Greetings from a warm and sunny spring day in Brisbane.
We hope you and your lovely familes had a great summer and the weather was kind for the August Bank Holiday in Blighty. It is festival time again in Brisbane and kicks off on Saturday with the spectacular Riverfire celebration.
Lots has been happening at Chez Chissell as usual, below are some photographs of our latest exploits. There are more pics than text in this issue - but a picture can paint a thousand words as they say? The Chisslets have been working very hard at school this term and so as a special treat we took them to Movie World, a Warner Brothers Theme park on the Gold Coast.
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| Welcome to Movie World! |
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| I met an old friend - Yeah baby xxx |
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| The Chisslets meeting a very favoured hero, The Batman! |
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| Austin still has his mojo, check out those moves baby! |
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| The Chisslets also met Flash. |
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| Bugs Bunny, Daffy and friends put on a show too! |
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| And so did Tweety Pie xxx |
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| Sylvester said hello...... |
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| The Scooby Gang solved a ghostly mystery....... |
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| And we all watched Shrek in 4D (moving chairs, water squirts and tickling of legs etc.....). |
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| The Hollywood Stunt Driver Show was thrilling |
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| The Stunt Drivers take a bow! |
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| Conor was rapt to visit the Harry Potter Magic store.... |
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| The Chisslets had a ball on the Sylvester ride. |
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Up, up and away.........
And up again............ |
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| Do you think they are enjoying the ride? |
However mummy being a lightweight perferred something more tame....
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| Oh no the Joker is on the loose............... |
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Hooray here comes the Justice League........ |
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Meanwhile in Gotham City......
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| Quick Chisslets you must find The Batman (Nananananana....)! |
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There you are Batman hurry you must come with us because?
Catwomen is in the city and she is armed and dangerous!
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The day was saved and Marilyn sang a jaunty tune in celebration....
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All good things must come to an end. The Chisslets head home happy, together with 2 new friends and an alter ego!We had more excitement earlier this month at a Celtic festival which featured some very interesting folks. The certainly made a huge impression on the Chisslets and featured in their games in the garden ever since.
Introducing the Knights of the Realm
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| The fair ladies supping their grog .....ahem....Mead! |
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The Chisslets were allowed to try on the Knights Armour which was very exciting.....
Phil as my Knight in shining armour xxx
A Viking family joined in the fun too?
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| The Chisslets having loads of fun in the sunshine xxx |
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| The Scottish Dance Competition was great. |
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| The Chisslets enjoying the Celtic Fayre.... |
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| And some yummy scrummy lollies (sweets)...... |
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| The Chisslets having fun while dad fires up the barbie :-) |
Olivia and Scout Leader Chil (Phil) attended their first ever 'Joey Scout Jamboree' which was held at the Baden-Powell Heritige Park in Samford. Scout families were also invited to attend and a wonderful day was had by all.
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| Heading out from the pack Den in the Chil Mobile :-) |
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| Ryan is delighted with his seeded craft confection xxx |
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| Scout Leader Chil helping Ryan with his task xxx |
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Time for lunch and then off for more fun!
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| The old fashioned activites always go down the best :-) |
Little man Ryan celebrated his 4th birthday on the 26th June and had a lovely time messing about in Wynnum and having high tea. Thank you for all the thoughtful cards and birthday presents. He is a very lucky little boy! xxx
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| Having fun the Park by the sea. |
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Followed by Toy Story 3 at the flicks and then high tea at Chez Chissell :-)
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| Ryan is thrilled with this noisy new toy xxx |
In July, Brisbane adopted all things French and we took the Chisslets into the city to join in with the Bastille Day celebrations (after jolly breakfast feast of Croissants and hot chocolate).
The entertainment was great, with French music, a Burlesque dancer???? and high fashion. Shame we could not avail of the Champagne Marquee!
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| Mmm Crepes, Gateaux, Cafe et le Bon bons - Bliss lol |
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| Did you have a good time Ryan? Ryan? |
Conor has been very busy too, performing in his first school musical and a Twilight Concert gala performance. Unfortunately the venue was packed and the lighting was dramatically dim and so my photographs are less than ideal - sorry Conor.
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Conor is in the second row (from the front) and on the right hand side xxxxxxx
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On the warmer winter days we have had lots of BBQ's and picnics in the park with some very dear friends. It is days like these that remind us why we came to Oz even though we still miss you folks very much, particularly for special events like Christenings, gatherings of family and friends and of course cuddles with our nieces, nephews and grand nephew. Your Emails/FCBK posts, postcards and photographs are valued greatly, so keep em comin folks!
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| The Chissells have World Cup Fever! |
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| Ryan and Sophie playing outside the Brisbane Power House. |
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| Having fun in New Farm Park! |
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| Ryan having fun while his brother and sister is at school hee hee. |
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| But Lucia came to play with me mummy, not gossip with you! |
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| Mmm the snags smell good boys! |
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| Steve, Hazel and little man Cooper xxx |
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| Hazel having a snuggle with baby Molly xxx |
Phil has been keeping up with his sporting endeavours such as the Bridge to Brisbane 10km charity run and a 75km charity Cycling Event. Suncorp footy starts again soon and I am sure there will be a triathlon in the offing around Christmas time. We have family heading out to see us very soon, a very special holiday coming up, Olivia's 7th birthday, Halloween and a fancy dress party to attend. Life is never dull at Chez Chissell lol. Happy birthday to Grandad Jim, come and see us soon xxx
We wish you all a mild autumn and that all your little ones enjoy being back at school. Keep safe, be happy and stay well folks.
Sending you all much love and affection, Mr and Mrs C xxx
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