant was in flower.	This baby magpie kept coming for a feed.	Clive searches for a pan.	Gai prepares to make the mornay sauce.

Put that knife down Clive.	Gai prepares the lobsters.	Clive helps Gai.	Now Gai has the knife. Gulp !
Gai stirs the sauce.	Clive's turn for stirring.	His chef hat to keep the heat off.	It's all coming together.
6 meals. Food for Michael and Stevie also.	We used our new placemats from Norfolf Island.	The waters of Emily Bay.	A lone pine is in the foreground.
Gai getting into her half a lobster.	Mary & Jude ate a whole one each.	Jude certainly enjoyed his one.	Now for some salad.
Stevie and Michael get into theirs.	Smile Stevie.	Michael takes a mouthful.	Something funny Stevie ?.
Clive's turn to take photos.	Jude & I were trying to catch her eating.	Michael discovered games on teh PDA.	Smile Mary.
Mary & Jude video phone home.	Clive waits for his turn.	Michael won a few games.	Mary's favourite past time.
Clive showing off.	Who took that photo of me.	Who's toe could this be ?.	Any clues ?.
Clive unwraps his birthday present.	A beer glass.	Thank you Mary & Jude.	Clive has his birthday cake.
Chance for Gai's 50th photos.	Happy 50th Gai.	It's an ice cream cake.	Gai cuts her cake.
It had to go into 6 pieces.