I think they are enjoying it!
You'll be pleased to know that Morse had a wonderful time when we finally got to the Daylesford Market last Sunday. Yvonne & Ken made a fuss of him, Wendy had brought treats, and Jeff gave him a Christmas treat of a snowman dog biscuit. He was very happy to snooze around for the rest of the day after all that attention.
I got busy finishing off the second bookcase (there are five in total), and am very pleased to have the letters A-Mc in order again. While I was going through the books, I had an eye on the cricket - Australia & England women playing an Ashes series with the first One Day game at a sold-out North Sydney Oval. Australia won, but not easily, and they were very grateful for the 2 points they earned.
During the afternoon we had a couple of thunderstorms, and some lightning, which turned Foxtel off each time. We were pleased to get 10mls rain and cool down again after some hot days.
Hot Cocoa in profusion
It's been a week of appointments for me, starting with the dentist on Monday. I go to Ashmore Dentistry in Ballarat. It is situated in a beautiful old home that was built during the Gold Rush. I saw Bec, the dental hygienist first, and she gave my teeth their annual clean, before moving to the next room, and Dr Anna, my dentist, who is busy replacing old metal fillings that are wearing out. She checked my mouth and we agreed that three more would be done this year, which leaves me with one big filling in 2026.
Afterwards I went to Faull's Shoes in Ballarat Central to buy a replacement pair of walking shoes. I had been wearing Rockport, but they have gone out of business, so took Jackie's advice and bought a very good pair of Comfort Orthopaedic shoes, which I am loving.
On Tuesday, I was back in Ballarat, this time with Wes driving, as I had an appointment with my eye surgeon to see if the swelling behind my right eye had gone down after 4 weeks of intensive drops. The good news is yes, and I could see the scans that showed both eyes looking the same, with identical vision. It was such a relief - we went to Wen & Ware café and celebrated with tomato & cheese toasties & hot drinks. Once again I came home to watch cricket - the second One Day game, which was at the Junction Oval here in Melbourne, and the Aussies won that.
The next morning it was time to see Sarah, our local optician, who was thrilled for me, and measured me for new reading glasses. We are lucky to have an excellent optician in the main street, something we have taken advantage of since we bought our home here in 1998.
Judi & I caught up for Mah Jong after that and we shared the spoils evenly. I was most impressed as Judi tried some new hands including a very difficult one, and nailed it. I can't help but think of Dot and miss her, as we spent 24 years playing Mah Jong together weekly, and shared a friendship as a result. I am lucky that Judi wanted to learn and that we continue to play even though she & Michael now live in Ballarat.
On Thursday I caught up with Terry Borg by Zoom, and then Old Friends - Karen S, Lib & Joyce. I next had an appointment with Juls for a manicure, which involves listening rather than talking, and I was pleased to arrive back home and sit quietly with a pot of tea after my busy morning. Wes mowed lawns and watered, and we all enjoyed the cooler day.
This Christmas card arrived on Friday after being sent to Daylesford in the UK because there was no Australian postcode!
My final appointment was on Friday morning with Peter, the podiatrist at Springs Medical Centre. My feet are in good nick I was pleased to be told and I came home after that to sit & watch the final One Day Ashes game at Bellerive Oval in Hobart. The Australians were too good once again, which means the Poms have to win all three T20s + the Test to regain the Ashes.
Yesterday we visited Leanne for the first time this year. It was a good visit - we chatted over apple scrolls, before Wes went out to water everywhere as it was very dry. Leanne & I sorted out some computer issues, and fixed up some phone problems. Wes very kindly did all the driving as I still get tired very easily these days. Morse was happy at home with a bone, and a sleep or two.
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