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<blockquote data-quote="Marguerite" data-source="post: 377470" data-attributes="member: 1991"><p>Good morning from the first Sunday of spring (Down Under)!</p><p></p><p>Sharon/LDM, I hope school goes well this year for difficult child. Good for you getting the bills paid on time.</p><p></p><p>Sharon/WO, congrats on your team winning. It would have helped fuel you for that long drive home.</p><p></p><p>We had gale-force winds last night. Woke to power out, then back on for long enough for husband to boil the kettle and make a cup of tea for himself. Then power out again, all morning. And me with a pot in the fridge all ready to be put on for a long, slow cook...</p><p></p><p>Today despite the gales, the sun was out and it was warm (out of the wind). mother in law rang - her brick fence came down with the wind, we had a look and made sure it was safe. Tried to call the insurance company but there was major damage all round Sydney. All over the east coast of Australia, actually, from this weather system. </p><p></p><p>We visited the monthly market (funny - no marquees up, I wonder why...) in the park overlooking the bay. We could see that the waves were running high, the ferry was not running (it began to run again later in the day when the winds died down) and the place was not crowded.</p><p>A busy day, pottering - I'd bought some plants (still haven't put them in the ground). One plant is one of my favourites, a paper daisy (also known as everlasting daisy, you can cut the flowers and hang them up to dry, they stay looking fresh and perky forever - years). When we got back from the market (we got difficult child 3 to drive - with the gales, we felt it was good practice to get him to drive a tall, lightweight van through the crosswinds) the power flickered back on and I immediately put my pot on to slow-cook (I LOVE my induction cooktop!). Then we walked to our neighbour's whose studio was open, he's done another portrait (well, half-done) and is getting ready for an upcoming exhibition. When it's on I'll post a link. </p><p></p><p>From there down to mother in law's for dinner. My slow-cooked pot (rouladen) turned out beautifully, the best one I've ever made. We wanted a special dinner for Father's Day. A bit puzzled that of all the kids, easy child seemed to be the one who had forgotten to call her dad (apart from difficult child 3 - we don't expect him to remember, even when reminded). Turns out she had rung earlier while we were out. After she rang again, we called the insurance company and lodged the claim for the fence. </p><p></p><p>Just after dinner I got a text on my phone form a good friend. She had apparently called this afternoon too, while we were out. So I dropped in on her, turns out she needed a shoulder. Nothing too drastic, I hope.</p><p></p><p>This evening - not a breath of wind. Clear skies, stars seem close enough to touch. The skies have been swept clean and sparkling.</p><p></p><p>Big day tomorrow - I have my check-up with the surgeon, then we're heading in to the city for difficult child 3's school, some face to face lessons. We should be heading straight home afterwards, I will be tired. I need to do a little shopping on the way. </p><p></p><p>It's going to be a busy week.</p><p></p><p>The weather is definitely warming up and I am so glad - it has seemed to be a very long, bleak winter. </p><p></p><p>Enjoy your Sunday, everyone.</p><p></p><p>Marg</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Marguerite, post: 377470, member: 1991"] Good morning from the first Sunday of spring (Down Under)! Sharon/LDM, I hope school goes well this year for difficult child. Good for you getting the bills paid on time. Sharon/WO, congrats on your team winning. It would have helped fuel you for that long drive home. We had gale-force winds last night. Woke to power out, then back on for long enough for husband to boil the kettle and make a cup of tea for himself. Then power out again, all morning. And me with a pot in the fridge all ready to be put on for a long, slow cook... Today despite the gales, the sun was out and it was warm (out of the wind). mother in law rang - her brick fence came down with the wind, we had a look and made sure it was safe. Tried to call the insurance company but there was major damage all round Sydney. All over the east coast of Australia, actually, from this weather system. We visited the monthly market (funny - no marquees up, I wonder why...) in the park overlooking the bay. We could see that the waves were running high, the ferry was not running (it began to run again later in the day when the winds died down) and the place was not crowded. A busy day, pottering - I'd bought some plants (still haven't put them in the ground). One plant is one of my favourites, a paper daisy (also known as everlasting daisy, you can cut the flowers and hang them up to dry, they stay looking fresh and perky forever - years). When we got back from the market (we got difficult child 3 to drive - with the gales, we felt it was good practice to get him to drive a tall, lightweight van through the crosswinds) the power flickered back on and I immediately put my pot on to slow-cook (I LOVE my induction cooktop!). Then we walked to our neighbour's whose studio was open, he's done another portrait (well, half-done) and is getting ready for an upcoming exhibition. When it's on I'll post a link. From there down to mother in law's for dinner. My slow-cooked pot (rouladen) turned out beautifully, the best one I've ever made. We wanted a special dinner for Father's Day. A bit puzzled that of all the kids, easy child seemed to be the one who had forgotten to call her dad (apart from difficult child 3 - we don't expect him to remember, even when reminded). Turns out she had rung earlier while we were out. After she rang again, we called the insurance company and lodged the claim for the fence. Just after dinner I got a text on my phone form a good friend. She had apparently called this afternoon too, while we were out. So I dropped in on her, turns out she needed a shoulder. Nothing too drastic, I hope. This evening - not a breath of wind. Clear skies, stars seem close enough to touch. The skies have been swept clean and sparkling. Big day tomorrow - I have my check-up with the surgeon, then we're heading in to the city for difficult child 3's school, some face to face lessons. We should be heading straight home afterwards, I will be tired. I need to do a little shopping on the way. It's going to be a busy week. The weather is definitely warming up and I am so glad - it has seemed to be a very long, bleak winter. Enjoy your Sunday, everyone. Marg [/QUOTE]
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