We're back into work with Term two, but there is always time for a friend's visit, particularly a friend who makes Banana Cake! Today we went to our local Farmer's Market, stocked up on Olive Oil, pastries for lunch and some lovely locally grown pumpkins. The Olive Oil man gave us some delicious treats to go with our oil - green olives stuffed with feta, some semi-dried tomatoes and two cakes of olive oil soap. Then we drove out to Pomonal (the weather today has been glorious) and visited the market there. My sister was very surprised to see us. She spins fleece from her own English Leicester sheep, dyes some and knits the most beautiful lacy shawls. I espied a ball of beautiful lilac yarn of Alpaca fleece and silk. The gorgeous Ell gave it to me. It is so soft and light. The market was busy and there was lots to see. We went to the local shop/post office for some coffee and carrot and walnut cake, then drove home.
I found some plastic goodies in a bag at work which included a tiara and a pair of 'Edna Everage' glasses. Much fun was had trying them on, taking photos and giggling. There's nothing better than a good giggle.
Sunday, 29 April 2012
Monday, 9 April 2012
Hello, it's Easter Monday!
It's a long time since I last blogged. It is Easter, the weather is cool and showery and the Stawell Easter gift final happens this afternoon. The professional running event has been in Stawell for over one hundred years. Some famous visitors have won the Gift, including George McNeil from Scotland.
Our lovely green chairs are beautiful and so comfortable we think we are sitting/reclining on clouds.
So much has happened in the last month I cannot begin to discuss it here. On the theme of sharing a cup of tea, a wonderful friend turned up unexpectedly last week and we had a cup of tea, and of course, great conversation. On Saturday we went out to the Grampians (near Stawell, not in Scotland) to watch a performance of Romeo and Juliet against a dramatic background of sandstone rockface. The company, Ozact, tours Victoria regularly, doing shows in outdoor venues. Wonderful.
The rain stayed away and the weather was pleasantly cool. I am enjoying the short break from work, and having time to blog.
Our lovely green chairs are beautiful and so comfortable we think we are sitting/reclining on clouds.
So much has happened in the last month I cannot begin to discuss it here. On the theme of sharing a cup of tea, a wonderful friend turned up unexpectedly last week and we had a cup of tea, and of course, great conversation. On Saturday we went out to the Grampians (near Stawell, not in Scotland) to watch a performance of Romeo and Juliet against a dramatic background of sandstone rockface. The company, Ozact, tours Victoria regularly, doing shows in outdoor venues. Wonderful.
The rain stayed away and the weather was pleasantly cool. I am enjoying the short break from work, and having time to blog.
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