An Old Plumber, An Ex-Carer, An Amateur Poet, Words From The Heart
Day 3, Gina Comes to Geelong
After enjoying our morning walkies, Gina and I (without Frankie) travelled to Drysdale, where we enjoyed an excellent luncheon/dining experience on board The Q Train, a historic train that travels between Drysdale and Queenscliff.
Thursday evening we attended the Geelong Library’s special presentation of the famous Australian author, “Tim Winton, in conversation with Jock Serong, as they discussed Tim Winton’s new novel, JUICE. [This event was the main reason why Gina had come to Geelong]
G'day, and welcome to my blog site. My name is Ivor Steven, I live in Geelong, Australia. I'm an ex-industrial chemist, and a retired plumber, and a former Carer of my wife(Carole), for 30 years, who suffered from severe MS. I Write poetry about those personal thoughts, throughout and beyond my life as a Carer.
I've been blogging for over 2 years, and writing poems for 19 years. Of course a lot of my poems are about my favourite subject Carole, but since I've been blogging my writings have become quite varied, humourous, mystical, observational, and even a few monster/horror poems.
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It must have been a very exciting day for Gina. How lovely to travel by dining train. Frankie’s missing out big time but I’m sure you’ll tell him all about it when you’re back together. π€πΆπππ
Wonderful!! What fun! π
Train rides are always special and enjoyable! π
(((HUGS))) to both of you!! β€οΈβ€οΈ
PS… I see Mr. Cohen was with you. π
So glad you had such a fun time and had a break from Frankie. I’m sure he wasn’t though.. lol. I’m so glad you’ve been enjoying yourself with Gina and the book signing, Ivor!!β£οΈ
You are being an excellent guide
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Thank you kindly Derrick
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I love trains and good food, both so glad she had the chance to hear and meet the author
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She was ecstatic to meet and chat with her favourite author ππππ
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Enjoy, dear Gina, Ivor and Frankie. ππ
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Thank you very much Punam ππππΆπ
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My pleasure. ππ
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Wonderful!
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Thank you Dwight
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glad your having fun, Ivor! β€
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Thank you kindly Carol ππππΆπ
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Hi Ivor, what a lovely outing. Itβs so nice for you to have company π
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Frankie and I are so happy to have her here πππΆπ
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A nice day together. I am sure the book will be good.
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Yes … Gina is very happy, “Juice” is 515 pages …
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It must have been a very exciting day for Gina. How lovely to travel by dining train. Frankie’s missing out big time but I’m sure you’ll tell him all about it when you’re back together. π€πΆπππ
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The Dining Train was very special indeed, a wonderfully relaxing event in the middle of our hectic week … πππππ₯ …
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Good to see you friends… Enjoy the friendship…
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Thank you kindly Vipin ππ
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Wow! How wonderful.
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Yes β¦ we are having a fabulous time together ππ thank you Cindy
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She mustβve enjoyed her visit with you as her gracious host and guide.
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She certainly had a wonderful time … thank you Sadje ππππΆ
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Youβre welcome π
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What a great day for you both. π
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Wonderful!! What fun! π
Train rides are always special and enjoyable! π
(((HUGS))) to both of you!! β€οΈβ€οΈ
PS… I see Mr. Cohen was with you. π
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Wow, how wonderful is this!! Thank you for sharing all of this with us. And please give my love to Gina as well…so love the photos!
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Great π
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Thanks πππ
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So glad you had such a fun time and had a break from Frankie. I’m sure he wasn’t though.. lol. I’m so glad you’ve been enjoying yourself with Gina and the book signing, Ivor!!β£οΈ
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Thank you very much, Cindy … Gina was over the moon at having her book signed … ππππ
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Youβre so very welcome! Thatβs just awesome! π
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