It was very wet last Sunday
morning when we went to the Sunday Market, but Yvonne was there, very organised
with a box full of stuff for the boys including a big bag of pears which we
have been using instead of treats or apples this week – Lewis is fine about it,
but Morse is quite confused. Stella’s bread stall wasn’t there because of the
weather, so we bought Hot Cross buns from Twofold Bakery instead.
When we got home I made a pot of
vegetarian minestrone & baked a fruit cake, so we were well provisioned and
Wes had a rare day off cooking. I picked fresh bunches of roses, which continue
to flourish & when I was chatting with Kathy Lazzaro, she told me that
their bushes were doing the same. Later we had a Messenger phone call with
cousin, God-daughter & good friend, Leigh Murrin, who was celebrating her
birthday in beautiful Luxembourg, where she & Simon live these days.
Next morning, we wondered if the
usual walkers would be back early now that Daylight Saving is finished.
However, apart from Fran & a runner we had never seen before, there was
no-one & the carpark was deserted. It is lovely to be able to see where we
are going after the first 20 minutes or so & daybreak over Lake Daylesford
is very special indeed, with the pink sky reflected in the water & the
overflow crashing down like a mini-waterfall on its way to join the creek.
Morse & Lewis
posing for the camera
It was Wes’s turn to host our
Monday morning “school” & he explained our investments through First Samuel
with the use of excellent graphs & spreadsheets. Like most people, our
fortunes have taken a downturn lately, but we are in better shape than many
others & will just have to be more careful, especially when the COVID-19
threat is less and the temptation to travel becomes very pressing. Thanks to
everyone who emailed me telling me what their companions have been teaching
them – it is lovely to think of us all taking this time to do so many of the
things we have been meaning to do & finding reasons not to. Now there is no
excuse – it makes good sense to be learning as much as we can teach each other
about our lives together.
The rest of our week followed its
usual pattern – walking the boys each morning; chatting about our day each
evening around 5.30pm once the boys have been fed; ringing & emailing
friends; doing chores; gardening; shopping; collecting & posting mail;
making meals; reading; watching programmes we have taped on Foxtel etc.
As well Wes has had a busy week
helping Barbara – he took Bobby to the vet for his annual injection; took her
car in for service; did some odd jobs & gardening, and helped brighten each
day as she continues to rest her foot in the hope that it will recover 100%.
Wes had his first phone consultation with a local doctor & that went well –
his new prescriptions turned up on our MedAdvisor phone app the next morning.
I am speaking with Leanne most
days & she is coping well as she can – most of the NDIS helpers are no
longer visiting, but her cleaner, the IGA home delivery, the pharmacist home
delivery & the gardeners are still available. We chat about Lewis &
Morse and their latest tricks, which never fails to amuse her.
On Thursday night, we had some
excitement – we had just finished dinner & Wes got a text from neighbour,
Glen Tandberg, at the same time, as I received a message from David Castles in
Porcupine Ridge asking about a fire in Duke Street. We went outside to discover
there was a small, moving fire in the gully between the end of our little piece
of Duke Street & Macadam Street. I knocked on Rob & Dene’s door to
alert them, but they had rung the Fire Brigade, when their home filled with
smoke. While we watched, three big appliances roared up Macadam Street looking
for the fire, which they couldn’t immediately spot as it was in the gully.
Perhaps someone had been burning off or smoking & the fire had gotten out
of control. We weren’t in any danger, and fire was the last thing we were
expecting after all the rain we have been enjoying.
We look forward to Good Friday –
Hot Cross buns, a long walk, usually around the old Trentham racecourse, and
sitting in front of the fire if it is cold & wet. We achieved the buns and
the fire, but it was drizzling early & we decided it would be silly to
drive to Trentham, which is the only place in the Shire that we know has cases
of COVID-19. So we cancelled the second walk as well as the first, which suited
everyone. The boys were happy with an early breakfast & lots of cuddles.
Wes sent out some lovely Easter e-cards to friends & family & we
received lots of messages back. Thanks to Rob & Dene for their very tasty
Hot Cross buns.
Morse & Lewis
doing what they like best – sitting with Wes on his lap – more comfy for them
than him I suspect!
Yesterday we had a long walk –
twice around both sides of Lake Daylesford & got back into the car just as
the rain started. It was quite cold & Wes was unable to get into the garden
as planned. He also postponed washing Lewis & Morse as it was too cold.
They were quite pleased with this decision & enjoyed their Saturday morning
dried bones. I had the energy to clean some more kitchen cupboards, while
listening to the Coodabeen Champions on the ABC radio. I learnt
the fascinating fact that the Black Diamond Challenge Cup, which
was made in 1887 for the Northern District Football Association (Aussie Rules)
is the longest continually running trophy in Australia. It is based around the
Central NSW Coast including Newcastle – amazing!
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