Our week didn't start quite as planned after I slipped on the frosty grass last Sunday morning and spent the day in bed, mostly recovering from shock, as I was only bruised, which was very fortunate. Wes & Morse did the Daylesford Market shopping, and then pumped mineral water for me from Leitches Creek. We indulged in croissants for breakfast, and then Fiona delivered fresh scones, jam & cream with strawberries, which made a lovely, unexpected and decadent lunch!
Thanks to everyone who started watching Bookish and enjoyed it. The other programme I have found on ABC i-View is Professor T - a crime series with a difference featuring Rob Miller, who was the first detective in Death in Paradise, and also stars in Austin. Other than that, I have been entertained by cricket minis featuring Glenn Maxwell, and AFLM & AFLW minis showcasing the best of the round's games & highlights. Every women's game I have seen is of good quality, which augurs well for this season.
We decided to improve the range of bird feeders & baths, and have been rewarded by extra numbers of small & medium sized birds taking advantage of the water & seed on offer. It is so good to look out & see them frolicking in the baths or pecking at the seed and chattering away to each other. Morse leaves them alone, especially Ollie the hungry magpie, who has his measure.
As I couldn't play Mah Jong on Wednesday, Wes took advantage of having the car to go to Ballarat as we needed a few things that we can't get here. It was another beautiful sunny day, and Morse and I enjoyed sitting in the lounge with the sun at our backs.
On Thursday, while Wes chatted to the Jackson Group, I caught up with Kathy, Karen S & Joyce and we made plans for our visit to Joyce & Manny next Thursday. Kathy, Karen & I all want to admire her excellent handiwork in person, while Manny can take our men around his garden and show them what he has growing. Then we will share lunch before heading home. We've been wanting to do this for a while and are so pleased we have a date and that it is nearly upon us.
That night Carlton & Essendon played at the MCG, and after a slow start, the Bombers matched the Blues in the second half, but it was too late, and Carlton enjoyed a good win.
By Friday we were getting used to the warmer weather & enjoying all the growth in the garden. I was able to Zoom with Leanne, who is doing very well at present, and we discussed Collingwood's chances for that night's match against Melbourne.
On Friday, The Age newspaper published an open letter to Izak Rankine, (talented Adelaide footballer, who has been banned for 4 matches for a homophobic slur to a Collingwood player last Friday night), from ABC & Fox Footy commentator, Kelli Underwood, explaining to him why homophobic slurs hurt. It was simply expressed, but very meaningful, and I hope he gets to read it. I found her on Instagram & sent her a congratulatory message, as it took courage to send her words out into the general community.
Collingwood & Melbourne played a close, exciting game, also at the MCG that night, which the Pies won by a goal, which stopped us from dropping out of the 8. Before the game we had grilled flounder with our chips from our local Seafood shop. Yum!
Yesterday we had been invited to visit Rob & Dene in Ballan before they headed on holiday. I was unable to go, but Wes & Morse went and had a great time. I used my time wisely by turning the week's leftover vegetables into soup, which will keep us going for a few days.
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