Hello Possums

Jan had a earned a good lie-in, so Jo and I went for a long morning walk.  We reached the small Coolum Lifeline just as it opened.  I bought a plain but lovely top there and was impressed by the hooks in the dressing room that were made from flattened spoons.

Next stop was a leisurely coffee at a little shop in the back streets, followed by a visit to Regain Hope.  I had been here before and had high hopes. It is a packed, low-cost place, but there was nothing for me this time. I was, however, surprised and impressed by their wall of herbs and spices, something I have never seen in an oppy before.

We then had a look at the beach, but the cloudy skies and strong wind made it not very appealing.  By the time we returned to the unit, Jan was up and about, and it was time to time to head south again.  At least we didn't have to lug baggage because we were staying there for a second night.

First stop was Lifeline at Pacific Paradise where I found a book that was on my Wanted list.  I also found three round soaps for the round soap dish at home.  Then it was time for lunch at a nearby eatery.

Aerodrome Road, Maroochydore, is famous for its oppies and it was in our sights.  We started at Fusion, which I had not heard about before.  It was an excellent find.  There is the shop at the front, which could be a stand-alone oppy of high quality, but then there is a large shed full of extra goodies at the back.  

I was tempted by Possum Pam, handcrafted in New Zealand from genuine possum fur.  By purchasing her, I could "help save New Zealand's forest and birds", but at $30 I decided they would need to save themselves.

Another thing that impressed me there was that their underwear section was labelled Bums and Boobs.  

We asked a staff member to take our photo, as we were red-white-and-blue themed, but a customer muscled in and said she was a professional model with years of photography experience.  The whole process took much longer than any other photo we have ever had taken, and is probably the worst of them.

Mingary Care was next, where I found a handbag that was just what I was looking for. Right next door was Bloomhill and what should I find there but another possum!

Katie Rose Hospice shop was the last one we had time for, and there I bought a pair of scissors. At home I had lost a pair of mid-sized scissors and had been searching for them for at least two months.  These would be be the perfect replacement. I found the original pair the day after we returned home! 

Back to the unit, where we recharged the batteries, then walked to the surf club for dinner.