Snoopy's such a sympathetic soul!
We had a very quiet Sunday after our socialising the day before, especially as I had another dental appointment in Ballarat on Monday morning. Wes drove me and I was very grateful as this was the replacement of a very big filling & required quite a lot of anaesthetic. We had hoped to see the Bob Dylan film afterwards, but I was a bit woozy, so we came home and had tea & toast instead.
On Tuesday I had my usual fortnightly chat with my aunt, Jeff, in Lincolnshire, where it is still cold, even though Spring has begun. I suggested she download Louise Penny's Inspector Gamache books onto her kindle, as I think she might enjoy this delightfully quirky series set in Quebec in the wonderful town of Three Pines. There is a TV series, but it is on Prime Video and we don't subscribe to it. I think we'll just keep reading and loving the books, thanks to neighbour, Glen, who gave us the first five. I've just ordered the next three and there are 18 in total to date.
We have a new doona cover - as I spend quite a bit of time in bed, and have most evening meals there, we found the pretty, but white background of our previous doona cover, was rapidly getting marked with food & drink spillages. So I found this beautiful William Morris print -
The Strawberry Thief - and so far I haven't done any damage to it!
Wes has started working on individual beds in both the front & back gardens - he weeds them, feeds them & then plants daisies of some description to act as ground cover. We both love seaside daisies and can't get enough of them, which is fortunate as they proliferate in this climate.
Another stunning early morning sky over Daylesford Cemetery
Judi & I had another good morning of Mah Jong, until I ran out of energy. She successfully played some more different hands, including Civil War, which is a very difficult one to get. We feel very fortunate that Muffins & More continues to allow us to play for a couple of hours. Once upon a time, I would have stayed for lunch regularly, but I can't do that as much as I would like. Judi often invites friends to catch up with her after we've finished playing, which gives the café extra business.
On Thursday, after Wes participated in the Jackson Group discussion on Germany, and I chatted with Old Friends - Kathy, Karen S & Joyce, I visited Juls in Hepburn for my monthly manicure. While I was there, I noticed Juls had a particularly beautiful deep red geranium growing & brought home a couple of cuttings in the hope they strike. She is spending the long weekend in Ballarat at their Annual Begonia Festival, helping a friend from Yandoit who has a succulents farm.
Once again, on Friday morning, we had thought of going to Ballarat to see the latest Mike Leigh film, Hard Truths, but I wasn't up to it, so Wes gardened and I caught up on computer stuff instead. Daylesford was looking wonderful for the start of ChillOut, our annual gay & lesbian recovery festival after Sydney's Mardi Gras.
Yesterday morning we headed back to the Glenlyon General Store for breakfast and got in before it became too busy. We just love the new owners - only wish we could bring Morse with us, as it is very dog-friendly. Wes got into watering mode on our return, while I washed dog bedding post Morse's bath.
Wes at our favourite table at the General Store - a dropside oak with art deco fanlight
Our thoughts have been with everyone in Northern NSW & Southern Queensland who has been affected by Cyclone Alfred, which has finally arrived and is causing much wind & flood damage. We were so pleased the AFL postponed the two Opening Round games that were due to be played in Brisbane and the Gold Coast, so that the players could stay with their families, which was much more important.
Footy started in Sydney on Friday night, where the Swans & Hawks played a fast, skilful game, which the Hawks won by 20 points. This afternoon, Collingwood is being hosted by GWS at the Sydney Showgrounds, where rain is expected, so the footy won't be quite as impressive as Friday night.
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