Woolley Family

Perhaps I am just a nosy stickybeak, but when I heard that the Masonic Temple was going to be open to visitors this Saturday as part of the Brisbane Open House Weekend, I HAD to go.  Normally entry is reserved for members, and I understand that women are not typically involved in ceremonies there, so I felt like I was getting to see something special. I contacted my Dad who has told me before that someone once showed him a Masonic lodge to see if he was interested.  He was keen, and my 15 year old daughter Megan also came along. The front of the building is quite spectacular.  There is a hanging sculpture of their compass and square symbol above the door. We arrived about ten minutes before it was due to open, and there was only one couple in front of us waiting.  By the time they opened, there was a short line behind us. At 10 on the dot we were welcomed in and given a Visitors Booklet which outlined the rooms that we would be seeing.  The members of the lodge were easy to i

My sister and I love Scoopon and Groupon for being able to give "experiences" as gifts.  This week we got to try Wet'n'Wild Buggy .  I gave her daughter Kali a voucher for her birthday, and she gave my kids vouchers for Christmas.  The fine print said they had to be used by the end of October - early Christmas for my kids!  There was no complaining about that. I found their FAQs a little lacking so I thought I'd share some info. No nits for us When you arrive at Wet'n'Wild, you go towards the normal entrance but then go to the left and enter through guest services.  They will give you a lovely yellow wrist band to identify you as a buggy only guest and send you on your way. If your kids are doing it and you just want to watch, you also get a wrist band (this was one of my question - spectators are allowed). The buggy area is right up the back of the park but there are signs along the way pointing in the right direction. Once you get there,