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Well briefly maybe, Yabba Dabba Doo may have been a false dawn. Toowoomba tomorrow may be a pleasant surprise. It is a great unit with everything you could ask for including great views. Sleeping is ok – as usual not great pillows or temperature – and am surprised how many sirens still hear on 72 nd floor. Obviously no double glazing but only a minor complaint . Went for morning walk and while plenty of options open at 6 am nearby “ he chose poorly” with Dash on Quay. Plenty of mornings to go

Wandered into Queen Street mall as you do for a gander and bought a few items actually need for a change – a belt, aftershave and a light jacket. Today’s highlight – unless I get a better pillow – will be a return visit to Pompette Frenchie Place in Star for the Ooh La La lunchtime banquet. Great food and ambience for reasonable price . Once again an amazing lunch . Of course the old Anniversary trick worked a treat 🥸 Baptiste was our French waiter today and we had many a chat

Time then to relax for a few and duck down to the pool spa for a splash. Still no one else around yet so taking full advantage. Ducked out for a walk and a sneaky cocktail late afternoon at Antica in Burnett Lane. Another classic cocktail bar with mood lighting and interesting range

Wednesday almost dawned as time to head off early to Toowoomba. Of course there would be fog wouldn’t there as trying to navigate new streets and directions . Use to know Brisvegas really well but it’s all different now so did my planning and route chosen – get onto M5 as quick as possible – worked well at 5 am but still a bit ugly in someone else’s car with quick lane changes called for in a sea of headlights. Made it safely and started with breakfast with Tony and kids at Cafe 63. Not aware of the place but Rick and Matt rave about it so gave it a try 🥸 . I think it is great value actually which is handy when feeding teenagers 😏

Sadly both Ranny and Ryan are crook but was still able to visit . Dropped in to see Ranny and then headed to St Saviours for the morning. As luck would have it found Ryan out on playground so didn’t have to mingle with old people – but did grab the snack pack 😀 Then went to class room and spent time with Ryan and his attached best friend Izzy. Must be my welcoming presence but always seem to get barnacles attached to me at Grandparents Day 🤷🏻‍♂️ . A lovely morning all round but am glad now to be back in Meriton to chill for a few days . Didn’t help that Legacy Way was closed on way home – Milton Road at lunchtime not fun 😥

Time then to relax with a happy hour at Sixteen Antlers above The Pullman at King George Square . Lovely views and great value cocktails for $12 . Me very happy if only for 30 mins 😏

We then wandered over to Burnett Lane to Mr Wabi for an early dinner and again a cocktail of course. Great atmosphere and tasty food well presented

A relaxing few days ahead then before wedding on Sunday. A highlight will be fancy dinner at Exhibition Restaurant on Thursday night courtesy of RJER .