@Huia .
Very large trees can require an arborist who will climb the tree and carefully drop limbs before taking the trunk down.
We've just returned from Adelaide. Three days of driving plus a day with a friend in Sydney. Yesterday the drive from Sydney was often through heavy rain.
Glad to be home now.
Really enjoyed yesterday's drop of rain. Have been out in the garden pulling weeds and Cheery husband has done some planting as well.
Cheery son was invited to a birthday celebration but the venue was changed due to the weather and he's opted to give it a miss, but will spend time with the celebrated one tomorrow instead, all being well.
Not a lot happening today, caught up with my sister on Friday on the phone and tonight will have the weekly call with Aged Aunt. Things are so quiet, I'm even thinking of starting some jobs for the tidy house thread!
A bit wet up here on Saturday too. Grey and cloudy yesterday and today.
Off to the library shortly to pick up "The Brothers Karamazov", I think that is how you spell it. Coming up to two weeks in hospital and things are looking a bit brighter today for which thanks be to God. Not sure how much longer I'll be here.
Glad you have found time from weed tree destruction to see Chihuly @LatchKeyKid. Hope visit to Adelaide went well. I was hoping you and your garden were enjoying the rain, @Cheery Gardener. Our garden is too. We had to dodge a few showers going to a concert at St Paul’s Manuka yesterday afternoon, but nothing too serious. The concert was excellent.
Happy Birthday and continuing recovery to you, @Climacus
Ooh, I was so happy to see the rain @WormInTheGrass and I'm glad you got some too. Unpleasantly windy though, today, yuck! I did go outside around lunchtime just to check on the new geranium bed planted yesterday, but things are looking OK, and the plants less wilted than yesterday, so I'm very happy about that.
Only a couple of days until Cheery daughter heads off to China, I'm sure she is counting down. She had a big binge on washing yesterday, so she should be right to get packed tomorrow.
Cheery son's girlfriend is currently visiting, so I'll be offering some banana cake to them fairly shortly. She will stay and have some spag bol for dinner. Our NBN has been down for most of the day, so we had to revert to watching a dvd and no looking anything up online, plus the encyclopaedias are in the garage, so not helpful. Very glad that normal service has resumed and this is my first opportunity for an update.
The only Russian novels I've managed are "Crime and Punishment" and Dr Zhivago, but that was about 50 years ago, A friend of my middle brother managed War and Peace by naming all the characters common English names, but I think that's a bit convoluted for me.
I picked up a book set in Melbourne at the library today. The Hitwoman's Guide to Reducing Household Debt By Mark Mupotsa-Russell. I hope it lives up to the intriguing title, but I have 6 other books if it doesn't.
Glad to hear that new @Zappa! Blessings to you both.
Popping in quickly to wave hello, having an early morning tea with a friend today. We haven't caught up in person for a while, so that will be nice. She loves to travel so I'll take Cheery daughter's itinerary to show her. Dare I say it's chilly this morning, so I might have to dig out a long sleeved top!!!
So far we have not killed the geraniums transplanted at the weekend, so very pleased about that.
I've had a notification this morning that a book I pre-ordered is out for delivery so I'm hoping for a nice surprise when I return home.
Today is amazing. A clear sky and 27C forecast, which would be a high temperature even for midsummer. I have a good book to read and a snuggly cat. Later I will amble up the road to my favourite cafe.
My favourite and most reliable local weather forecaster is Wally who thinks that our exceptionally long monsoon pulse is drawing to a close in Northern Australia. For which I offer an unLentsuitable Hallelujah! By way of qualification, he gives an outside chance to a farewell sign-off cyclone in WA or/and the (like this is at the bottom of our road) Coral Sea.
That sounds like the perfect day to me @Huia! I will be enjoying cuddle o'clock a bit later this afternoon. At present the furry ones are asleep in patches of sunshine.']
Your weather forecaster's page looks quite interesting FD, I love the photos. The overnight temperatures have begun dropping this week and the daytime temperatures have been mid-20s and just lovely.
This morning has been pleasant, a phone chat with a friend after a spot of garden tidying. I've lost motivation for now, so I'll plant some seedlings up tomorrow. I've had two outdoor coffees this week so I'll stay inside for the rest of the day now, not liking the UV.
Husband has just started mixing up a cake which sounds good to me!
Just had a melanoma chopped off my scalp. Very fetching Easter bonnet, eh 😊 My cochlear is underneath the bandage, and balancing reading specs on them both is a challenge.
Glad they were able to get that removed @Foaming Draught ! If you had bunny ears you would look like the old fashioned pictures of kids with a toothache! Your head-dress sounds like it poses a bit of a challenge, I hope you won't need it for too long.
The only Russian novels I've managed are "Crime and Punishment" and Dr Zhivago, but that was about 50 years ago, A friend of my middle brother managed War and Peace by naming all the characters common English names, but I think that's a bit convoluted for me.
I picked up a book set in Melbourne at the library today. The Hitwoman's Guide to Reducing Household Debt By Mark Mupotsa-Russell. I hope it lives up to the intriguing title, but I have 6 other books if it doesn't.
How is it going?
I didn't last. My mind is not on it. I can sympathise with the Russian names...and they seem to have different names as well based on abbreviations, father's name, etc. My brain is not in a state to do it currently.
But I have done a lot. Did my twice-yearly clothes shop -- for winter -- and bought some new boots. Replaced my 10 yo eReader (trip to Tamworth) with a sparkling new and relatively cheap model. Renewed my passport (no plans, but a Greek-Canadian friend I've got into contact with again suggested Mt Athos!) Had my eye test and ordered glasses...I lost my new pair on a walk somewhere (I like to take them off). Bought a cheap guitar and book from the local music store to keep me occupied during winter [I tried piano in Albury in 2018 and was a failure]. I'll be living off 2 min noodles for a while ha ha.
Just had a melanoma chopped off my scalp. Very fetching Easter bonnet, eh 😊 My cochlear is underneath the bandage, and balancing reading specs on them both is a challenge.
Oh! Looking good. Glad they got it, and hope it heals quickly.
@Climacus, Cheery daughter has been away for a week and has another week to go. I hope it's going well for her. She has messaged twice to say things are going OK.
Today I made a trip to the dentist about halfway across town from my home. I left at 8am and only just made it to my appointment on time at 8.40, I'm not used to heavy traffic these days but did score well with not too many red lights against me. My goodness, the driving though!
People overtaking and changing lanes, getting into my safe distance cushion and appearing not to register that the people ahead of them had their brake lights on, it was total madness. I felt very relieved to have arrived without being in an accident and the drive home, ah bliss. Hardly anyone on the road, all having arrived at their workplaces. Good grief, I'm glad I don't have to do this again before November!!
@Climacus, Cheery daughter has been away for a week and has another week to go. I hope it's going well for her. She has messaged twice to say things are going OK.
Good to hear! I would love to go to China.
I grew up in Sydney and whenever I visit friends now I am glad to catch the train. I drove last time and struggled.
I have just received this communication from one of our two major airlines. So if @Clarence and I aren't around so much, it's because we've bought an over-water villa in the Maldives.
"Virgin Australia recently became aware of some issues in the way a number of bookings were being repriced when guests requested itinerary changes. This applies to only some itinerary changes made from 21 April 2020 to 31 March 2025.
In response, we immediately launched an internal investigation to understand what happened and the impact on our guests. The investigation found some guests were charged an incorrect amount when making changes to their itineraries.
You are receiving this email because you are eligible for a refund payment from Virgin Australia. We have identified you are owed $0.31 AUD."
Don't let the surprise acquisition of wealth go to your head FD!
I am now officially an elderly woman. Today I bought one of those wheeled trundlers to use for grocery shopping and moving around stuff that's to heavy to carry in my backpack. Also there is a possibility I may need surgery in the coming months and would be less able to carry heavy objects.
Tomorrow all of the bus routes in my area of town will be disrupted due to a driver stopwork meeting. It will limit my movement for a while, but as every time I'm asked for feedback on the service I suggest the drivers' wages be doubled, I can't really complain.
I hope that 31 cents includes interest FD! I'd love to know how many customers were receiving refunds?
@Huia I love those shopping trolleys! When my Nanna died I claimed her trolley and it was wonderful. I could shop whether the husband was around to give me a ride (or not), I didn't drive at the time. I think of that retro orange trolley with great affection!
Encouraged by some of the denizens of the Brit thread, I caved in and bought a shopping trolley a few years ago. I don't have a car, and Tesco's is at the other end of the High Street, so it made sense, and I can transport far more groceries* than I comfortably could with carrier bags.
I did feel a bit as though I was getting several steps closer to my dotage, but actually quite a few people (and not exclusively old ones) seem to be using them these days. When I ran into a friend from church, she commended me for having "an excellent accessory", as I was being eco-friendly!
After my paternal grandmother had a fall she refused, REFUSED!, to get a trolley. "I'm not old," was her response [she was 70+ iirc]. Eventually she gave in.
Encouraged by some of the denizens of the Brit thread, I caved in and bought a shopping trolley a few years ago. I don't have a car, and Tesco's is at the other end of the High Street, so it made sense, and I can transport far more groceries* than I comfortably could with carrier bags.
I did feel a bit as though I was getting several steps closer to my dotage, but actually quite a few people (and not exclusively old ones) seem to be using them these days. When I ran into a friend from church, she commended me for having "an excellent accessory", as I was being eco-friendly!
* and more importantly, more WINE 🍷
We had one of those many years ago, thinking we'd be very ecologically sound and stop taking the car when we did the weekly shopping. I think our usage might had lasted a couple of months, then we had a few Saturdays in a row when it was raining. Back to the car for the wet days, and kept using it. The trolley is still somewhere around.
Good to see you @Gee D , the killer for us was when our first child was born. I couldn't push the pram and use the trolley at the same time. I used to do a lot of pram walking with her when she was tiny.
It's interesting that you were using the trolley to avoid taking your car, for me it was avoiding the use of plastic bags, as I would pack everything straight into the trolley and only use one plastic bag for the meat trays in case they leaked. I think I may have passed my trolley onto my sister to use, but I can't remember now. I'm glad to read that they are still being produced and that people still use them.
Gosh it's a perfect day at our place. Blue sky, light breeze and just lovely outside. This morning has made for a bit of garden pruning, and filling the green bin. Husband has also done a run of green waste (which has been sitting around for a couple of months). Good to have that done! Also made for some driving practice for Cheery son as he drove to the green waste and home again.
I'm afraid that we're now confirmed in using the car to go the few suburbs to the shops. Not avid users of plastic bags though - plenty of cloth ones. I have no idea how use of the esky for meat and dairy rates ecologically, but I'm sure its health rating is high, even on these cooler days.
I will be in Buderim in May visiting my cousin after a trip to K'gari. Last went for my 30th which was some time ago. Hope you had a great lunch. Not your distance, but I once drove from SW Sydney to Mosman for coffee with someone; a long drive and short catch-up.
Off camping for the third time in 3 weeks tonight. Have a new tent, on sale, after the last one's fly broke and holes appeared and enlarged. It was good for a very, very cheap one I bought and lasted longer than I had expected.
Bargains are good. I did consider a swag several of which have HUGE discounts currently, but stuck with a tent.
You may notice I am here. It was pelting down so I cancelled. Another time. Saw a very wet kangaroo as I exited the campground. Then a whole mob of around 15. Then 2 bulls and a young calf blocked my way while other cattle looked on, no doubt judging me for packing up ha ha.
Heading back to The Terrace, let the reader understand, Thursday for Easter with the family. Hope all have a good long, long weekend.
Sorry to hear your planned camping got rained out @Climacus. Like @Piglet, I'm not a fan of being under canvas, but the couple of times I've been in a camping store with Cheery husband, I've been amazed at all the bits available to make the experience more comfortable.
I don't know if we stayed in a 5-star hotel when Cheery son had his Wish many years ago to the Gold Coast theme parks, but they certainly provided us with a very comfy place and the complimentary breakfasts were very much appreciated as well. We have stayed at a couple of quite nice places at Coogee Beach when taking the kids to Sydney. Very clean and comfy but not 5 star. I remember staying one time when the keycard to the allocated room did not work at all, they only available rooms were two separate ones, so Cheery husband and I took one and the kids the other - fortunately they were old enough to be in a room by themselves (Uni and High School age). I suspect they loved staying up late without us knowing what time they went to bed.
It's gorgeous today, have been for an outing to collect a chair purchased at auction, stocked up on hot cross buns, checked one garden centre for seedings (none of the type I wanted), so off shortly to check the second one closer to home.
Cheery daughter arrives home from China today. We have had a text to tell us she's arrived in the country, but she has a few hours before her connecting flight home. Perhaps just enough time for Cheery husband to finish assembling his garden shed!!
Beaky daughter in Far North of NZ is currently without power and lots of trees down after a cyclone. Another one is supposed to pass through early next week.....
Beaky daughter in Far North of NZ is currently without power and lots of trees down after a cyclone. Another one is supposed to pass through early next week.....
Beaky daughter in Far North of NZ is currently without power and lots of trees down after a cyclone. Another one is supposed to pass through early next week.....
How is she coping?
She's OK, thank you. They are used to dealing with these things. Her house is not damaged but the garden is going to need a big clean up once this is over. The roof came off one of the buildings where she works. She hasn't mentioned what's going on with the power. She was rationing the battery on her phone so minimal messages. 🤞
Good to hear she is OK @MrsBeaky. I hope her workplace is able to get an alternative location fairly quickly - I assume that being roofless is quite difficult. I hope she is able to have access to power so she can keep you (and other family/friends) in the loop!
ION Cheery daughter has returned home from China with a cold, which is a pest. She is supposed to return to work on Sunday, early in the morning. She might have to organise a work from home session. She has tested negative twice on a LFT/RAT, but we are all taking precautions regardless.
Glorious, glorious day today, weatherwise and so quiet - I think many people must be away on school holidays. Lovely to be out and about on the road yesterday and notice how much lighter the traffic was.
The storm that hit the far north was horrendous. It moved down to the top of the South Island's west coast.
I have not been around as something happened to next door's internet which they generously allow me to share. I don't think it's fully fixed yet as it's slower than usual, so if I disappear again that will the reason.
Interesting things are happening next door as they are shifting their house a few metres forward. that had to have it lifted so they could install insulation, so decided to have a bigger backyard. I may need to turn my hearing aids off a it will get noisy,
Glad to hear you are OK @Huia I wasn't sure where the storm was relative to you. NZ geography is something I'm not really across (my bad). I do hope the internet problem resolves soon.
I hope things are improving too for Beaky daughter and that her garden cleanup is making progress.
We are having a very quiet day, at present Cheery husband is back at the green hardware shop getting watering system stuff (another mystery to me). Cheery daughter has just finished work for the day and Cheery son is amusing himself, but we are both enjoying a cuppa! Later on I will have the weekly catch up with Aged Aunt.
It's starting to cloud over and I'd dearly love to see some rain as it's been quite dry in the garden. It also feels unseasonably warm the last few days, I know a cool change has been expected, but it's not here yet.
Cheery daughter's workplace is having some work done over the break, so she will work at home tomorrow as it's a bit smelly at present. I'm glad because she's still recovering from her travel cold and she will be able to stay in bed a bit longer in the morning, which will be helpful as she recovers. I'm also glad that she will not be infecting her co-workers as well! She's had 3 negative RATs so we're 99% sure she is clear of covid.
So lovely just being at home, pottering and enjoying the peaceful weekend.
Spending Easter with friends in a beachfront apartment iverlooking False Bay. Glorious weather and very quiet, few tourists because of scares around sewage pollution, but the water's fine if you keep your distance.
Good Friday marred by the local fondness for hot-cross buns topped with pickled fish.
Hot -cross buns and pickled fish like an interesting combination, but not one I would want to try.
@Cheery Gardener we were fortunate not to have the worst of the weather here. There was a warning, but it never really eventuated. Meanwhile I got a bit spooked and prepared for the worst. It made me realise how unprepared I am, so I need to remedy that, starting with a more powerful torch.
Meanwhile my neighbour, whose internet I share, came over with some wire and some kind of connector and wired up my house again. The connection lasted about half an hour then the light under the connecting thing flashed red. I was thankful it was in a back window otherwise passers by might get the wrong idea.
When I checked it again the light was again green, so all's well for now,
but I may disappear again.
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Very large trees can require an arborist who will climb the tree and carefully drop limbs before taking the trunk down.
We've just returned from Adelaide. Three days of driving plus a day with a friend in Sydney. Yesterday the drive from Sydney was often through heavy rain.
Glad to be home now.
Thanks for letting me know.
Cheery son was invited to a birthday celebration but the venue was changed due to the weather and he's opted to give it a miss, but will spend time with the celebrated one tomorrow instead, all being well.
Not a lot happening today, caught up with my sister on Friday on the phone and tonight will have the weekly call with Aged Aunt. Things are so quiet, I'm even thinking of starting some jobs for the tidy house thread!
A bit wet up here on Saturday too. Grey and cloudy yesterday and today.
Off to the library shortly to pick up "The Brothers Karamazov", I think that is how you spell it. Coming up to two weeks in hospital and things are looking a bit brighter today for which thanks be to God. Not sure how much longer I'll be here.
Hope all are well.
Happy Birthday and continuing recovery to you, @Climacus
Only a couple of days until Cheery daughter heads off to China, I'm sure she is counting down. She had a big binge on washing yesterday, so she should be right to get packed tomorrow.
Cheery son's girlfriend is currently visiting, so I'll be offering some banana cake to them fairly shortly. She will stay and have some spag bol for dinner. Our NBN has been down for most of the day, so we had to revert to watching a dvd and no looking anything up online, plus the encyclopaedias are in the garage, so not helpful. Very glad that normal service has resumed and this is my first opportunity for an update.
The only Russian novels I've managed are "Crime and Punishment" and Dr Zhivago, but that was about 50 years ago, A friend of my middle brother managed War and Peace by naming all the characters common English names, but I think that's a bit convoluted for me.
I picked up a book set in Melbourne at the library today. The Hitwoman's Guide to Reducing Household Debt By Mark Mupotsa-Russell. I hope it lives up to the intriguing title, but I have 6 other books if it doesn't.
Popping in quickly to wave hello, having an early morning tea with a friend today. We haven't caught up in person for a while, so that will be nice. She loves to travel so I'll take Cheery daughter's itinerary to show her. Dare I say it's chilly this morning, so I might have to dig out a long sleeved top!!!
So far we have not killed the geraniums transplanted at the weekend, so very pleased about that.
I've had a notification this morning that a book I pre-ordered is out for delivery so I'm hoping for a nice surprise when I return home.
If anyone hears a sound of hammers it's probably someone in Aotearoa building an Ark.
Today is amazing. A clear sky and 27C forecast, which would be a high temperature even for midsummer. I have a good book to read and a snuggly cat. Later I will amble up the road to my favourite cafe.
Bliss!
Your weather forecaster's page looks quite interesting FD, I love the photos. The overnight temperatures have begun dropping this week and the daytime temperatures have been mid-20s and just lovely.
This morning has been pleasant, a phone chat with a friend after a spot of garden tidying. I've lost motivation for now, so I'll plant some seedlings up tomorrow. I've had two outdoor coffees this week so I'll stay inside for the rest of the day now, not liking the UV.
Husband has just started mixing up a cake which sounds good to me!
I didn't last. My mind is not on it. I can sympathise with the Russian names...and they seem to have different names as well based on abbreviations, father's name, etc. My brain is not in a state to do it currently.
But I have done a lot. Did my twice-yearly clothes shop -- for winter -- and bought some new boots. Replaced my 10 yo eReader (trip to Tamworth) with a sparkling new and relatively cheap model. Renewed my passport (no plans, but a Greek-Canadian friend I've got into contact with again suggested Mt Athos!) Had my eye test and ordered glasses...I lost my new pair on a walk somewhere (I like to take them off). Bought a cheap guitar and book from the local music store to keep me occupied during winter [I tried piano in Albury in 2018 and was a failure]. I'll be living off 2 min noodles for a while ha ha.
Oh! Looking good.
Axios! [Worthy!] Many years!
Hope all went well. What an adventure!
Glorious days here after a very wet week last week. Wonderfully chilly in the morning.
Today I made a trip to the dentist about halfway across town from my home. I left at 8am and only just made it to my appointment on time at 8.40, I'm not used to heavy traffic these days but did score well with not too many red lights against me. My goodness, the driving though!
People overtaking and changing lanes, getting into my safe distance cushion and appearing not to register that the people ahead of them had their brake lights on, it was total madness. I felt very relieved to have arrived without being in an accident and the drive home, ah bliss. Hardly anyone on the road, all having arrived at their workplaces. Good grief, I'm glad I don't have to do this again before November!!
Good to hear! I would love to go to China.
I grew up in Sydney and whenever I visit friends now I am glad to catch the train. I drove last time and struggled.
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You are receiving this email because you are eligible for a refund payment from Virgin Australia. We have identified you are owed $0.31 AUD."
I am now officially an elderly woman. Today I bought one of those wheeled trundlers to use for grocery shopping and moving around stuff that's to heavy to carry in my backpack. Also there is a possibility I may need surgery in the coming months and would be less able to carry heavy objects.
Tomorrow all of the bus routes in my area of town will be disrupted due to a driver stopwork meeting. It will limit my movement for a while, but as every time I'm asked for feedback on the service I suggest the drivers' wages be doubled, I can't really complain.
Oh, wait a minute ...
@Huia I love those shopping trolleys! When my Nanna died I claimed her trolley and it was wonderful. I could shop whether the husband was around to give me a ride (or not), I didn't drive at the time. I think of that retro orange trolley with great affection!
I did feel a bit as though I was getting several steps closer to my dotage, but actually quite a few people (and not exclusively old ones) seem to be using them these days. When I ran into a friend from church, she commended me for having "an excellent accessory", as I was being eco-friendly!
* and more importantly, more WINE 🍷
We had one of those many years ago, thinking we'd be very ecologically sound and stop taking the car when we did the weekly shopping. I think our usage might had lasted a couple of months, then we had a few Saturdays in a row when it was raining. Back to the car for the wet days, and kept using it. The trolley is still somewhere around.
It's interesting that you were using the trolley to avoid taking your car, for me it was avoiding the use of plastic bags, as I would pack everything straight into the trolley and only use one plastic bag for the meat trays in case they leaked. I think I may have passed my trolley onto my sister to use, but I can't remember now. I'm glad to read that they are still being produced and that people still use them.
Gosh it's a perfect day at our place. Blue sky, light breeze and just lovely outside. This morning has made for a bit of garden pruning, and filling the green bin. Husband has also done a run of green waste (which has been sitting around for a couple of months). Good to have that done! Also made for some driving practice for Cheery son as he drove to the green waste and home again.
Just relaxing with a bit of TV and a cup of tea!!
Have broken my practice of spending time at the destination at least equal to total driving time.
Off camping for the third time in 3 weeks tonight. Have a new tent, on sale, after the last one's fly broke and holes appeared and enlarged. It was good for a very, very cheap one I bought and lasted longer than I had expected.
I hope your lunch was nice @LatchKeyKid, after such a long drive, I hope so!
You may notice I am here. It was pelting down so I cancelled. Another time. Saw a very wet kangaroo as I exited the campground. Then a whole mob of around 15. Then 2 bulls and a young calf blocked my way while other cattle looked on, no doubt judging me for packing up ha ha.
Heading back to The Terrace, let the reader understand, Thursday for Easter with the family. Hope all have a good long, long weekend.
Piglet, who spent two nights under canvas fifty-mumble years ago, and that was two too many. <shudder>
I don't know if we stayed in a 5-star hotel when Cheery son had his Wish many years ago to the Gold Coast theme parks, but they certainly provided us with a very comfy place and the complimentary breakfasts were very much appreciated as well. We have stayed at a couple of quite nice places at Coogee Beach when taking the kids to Sydney. Very clean and comfy but not 5 star. I remember staying one time when the keycard to the allocated room did not work at all, they only available rooms were two separate ones, so Cheery husband and I took one and the kids the other - fortunately they were old enough to be in a room by themselves (Uni and High School age). I suspect they loved staying up late without us knowing what time they went to bed.
It's gorgeous today, have been for an outing to collect a chair purchased at auction, stocked up on hot cross buns, checked one garden centre for seedings (none of the type I wanted), so off shortly to check the second one closer to home.
Cheery daughter arrives home from China today. We have had a text to tell us she's arrived in the country, but she has a few hours before her connecting flight home. Perhaps just enough time for Cheery husband to finish assembling his garden shed!!
How is she coping?
She's OK, thank you. They are used to dealing with these things. Her house is not damaged but the garden is going to need a big clean up once this is over. The roof came off one of the buildings where she works. She hasn't mentioned what's going on with the power. She was rationing the battery on her phone so minimal messages. 🤞
ION Cheery daughter has returned home from China with a cold, which is a pest. She is supposed to return to work on Sunday, early in the morning. She might have to organise a work from home session. She has tested negative twice on a LFT/RAT, but we are all taking precautions regardless.
Glorious, glorious day today, weatherwise and so quiet - I think many people must be away on school holidays. Lovely to be out and about on the road yesterday and notice how much lighter the traffic was.
I have not been around as something happened to next door's internet which they generously allow me to share. I don't think it's fully fixed yet as it's slower than usual, so if I disappear again that will the reason.
Interesting things are happening next door as they are shifting their house a few metres forward. that had to have it lifted so they could install insulation, so decided to have a bigger backyard. I may need to turn my hearing aids off a it will get noisy,
I hope things are improving too for Beaky daughter and that her garden cleanup is making progress.
We are having a very quiet day, at present Cheery husband is back at the green hardware shop getting watering system stuff (another mystery to me). Cheery daughter has just finished work for the day and Cheery son is amusing himself, but we are both enjoying a cuppa! Later on I will have the weekly catch up with Aged Aunt.
It's starting to cloud over and I'd dearly love to see some rain as it's been quite dry in the garden. It also feels unseasonably warm the last few days, I know a cool change has been expected, but it's not here yet.
Cheery daughter's workplace is having some work done over the break, so she will work at home tomorrow as it's a bit smelly at present. I'm glad because she's still recovering from her travel cold and she will be able to stay in bed a bit longer in the morning, which will be helpful as she recovers. I'm also glad that she will not be infecting her co-workers as well! She's had 3 negative RATs so we're 99% sure she is clear of covid.
So lovely just being at home, pottering and enjoying the peaceful weekend.
Good Friday marred by the local fondness for hot-cross buns topped with pickled fish.
@Cheery Gardener we were fortunate not to have the worst of the weather here. There was a warning, but it never really eventuated. Meanwhile I got a bit spooked and prepared for the worst. It made me realise how unprepared I am, so I need to remedy that, starting with a more powerful torch.
Meanwhile my neighbour, whose internet I share, came over with some wire and some kind of connector and wired up my house again. The connection lasted about half an hour then the light under the connecting thing flashed red. I was thankful it was in a back window otherwise passers by might get the wrong idea.
When I checked it again the light was again green, so all's well for now,
but I may disappear again.