"Hats" Exhibition

Late last week I went to the Hats Exhibition at the Art Gallery in Brisbane. It featured hats from different eras, dating back to the 19th century. They are works of art. Some famous hats were also featured including one worn by Camilla Parker-Bowles for her wedding to Prince Charles. There were also old movies shown of hats worn in the 1940s and 1950s. The movies also showed how the hats were made. Once upon a time a woman wouldn't leave the house without wearing a hat. They really "topped off" an outfit and were very stylish. Nowadays they are rarely seen outside the racecourse. At the exit to the exhibition there was a Hat Salon with a number of hats and books for sale. I enjoyed watching women trying on different hats. Their prices were reduced as the Exhibition closes today. Also, this was my first outing "on my own". I went around the exhibition and then had lunch in the Gallery's cafe. It was a very enjoyable day out.

My husband is a Grandad

I am now married to a grandfather. Terry's son's wife gave birth to a beautiful boy yesterday. Mother and baby are doing well and baby's father is exhausted. They went to hospital at about 3.30 am and baby was delivered a couple of hours later so mother had a good quick birth. We are all very excited about it and so good to go to hospital for something positive.

My brother turned 50

My little brother turned 50 last week - incredible! He lives in Canberra and being very considerate of his Brisbane relatives and to escape the cold himself had his birthday bash here. His family and friends came and we had a great time with a terrific party on Saturday night at a venue close to where my Mum and sister live. My brother enjoyed his stay up here, taking advantage of the lovely sunny days to play golf.