February was an emotional roller coaster. Stephen's brother died at the start of the month then on the 23rd Paulie's brother Jim suddenly and unexpectantly died at home in Auckland. A shock that was hightened by COVID related travel issues. Jim's immediate family held a private funeral where this video was shared. Like any roller coaster there were higher points as well - a quick visit from Olivia, France-based pal Michael Docherty's stay, a Melbourne visit, and time with friends and family.
1Feb 14th , a stroll through the creative trees
2Embracing trees
3Bendy trees
4Red trees
5and diving trees
6Paulie gets a new bike
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8Feb 16 - And then home to prepare for a visitor
9The guest arrives from France for his 5 week visit
10Feb 19 - Sharie and Pete invite us to sail
11sheets up and away we go to Moreton Island
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13"I'll give it a go"
14Pete takes the helm and things speed up
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17Lunch time
18Followed by a swim
19And back to shore. A day well spent
20The next day a small lunch catch up
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22At the same time Paulie's pal Margot Is in Paulie's old turf.
23At Glade house, managed by the Turnbull seniors. Isolated (supplies - including a piano - had to be helicoptered in)
24Having moved off the farm, this was home. Paulie spent time working there on school and Uni breaks
25Beautiful!
26Off from Glade House, a few more days for Margot to walk.
27And amongst a different natural beauty, Olivia visited her Tasmanian based pal Lauren
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29Feb 22nd - Stephen and Paulie head to Melbourne. Their room with a view.
30Even at night
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32mystic light trick off skyscrapper at dinner.
3323rd - whilst in Melbourne an unexpected shock! A phone call - Paulie's brother Jim Turnbull (at right in 2016) unexpectedly dies! See video in intro text
34And the morning starts with folks floating past. The symbolism doesn't escape Paulie who is knocked off balance.
35...Some stretching
36Meanwhile 700 km away in Adelaide Olivia joins boyfriend James' brother who DJs a silent street dance gig
37Dancing was not allowed inside because of COVID!
38Whilst in Melbourne, a visit to the NGV was in order - Chanel designs
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43It's Saturday 26th. Before heading home a walk is in order
44Through the gardens once more. Through new unvisited corners
45And for Olivia it's time to fly to the Gold Coast to farewell Michelle who is going to PNG to wok as a Paramed for a while
46As Stephen & Paulie get back to Brisbane they find a city flooded!
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49And the next morning Daniel Docherty has to leave his flat which is surrounded by water and without power- a few nights with us
50Olivia comes up to Brisbane for a quick visit. Yes, it's only autumn and still warm but a fire dries out our humid house.
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52Shari, Pete, and Claudie come for drinks
53And to test the "new" sofa (originally Jan & Jim's)
54Good-bye to Rosie. The drive to drop Olivia at the airport was interesting- many roads flooded.
55Paulie heads to sister Jan's where the Turnbull gals reminisce about days with brother Jim
56The photos come out. Travel to New Zealand is not viable as border restrictions had just opened and flight were scarce.
57Cycles also come out
58Heading home. Still sad, but happy memories shared
