I left Port Elliott about 9:00 and headed for Adelaide.It was an hour drive through hilly farming areas and vineyards. Fran and Catherine had arrived yesterday and I was joining them at the Stamford Grand at Glenelg right on the beach. Fran particularly likes staying there (I now see why) but first time for Catherine and I. Only a short visit as they were flying back late Sunday afternoon.
After I did all the checking in process and put Flo in a 24hr parking area we had time for coffee and pastry from a nearby bakery. Jim had booked into the Ottoman Restaurant not far from where we were staying, for lunch. When we met up we were happy to see Kyam with Jim. They had both been busy on a poling booth that morning for a local by-election. He couldn’t stay long but it was good see him.
Glenelg, waiting for the tram to take us into the city for the Classic Diamond concert. We had arranged to met Jim there. He had kindly bought the tickets. Cameron and Carmel joined us as well.What a great day. After our fond farewells and being escorted to the tram we headed back to our rooms. It was late, we were tired and the unusually hot day had turned very cold.
We met downstairs for breakfast and had some time together before check out. A much cooler day today. The beach was wild.
Retired in April 2017 after a long career in cardiac nursing which I loved, I find my life has totally changed. After almost loosing my husband last August to a dissecting aortic aneurysm complicated by a massive watershed stroke post cardiothoracic surgery, we are adapting to a very different life together. This is our now story. Update, November 2025. Chris continued to do well until he had a stroke in August 2018. This time after 2 weeks on life support with no sign of improvement he passed away peacefully with the family present. RIP Chris, much loved and missed.
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