Sunday, 7 August 2016

From Melbourne (Anne) : 5.1.83

From Melbourne
5.1.83

Dear Alan,
                                I would like to thank you very much for your Christmas Card. I have just received it because we have been on holidays. It is very “African” not the junky Christmas cards we get here.

                Dennis and I and Benjamin went down to Point Leo (near Hastings) on the backside of the Mornington Peninsular for 6 days.

                We have bought an old caravan off Dennis’s aunt and uncle and towed it all the way there. It is a very comfortable and a quite big caravan. It has a stove fridge etc.

                I have been carrying this aerogram around in my bag for about a month always intending to write and never finding the time. This is partly because I was so busy before Christmas – there was plenty of shopping to do and running around. Benjamin also had an operation to fix up an undescended right testicle. He was in the Sunshine Private hospital for a few days before Christmas.

                He didn’t miss Dennis or I at all. He was thoroughly spoilt by al the sisters and the other patients. He used to “visit” all the patients who really loved him. He was also allowed to go to the kitchen whenever he felt the urge for a drink or some food. He wasn’t sore at all which I think one of the reasons why he enjoyed himself so much.

                He is already 3 years 3 months – time flies. He is quite tall now, and still a bit blond.

                The cricket this summer has been great Australia leads in the struggle for the ashes 2-1. They should win the last test which finishes this week.  Every test has been full of interest, close and including many moments of great cricket. Much better than the “One-day Wack-ups” as Dennis calls them. An ex-South African has been doing quite well for Australia – Kepler Wessels.

                On February the First I start work again at Tottenham Tech. I will be teaching Year 11 Maths @ General Science Year 7 maths (2 groups) and Year 8 Science. Hope all is well with you,

                                                                                                Love Anne, Dennis @ Benjamin




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