Once again, we had a
surprise guest at breakfast last Sunday, when Rhonda Lubin arrived for a coffee
& chat. It is always lovely to see her & catch up on her latest news. The
Food Gallery was delighted to have 9 of us at the big table at the
back, and even though they were still recovering from the very busy Queen’s
Birthday Long Weekend, they were smiling & patient & breakfasts were
yummy as usual.
I spent the rest of
the day sewing up beanies & making pom poms so I could deliver a big bag of
goodies to Keeping Daylesford Warm. The match between North
Melbourne & GWS in Hobart kept me entertained.
Some of the beanies,
mittens & scarf I delivered on Monday
When I went to gym on
Monday morning, I discovered that my 8am Wednesday session has been cancelled
as most of the participants are away either overseas or further North seeking
warmer weather. I may end up going to the 7.40am class on Fridays instead.
I also had two more
boxes of books to give to the Daylesford Primary School and found the nine
boxes we had already donated were still sitting on the table where I had left
them. It was very easy to add to them instead of having to traipse through the
school to the gym as Judi did.
David Castles has
requested that I correct an error in last week’s Dispatch, where I claimed he
hadn’t been to the footy for 30 years – that should have read 57 years &
guess what, he enjoyed the game & would love to go again!
As this was a busy
week, I went to gym again on Tuesday morning & caught up with lots of old
friends there – Ian & Josie, Malcolm & Ruth, Rodney, Robyn & John. I
arrived back home in time for a quick change of clothes before we headed back
to the Regent Cinema in Ballarat to see the film, Tolkien, which
we loved. It was a portrayal of Tolkien’s early years seen through flashbacks
when he served at the Somme in WWI. We both found ourselves wanting to read The
Hobbit & Lord of The Rings, now we are armed with an insight into
Tolkien’s influences.
About to tuck into
scones, jam & cream in the Gold Class café before the film
We arrived back to
find that our very muddy boys had been sleeping while we were away, and the
dirt had dried & fallen off them – Thank God!
Nick came to give me a
long overdue massage & I was able to ask his advice about my foot. I
thought I had strained a ligament, but he assured me I had bruised the bone,
which explained why it was painful & that I should continue resting it as
much as possible. I do miss our early morning walks with Lewis & Morse.
On Wednesday Wes went
to his first meeting of the Reconciliation Committee at the Council offices.
This will be an interesting project for him and promises to provide good
outcomes for the Hepburn Shire.
Meanwhile, I had a catch-up cuppa with Judi at Muffins & More,
before heading to Hepburn Springs for a manicure & pedicure with Alanna.
Bob White visited in
the afternoon on his way back to Trentham from Ballarat. He was delighted to
meet Lewis & Morse & they gave him a wonderful welcome. So good that we
had to put them outside, so we could chat & enjoy our afternoon tea in
peace!
Judi had told me about
a Crime series on SBS called Trapped, so we found it that night
& started watching it. We are entranced. It is set in Iceland & the
first episode shows the heavy snow. We visited this amazing country in Spring,
and although there was still snow on the peaks, we didn’t encounter anything
like the harsh conditions that typify Icelandic Winters. We are spending our
time recognising landmarks & roads we drove along, as we spent half our
time away from Reykjavik in an isolated area.
Wes spent Thursday
morning with Barbara, while I did the shopping at Coles & Tonna’s and had a
long overdue haircut. That night was an ALP branch meeting at the Daylesford
Hotel, and Wes joined a few other friends in planning for the future.
Friday was very busy
indeed. Wes bathed the boys after their walk before packing & setting off
to catch up with old friends over lunch in East Melbourne. He picked up Bob
White in Trentham and they drove to Danny’s place in Northcote, where Wes
stayed overnight.
L-R: Fraser, Tom, Bob, Malcolm, Danny, Bobby, Brendan, Wes, Squiz, Mike
& Ged
Back at home I spent
the day doing umpteen loads of washing & ironing. All this rain has meant
muddy dogs, which means muddy owners & it seemed like the perfect day to
stay at home & get everything clean again. The boys were very happy to have
my company & coped without their Daddy, although they kept looking for him
& were quite sure I had hidden him in our bedroom, which is off limits to
them.
Snuggled up under
their blankie as we watch the footy on Friday night
Yesterday, we three
woke to a cool, but dry morning. I decided not to try and walk Lewis &
Morse, as my foot is still not 100% and they were content with an early
breakfast, a game of chasey & a big sleep, while I cleaned the bathrooms
& kitchen. (Sandra, our cleaner, is in Bali having a well-earned
holiday, so we are coping without her for a month).
I was a little
surprised that I hadn’t heard from Wes after his lovely catch-up lunch, but his
message yesterday morning explained it all. When he, Squiz & Danny arrived
back at Danny’s place after lunch, they went two doors’ down to Danny’s friend
& neighbour, George, for a dinner party. Just what they needed – more
eating & drinking! Wes thinks he got to bed around midnight and woke
yesterday needing lots of cold water.
He sobered up enough
to have breakfast with Warwick Leeson at Barry, a popular café in
Northcote, before driving to Strathmore to spend time with Leanne, who can
always do with some help. When he had finished there, he collected Bob White,
who had stayed over with his daughter, Natalie, who also lives in Strathmore.
Needless to say, when
Wes finally arrived home, he was delighted to find the fire roaring and Lewis
& Morse in tail-wagging overdrive. We caught up on all the stories from
lunch & dinner, before he retired to bed for a restorative sleep.
This morning we are
off to the Sunday Market, all of us in our coats as it is quite cold &
frosty outside. Then breakfast with 5-7 others and a quiet day back home with
Collingwood playing the Western Bulldogs. I had planned to go to the match,
which is at the Docklands, but I feel too tired to cope with the train &
the crowds & the closed roof.
Morse &
Lewis enjoying their first ‘real’ bones courtesy of Rob & Dene our next-door
neighbours.
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