These were promised to us a couple of years ago, in the State budget, because we do not have access to cheap transport, like they do in the city. The cards can be used for petrol, taxis, bus trips to Canberra, Sydney, etc and trains, and come as a credit card, loaded with $250. They are valid for just over a year. You can apply online, which is easy, or by ringing 13 77 88 or attending your local Service NSW office.

A friend showed me an opal ring purchased at a mine shop in Lightning Ridge, thinking it was a genuine Aussie opal. When it developed a minor crack, he had a closer look and found: "Made in China". This must be one of those cases of "let the buyer beware".

Gay Lynam had planned to go on a great holiday to the Kimberley region last year, with her sister Eileen, from Canberra. Of course, holidays were cancelled because of the COVID virus. Gay and Eileen are waiting patiently to see if their wonderful holiday will go ahead this year.

A reader of last week's column reported she took my advice and went to the Eurobodalla Live music at Moruya Golf Club last Sunday. Joy Lord took her husband, John, and said they had a wonderful time listening to the bands.

Marjorie Holman of Surf Beach has returned from a lovely two weeks with her son and family in Sydney. Marj has done the right thing and isolated herself for two weeks since returning.

Eunice Strong from Surf Beach has had all of her family from Moss Vale visit her over the Christmas New year period. Her daughter and her three grandsons have all been down to stay with Eunice at different times.

It has been a week of birthdays for these lovely ladies of the Bay: Best wishes for a happy birthday go to Jenny Halkett and Brenda Dickson, both yesterday, the 21st, June Carter and Rose Somerville today, 22^nd, Robyn Hannon tomorrow 23rd and Lee Marks on Sunday 24th.

Pictured: Fashionistas Gay Lynam and Jean Seigert, who had been admiring Gay's lovely garden.

Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars!