I can fully understand Snoopy's response, although we do enjoy listening to the magpies early as they wait impatiently to be fed
We started our week with a lovely visit to the Sunday Market and tried to support as many of the few stalls that were set up. Afterwards, Wes made scrambled eggs on crumpets, which more than carried us through until dinnertime. We watched the second half of the Doggies win over the Lions & thought it was one of the best matches this year, although our Western Bulldogs fans assure us they were too busy riding every bump to know how good the game was!
Sprigs of wattle greeted us when we arrived at the Sunday Market - you can see me & Yvonne under her umbrella
I'm still not restored to full energy (chronic fatigue levels) and have been coping well with mornings, but wearing out by late afternoon. Wes has been very understanding, although he must wish someone would wait on him for a change.
He's been busier with Zoom this week - chatting with Barbara twice (including a guest appearance by Gail & Terry White); hosting a get-together of old school friends, and participating in the regular 2-hour session of the Jackson 8. Meanwhile I had to cancel my Tuesday chat with Leanne & reschedule Terry Borg to Wednesday as I was able to keep my appointment with my podiatrist in Ballarat. I was very sorry to hear from Victoria Armstrong that she is retiring next month - selfishly sorry, as she has been a most impressive & helpful professional person since I first met her 13 years ago. I also had a most enjoyable chat with Kathy & Karen on Thursday morning.
This stunning photo of the Blowhole comes courtesy of Glen Tandberg, who visited it for the first time this week
We were both impressed that Qantas decided to reward its Frequent Flyers with 1,000 points if they could prove they had received both jabs, and promptly applied for & received the points. Our health insurance is with Qantas Assure and we received a rebate from them as well. At present, with no easing of restrictions for the fully vaccinated, we are delighted with any little rewards we are given.
We were thrilled to be given some freedoms on Friday - regional Victorians can now travel anywhere in the state except Shepparton & Greater Melbourne, and shops, services & cafes can re-open, although quite a few are choosing not to as the density numbers are so sparse it would be hard to make a profit. By that night we received the dreadful news that we had our first positive COVID case - we have nothing but admiration for how well it has been handled by the Springs Medical Centre, by Cliffy's and by the COVID testers who set up yesterday & today at Victoria Park. (Thanks to everyone who rang, texted or emailed to check that we were OK.)
From a health point of view, I am getting better slowly - finally managed to get out with my boys for the early morning walk on Friday & have joined them again yesterday & today. I'm still in bed before dinner, but am getting more done each day & hope to be back to normal very soon. However, exciting games of footy by both Melbourne & the Western Bulldogs meant late nights for us on Friday & last night. Both Geelong & Port Adelaide had no answers to the stunning game plans that unfolded in front of their eyes. It augurs well for a good Grand Final at the Perth Stadium.
Finally, we were able to pick up our new phones on Friday when the shops re-opened & I spent 90 minutes with Tim moving data from our old LG G6 handsets to the LG K61 versions we have bought - bigger, brighter & better & lots to learn of course.
First photo with the new phone - Lewis & Morse zedding
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