This weekend

The ladies had afternoon tea at Shirleys and we were able to catch up with news. John went over to Rodneys to watch the Swans play and win. Today was a quiet day reading and then in the afternoon spent time in the garden, planting Russian garlic, Melbourne Market garlic and Australian white in the back veggie patch. This is the second year I have missed the Writers Festival, so will have to plan better next year. On Friday had to call the police as this persistant shop lifter keeps coming in. The chemist, Woolies manager and another store manager came in to identify him and the goods in his trolley. The police then had to handcuff him as he started to kick and tried to bite one of them. He will be back next week and we will have the same process again.

60th birthday

We were invited to Diane's 60th on Saturday and it was a surprise for her, which is fantastic seeing how many people had to keep it a secret. It was pleasing to hear that Kelly is pregnant and had a few words with Catherine, who I haven't seen for some time.

Today we headed to Miranda for clothes shopping and then saw the movie The Painted Veil which we enjoyed (that was using the last of the pre-purchased tickets). The Writers' Festival is on this week and Junot Diaz is speaking twice. Will try to get tickets, as now, very few venues are free as they have been in previous years. He is giving the closing address to the festival next Sunday at 6.30 in the city recital hall.

Mothers Day

Wednesday I had a rostered day and spent it with the ladies at Miranda. A movie and lunch and lots and lots of talk. It was sad as Norma's granddaughter was born (full term) on the previous Thursday and after a short time died. Nothing could be done to revive her. We all needed each others company to talk about her death and after that, many lighter topics.



Today John and I visited the Dendy and saw a German film - The Counterfiters. Excellent movie. We lunched at one of the resturants along the quay and watched the ferries, water craft and people pass. I enjoyed the kangaroo and John, the barramundi.