We never have this problem with Morse at mealtimes!
We had a good visit to the Daylesford Market last Sunday - everyone was in good spirits with the cooler weather, and afterwards we drove to Leitches Creek(my favourite spring) to pump mineral water. Wes suggested we have breakfast out to make up for not being able to attend Terry Borg's birthday bash, so we went to Pancho for omelettes and hot drinks. It was quiet there, as was most of Daylesford - February being the month least likely to bring visitors to town.
Afterwards, Wes spent time in the front garden, pruning, trimming & watering, while I finished the 4th bookcase, which only needed Biographies to be placed in alpha order on the bottom shelf. That saw me out and I read & did crosswords for the rest of the day. I still have the 5th bookcase, which will be the easiest I hope, as two shelves are taken up with LPs, and most of the books in the other shelves are large ones - History, Politics, Sport, Gardening etc.
A few roses - Hot Cocoa, Guy Savoy, Perfumed Passion & Friesia
On Monday, after an early walk and supermarket shopping, we sat down to do some planning - footy; Clunes Booktown; our trip to Melbourne & Adelaide, and Trentham Spudfest. We made a few good decisions, and diarised some others for a future date. Both our footy teams seem to be playing night games early in the season, which we both find hard to attend. Before I had a very welcome massage with Sarah Hunt, I delivered three boxes of books to the Salvos, and left some packaged foodstuffs at the free food area next to Daylesford Library. Wes did some more watering in the back garden, especially around the fig tree, as we would love that fruit to ripen this year! Later, he Zoomed with Barbara in NZ before cooking us a yummy dinner.
It was cold again early on Tuesday, and after the rugged up walk in the cemetery, I caught up with my aunt, Jeff, in Lincolnshire, and then Zoomed with Leanne. Both chats were good fun, although I was running out of voice by the end. Then it was time to buy a reserved seat for the Collingwood/Carlton game on 3rd April, which I did easily for a change, but Wes wasn't so fortunate and missed out. Finally, while he trimmed and watered in the front, I went into Vincent Street to collect prescriptions, of which we have quite a few at present. That afternoon, Wes had his regular fortnightly phone call with old friend, Helen Hanrahan, which he always enjoys.
Judi & I played Mah Jong on Wednesday, after my fringe trim (where Kirsty had remembered I was going to the Women's Test and wanted to know if I had enjoyed it); and both of us tried interesting hands and mostly succeeded in getting them - it's always much easier when there are only two playing, instead of 3 or 4. Wes vacuumed and washed the floors while I was out, and I came home to a very clean house, devoid of dog hair, albeit briefly.
We both had Zooms on Thursday - Wes enjoyed a big picture discussion on The Global Financial Outlook for 2025 with the Jackson Group, and I caught up with Kathy, Karen S & Lib, where we tried to come up with some solutions for Lib's current issues. I had been encouraging Kathy & Ged to watch Law & Order UK and was pleased to know they were enjoying the old episodes. I'm currently watching Inspector Wexford, which is even older - called The Ruth Rendell Mysteries, they started in 1987, starring George Baker, who was perfect as Wexford, and Christopher Ravenscroft as his off-sider, Burden. They feature some very familiar faces, such as a young Amanda Burton, ditto Imelda Staunton, and are faithful to the books.
Yummy omelette - Pancho style
On Friday, I chatted with Leanne, making plans for our visit yesterday, and then with Jan Pengilley in Maleny - for various reasons, we haven't spoken since last November, and I was very keen to hear about her recent cruise and visit to Iceland with her daughter, Tara, and son, Andrew. Wes joined at the start to say hello, before collecting his new glasses, which are his best ever! Later, he Zoomed again with Barbara, who was thrilled that her new slide boards had arrived from Australia.
We had a good visit with Leanne - after chatting over apple scrolls and hot drinks, Wes spent about 90 minutes watering & pruning in the garden, while Leanne and I sorted out some issues that needed two heads. Then I showed her how to access YouTube on her new OLED TV, which she is loving. Her old TV, a gift from Peter & Anka to Viva many years ago, was a very good one, but not a modern smart one, and she is enjoying the bigger and better screen. Her first request on YouTube to Alexa was Glenn Maxwell's stunning catch of the Summer, followed by Kath & Kim, Inspector Morse and Dame Edna - a lovely collection of things to watch in the future.
A new bird ornament guarding our petunias in the back yard with thanks to Leanne
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