Front yard finally clear of old stuff Ready for Christmas day

The front yard is finally clear of any old furniture waiting to be sold. (Those of you who know my yard will know this is not always an easy achievement a bit like having a clear dining table)

Frankie's famous chairs have found a new table.

and even Arnie is getting into the theme of the season.

Tonight we will be listing some auctions on eBay to help clear a bit of the 2011 surplus of goodies and to make room for the New Year's haul, finger's crossed.

And I just couldn't resist showing these recent mid century finds of Kristen's (now at the WAC) which included this stylish sideboard

and Don Rex extension Table and six chairs.

Thank -you to everyone for another wonderful year of trading. You will be pleased to know Lotte and I returned from hospital and despite a middle of the night ambulance trip back to the Mater only last night, we are once again home and looking forward to a New Year.  Apologies to everyone for the lack of posts and commenting recently and a big, big, thank -you to the handsome and talented Kristen for holding the fort not only on the business front but on the home front as well. 

     
                                  Merry Christmas and a Happy, safe and Healthy New Year to all xxx.

One on P's, One on L's ~

Today was an exciting day in our house. Frankie got his P's, ( P plates) and Chauncy got his L's ( Learner's plates) 

So as we breath a sigh of relief with one son that we no longer have to drive him round the neighborhood , the task begins again with son number two. These days you are required to do a minimum of 100 hours driving before you can go for your licence. For parents these 100 hours seem to take forever.  As soon as the boy's got  home they were borrowing the car keys and off to the video shop on their own. It will be great that they can do these simple things together without Mum or Dad. It was a strange feeling for Kristen and I though and I couldn't help thinking of the famous Cat Steven's song...."what I really want Dad is to borrow the car keys, see you later can I have them please."