Life is a Journey – Page 104 – The life and times of Libby Withnall

Foodie Friday

Posted on March 11, 2013October 30, 2026 by Libby Withnall

Yep, I do realize I’m a few days late and it’s in facet Monday, but Foodie Monday doesn’t quite have the same ring to it. Sorry I’m late with this. I’ve been feeling pretty poorly this week PLUS the Iditarod is on :-).

Unfortunately once I allowed myself some sugar it kind of became a free for all – not helped by the fact it was Amy’s birthday week. Getting back on track next week.

Amy’s birthday dinner was at the Hog’s Breath Cafe – I got the chicken salad without the chicken and bacon (always get an odd look when I order this).

Instead of cake she opted for desert at Cold Rock Ice Creamery.

Other dinners this week included Quorn Snitzel with a hash brown and corn….

TVP Taco Salad…

And takeaway Vegetarian Noodle Soup….

There was also Yorkshire Puddings and baked veggies, pasta with a tomato sauce and a very odd Hot Cross Bun…

I hope to do better next week – with both my food choices and getting this post up on Friday.

Did anyone have any especially memorable meals lately?

Weekend in Sydney

Posted on March 7, 2013October 30, 2026 by Libby Withnall

Kevin got part 2 of his birthday present this weekend – which included a show at the Sydney Opera House and another weekend away – but this time with no kids :-). I apologise in advance and have no idea what happened … I have hardly any photos to share with you….. but maybe you’re relieved about that :-).

I booked a secret hotel and yet again, we got the Amora Hotel on Jamison. This is our 3rd time staying here and we really do love it.

We arrived about 11.30am and were able to get into our room before we headed to lunch.

We chose to go to Wagamama’s again.

Not quite sure why I look pained this photo but it’s the only one of me from the weekend.

Kevin and I shared again but he chose a dish that was too spicy for me – so I mainly had the edamame.

After lunch we walked down to the Opera House and arrived with 2 hours to show time !!! It was drizzly so we just got a table and some tea/coffee and people watched and played on our phones. Not a bad spot to relax is it?

We also saw the Costa Deliziosa which is the star of Cruise Ship Diaries. We enjoy the show but it’s definitely not our kind of ship.

Finally 3pm came and it was time to see the play “Yes, Prime Minister“.

It was in the small drama theatre and we were in the second row so nice and close. It’s been years (and years) since I’ve been to a play but I really enjoyed it – as did Kevin, even if we didn’t get a few of the political jokes :-).

It had stopped raining so we were able to walk back to the hotel. Having had heel spurs and bad arthritis on previous trips to Sydney, a little thing like this made me so happy :-).

We stopped at Pie Face to pick up some dinner, which we ate on the bed watching True Blood. I ended up watching about 5 episodes and staying up past my bed time :-).

The next day, after a leisurely morning, we head to Westfield Bondi Junction, where I took almost no photos. However I was very excited to see Williams & Sonoma, Pottery Barn and Pottery Barn Kids are coming here soon !!!!

We visited all my favourite shops, and Kevin’s fav – yep, the Apple Store, and I had my first vist to Lululemon.

To make up for a lack of photos I did film a shopping haul. Link here if you can’t see it.

The Week that Was

Posted on March 6, 2013October 30, 2026 by Libby Withnall

It was the week that the rain ended…then started again….

and it was the week of STUNNING sunrises….

It was the week I found a little lizard in the house… luckily we got it outside later on….

and it was the week I found this chicken perched where she shouldn’t be….

It was the week Amy went to her first concert (with a friend) to see Ed Sheeran….

and it was the week of blue nails….

It was the week of no puppy photos to share and the week Kevin and I went to Sydney for the weekend .. post coming soon..

A day in my life – 28th Feb, 2013

Posted on March 3, 2013October 28, 2026 by Libby Withnall

I was up around 6am today and painted my nails while enjoying my morning cuppa.

When my lyrica (pain med) had kicked in, the dogs and I headed off for our walk. Stunning sunrise again this morning.

Such a magical time of day.

Even if it’s so humid out.

Back home I hung up the leads….

and got myself a BIG glass of water, as I melted into a big puddle….

It’s taking the dogs and I a good 30-60mins to recover from our walks at the moment, but after I’d cooled down I got on with emptying the dishwasher…

and having a cheese & pineapple jaffle for breakfast (Christy had already made herself some French Toast).

After Christy left on her scooter I went upstairs. Checking the girls rooms I was very impressed that BOTH rooms were tidy today. And Amy’s was all ready for her friend who is sleeping over tonight.

I showered, dressed and did my makeup….

Then it was time to grab some water and hit the road….

for the drive down to Berry….

where I was to meet Paola at the Berry Tea Shop.

It was lovely to catch up as we’d had to cancel our last planned met up because Amy was sick.

We had some yummy tea and scones…

and wandered around the shops in Berry.

Unfortunately it started to rain rather heavily and most cafes are outdoors so we ended up abandoning our efforts to find somewhere to have lunch and headed our seperate ways.

As you can see I was quite wet by the time I got back to my car.

Which meant my drive home wasn’t quite so nice, but luckily it cleared up as I headed North.

Driving back it was eerie to see all the trees that had been destroyed by the tornado (yes, tornado) that went through the area last weekend.

I went home via the school to drop off some uniforms I had collected yesterday.

Then headed home to make myself a VERY late lunch.

I was only home for an hour before it was time to head back out again. Since Amy had a friend coming over and I hadn’t had time to orgnaise any afternoon tea I went to the bus stop via a local bakery.