August 17 Edens landing.

I returned on Sunday from my jaunt to Melbourne. It was such a lovely break. Busy as usual. I had a dentist appointment and that was quick but required a further consultation which was for the next stage of the implant process. I have made another appointment just before the wedding. I hope I don't have a swollen face!

Next came a massage from Jan who was shocked at the state of my shoulder muscles. I knew I was tense but hadn't realised how physically bad I was. I felt very groggy after her treatment though physically looser. Next came the hairdresser and I made arrangements for a hair and face treatment on the day of the wedding. I am growing it a little on top so it looks a little different. Then it was dinner with Janine at the London. 

 Friday was a rush of house cleaning, mail sorting and bill paying. I finally dropped three bags of clothes at the op shop and felt good about that. Then it was packing for my return again.  Rob had come down to see me also which was a treat and we went to a movie and dinner. He didn't like the movie much but that gave us cause to discuss our different points of view. He stayed over and left the next morning. I also had an early start because it was the hens day for Clare and I needed to be across at North Melbourne by 10 am. We both took a train, me to avoid parking issues and he because he had come by train in the first place. 

It was a very merry band of girls who boarded the bus to Polperro winery at Red Hill. The restaurant was charming and food delicious and ample. What I thought was going to be three choices from a set menu turned out to be platters of all three from which we could select. Entre, main and dessert! It was a clever way to deal with a table of 16 and it was very generous so we were so very full. Everything was delicious.

A wine tasting was included which was interesting but we were very noisy as you can imagine. After the obligatory photos we headed off to the Seamstress bar back in Melbourne. That was a little frustrating as there was only one bar attendant and so he was slow with the drinks. The place missed an opportunity there! Next we moved on to Karioke. That was a new experience for me. Small rooms full of groups singing there hearts out and dancing. Great fun.by 11pm I was done and took the train home as I was flying back to Brisbane in the morning. A whirlwind visit. 

bride to be and best friend

Regina ( Clare's mum in blue) Priscilla  Clare's Cousin and me, mother of the groom.