We started our week with a lovely visit to the Sunday Market. Yvonne's stall was quiet, so she & Ken both spent time making a fuss of Morse, which he loves, even though his sliced pear was waiting for him. When I dropped off some papers & magazines to Judi, she & Michael had left a bag of tomatoes for us, which was a treat. There were enough to keep us going all week. On our return home, I picked a small bunch of roses for Glen and paid her a visit.
On Monday, we spent School printing a compilation of our favourite Lewis photos to hang on the wall in the laundry along with our other memories of past Labradors. It is nearly a year since Lewis died, and we have found it hard to trawl through the photos & remember what a wonderful Lab he was and how much we miss him in our lives. Fortunately, Morse has recovered from his terrible shock and taken on some of Lewis's mannerisms and tricks, which have helped all three of us move forward.
Later that morning I had another appointment with Dr Ellie to burn off yet another growth, this time on my face. She booked us in for our flu injections, which we will have on the same day as our next COVID boosters, at the end of April.
It's been a busy week for online chatting - I've spoken to Leanne twice; had a good early catch up with Jeff in Lincolnshire; spent time with Kathy & Joyce, as well as Terry Borg. I don't think I'll ever get tired of being able to speak face to face instead of over the phone. It is so much more satisfactory and rewarding - almost as good as a visit!
A few of my latest crop of beanies - just in time for the cooler & wetter weather we are enjoying this week
We woke on Wednesday morning to the sad news that John Hardwick had died peacefully. Wes first met him in Grade 4, and their friendship has lasted since that time. Even when we didn't see each other often, we still had the connection with John & Carole, which was revived in the 80s, when both Wes & John were members of Brunswick Rotary. They caught up often at St Bernard's School reunions, casual lunches and over the phone. We will miss him very much.
Typical photo of John - smiling & loving life
Dot, Judi & I were able to play Mah Jong, which we all enjoyed after all these weeks. Afterwards, Wes and our friend, Hanna Laundl, joined me for a casual lunch at Muffins & More. Hanna was here staying at The Lake House, with a tour group that had been to Bendigo to see performances of The Ring Cycle. She was full of praise for the production, but disappointed that the tour guide was a very young woman with little experience, and no knowledge of Bendigo, Daylesford or opera! We first met Hanna when she & her husband, Gerry, lived here and ran an excellent B&B called Liesingtal. After Gerry died, Hanna moved to Sydney to be close to their two daughters. We stay in touch & see each other very occasionally.
Wes, Hanna, me, Judi & Michael having yum cha in Sydney some years ago
Dot with a rare feat at Mah Jong - she picked up all four blanks
That afternoon I was too tired to stay up, and went to bed, where I stayed until Friday morning, with a short break to host the Old Friends Zoom on Thursday. The rest of the week has been very quiet for me. I've managed to get up & dressed in the mornings, but found myself in bed again by afternoon. Hopefully this latest bout of ennui is on its way out and I can get back to normal life.
Morse after his bath yesterday, waiting for the next excitement in his life!
Both our teams won their matches, although our opponents made us work hard for the wins. It's years since Collingwood has won its first three games, and although I know the bubble will burst soon, (possibly even on Thursday night at the Gabba against Brisbane), but I'm enjoying the ride. Wes is also delighted with Carlton's efforts and hoping they get to play Finals this year at the very least.
This morning we are due to visit my sister, Leanne, for tea & toast, chats and garden maintenance. I'm up to the chatting, but not able to cope with the three hours in the car getting to Strathmore & back, so Wes is going on his own, which is very kind of him. Leanne is looking forward to seeing him.
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