Working weekend at Culburra

Just before we left for home on Sunday, we went down to the beach and the view was as beautiful as ever. A few surfers were catching the waves but no one else, as the wind had come up and it was cold.

The gardening was non stop Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning, amassing a mountain of rubbish which is hidden in the shed and along the back fence. The areas that were done looked good but there are a few spaces where plants had grown for a while which could be replaced some time. The whole back fence area has to be done next time plus the guttering at the back must be cleaned of the grass growing in it. A large wasp nest was removed from the kids room window (outside of course). Put down poison on the vines that grow up the trees and strangle them and hope by the time we go down again, it has done the job and made it easier to remove.

During the week I had a dental appointment for root canal work which went well and so another couple of visits to go. As a reward, I took myself to the movies and saw a French movie - Summer Hours.

Jury Duty

On Tuesday I had to go to Downing Street Court where after 4 hours of eliminating various peoples there were 40 of us left for selection. 20 went to one court and when your number was called you had to go into the jury box. Again when your number is called you had to stand and the prosecuter or crown could ask for you to stand down. Twelve were called and two were stood down and my number came up last. I was supposed to be on a five week trial but this one was to be 4/5 days - thank goodness. All the others went to another court and there were quite a few panels to select. After lunch the trial started. Because the judge had a civil case the next day, we were told to go to work if we were required. It was so cold in court and am now still nursing a cold. Thursday and Friday in court and the final addresses were made just on 2pm. After lunch (sandwiches and apple) we had to make a decision and after asking a few questions (which meant a trip into court each time) no decision still at 4.45. The judge addressed us again and a little more info, which swayed us all to one decision. Thank goodness its all over.

At work the back office was flooded and a lot of stock was destroyed. I could do only a bit at it was up to Christian and Cecilia. Hope its all sorted for tomorrow.

This weekend did nothing as most of the past nights have coughed like a walrus so have felt very weary. Energy level is low. I have the wonderful thought of root canal work on a back molar on Wednesday!!!!

John goes back to work tomorrow after a week off doing lots of things about the house and garden. We had a lovely Australania bush blocking off the hen house but that died with the tremendous heat the other month. So he pulled it out and has put up a lattice fence on which sweet peas will grow this year and may put a passionfruit plant at one end later on.

Easter Monday

The whole four days were for relaxation, having no stress and doing what we wanted to do or do nothing in particular. Shopping on Saturday morning at Eastgardens was my only outing for the weekend and when visiting Kmart there was a new Harlan Coben book, which was a must have.
Part of Kodak photo gallery requirment now askes me to spend $20 on prints per year, so thats what I did this afternoon, pour over this years photos and having a reminisce as well.
The worm farms were cleaned and found a red back living in the lowest section where the liquid is usually stored but because I have the tap open all the time with a bucket underneath, the spider found a nice home.
Harvested radishes, lettuce and the last of the tomatoes this morning, plus a few strawberries and raspberries.
John is having the next 4 days off, so there is a to do list, with more items being added as they are thought of.

Hawthorn v Swans

John was so keen that his team was in Sydney that he went to the evening training on Friday. Unfortunately the plane was late and so was the training which he left earlier that he normally would have. The game was last night with the Hawks going down after a good first half.

My first week back at work was difficult not only workwise but getting back into a routine. I had also forgotten how much I dislike wearing stockings and shoes.

Worked in the vegie garden today for a couple of hours and then got out my book as it was just great down the back.