Catching up with our family and friends

Many of you will have heard us speak of Ross' lovely family and it was so nice to have the opportunity to spend some great time with them.  Happy to say that Lindy is doing well following her bone marrow transplant and Toni's daughter who suffered an horiffic MVA is doing better each day and is about to  have another round of surgery.  From left to right there is Russell, Toni, Lisa, Ross, Lindy, David, Matthew and baby William,  

Below is the addition of Bradley, Bev and Oliver.

We also had the chance to met up with some of our military friends.  The  military provides the opportunity to meet great people who become your life time friends.  We all met the Jerra Fine Asian Cuisine Restaurant which is located in the suburb of Jerrabomberra where we have our home.  We had a great night catching up.  The photo from left to right at the back is Peter, Kerry, Jack, Bronwyn, Peter, middle row is Helen, Bev, Judith, Dayle, Kim, Bev and Marian, front row is Judith and Ross.  Those still serving are all in senior positions and there were 2 retired Directors of Defence Force Nursing and the current Director of ADF Nursing.   

We also got to have afternoon tea with Penny and Steve and this photo is taken in their backyard.  Both Steve and Penny at different times had postings to the USA.  As did Bronwyn.     

We were treated like royality by Mr and Mrs Yam, Don and Ada who own the Jerra Fine Asian Cuisine Restaurant.  On this night our other dear friends

 Debbie, John and Ric (the old gang) were treated to a delightful meal by the Yams.  There will be more about the Old gang later in the blog.  Over the many years we had eaten the Jerra restuarant with our mates we had got to know the Yams and they treated us to a range of dishes from years past. It was just like old times and hard to believe it had been 3 years since we had all been together.  Below you will see Mr and Mrs Jam, Don, Ada, Debbie, John and Ric. It was indeed a great night.    

Many will have heard us speak of Jack whom we visited China with in 2005.  Well Jack has just opened another fantastic restaurant called Wild Duck and he has spent considerable time and attention (not to mention money)to ensure that his restaurant is fitted out with authentic Chinese funiture and fittings.  His restaurant is spectacular and the food was fantastic.  Here we are with the Old Gang again with Jack at Wild Duck.     

Jack even has beautiful Chinese wash basins in the restrooms.

We had the best time with our family and friends.  We were treated to delicious food, enjoyed the fellowship of our mates and truly hope that they will come and visit us in the USA so we can return the hospitality.

More to follow,

Best wishes,

Bev and Ross