Well everyone today was a big day..Phil and i headed off to Melbourne for my appointment with the rheumy..who was lovely and all of ten years old..but she knows her stuff so i felt quite happy with her and confident she has the latest in autoimmune diseases.
So we left home at 7am ..took 2 hours of painful traffic..had my appointment..had my bloods stolen..and left.
We headed to see our little girl (yes 29 and still my little girl) had a coffee and a chat and dang forgot to grab some figs that were growing like crazy in her backyard!
We then headed off to Lygon Street..home of little Italy and cakes cakes cakes…yes..
And who did we meet up with?
Well we had our little guest with us..we stalled his departure until tomorrow as we KNEW he had to say a quick G’Day to this special person…
Yes Bashful got to have a reunion and we got to have a face to face with the lovely Sharon or as Bacon calls her Aunty Sharon from Gentle stitches
Aren’t we cute 🙂
Bashful was so excited to see Aunty Sharon..the last time he saw her they headed to Japan!..seems when Bashful comes to Australia he takes mini trips within his trip hahaa 🙂
You want those cakes don’t you!
It was so nice to meet Sharon and we had a great chat..about blogging,craft what makes us happy and of course food!
Bashful making a move on my cake!
We met at Brunetti’s..THE best cake shop and a paradise for sweets lovers..talk about try and decide!!
Sharon had a Baba which looked amazing I got Fozziedad a Pistachio number and i had a spongecake that looked like a strawberry with a strawberry jelly inside….DELISH!
Inside Brunetti’s
The coffees were great and it was so nice to have an actual face to face ..when it was time to go we said our farewells and will catch up soon at my place as i have a spinning wheel to give to Sharon as i know it will have a good home and be given the workout it deserves! i also have three bags full (yes a nursery rhyme) of fresh wool for her..so i am happy that this will be used too 🙂
Sharon gave me a gorgeous little blue heart she had made because i had been in the hospital..it sits with the Simba she made me ..
Gorgeous 🙂
Cakes everywhere…and this is not even the whole shop!
It was a full day and we did not get home until 4..
Luckily i bought a take home pack of cakes..they are so divine…i think i deserved a treat for being jabbed don’t you?
Ooh la la….
I mean i was brave..just sayin…
Pisachio eclairs, chocolate custard cannoli,strawberry tartlets and sacher torte
Thank you again Sharon for a lovely chat it was truly so nice to see the lady behind the amazing crochet!!
FOZZIE.M 
Oh…those cannoli! That’s the only thing about having to go to the big city for treatment, there’s always fantastic food! Glad Bashful got to enjoy the day with you.
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I agree!!! Great food is a huge bonus hahaha and i am sure Bashful enjoyed a last outing 🙂 xxx
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Glad hospital went well.
Yes, you definitely deserved the treats and how nice to meet up with a friend.
Ihe cakes look scrummy. I would not have been able to choose just one:)
Hope you have a good day. Sue, Polly & Honey
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Sue it was super hard to choose 🙂 a big day of travel..lovely to catch up with a bloggie friend in person too! Now time to relax..big hugs to you and Polly and Honey xxx
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What a wonderful day… it’s my greatest wish to meet a bloggy friend in the furs once. And what’s a better place for a blogger-meeting that this place? No idea what I would pick there… probably I would take all :o) …bye Suzie Quattro memorial pants :o)
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Hahaha…yes the pants would be long gone ! It was super to meet Sharon and indeed we spoke of you today!! .. so you were there in spirit…which is better for the Suzi Q pants 😉 xxxx
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Oh what lovely pics Bev.It was great to see you both (in the fur) and I look forward to meeting the wheel.
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Thanks Sharon 🙂 and it was fun meeting in the furs hahahah 🙂 and the wheel will be most happy to meet you too…sitting forlornly sans operator 🙂 xx Bev xx
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So glad to hear you like your rheumy doc……let’s hope she can get you ALL FIXED UP in short order! What a great treat that shop is – the pastries look DIVINE – I’m drooling on my keyboard…….I’m absolutely a sucker for artfully decorated goodies like that but alas we have no “real” bakery here in my little town. Nice to see Sharon in the flesh too!!! I SOOOOO admire her considerable talents with crochet – her work makes me smile. You two must have had a grand time visiting (and eating).
Hugs, Pam
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Indeed Pam i am pretty happy with the rheumy she was thorough and very enthusiastic!..i am a huge sucker for beautiful cakes and pastries and Brunetti’s is top notch! so a two hour drive deserves it i think hahaha 🙂
Sharon is amazing and her crochet got me inspired to relearn the craft..we had a great time and will be catching up soon here at the mad house..think i can get her out stalking roos with me ? loves Bev XX
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My first reaction when this post came into view was how cute you are Bev- such a pretty face you have! The store looks amazing as do the pastries. Such fun to meet a fellow blogger!
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Aww you sweetie ..i look like a woman who needs a good sleep hahah 🙂 Sharon is as gorgeous as her crochet and it was lovely to spend some time together..and of course cake! who can go wrong 🙂 hugs and loves Bev xx
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I wish I could go to that doctor. NOT for the blood stealing, but just for the after-cakes! Brilliant idea. All doctor’s appointments should come with a reward.
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Totally agree..it is with great joy i look forward to the next visit ….just sayin 😉
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We agree a reward would not go missed over here too. Now that is one shop I bet we could all spend hours in. Have a wonderful Wednesday.
Best wishes Molly
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I agree Molly! how can anything so sweet be bad for your hey ? 🙂 have a super Wednesday sweetie as in 20 minutes it will be Thursday here 😉 loves Fozziemum xxx
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You know how to have fun, don’t you? I need to read up on Bashful. I am curious! ~xo~
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Haaha i sure do 🙂 Bashfuls home is i Georgia pop over to http://piglovewordpresscom ad say hello 🙂 xxx
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squeals!!! Auntie Sharon!!! OMP! OMP! OMP! You got to meet Auntie Sharon in person. I’m so green with jealously right now. That is so totally awesome. That son of mine is a lucky rock for sure – two gorgeous gals! I’m so glad you got to meet your young doctor – I do hope she fixes you right up. And yes you are right. If the Vampires are going to take blood – you deserve a dessert. Look at that shop! THUD piggy down. I would definitely be in pig heaven for sure! XOXO – Bacon
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Hehe i knew you would be pleased Bashful got to meet up with Aunty Sharon again 🙂 and wow that shop..Fozziemum down!! hahahaahah loves Fozziemum xx
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Minus the blood draw and car ride what a great day. Those desserts look do wonderful! I love pistachio!
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So do i..so delish! i had the Pistachio eclair last night…oh my….tooo good!! loves Fozziemum xx
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Oh my heavens, I just gained 6 lbs. looking at those gorgeous goodies! Sam and I send hugs and best wishes. ❤
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I was thinking that I’d better not start licking the photos. Good manners at all times! But they look delicious.
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Hahaha good manners be dang..lick away hahhha 🙂
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They were so yummy! and i had the cannoli this afternoon…..ahhh gaining weight by the minute 😉 loves Fozziemum xxx ❤
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Oh how neat! That would be great if I could meet my blogging friends. It looks like you had a really lovely time! Ellie
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Ellie i sure did turn a blah day around…lovely to meet bloggie friends and eat cake 🙂 loves BEV XX
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bev…what a FUN FUN FUN time !!! and how cool to meet up with a fellow blogger friend 🙂 dad would be like a kid in a candy shoppe…sorta kinda pun intended at this cake shoppe….he’d get in there, never leave, his passport would expire and he’s swear a pox upon us all for draggin him away
he turns 80 in May and swears sweets have kept him going since he left the womb
glad you got to see your daughter, sorry about the figs tho 😦
all the best and we hope you get some helpful, good, ok I can due this kinda news from the doc visit…♥♥♥ laura
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Laura thankyou 🙂 your dad and i would be partners in crime..i really did have a hard time walking away hahahah 🙂 bless him..long life to your dad darlin 🙂 and thanks will see what this sweet Dr can do…loves BEV XXX ❤
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What an amazing day! I am sooo jealous! I wish I could join you for tea and shopping!!! Oh you made me laugh when you said the doctor was “all of 10 years old” lol!!! At our age, they ALL are! xoxoox
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Hahhaahhaah i know Caren! bless her..wanted to ask her if her mum knew she was playing dr..urghhh old fart me 😉 it was a great day and indeed we could so do some damage to those cakes together hahaahah 🙂 loves BEV XXX
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OMC Sorry yous got poked, but what a bakewy. Weez got sooo hungwy lookin’ at all those fings. Mommy sed she’s not nearly as adventuwous as y’all but just knows she kulda found like a hunnewd fings hers wulda liked. MOL
Luv ya’
Dezi and Lexi
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Haahahah i am with mum guys…i could have filled the car hahahaha toooo delish! made up for the prodding and jabbing 🙂 loves Fozziemum xxx
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Yes you two do look cute… and happy! Those cakes look fun 🙂 Fingers crossed and hoping your new Dr. will find some answers to make you feel better Bev!
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Pix thankyou..i am sure this dr will give me some help 🙂 and oh boy FOOD….yep was a treat indeed 🙂 loves Bev xxx
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Hey Bev! Thanks heaps for photos. You look gorgeous as do the cakes and the shop. It’s certainly very flash. Ah memories of Lygon St! Another world away. The specialist sounds like just the right person to sort you out. Cheers!
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Indeed it’s a stunning shop! Next trip i will take some street shots as well…i always hear Skyhooks Lygon street limbo in my head 🙂 i hope this dr can give me some good tips ..loves Bev xxx
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I had that song in my head too!
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Hahahahah 🙂 showing our age 😉 xx
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Bashful and treats. Makes it worth the trip
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Hahaahah it sure does sweets 🙂 xx
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After going to the Dr. so far away, I am glad you got a treat. That place and treats look amazing. Glad you got to see your daughter, friend and Bashful too 🙂
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Thanks Ellen..it made the day bearable 🙂 the treats were super delish….i may need to run the property a bit now hahaa 🙂 loves Fozziemum x
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What a fun day you had . . . I mean, except for that jabbing part, of course. It’s so much fun to meet our “virtual” friends in real life, and that cake place!!!! I do believe that’s heaven on Earth!
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Miss Harper Lee is is great to meet virtual peeps 🙂 the jabbing was okay..kinda used to it..but the cakes..oh my..heaven on earth indeed!!! loves Fozziemum xx
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Okay…a rock has a more exciting life than me. LOL! Goodness, those cakes have my mouth watering. You take home box looks like the box we brought back to my mom’s when we visited Little Italy in N.Y.C. ♥ Decadent!
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Decadent indeed and sooo yummy! Little Italy anywhere seems to rock the cakes..although there are some amazing Jewish patisseries as well….oh my ..i need a lie down just thinking of them hahhahaha ..yes a rock has a great life..wrong on so many levels 🙂 loves Bev xx
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OMD…mom was practically LICKING the computer screen, those cakes look too, too divine!!! We do hope your new toddler doctor will be able to help you out.
BIG licks…from us, not mom.
Wally & Sammy
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Finally the circle of doom has left and i can reply!! yes that shop..erma gerd…i am sure the toddler will sort it out..she is young enough to be interested! pee ess glad mum is not doing the licking..guess she saved that for the cake pics hahaha loves Aunty Bev xx
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Those cakes look heavenly!
So pleased that you got to meet a bloggy friend:-)
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Miskai i am too..and yes they were super delish…..and so good for me….not…hahahha 🙂 xxxx
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And how often do you visit such a wicked establishment? 😀
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Dare i say i never get there..although it is a joy i have an appt on the first of April..so i shall take a cooler with me hahahahah 🙂 xxx
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Yum! What a great time you had with Auntie Sharon! Woot!
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Stu i sure did ..those cakes and Aunty Sharon and bashful..what a day out 😉 xxx
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OH….I forgot to say how pretty you both are. Wowsa.
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Well arent you just the sweetest Stu 🙂 big smoochies xxxxx
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what a lovely day you had (minus the blood stealing, lol…)
Aunty Sharon is lovely looking; such a cheerful happy contenance!
I am so happy you 2 got to meet & greet & eat & that Bashfull got to see Sharon again also. He is one popular rock isn’t he?
Sorry I am so late in reading your blogs; was offline for 2 days waiting for new phone/net provider. Now I am trying to speed read blogs & type comments; wish me luck 😉
Love you madly dear lady ❤
Sherri-Ellen
P.S.: Yes you deserved ALL those delish cakes!!!!!! 🙂
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Oh my gosh, yum!!! I’m glad you got a nice (or several nice) treats after having to go to the doctor, and had a good day visiting with your friend.
I hope this doctor will be a help to you. I think that sometimes younger doctors are a bit more up to date on the current treatments for diseases…hopefully she will have something new to help you. xxoo
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Jan thankyou..it was delish indeed! and i agre i think the specialists in their private suites get a bit blase at times..and are all about the fees,.the young ones are super keen to make a difference! i am sure she said cakes were part of the cure 😉 xxxxx
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