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Monday, 12 August 2013

A birthday weekend



It was my birthday on the weekend.  Time sure flies quickly and I can't really believe I am getting so old.   No matter, I can think of no finer way to celebrate getting old than running away to my favourite island, Bruny. The weather was windy and wet and sometimes sunny.  We walked along the beach, played games, read books and ate simple, delicious food.





We stayed at a stylish Hideaway, my kind of place, a white, modern rustic interior with tidy piles of food and interiors magazines dotted around the rooms.  The view out to sea was the best part though.  Nothing like an ocean view to recharge your batteries. Add to that time together with my family without any distractions and you have the ingredients for a perfect birthday celebration.

The cake, a chocolate Victoria sponge, of course is a bonus.



31 comments

31 comments:

  1. Jane @ Shady Baker12 August 2013 at 10:29

    This looks and sounds simply divine Michelle! Happy Birthday x

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    1. Michelle12 August 2013 at 14:37

      It was Jane! Thanks so much for the birthday wishes. xxx

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  2. emma12 August 2013 at 10:33

    Happy birthday Michelle! Looks like my kind of weekend.

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  3. Anonymous12 August 2013 at 11:29

    Big lovely birthday wishes to Michelle! Looks like you had an absolutely lovely time you lucky duck xx

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    1. Michelle12 August 2013 at 14:38

      Thanks so much Reannon! I did feel spoilt! x

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  4. Luisa Brimble12 August 2013 at 11:32

    Oohhhhh Happiest Birthday Michelle!

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  5. Anonymous12 August 2013 at 12:47

    Sending birthday cheer your way...and a hug and some wishes. :) This looks like a fabulous way to spend your birthday. I'll say it again...you are so lucky to live in such beautiful place. xo

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    1. Michelle12 August 2013 at 14:39

      Thank you for the birthday wishes Sarah. And yes we feel very lucky to live in such a beautiful place. xxx

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  6. Sims Wishes12 August 2013 at 12:49

    What an amazing way to spend your birthday! :)

    Rowdy Fairy

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  7. Anonymous12 August 2013 at 12:51

    Beautiful birthday choice

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  8. Millie12 August 2013 at 12:54

    Happy Birthday Sweetie! MOTH's very jealous about your Weekend On Bruny - I flashed your pics at him & he got all nostalgic for his old ab diving days around the island. Geez, no more stuff about the age thing, you are just hitting your stride my girl!
    Love Millie & MOTH xx

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    1. Michelle12 August 2013 at 14:40

      Thank you so much Millie! One day you and MOTH will have to go away for a weekend on Bruny xx

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  9. Anonymous12 August 2013 at 13:05

    Happy Birthday Michelle. Your cake looks delicious and your weekend sounds just perfect. Ann

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  10. Mel @ Coal Valley View12 August 2013 at 22:09

    Happy Birthday Michelle! What an absolutely perfect way to celebrate. I love that your sweet little dog was able to join in too. Mel x

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    1. Michelle13 August 2013 at 19:23

      Thank you Mel. It was the first time we took Spoon away with us, he was very well behaved!

      x

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  11. meetmeatmikes13 August 2013 at 08:16

    So glad you had a beautiful weekend. Beautiful people need beautiful birthday weekends. They really do! x

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    1. Michelle13 August 2013 at 19:22

      Thanks so much Pip! That's lovely to hear! x

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  12. ally13 August 2013 at 17:27

    What a fabulous way and place to spend a birthday Michelle~!!-you've given me a few ideas for one coming up soon
    x

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  13. Natalie @ the little gnomes home13 August 2013 at 20:46

    what a beautiful time away it looks like you all had. Happiest Birthday to you x

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  14. Unknown14 August 2013 at 04:49

    Happy Birthday to you! What a lovely way to spend a birthday:) x

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  15. cityhippyfarmgirl14 August 2013 at 13:48

    Gorgeous spot to celebrate a birthday, especially with all your loved ones Michelle.
    Hope your coming year is a wonderful one.

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  16. Unknown14 August 2013 at 16:49

    It looks like you had a wonderful birthday - with a beautiful setting, your family and that cake, no wonder! I'm yet to travel to Bruny. One day, one day!

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  17. Anonymous17 August 2013 at 07:34

    Hello Michelle, I don't have Instagram, but I wanted to say how sad I felt that the gorgeous cottage burnt down. We built an old/new weatherboard home 10 years ago, loving that old traditional style. I hope the lady that had plans to renovate that house can maybe build something similar on the land. So sad, I love those old houses and the lifetime of home life and memories. Ann

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  18. humble habit19 August 2013 at 20:57

    Happy belated birthday to you, what a beautiful thing to do, all looks gorgeous!

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  19. ashley2 September 2013 at 21:29

    The perfect celebration! Happy birthday (very belated) beautiful lady- not older, just better. Like a fine wine! Xx

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  20. gwen18 July 2014 at 03:07

    nice

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