Keswick Island Should Be Called 'The Party Island'...

Hello there!

It's been a while since my last update and we've had people come and go... so there are tons of photos to share with you. I finally captured a video of a pod of whales passing by and it's amazing... I just need to edit it to make it shorter before I upload it here soon. ;-)

Firstly we had Ritchie leave and he's sadly missed. We had a beach farewell party for him where we all had an absolute ball!

He was soon followed by the builders, Glen, Benno & Steve...

It's funny... you get to meet people and they bring their own special piece to add to the mix here. Once they leave, you really miss them. It's the same with the guests who visit the Guest House that we meet. It could be something to do with the fact that they're relaxed and on holidays, but I hope they all come back and visit some time in the future.

Here are some photos from Ritchie's farewell, followed by some from the boy's farewell. Enjoy!

Here are the 2 Lyns on the island in their Keswick Island sarongs. Aren't they adorable? :-) And check out those crocs on their feet. See? We set fashion trends here on the island that you won't find anywhere else you know!



Singing our farewell song to Ritchie...


Here's the Mingu Mingu Choir straight after their inaugural performance of the 12 Days Of Christmas - Keswick Island Style (written by Brian Kinderman). Not sure who that ring-in is down the front!



Here's Ron & Marion's builder Trent with Mike & Lyn. Trent was in good form that night! lol


Man of the hour - Ritchie - all thumb's up and ready to move to Perth (where I hear it's cold and rainy...)


Peter Morris turned up at the party and he's about to build a few houses here as well. We don't know what we'd do without Pete sometimes... He's a god send.


Glen had a ball as usual!


More shannanigans with Glen & Ritchie...


Trent gave Ritchie a heartfelt speech about how he can't wait to work with him again in the future. Mikey, Ritchie (front), Ross, Ben, Trent & Marion.


Glen, Trent & Steve...


Brian & Peter...


Steve & Benno...


There were some sore heads the next morning, that's for sure! lol

Here's a shot of myself with Brian & Lyn Kinderman one evening when we were watching the sunset.


Look! Our first chop-top convertible buggy! Rodger was thrilled with the modifications to pimp the boy's ride. :-)


I was lucky enough to hitch a ride over to Mackay with Mick & Kaz, a lovely couple from WA. Here's Kaz in the galley of the yacht. What a beautiful 2.5hr journey we had over there with Brian & Lyn. (Only my first time off the island since December! So Maccas was looking better than ever!)


Here's Skipper Mick & Lil Buddy Brian at the wheel on the yacht:


In between all this was the school holidays where Jessica & my friend Denise's daughter Shona came to visit for a week.


Here's a nice one of Jess as she's about to leave on Lee's boat for Mackay. Looking back at Basil Bay.


The boy's farewell party was at Yazz's house that they were renting and was made extra special by a lovely couple from Mackay, Janet & Francis - who are professional musicians. They kept us all entertained on the evening with plenty of songs, laughing and musical instruments!


Ron, Marion & Glen...


Steve saved a cigar especially for his last night. That stuff'll kill you! lol


Brian & Lyn brought their basket of noise makers and we had the maraccas, tambourines and shakers out for lots of fun.


Glen always loves shaking his bootie...


Typically, a good time was had by all. ;-)

That's all for today! Catch up with you again soon!

Cheers
Evie