For some reason the laptop has rejected the letter 'e'. Of all the letters to spit out why that one? Why not an x or a z or a q, something I hardly ever use? Now there is a little knob where the letter e used to be. So tiresome, something I'll have to fix otherwise my sentences will look like this: 'for som rason th laptop has rjctd th lttr .' Makes a big difference that pesky letter.
It's still warm (my excuse for doing not much). I have been glued to the box, watching cricket and tennis. Must say I will be rooting for Andy Murray in the men's final, at last an English player with some mongrel in him (must be the influence of that boxer friend of his) Plus he has speed and a big serve. Should be good.
The kids started back to school yesterday, not sure how Annika's day went, I couldn't get hold of them yesterday to find out. She is in Year 2 now.
Have been looking at an itinerary for a trip to Broome (of pearl diving fame) and Darwin, both places in Australia I have not yet visited. It looks good, and I can just fit it in before heading for UK and Graceland in September.
Writing group reconvenes next week, am looking forward to catching up with my writing buddies. Plus I have an idea for a short story which I'm going to send into a competition. So back to the grindstone next week aftr th summr break - see what I mean about those es? I have to keep going back to put them in. Should make the short story look interesting.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Monday, January 11, 2010
reliving my childhood
Mon: Spent the early(ish) morning cutting out a doll (Barbie) pasting her on cardboard and cutting out her clothes to dress her. How I used to love this as a kid. I think I had more fun than Annika. We've made another house this week, one draped with materials and wool. I'm so glad I don't throw anything away, it comes in so handy for kid minding. The house looks like a squat, hippie style.
Tues: Endured another morning watching the Chipmunks movie. Am I alone in not being able to figure out what they say? At least I managed to avoid the 3D version, they charge an arm and a leg for that! Afterwards went mad spending some of my savings on a new mini backpack and a lovely leather wallet. Also bought a game, Pictureka, great fun, and at least I can hold my own against sharp eyed Annika, unlike the memory game where she still kills me, and has been doing since she was three years old.
Today, having a peaceful, cool, morning watching cricket on TV and trying to avoid touching my sunburnt shoulders, the places the sunscreen missed after two sunny days at the pool with Annika. This time we played Chuggington. For those not well versed in children's TV these are trains. We backed up against the lane rope, filled our 'carriages' with whatever took Annika's fancy then chugged over to the wall and 'emptied' them out. Now I am blessed with a considerable amount of patience but...she'd still be doing it if I hadn't called a halt. At least the kid has imagination. I love that.
We had to be in the outdoor pool because the indoor one was being used for classes. At noon it emptied and we were allowed in. At 1205 we had to evacuate because some little tyke decided to 'evacuate' into the pool, did a poo in other words. It's the same pool Annie threw up in a few weeks ago. I'm getting leery about going back in there!
Tues: Endured another morning watching the Chipmunks movie. Am I alone in not being able to figure out what they say? At least I managed to avoid the 3D version, they charge an arm and a leg for that! Afterwards went mad spending some of my savings on a new mini backpack and a lovely leather wallet. Also bought a game, Pictureka, great fun, and at least I can hold my own against sharp eyed Annika, unlike the memory game where she still kills me, and has been doing since she was three years old.
Today, having a peaceful, cool, morning watching cricket on TV and trying to avoid touching my sunburnt shoulders, the places the sunscreen missed after two sunny days at the pool with Annika. This time we played Chuggington. For those not well versed in children's TV these are trains. We backed up against the lane rope, filled our 'carriages' with whatever took Annika's fancy then chugged over to the wall and 'emptied' them out. Now I am blessed with a considerable amount of patience but...she'd still be doing it if I hadn't called a halt. At least the kid has imagination. I love that.
We had to be in the outdoor pool because the indoor one was being used for classes. At noon it emptied and we were allowed in. At 1205 we had to evacuate because some little tyke decided to 'evacuate' into the pool, did a poo in other words. It's the same pool Annie threw up in a few weeks ago. I'm getting leery about going back in there!
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
where's the wildlilfe?
Watched NYE fireworks from Bradfield Park North Sydney. The midnight ones were spectacular from our position close to the bridge. It''s a great spot.
Just got back from three days in Merimbula on the south coast of NSW. First stop was Pebbly Beach near Ulladulla, guaranteed kangaroo sighting, even rumoured to be seen surfing. My sister was excited. She was going to see kangaroos in the wild!! NOT...We saw kangaroo poo, and paw prints in the sand but no live specimens. Very disappointing.
Made Central Tilba in a rain shower, managed to purchase some yummy cheese and move on out of the rain.
What would a holiday be without some retail activity? Our hotel was close to town, and one of the best clothes shop in the area. Found some Capri pants for yours truly, with the second pair being half price. Had to do it didn't I?
Walked over two miles along the boardwalk to the accompaniment of Bell birds. At least they are more melodic than the ear splitting cicadas which drowned out the car radio en route.
Found a needlecraft centre in the middle of nowhere. Maxine said before we went in 'Oh, this'll be naff!' An hour later and several dollars poorer we left! What a gem of a place for needle workers like Maxine.
Later went on a dolphin cruise in Merimbula. We saw an Australian fur seal waving its flipper in the air to cool off but not a dolphin in sight. Maxine was developing a cynical attitude.
On the way home, she finally believed kangaroos existed when we saw a dead one by the side of the road with its legs sticking up in the air. Then she saw a lone camel in a field followed by a group, mob, herd??? of alpacas. A few dead wombats and that was the sum of Australian wildlife on this trip. Gee Australia can't you do better than that? It's embarrassing.
At least she got a bit of a tan.
Just got back from three days in Merimbula on the south coast of NSW. First stop was Pebbly Beach near Ulladulla, guaranteed kangaroo sighting, even rumoured to be seen surfing. My sister was excited. She was going to see kangaroos in the wild!! NOT...We saw kangaroo poo, and paw prints in the sand but no live specimens. Very disappointing.
Made Central Tilba in a rain shower, managed to purchase some yummy cheese and move on out of the rain.
What would a holiday be without some retail activity? Our hotel was close to town, and one of the best clothes shop in the area. Found some Capri pants for yours truly, with the second pair being half price. Had to do it didn't I?
Walked over two miles along the boardwalk to the accompaniment of Bell birds. At least they are more melodic than the ear splitting cicadas which drowned out the car radio en route.
Found a needlecraft centre in the middle of nowhere. Maxine said before we went in 'Oh, this'll be naff!' An hour later and several dollars poorer we left! What a gem of a place for needle workers like Maxine.
Later went on a dolphin cruise in Merimbula. We saw an Australian fur seal waving its flipper in the air to cool off but not a dolphin in sight. Maxine was developing a cynical attitude.
On the way home, she finally believed kangaroos existed when we saw a dead one by the side of the road with its legs sticking up in the air. Then she saw a lone camel in a field followed by a group, mob, herd??? of alpacas. A few dead wombats and that was the sum of Australian wildlife on this trip. Gee Australia can't you do better than that? It's embarrassing.
At least she got a bit of a tan.
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