I moved to Drummoyne in 1979. I was 12 and it was December - during the school holidays between primary school and high school. I lived there until I went off to University in 1987. Your dad lived there from the time he was born (in 1982) until he married your mum. Actually your dad moved into a little house that your mum had in Silverwater, just near Sydney Olympic Park. They sold that and bought the house in Baulkham Hills where you both lived until you were 5 and 2 years old.
Just a week ago they bought a new house at 44 Mill Dr, North Rocks and you will all be moving there in a month or two.
Here are some pics of your first house at 19 Coronation Rd, Baulkham Hills.
You can see the trampoline which is one of your favorite things Lachie. Xavie, you are just getting the hang of it.
But I was talking about Drummoyne. I have great memories of swimming in the pool with my friends, with my very first girlfriend and also with your dad when he was little. I'm really glad you both like swimming and I now get to enjoy this with you both as well.
Lachie, you and I have been swimming quite a few times and I really enjoy taking you to the big pool. We mostly go to Ryde pool and you like the waves and the water slide. Next summer I think Xavie will be big enough for me to take you both.
I have this picture of your dad on the steps of the pool at Drummoyne. In the background is my first car, an old white Valiant Sedan. I think it was a 1969 model. I got my camera for my 18th birthday and that was 1985, so your dad must be 3 or 4 in this photo.
I have quite a few photos of him around this age and I am sure I will add more along the way. You can also see the pool had a wire fence and there was no railing near the steps.
About two weekends ago, I went over to Drummoyne and Lachie you swan the length of the pool for the first time on your own.
Your new home is near some bush tracks and I am already hoping that you boys will want to get out on the tracks on your bikes. That would be great to share with you.
