Poor Woodstock - a slave to fashion!
We had a good visit with Leanne last Sunday - I spent some time teaching her about her new Motorola mobile phone, after we chatted over scrolls from Baker's Delight. Wes checked her desktop, which is running well, and we agreed not to discuss the footy as our teams had both lost.
That afternoon, we were glued to the St Kilda vs Sydney game as the Saints somehow held on for an exciting 2 point win against the ladder leaders. All our Saints supporting friends were delighted, as this win was most unexpected.
On Monday, I did the shopping early, and then we spent our School time discussing the purchase of a new OLED LG TV for our bedroom, to replace the 15-year old Samsung one there. Wes visited Tim at Bi-Rite, who sold him the TV, plus a swivel base, plus a Chrome cast, which we will attach to the old TV, which will allow it to work in the Guest Room. This will all happen on Tuesday, which is most exciting.
Sarah was back from holidays, so we spent a very happy hour while she gave me an excellent massage, discussing what she & her family had done while they were away in the warmth. It was raining as I left & I started sneezing, which very quickly turned into a full blown head cold, and I spent Tuesday in bed, which seemed to do the trick.
On Wednesday, I was feeling much better and kept my hairdresser's appointment, as well as doing a load of washing & ironing. Wes vacuumed & washed the floors, as the sun came out to help dry them. By the afternoon, I was back in bed and very grateful to be served herbed Atlantic salmon with Brussel sprouts.
Wes had his fortnightly Jackson Group Zoom early on Thursday, which was on Health, specifically Aboriginal Health, as this is NAIDOC week. It was an interesting discussion and I'm sure everyone learned something new. Then it was my turn for an Old Friends Zoom with Kathy, Lib, Karen S & Joyce. Much of the conversation surrounded Joyce's latest projects, complaints about the cold weather (except for Lib in Queensland), and reviews of the play Julia, which Kathy & Ged had seen; and the Impressionists Exhibition, which Karen & Malcolm had visited.
This week, the Gibsons unveiled a seat at Hamer Hall in memory of Fraser, who died last year. He always encouraged his family to attend concerts there and support the Arts, and he would have been delighted with this dedication.
Gabby, Fraser (the younger), Gayle & Fergie at Hamer Hall with the plaque in memory of Fraser (the older)
On Friday night, Collingwood hosted Geelong at the MCG. I wasn't confident, and when the Cats kicked the first three goals, I was even less sure we could make a game of it. However, we rallied and replied with the next 3 goals, but weren't good enough to win, going down by 20 points in an exciting, seesawing match.
Yesterday it was dry enough early for Wes to take Morse to Daylesford Cemetery for a good run, before we visited Rob & Dene in Ballan for morning tea. Glen had also been invited, but hurt her back just before we were due to leave and wasn't able to come. We missed her, but did enjoy our catch up with Rob & Dene, and admired the building works they have undertaken this year, which give them a great indoor/outdoor entertaining area and bathroom.
Dene sitting next to the fire & Rob with Morse on the couch
Yesterday afternoon, it was Wes's turn to be disappointed when the Western Bulldogs were too good for Carlton under the roof at the Docklands. It was another exciting match, with the Doggies winning by 14 points.
Morse showing no interest in the footy at all!
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