Lesson? Check your paperwork and make sure you are not going to be left sitting at Sydney International Airport wondering why your flight is not appearing on the departure boards!

Jenny Scott and Dianne Webb recently enjoyed some time out with the lovely little meerkats at Mogo Zoo. Jenny was fortunate enough to win a lovely hamper on Mother's Day, and in it was a pass to the zoo and two "meerkat experiences".

Jenny and Dianne really enjoyed their time with the lovely little creatures, who sat on their shoulders and laps and loved getting lots of pats.

The Bay's Friendship Group had an outing to the zoo, so Jenny and Dianne had lots of their friends as spectators to their wonderful experience, and all of them thoroughly enjoyed the hours spent at the zoo.

Jacki Harding enjoyed another birthday last Wednesday, doing her usual thing, manning the raffle stand for a local charity, What a woman!

Vi Merrett had another birthday on Sunday, and spent a happy couple of hours with her Friendship Group friends, having a lovely breakfast together. Vi has recently had the cast removed from her wrist, after fracturing it some weeks ago ... rumour has it, dancing on tables at the RSL Club, is that right Vi?

Vi was then heading off to her daughter, Viv's for lunch, where Viv was cooking one of Vi's favourites for her special day.

Sam Lloyd also enjoyed a birthday this past Wednesday, no doubt studying her lines for the Batemans Bay Theatre's next big production.

Lee Marks of Surf Beach has just spent a lovely couple of weeks with her daughter and family in Perth, where she enjoyed wonderful weather. While there, Lee caught up with one of her sons and his family, as well.

Well known gal about town, Jeannie Fielden is turning 30 today (again and again). I hope Eris catches a giant flathead for you for dinner Jeannie. Have a great day!