Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Photo Projects in 2014 - Catch-up

I have been participating in a few photo projects around the web, but have been a bit slack in posting photos here :(

So here are some that I have missed blogging about :)

Happy Anniversary & Valentines Day
114 in 2014 - #18 - Special

Water Level
114 in 2014 - #40 - Level

Autumn Leaves
114 in 2014 - #59 - Flowing
52 in 2014 - #49 Autumn

Coming of Age
114 in 2014 - #89 - Celebration
52 in 2014 - #21 - Music

Barbed Wire Fence
114 in 2014 - #102 - Sharp or Prickly


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Remember, any day doing something you love makes it a good day ;-)

Doing what you like is freedom. Liking what you do is happiness.

Monday, May 26, 2014

Menu Plan Monday | 26th May

I am endeavouring to be a little more organised :)  I have been following Becci's Domestic Bliss for quite some time, and have decided to give Menu Planning a try.

Monday - Fillet Steak Mignon, Oven Chips & Broccoli, Carrots & Cauliflower, with Crusty Rolls

Tuesday - Chicken Chasseur, mashed potato, Broccoli, Carrots & Cauliflower, with Crusty Rolls

Wednesday - Sausages and mashed potato, with onions

Thursday - Satay Chicken with Rice

Friday - Date Night - take-away

Saturday - Home made pies

Sunday - ??

I am planning some baking on Saturday :)

Thank you for visiting my blog today - I hope you have a good day.
Remember, any day doing something you love makes it a good day ;-)

Doing what you like is freedom. Liking what you do is happiness.

Sunday, May 25, 2014

PACC Mystery Box Challenge

My camera club, PACC, is having a Mystery Box Challenge :)
Pink, Sprinkles (100s & 1000s), Spoon, Mirror, Peg

We can pick 1 or more of the items in this box and photograph them creatively.

This was my first thought  :)
Fairy Bread
this will be a suitable entry for:
52 Photos Project - #3 Sugar
114 Photos in 2014 - #24 Sweet
52 in 2014 - #19 - A Treat

I have until Friday, 30th May to submit my entry  ................ the creative process is still churning away :)


Thank you for visiting my blog today - I hope you have a good day.
Remember, any day doing something you love makes it a good day ;-)

Doing what you like is freedom. Liking what you do is happiness.

Saturday, May 24, 2014

Review: Becco on The Parade, The Parade, Norwood, SA

it is not very often we dine out, so when we do, I expect to be impressed with food quality and/or service - hopefully both!

We have eaten at this establishment many times since it was originally Mama Carmella's and Cafe Palazzo and was expecting the good standards to carry on with the new owners - dining at Becco on the Parade was a disappointing experience.

We met up with Mr Fixit's brother & wife for lunch at our usual haunt Cafe Palazzo, on The Parade at Norwood.  When we first walked in, we were pleasantly surprised to find it a bit quiet considering it was a Friday - we should have realised then something was amiss.

On selecting our table and perusing the menu (complete with ????? on some of the prices) we realised that our favourite restaurant had recently undergone a name change, and presumably a change of management.

We were all in the mood for pizza, so we ordered 4 pizzas, 3 soft drinks, and 1 glass of wine.  After about 10 minutes, the waitress came over to advise that they were out of Moscato, so I requested a Rose.  Another 4 minutes or so passed, where I could actually see our drinks on the counter, but no staff to bring them to us.  It was then I realised that there was only 3 staff on duty - 1 to take meal orders, 1 to make drinks and 1 to bring deliver food and drinks to the tables (and quite badly I might add).  I witnessed this obviously new waitress walk all around the cafe attempting to deliver an iced coffee whilst dribbling every where she went :(  When I did eventually get my drink, they also came over to offer a refund .......... as they had inadvertently charged Mr Fixit for a bottle and not a glass :(  Mr Fixit was quite relieved when they mentioned this, as he thought the charge was a little on the high side LOL

From where we were sitting, we could see the pizza maker madly making pizzas - they certainly seemed popular :) and the smells were wonderful, becoming almost painful as we waited for our meals.  In the end, we waited 30 minutes for our pizzas - the wait made even more frustrating when we could see our pizzas out of the oven and sitting on top ready for waiting staff to bring it to us :( (I timed it from the first moment I observed the pizza on top and it was a full 5 minutes before we got it - I have no idea how long it was out of the oven before I saw it)

Everyone agreed, the pizzas were very nice :)  but a bit dissatisfying for Mr Fixit as his was a bit cold :(
Pizza

We ended our meal with desserts and coffees - the coffee was nice, but the dessert was a bit disappointing - I got the Snickers/Picnic Cheesecake - not very sweet, and not very cheesecakey :(  and I had to unwrap it myself!  they left the plastic protector on it when serving!

Dessert
Surely this plastic protector is for transport and storage ............... shouldn't it be removed just before serving?

All in all, a bit of a disappointment really :(  looks like we will be on the hunt for another place to get a good pizza on The Parade.  Anyone have any suggestions?


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Remember, any day doing something you love makes it a good day ;-)

Doing what you like is freedom. Liking what you do is happiness.

Monday, May 19, 2014

Menu Plan Monday - 19th May

I am endeavouring to be a little more organised :)  I have been following Becci's Domestic Bliss for quite some time, and have decided to give Menu Planning a try.

Monday - Ham & Cheese Tortellini & Crusty Rolls

Tuesday - Camera Club - fend for yourself night

Wednesday - Sausages & Potato Bake

Thursday - Chicken Chasseur & Potato Bake

Friday - Date Night - take-away

Saturday - Home made Chicken Tender Wraps & Chips & Salad

Sunday - ??

Thank you for visiting my blog today - I hope you have a good day.
Remember, any day doing something you love makes it a good day ;-)

Doing what you like is freedom. Liking what you do is happiness.

Friday, May 9, 2014

Congratulations to ........

my friends, Paula & Dianne, fellow PACC members :)

Paula with her photo published in Australian Geographic

Dianne with her SAPF plaque for her winning image :)

I love being part of this camera club ............. I have the pleasure of learning from these most talented ladies :)


Thank you for visiting my blog today - I hope you have a good day.
Remember, any day doing something you love makes it a good day ;-)

Doing what you like is freedom. Liking what you do is happiness.