January started in bed sound asleep, the first year in many that we have not dined and danced into the New Year with the Congo line keeping in beat to "Running Bear." The main reason was that my husband was recovering from a Hernia operation and we had all the family home so it was nice to spend time with them.
I live in the beautiful little seaside town of Brunswick Heads which takes on a more vibrant atmosphere during January. Just before Christmas the "Housie Tent" is erected and is run nightly as a fundraiser for the Brunswick Valley Rescue Club until around the 20th of January. Next to that we have the Carnival with all the fun rides for the kids and the young at heart. Then mid January we have a massive fireworks which heralds the start of the Fish'n'chip festival and the Woodchops.
I love to partake in a few rounds of Housie and to attend the Woodchops, especially the State of Origin on the Sat night where QLD and NSW fight it out in a marathon effort with alot of encouragement from the crowd. All the events are organised by a bunch of dedicated volunteers who give their time generously.
Late January, my sister and her eldest daughter visited from Grafton, which was a lovely.
I ventured into the river on one occasion where I met up with two acquaintances and spent some time catching up on what was happening in our busy lives etc.
Also celebrated my Husband's birthday on the 10th and after dining out in Mullumbimby, headed to Brunswick for some Housie and Fireworks, which this year was spectacular.
My little grandson successfully started prep, which was a big milestone for him and his family.
So January was all about family, recreation and enjoying the festival atmosphere in my little home town of Brunswick Heads.
