Perhaps we should train Morse to give us his nightly reports!
Last Sunday we felt quite strange going to the Daylesford Market on our own, but I did appreciate Wes carrying the bags & basket for me as I collected our fruit & vegetables, as well as those put aside for Morse. Afterwards, while I unpacked, Wes drove to Eureka Kennels, Ballarat, to collect Morse, who was delighted to see him and then to come home again. Wes gave him a bath, washed the cars, and settled down to catch up on the weekend papers before watching Carlton & Gold Coast on TV. Wes was thrilled when the Blues got their act together in the 2nd quarter and piled on 9 goals, winning eventually by 59 points.
While we were away, we were shocked to read of the sudden death of Jo Best, wife of Lee Littlepage. We first met Jo in the early 2000s at the Daylesford Bowling Club, and later she & Lee lived opposite us at #75 Duke Street for some time. They were happily running the meals at the Guildford Hotel, where we had hoped to get to lunch soon & catch up with them. Lee & I had been exchanging messages the day before Jo's death, when I was at the MCG, as Lee is a passionate Collingwood supporter too.
Lovely photo of Lee & Jo
We've settled back in routine at home very quickly and it has been a busy, but satisfying week. Wes has gotten stuck into the garden again, especially when we enjoyed some sunny weather, after cold, frosty mornings. Apart from household chores, I've been back Zooming with my sister, Leanne, as well as Old Friends - Kathy, Lovely & Lib. Wes has Zoomed with Barbara; the Jackson Group of mostly overseas friends; old Brunswick friend, Sam Esposito, and Jenny Beacham, a friend of many years. He also spoke to Helen Hanrahan by phone, a monthly appointment that they are both enjoying very much.
The 1st Ashes Test at Edgbaston in Birmingham was an absolute nail-biter and we both wished we had been there to see it. For almost all of the 5 exciting days, the Poms looked in control, and it was only in the last session, as the overs were running out & the light was starting to fade, that captain, Pat Cummings & spinner, Nathan Lyon, hit the ball as hard as they could and won the game for Australia. Even when we were watching the replay (as the game was played overnight our time), we still couldn't believe we would win.
Karen & Warren with a replica Ashes urn in 1995
On Thursday I visited Dr Ellie to get the results of my bone density scan & discuss the first month of Naltrexone. My bone density has improved since the last scan 2 years ago, probably because gym had closed due to COVID in 2021, and for the past 13 months I have been doing a supervised exercise programme involving weights, as well as keeping up my calcium intake.
Although there is no discernible change to my energy levels since taking Naltrexone, we both agreed that we have to give it 3 months - anything less would be silly, as it will take some time to get into my system properly and produce the improvements we are hoping for. I have made appointments to see Ellie over the next two months and chart the progress, if any.
Yesterday we visited Leanne and had a most successful time there. Wes dug up the next area of the garden to be replanted - spread fresh soil & added nutriments. Meanwhile, Leanne & I cleaned out two more cupboards, made some space in another, and solved a couple of small problems. We invariably arrive back home with lots of cardboard boxes to recycle, and this time, surplus Glad wrap, baking paper & aluminium foil.
Leanne with Jimmy, who cleans for her on Wednesdays
Today I am off to the MCG to see Collingwood play Adelaide at 1.10pm, a very user-friendly time if you live in the country. When we met earlier this year at the Adelaide Oval, the Pies won by a point, so the Crows are out to get revenge. I've got a reserved seat on the wing on Level 1, under cover, just in case it is raining in Melbourne.
Finally, we were sad to read this week of the death of Tom Roper, former local Brunswick Labor politician, with whom we had much to do over many years. He was only 78, but had suffered a stroke & was wheelchair-bound.
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