JT and Gilli (The Happy ChefsWe have now been in our Coolum Beach apartment for five weeks; five weeks of non-stop fun.
Our first visitors were Sean, his partner, the lovely Vivian and our grandson George. They stayed in a bach on the shores at the beautiful Lake Weyba (towards Noosa). We shared a delightful meal at the Coolum Beach Surf Club and enjoyed early evening cocktails at their bach overlooking Lake Weyba as the sun set in blazing orange. Too soon they left us to return to their busy Auckland life.
2nd visitors and 1st to stay with us were fellow Parc residents and Gulf Harbour Country Club members Larry and Nicki Williams. Whilst Larry, John and JT played cards into the early hours Nicki read and hit bed early. The enjoyable evenings were followed by three excellent games of golf; two at the wonderful Hyatt Coolum and one at Twin Waters. We all played well but with Larry having the best results with a gross 77 at both Twin Waters and The Hyatt: outstanding! It was great to enjoy their company.
During the William's visit we had one unusual rainy day where golf was not the preferred option. As Larry and Nicki boarded their flight to Auckand the heaven's opened and The Sunshine Coast had a tropical storm that lasted for four days, bringing the heaviest August rainfall on record. Noosa was flooded, roads closed for days, including the main road from Coolum to Noosa (which only opened yesterday September 1st). A good time to stay indoors and read.
During the height of the storm Sandy and Barbara Imrie arrived in Coolum to stay with long time friends Dean and Raoul, former owners of the Jervois Road framing and art shop and who are now firmly settled in Coolum Beach. Despite the endless rain and wind we shared an enjoyable meal at Dean and Raoul's house, which is not far from our apartment. The Imrie's then left to take a cruise boat from Brisbane. We were delighted the weather cleared on their 2nd day of the cruise.
With the storm subsiding Dale and Gilli Wrightson arrived from Auckland to become our 4th Kiwi visitors and the 2nd couple to stay with us. We have now had the pleasure of their company for a week; a week of stunning sunny days. Our days usually begin with either a gym session (for all) or golf (for JT and John) followed by a wonderful meal prepared by Gilli with top assistant chef JT. The wine flows and it is not long then until Dale and John move to snooze mode. Last night we watched the Warriors struggle to put away Penrith then we watched an excellent Billy Joel solo concert on Austar (Sky equivalent here)
Dale at the fridge (where are you mine fine wine)This morning (Sunday) being a rest day from Gym or Golf we shopped at Noosa and then the brilliant Chef Gilli prepared a lunch of European Bento Box. Fantastic, especially when accompanied with a fine Rose. It is now rest time; reading and relaxing before we view Australian Idol tonight
European Bento Box
MONDAY Sept 3
After all had a good sleep a later start for the day eventually saw JT, Gilli and John off to the Hyatt Coolum Gym for a good solid hours workout.
This was followed by another one of those great lunches prepared by Chef Gilli; Zucchini Fritters with Tomato Salsa (washed down with chilled French Rose).
