Well we have had a ball taking Bashful with us on holiday up to Cairns.
We tried to make sure he saw as much as we did and experienced all that the Northern part of our beautiful country has to offer…sun sand sea and rainforest.
I think he had a ball..this is the second time he has visited us and it was a long time in the planning!
In fact when we booked our holiday early in 2014 i spoke to Bacon and the plan was hatched! so we kept the secret for nearly a year..amazing for me!
This week the little guy will wing his way home..and i am sure he has many tales to tell..and i also believe he has a little explaining to do!! (more of that later 😉 )
So i have got a little group of pics to show as we bid our little mate farewell and say safe travels…
Bashful arrives for Xmas
We travelled from our home town up North
We stayed in Melbourne the night before..early flight the next day
Airport in the distance
On board the plane..morning tea
We arrive at our destination and head to the resort
We have a break at Cairns..Bashful at the lagoon
Resort arrival and Bashful is ready to relax!
We unpack and head to the pool
Bashful and i share a cocktail..let the fun begin!
Bashful met a Rhinocerous beetle
He had a chillax pool side
Met some relatives
Had romantic dinners with Fozziedad and i
He hit the beach
He enjoyed the warm temperatures
Loved the food
Dined alfresco
Loved the scenery out in the rainforest
Enjoyed all the rest stops
He didn’t eat the crocodile curry Fozziedad had
But nibbled my calamari salad!
Gelati by the beach
Pulled pork rolls poolside
Yep that Bashful loves to eat!
Prawn rolls beachside
Oh and cakes of course 🙂
Bashful really wanted to stay at the resort
And all the staff were sad to say goodbye to him
But all good things come to an end
Resting on my cushion on the plane
The ouchie toe needed some help when we got back..
So off to the hospital for me and Bashful for an xray..
So it seems fitting to say bye bye to Bashful with some fireworks..we sat on the beach on New Years eve..eating fish and chips and watching the fireworks over the coral sea..Bashful had a great night and so did we..so adieu my friend and let’s do this again!
Loves Fozziemum xx
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A) It’s pretty pathetic that a pet rock has a more exciting life than me , and B) Bashful looks awfully young. As such I am SURE that was a non-alcoholic drink you were sharing…. right?
Well then! It appears I can’t send any of the Run A Muck Ranch organisms to visit you because they are all under age and I don’t approve of under age drinking! (Picture my arms crossed and a judgemental expression on my face as I say ” Hmmmppppff!”
Could my think about drinking be the reason for my boring life?
Hahaha i doubt it! i can tell you i won’t drink again until next xmas hahaah there is a chance the little guy may be in the pooper house when he gets home….wait and see..it is about to get interesting ..that’s all i can say 😉 xx
And a great time was had by all, aye?? Bashful will be glad to get back home for a rest I’d say!! Although he does live in a pretty full on house …. you’d need a holiday from all THAT madness occasionally I guess.
Haahah well I am sure he has his ways 🙂 and I hope he gets home safely..i think he had a great time..i know I did ..and I hope the cold is not too bad when he arrives home 🙂 xx
Feels quiet without the little guy doesn’t it?You had an amazing trip with Bashful,I am glad your toe healed up.
I can’t wait to see his return home,that will be an adventure in itself,xx Rachel
Rachel i will send him off this week and yes it will be quiet 🙂 he really does get to you the little guy 🙂 i a sure he will be full of stories 🙂 XX Bevxx x
Annie he had a great time..much a i did…ahh memories hahh..well let’s just say he will have some explaining to do and it may be quite a reunion when he gets home to his folks 😉 hahahah loves Bev xx
Hahahah he sure is Sharon 🙂 the toe was stubbed at least five times on the catamaran we took to the reef..same metal doorway with a ‘WATCH YOUR STEP’ sign…go figure 🙂 xx
That Bashful and you Fozzies sure do know how to have fun. I bet he was thrilled to see his “relatives.” …and the food! YUM! I hope the toe is feeling fine. Red is a pretty color, but not for a toe!
oh boy…I wish I had a burger what’s bigger than me too :o) Bashfulyou should be a member of the miles&more club now, so you can travel for free :o) i still love the idea to send the rolling stone around the world… wish we could do that too, sadly there is no envelope what’s big enough lol
Thanks for the laughs. It’s really great to see rocks having fun. Every now and then we hear about a garden gnome being “stolen”, who returns a few weeks later complete with portfolio of pics taken somewhere exotic and, of course, the gnome is in all of them! 🙂
Bashful is going to be as big as a boulder if he keeps eating all of that rich food! It’s a good thing that you keep him active! Haha! I can’t tell you how much I love the picture of the hotel crew with Bashful!
What a fabulous trip! I hope Bashful behaved since I wasn’t able to go and he had to take my place. I know, sorry, just wishful thinking. Pretty bad when a rock has more travel time than me! 😆 Sure hope the toe is all better now!
I wonder if you wore Bashful out Bev!!! He sure got to do alot an eat alot…bet it costs more for his flight home because he weighs more, hahaha!!!
Great photos…..that rock is so lucky!
5 FEET of snow! That’s all I am going to say! 😉
Love Sherri-Ellen & Siddhartha Henry ❤ ❤ ❤
LOL I am glad you all had such a good time! Now I wonder if there was a lady involved?? Bashfull always brings a lady home 😉
Snow still here however the SUN is shining…18 Celsius with windchill of -25…but it LOOKS nice out there!! HAHAHA!
Loves you madly, S-E. ❤ ❤
Crikey! well Autumn starts her on Sunday..and i am sure it will be hot…i do not know WHAT Bashful has been doing but believe me..all will be revealed….i do hope your mail arrives soon too 🙂 live ya madly back Bev xxx
AAAHHH Autumn that sounds lovely…..right now any season w/out snow sounds lovely!!!
I am sorry it is stil hot there. It seems the planet has extremes now in weather….
The parcel arrived today!!! Love all the butterfly items & the turtle is gorgeous. Unfortunately both left flippers are broken 😦
I wull try to glue it back together….it is so beautiful ….thank you for thinking of me!!! The butterfly magnet is on the fridge….I miss butterflies….sunshine…grass…flowers….
LOL I will stop whining now 😉
(((((HUGGIES))))) an thanks Sherri-Ellen ❤ ❤
Oh dang!! i was hoping they would be gentle..i am so sorry sweetie 😦 how unfair.. i hope it glues together ok.idiots..grrr i am glad you can enjoy the butterflies …some brightness to your winter day..next time i will quadruple wrap!! loves Bev xxxx
dood !! rockin awesum ya getted ta meet up with yur cuzinz !! N whoa…ewe haza better vaycaysunz N uz….for sure !!! sorree graneez wood knot let ewe eat de bug…he wooda been tasteee 🙂 hope yur jour knee home iza safe one N tell granneez wee loved theese fotos…spesh a lee number 18 …dinin al frezco….we loves that tree !! ♥♥♥ 🙂
Thanks dudes..it was a blast..that beetle looked great..moved slow too hahaah..i had a great time down under…and those trees up at the Daintree were super nice to dine under….<3 Bashful ❤ ❤
Snorts and rolls with laughter. That little rock of mine *always* has the best of times! I’m sure this trip was memorable in more ways than one – winks. Can’t wait for the little guy to get home. He has a LOT of explaining to do. XOXO – Bacon
P.S. You can say how you really hurt your toe. We all know Phil was involved – snorts!
I was so sad when the legs fell out….I have not had a chance to try to glue it back together with new phone/net provider here & now behind on comments & blogs again. I will be out tomorrow so will work on it Friday. I need a chunk of quiet time so I can concentrate on fixing it properly.
Thank you for the thought & the gifts….they are lovely (like you) & cheered me up!!!!
(((((HUGS))))) an ❤ Love ❤ Sherri-Ellen ❤
You are do welcome my sweets..i know your turtle connection…still really annoyed he was legless on arrival…and i am sure he had not been even near booze hahaha…big hugs Bev xxxx
Semi legless…on his left side….so if I can’t repair the left side properly I can display him right side showing…He can bee a Hemiplegic Turtle…..
LOL legless w/out booze…I spit my tea all over the laptop Bev!!!
HAHAHAHA!!
((hugs)) Sherri-Ellen x0x0x0
A) It’s pretty pathetic that a pet rock has a more exciting life than me , and B) Bashful looks awfully young. As such I am SURE that was a non-alcoholic drink you were sharing…. right?
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A) yes he has a great life hahhaha and B) i kinda let him have a slurp…and it was slightly alcoholic 🙂 bwahahah 😉
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Well then! It appears I can’t send any of the Run A Muck Ranch organisms to visit you because they are all under age and I don’t approve of under age drinking! (Picture my arms crossed and a judgemental expression on my face as I say ” Hmmmppppff!”
Could my think about drinking be the reason for my boring life?
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Hahaha i doubt it! i can tell you i won’t drink again until next xmas hahaah there is a chance the little guy may be in the pooper house when he gets home….wait and see..it is about to get interesting ..that’s all i can say 😉 xx
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what a wonderful trip- but for the toe!
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Hahah the toe is all good now..but yes a great trip 🙂 apart from tripping with my toe hahaah 🙂 xx
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All those food stuffies – YUMMY! Stunning photos. You surely have some beautiful country out there.
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Thankyou 🙂 we do have a great country..these are his mobile pics and his other shots are much prettier..i agree food…mmm 🙂
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Bashful has gotten to see more of the world than me…so I gotta say he is a lucky rocky:) Looks like a special time and great trip:)
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He sure had a great time and i hope his next trip is just as fun 🙂 :xx
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And a great time was had by all, aye?? Bashful will be glad to get back home for a rest I’d say!! Although he does live in a pretty full on house …. you’d need a holiday from all THAT madness occasionally I guess.
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I reckon Charlie..his place sure has some crazy activities hahahaha hope you are all safe and dry my friend ! loves Fozziemum xx
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You planned a fabulous tour for him. He’s seen and experienced much more than many Australians. We’re wondering how he made it through customs….
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Haahah well I am sure he has his ways 🙂 and I hope he gets home safely..i think he had a great time..i know I did ..and I hope the cold is not too bad when he arrives home 🙂 xx
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Oh what a wonderful time Bashful must have had and Ty for sharing the photos of his adventure with you.
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So welcome 🙂 we had a ball sharing his adventures 🙂 xx
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Feels quiet without the little guy doesn’t it?You had an amazing trip with Bashful,I am glad your toe healed up.
I can’t wait to see his return home,that will be an adventure in itself,xx Rachel
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Rachel i will send him off this week and yes it will be quiet 🙂 he really does get to you the little guy 🙂 i a sure he will be full of stories 🙂 XX Bevxx x
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That was a tour and a half – Bashful is a very lucky young rock. Rather curious to find out what he got up to that might have got him in trouble 😉
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Annie he had a great time..much a i did…ahh memories hahh..well let’s just say he will have some explaining to do and it may be quite a reunion when he gets home to his folks 😉 hahahah loves Bev xx
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He is a lucky bugger that rock! Great pics Bev and you must tell me all about that toe one day, omitting no details! 😀
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Hahahah he sure is Sharon 🙂 the toe was stubbed at least five times on the catamaran we took to the reef..same metal doorway with a ‘WATCH YOUR STEP’ sign…go figure 🙂 xx
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Bashful sure got to see loads of stunning places. Safe journey home.
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That he did Sue 🙂 i am sure he will have a comfy trip home well i hope he does hahaha 🙂 hugs Bev xx
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We saw that bashful had a wonderful time down under. Have a serene and easy Sunday.
Best wishes Molly
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Thanks Molly we will 🙂 and you too loves Fozziemum xx
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That Bashful and you Fozzies sure do know how to have fun. I bet he was thrilled to see his “relatives.” …and the food! YUM! I hope the toe is feeling fine. Red is a pretty color, but not for a toe!
Love and licks,
Cupcake
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Cupcake we all had a ball 🙂 the tootsie is all better now..and not as festively coloured anymore 😉 loves Fozziemum xx
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oh boy…I wish I had a burger what’s bigger than me too :o) Bashfulyou should be a member of the miles&more club now, so you can travel for free :o) i still love the idea to send the rolling stone around the world… wish we could do that too, sadly there is no envelope what’s big enough lol
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Hahaha that burger was delish 🙂 and i agree we could get a giant envelope maybe…;) xx
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You are an awesome tour guide. I think I am going to mail myself down there for my next vacation. 🙂
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I will gladly show you around Charles 🙂
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Thanks for the laughs. It’s really great to see rocks having fun. Every now and then we hear about a garden gnome being “stolen”, who returns a few weeks later complete with portfolio of pics taken somewhere exotic and, of course, the gnome is in all of them! 🙂
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Hahah indeed they seem to have a way of appearing in exotic places hahaah! he has been fun to have down under 🙂 xx
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Save travels home, you had a great adventure with beautiful pictures.
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Thanks guys Bashful says he will be safe on his journey 🙂 xx
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You certainly showed Bashful a most excellent time! The FOOD! The poor toe.
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Hahahaa thanks Pix..i think we did a good job of entertaining him 🙂 and yes FOOD!!!! the toe is back to being pink not purple so all good 🙂 xxx
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Bashful’s he didn’t gain any weight with all that yummy looking food. Fabulous adventures- thanks for sharing the fun times.
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So welcome 🙂 and no amazingly he gained no weight..unlike myself hahaahha 🙂 xx
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Yeah, there are days when I wish I was a rock! 😉
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Hahaah there are days i feel like one hahhaaah xxx
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Bashful is going to be as big as a boulder if he keeps eating all of that rich food! It’s a good thing that you keep him active! Haha! I can’t tell you how much I love the picture of the hotel crew with Bashful!
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Hahaah M.K they were hilarious..i think they thought i had lost my mind 🙂 great fun 🙂 xxx
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I bet you are going to miss the little guy.
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I am 🙂 last time he left i really felt sad hahahaha 🙂 xxx
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Awesome report but I should not have looked at this on an empty stomach. Sigh, the desserts, the poolside nummies, the cocktails…the warm weather…
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Hahaha yes i got a little morose looking back..still have the heat here though 🙂
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What a fabulous trip! I hope Bashful behaved since I wasn’t able to go and he had to take my place. I know, sorry, just wishful thinking. Pretty bad when a rock has more travel time than me! 😆 Sure hope the toe is all better now!
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It is sad that he has more miles on his passport than most of us hahaahah..and thanks the tootsie is a ok now 😉 xxx
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I wonder if you wore Bashful out Bev!!! He sure got to do alot an eat alot…bet it costs more for his flight home because he weighs more, hahaha!!!
Great photos…..that rock is so lucky!
5 FEET of snow! That’s all I am going to say! 😉
Love Sherri-Ellen & Siddhartha Henry ❤ ❤ ❤
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Hahahaha he sure is a lucky guy 🙂 i think i put the weight in for him haha…snow yikes…no fun!! loves Bev xxx
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LOL I am glad you all had such a good time! Now I wonder if there was a lady involved?? Bashfull always brings a lady home 😉
Snow still here however the SUN is shining…18 Celsius with windchill of -25…but it LOOKS nice out there!! HAHAHA!
Loves you madly, S-E. ❤ ❤
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Crikey! well Autumn starts her on Sunday..and i am sure it will be hot…i do not know WHAT Bashful has been doing but believe me..all will be revealed….i do hope your mail arrives soon too 🙂 live ya madly back Bev xxx
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AAAHHH Autumn that sounds lovely…..right now any season w/out snow sounds lovely!!!
I am sorry it is stil hot there. It seems the planet has extremes now in weather….
The parcel arrived today!!! Love all the butterfly items & the turtle is gorgeous. Unfortunately both left flippers are broken 😦
I wull try to glue it back together….it is so beautiful ….thank you for thinking of me!!! The butterfly magnet is on the fridge….I miss butterflies….sunshine…grass…flowers….
LOL I will stop whining now 😉
(((((HUGGIES))))) an thanks Sherri-Ellen ❤ ❤
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Oh dang!! i was hoping they would be gentle..i am so sorry sweetie 😦 how unfair.. i hope it glues together ok.idiots..grrr i am glad you can enjoy the butterflies …some brightness to your winter day..next time i will quadruple wrap!! loves Bev xxxx
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I should let momwithoutpaws take something with her when she goes on her trip
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Go stick hunting FRED 🙂 HAHHAH XX
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dood !! rockin awesum ya getted ta meet up with yur cuzinz !! N whoa…ewe haza better vaycaysunz N uz….for sure !!! sorree graneez wood knot let ewe eat de bug…he wooda been tasteee 🙂 hope yur jour knee home iza safe one N tell granneez wee loved theese fotos…spesh a lee number 18 …dinin al frezco….we loves that tree !! ♥♥♥ 🙂
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Thanks dudes..it was a blast..that beetle looked great..moved slow too hahaah..i had a great time down under…and those trees up at the Daintree were super nice to dine under….<3 Bashful ❤ ❤
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Snorts and rolls with laughter. That little rock of mine *always* has the best of times! I’m sure this trip was memorable in more ways than one – winks. Can’t wait for the little guy to get home. He has a LOT of explaining to do. XOXO – Bacon
P.S. You can say how you really hurt your toe. We all know Phil was involved – snorts!
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I was so sad when the legs fell out….I have not had a chance to try to glue it back together with new phone/net provider here & now behind on comments & blogs again. I will be out tomorrow so will work on it Friday. I need a chunk of quiet time so I can concentrate on fixing it properly.
Thank you for the thought & the gifts….they are lovely (like you) & cheered me up!!!!
(((((HUGS))))) an ❤ Love ❤ Sherri-Ellen ❤
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You are do welcome my sweets..i know your turtle connection…still really annoyed he was legless on arrival…and i am sure he had not been even near booze hahaha…big hugs Bev xxxx
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Semi legless…on his left side….so if I can’t repair the left side properly I can display him right side showing…He can bee a Hemiplegic Turtle…..
LOL legless w/out booze…I spit my tea all over the laptop Bev!!!
HAHAHAHA!!
((hugs)) Sherri-Ellen x0x0x0
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Hahahahah bless him loves BEV XX
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