We woke to a frosty morning last Sunday which turned into a beautiful sunny day again. I was able to go with Wes & Morse to the Daylesford Market, but not much else except sit in the sun with pots of Jasmine tea, books, logic problems & crosswords. The footy was entertaining with three close games, followed by the first T20 cricket match against South Africa in Darwin, which the Aussies won by 17 runs.
I did the shopping at Coles on Monday morning, where Mari had returned after quite a few weeks away post a foot operation. Everyone was discussing the meteor that had been seen the previous evening, but we knew nothing about it, except for what was on the news. It was another beautiful day, so Wes spent time in the back garden - weeding, mulching & mowing, with Oliver the magpie keeping a beady eye on him all the while.
The Age Green Guide had reviewed a new English crime show called "Bookish", which I liked the sound of but thought we couldn't watch as it was on something called HBO. Wes found HBO on our Foxtel apps and we've both been enjoying it - quirky, set post 2nd World War and full of wonderful actors. At the same time, I discovered ABC Classic 2, which has no call sign, but can be found on the ABC Listen app or on our Google clocks in the bathroom or I can listen to it on our TVs via my mobile. It plays classical music 24/7 with no chatter and all the performing artists are Australian. I'm already hooked!
Just some of the magpies & rosellas that arrive daily in our backyard - the rest flew away when I raised my phone to snap them
On Tuesday, we had a colder day with some rain and grey skies. Wes walked Morse early, while I caught up with my aunt, Jeff, in Lincolnshire. We hadn't chatted for a month and there was a lot to talk about. Afterwards I had a good Zoom with Leanne, who had really enjoyed our visit and was pleased with all we had achieved together. Glen & I had made plans to meet at Cliffy's for a long overdue brunch, but I wasn't up to it, so we agreed to postpone until my energy levels are really firing.
Wes & Morse walked before the rain arrived on Wednesday, and I met Judi for a couple of hours of Mah Jong at Muffins & More. Once again we tried a few different hands and the wins were shared evenly. I had originally booked a facial with Emma post Mah Jong, but cancelled it as I realised I wouldn't be able to do both activities. When I arrived home, Wes had vacuumed & washed all the floors, so everywhere was sparkling.
We decided that I would spend Thursday in bed to see if I could regain some energy. I missed out on a Zoom with Terry Borg, and another with Old Friends, which Wes started with Kathy Lazzaro for me. Kathy let me know how it went for which I was very grateful. Fiona came to do her last clean and I didn't see her either, but she has Wes's bathroom sparkling and downstairs looks good again.
That night was the opening of the AFLW season with Carlton hosting Collingwood at Princes Park, just like the very first AFLW game in 2017. And Carlton won well, as they did that first night. Wes was delighted to see a Carlton team with a game plan, and that they stuck to it. He is now very proud that the navy blue ribbon on the Maloney Cup has the higher position.
On Friday, while Wes & Morse chased bunnies at Daylesford Cemetery, I was able to Zoom with Leanne, collect food from Tonna's and keep my regular podiatry appointment at Springs Medical. That was enough, but it was more than I could have achieved the day before!
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