Twenty years ago on this day something happened that changed my life. I was invited to a barbecue by a very special friend, there was someone she thought I should meet. “I’m not interested”, I said, but I went anyway. Little did I know, she had said the same thing to the “someone”, with the same response. The rest, as they say, is history. We had a couple of dates
Mark Worthington’s 40th, June 1996
Whalers Inn, Victor Harbour, October 1996
and before long we were cohabiting. We’ve had some good times, both at home
My 40th, March 2000
St. Peter’s Old Collegians black tie dinner, August 2001
Dawesley, July, 2004
Harj’s 21st, July 2006
first Tasmanian winter, June 2009
after a hard days work, July 2009
7th wedding anniversary, January 2010
and away.
Caddo Lake, Texas, September 2008
The White Lion, Tenterden, Kent, October 2008
Spirit of Tasmania, November 2008
Loongana, March 2009
Sydney Opera House, December 2010
Cradle Mountain Lodge, July 2011
La Lucciola, Seminyak, Bali, November 2012
Breeze at the Samaya, Seminyak, Bali, November 2012
Il Castagno, Tuscany, May 2014
Uluru, N.T., June 2015
Sails in the Desert, Uluru, N.T., June 2015
We’ve had some adventures
Hanson Bay, Kangaroo Island, February 1998
Wilpena Pound, Flinders Ranges, June 1998
Huon River, Tasmania, November 1998
scenic flight, Sydney, December 2010
Snake Hill, Cradle Mountain, July 2011
Ayung River, Bali, November 2012
scenic flight, Uluru, June 2015
and some silliness.
Lake Fyans, The Grampians, June 1997
shopped till we dropped, Melbourne, October 1999
pick of the bunch, November 2000
moving in, Dawesley, November 2001
The Balhannah Chainsaw Gang, October 2002
Xmas card, December 2009
Xmas Day, December 2009
new chairs, May 2010
Harbour Bridge Climb, Sydney, December 2010
Fish Spa, Sanur, Bali, November 2012
Waldheim’s Spa, Cradle Mountain, July 2011
with Kevin Bloody Wilson, Launceston, August 2014
Six and a half years after that fateful day, we had a very formal wedding
Wedding, Dawesley, January 2003
and reception.
wedding reception, Dawesley, January 2003
Along the way, we have learned the essential ingredients of a successful relationship. It takes a lot of teamwork,
moving rocks, Dawesley, October 2005
building shed, Stowport, May 2012
a bit of role play doesn’t go astray
Sovereign Hill, Ballarat, October 1999
Murder Mystery dinner, ‘The Watersdown Affair’, June 2001
Murder Mystery dinner, ‘Archeologically Speaking, It’s the Pits’, March 2004
Spider Witch & The Ghoul, Halloween, October 2004
and most importantly, don’t argue over the little things.
with Charlie, November 2009
It’s been a fabulous journey, looking forward to the next twenty……
cannonhillchronicles 
What a lovely post, it brought a tear to the eye! Congratulations to a fabulous couple who I am very proud to say are our bestest, oldest and most loved friends. xxx
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Now you made me cry! You are a very special part of our lives and we’ll have more fun times in the years to come xxx
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I always remember our wedding anniversary (really, I do), but never the day of our meeting, so what a brilliant surprise to get this! Great memories – and more adventures to come!
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I’m the one that forgets our wedding anniversary!
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Awww, you two ❤ Here's to the next 20 years of bliss 🙂 xo
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Thanks, Deb, twenty goes so quickly doesn’t it?
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This is fabulous Kathy!!! Cheers to you both on a fabulous 20 years and plenty more to come xxxx 🙂
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Thanks Nadia, we’ve had a lot of fun along the way.
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Beautiful and I love the wedding dress so proud to wear it after you xx love to both
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I’m glad the dress has gone to a good home 🙂
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Congratulations to a great couple. I hope you get at least another 20 years together.
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At least twenty would be nice.
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20 years together.. how wonderful! Congratulations beautiful people 🙂 . What wonderful adventures you have had…lots of terrific memories. Love the photographs Kathy. Here’s to many more years together. XX
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