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What started as a wonderful family Christmas at Palmwoods, sadly all went pear shaped, and those that know us well will guess the cause. We did have some wonderful memories though, and these are what we will salvage from the wreck.

Mandy, Steve and Ethan.

It was great to catch up again with Mandy, Steve and little Ethan. Having a small child around at Christmas does make it extra special. Dressed as Santa's helper, he crawled around everywhere, more interested in the reams of paper than the presents!


On Christmas morning, we had arranged with my brother Neil, for a Skype hook up at John's mum's house, as a surprise. Mum is constantly amazed at the new technology, and the look of surprise on her face as Neil led her into the room was fantastic. She was so overcome, that she could actually see us and talk to us, she burst into tears! We repeated the whole Skype thing again on Boxing Day, at the Anderson family traditional get together. It was wonderful to be able to see and talk to all the happy family. How we wished we were there.

Carolyn with Santa's Helper.

On the day after Boxing Day, Steve and John were joined by John's good mate Peter Taylor, for a game of golf at nearby Nambour Golf Club, which must be the most mountainous course in Australia! Thank God we had a cart, well except for Pete who mumbled something about needing the exercise. I'm sure having a face that red isn't good for you?

Ethan and Uncle Bear.

The next morning we farewelled Mandy, Steve and Ethan over breakfast at Mooloolaba, as they headed down to the Gold Coast for a couple of days before heading out to Pitsworth near Toowoomba, the venue for Steve's family New Year gathering this year.


We had a couple of lovely dinners with Pete. Thanks for your support and sorry about the ear bashing! We value your friendship, and will always stay in touch, and one day I will beat you at golf! We loved your new place at Coolum. Almost as good as a caravan!


We have always loved the Sunshine Coast, and will always come back, just not to Palmwoods. We were left in no doubt we were not welcome back. Sad really. For them, not us.

Kid control Nanna McGinn Style

We had prepaid our accommodation at Palmwoods Caravan Park, and at the Christmas holiday rates, were not just going to pack up and leave. The park has new owners, and it is better run and much friendlier than before, and we had a great site down the back looking out over the hinterland. It became our sanctuary. We took drives up to Noosa, one of our all time favourite haunts, and on another drive discovered the quaint little village of Kenilworth, where we sampled one of the best carrot cakes ever made, at Nanna McGinns Cafe.


Today starts a bright New Year. Palmwoods is already a year behind us and forgotten! On to new adventures and new places, carrying a lot less baggage!