It's a week today since Adoring Husband's Mum took ill. She was so ill, that we thought we'd lose her.
Happily, that was not the case, however, it was still very traumatic.
I was sad to be losing our Nellie and sad for Adoring Husband that he had to go through this and worried that I wasn't going to be with him to help him deal with it.
This event also triggered the residue sadness that I felt after the loss of my brother's wife and also my dear friend, Di, in the previous month.
In the midst of this, we had a financial concern, which I won't go into here, but it was stressful at the time. It has since been resolved, but was an added unwanted stress to handle.
On Thursday, I had a lovely day with a couple of girlfriends, but in doing so, upset another friend who is now acting a little coolly toward me.
So, with all of that in mind, today, I topped off an overwhelming week, with a trip on a bus that did NOT go as planned.
I caught the bus into the Bay, as I do on a Saturday morning, so that I could visit Vegan Chickie and Chicklet.
My bus driver was unable to work the computer to give me a ticket for the trip I wanted to take, so he wrote one out for me to show the next driver, for the second leg of my trip.
When I arrived at the depot, the connecting bus had gone (it left earlier than it should have), so I asked my bus driver which bus I could catch, to take me to the pier.
He told me the number 5, which was the Maryborough bus. It was pulling into the depot as he spoke.
He jumped off the bus, telling me that he would explain the 'situation' to the other driver, which he did, while I stood in the queue to board the number 5.
So I'm on the bus, and it appears to me that it has taken the route directly to Maryborough.
I'm thinking that it's a real pain in the butt that I have to go all the way to Maryborough (a one hour round trip) to get to the pier, which was only fifteen minutes from where I boarded the bus!
We arrive at a bus stop where the last of the passengers alighted and the driver turns around to look at me and says "This is the last stop".
I reply "Excellent!", thinking that it meant we would now be returning to The Bay.
He said "No, I mean this is it. I don't return to the Bay for two and a half hours. What stop did you want?"
When I told him that I wanted to go to the pier, he explained that he had already been to the pier before he picked me up.
Obviously, my original driver was new and inexperienced and when he said he was explaining the 'situation' to this bus driver, he was explaining about the written ticket, NOT explaining that I wanted to go to the pier!
Well, with that, I very uncharacteristically, burst into tears!
The bus driver was very sympathetic, but obviously couldn't drive me all the way back into the Bay. He kindly went out of his way to drive me back into the CBD of Maryborough, so that I would have something to do for two and a half hours.
When I alighted the bus, I sat down on a brick fence and sobbed like a baby for about ten minutes.
I think it was just the accumulation of everything that's happened in the past couple of months that sent me over the edge. I struggled to pull myself together and even now, am feeling a little discombobulated.
I'm pretty sure, that some time soon in the future, I will be able to tell this story filled with mocking laughter, but today I felt so anxious and fragile that I didn't even recognise myself.
I'm happy to report that when I finally returned to the Bay, I still got to spend some quality time with Vegan Chickie and Chicklet.
It gave me a happy ending to my miserable day. Smiles and cuddles from my Chicklet - enough to heal the tender wounds of fragile me.
Tomorrow will be a better day.
Nite all.
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Friday, December 2, 2011
Easy Breezy
It's so nice to feel a cool breeze.
The heat has been building for weeks now, with weekly promises from the weather bureau, of rain and storms to ease the pressure. Finally, the rain and storms arrived yesterday!
We didn't get much here, but it sure dropped the temperature by about 8C and my comfort level is where it should be.
Adoring Husband and I drove into town today to get food for our animals, do some Christmas shopping and shop for groceries.
While we were there, we looked in the ABC shop for a book that Vegan Chickie has been after - "Twas The Night Before Christmas" - which we found, in a nice hard cover version.
For me, it was the perfect excuse to go visit them to deliver the book!
I got to spend almost an hour with my little cherub, who was as happy as ever!
These photos were sent through by Vegan Chickie this afternoon. Chicklet and I were mucking around with the book in the photos, this morning, and she had a very serious frown on her face as she listened to me trying to make various cat sounds.
When my kids were little, one of their favourite books to have read to them at bed time was "The Boy With The Drum", which was a 'Little Golden Book'.
I have searched for a copy of the book around various book stores and at markets, but haven't found one yet.
This evening, I searched online for a copy and was horrified to discover that, a 'used' copy of the book will cost me anywhere from $14 - $20 plus postage and if I want a 'new' copy, $100!!!!!!
Sheesh! I'd have kept ALL of our Little Golden Books, if I'd known they were going to be that valuable in my future! We had such a wonderful collection!
Ah well, no doubt she'll be using an E-reader any minute and paper books will be redundant! Oh the times, they are a changin'.
This morning I attempted to get a shot of the new owl family. All four of them are huddled in the tree amid quite thick foliage, so it was very difficult to get a clear view.
It was also very windy, so there was a lot of movement in the leaves.
Considering the tricky conditions, I'm pretty pleased with the shot.
So that was my day. Pretty easy breezy in more than one sense. Going to visit Vegan Chickie and Chicklet again tomorrow :o)
Nite all.
The heat has been building for weeks now, with weekly promises from the weather bureau, of rain and storms to ease the pressure. Finally, the rain and storms arrived yesterday!
We didn't get much here, but it sure dropped the temperature by about 8C and my comfort level is where it should be.
Adoring Husband and I drove into town today to get food for our animals, do some Christmas shopping and shop for groceries.
While we were there, we looked in the ABC shop for a book that Vegan Chickie has been after - "Twas The Night Before Christmas" - which we found, in a nice hard cover version.
For me, it was the perfect excuse to go visit them to deliver the book!
I got to spend almost an hour with my little cherub, who was as happy as ever!
These photos were sent through by Vegan Chickie this afternoon. Chicklet and I were mucking around with the book in the photos, this morning, and she had a very serious frown on her face as she listened to me trying to make various cat sounds.
When my kids were little, one of their favourite books to have read to them at bed time was "The Boy With The Drum", which was a 'Little Golden Book'.
I have searched for a copy of the book around various book stores and at markets, but haven't found one yet.
This evening, I searched online for a copy and was horrified to discover that, a 'used' copy of the book will cost me anywhere from $14 - $20 plus postage and if I want a 'new' copy, $100!!!!!!
Sheesh! I'd have kept ALL of our Little Golden Books, if I'd known they were going to be that valuable in my future! We had such a wonderful collection!
Ah well, no doubt she'll be using an E-reader any minute and paper books will be redundant! Oh the times, they are a changin'.
This morning I attempted to get a shot of the new owl family. All four of them are huddled in the tree amid quite thick foliage, so it was very difficult to get a clear view.
It was also very windy, so there was a lot of movement in the leaves.
Considering the tricky conditions, I'm pretty pleased with the shot.
So that was my day. Pretty easy breezy in more than one sense. Going to visit Vegan Chickie and Chicklet again tomorrow :o)
Nite all.
A Big Day Out
"Learn how to be happy with what you have, while you pursue all that you want" - Jim Rohn
There are few things interesting or attractive about Bundaberg, but the facade of the Post Office is interesting.
I did see some Art Deco buildings that look like they might be worth a second look.
I visited the Bundaberg Regional Art Gallery, while Woman of Many Talents worked and Mrs Bucket was doing her own thing.
They currently have an exhibit in Gallery One entitled "Ranamok Glass Prize".
http://brag-brc.org.au/
Gallery Two has an exhibit with pieces by three art groups from the local area who interpreted and responded to the word "cracked".
Lunch at the local RSL Club was delicious.
The weather was oppressively hot and humid, and as we left late this afternoon, a storm was rolling in from the West.
Thankfully, it rained most of the way home, which reduced the temperature a little.
I had a really nice day with Mrs Bucket and Woman of Many Talents.
We once had regular lunches, movie days and shopping trips together, but this is only our second outing together this year. There was lots to catch up on and even though Woman of Many Talents had to work a couple of hours, it was a nice 'girlie' day.
It's been a big day. We left at 8am and returned after 6.30pm and I'm feeling a little brain dead tonight - perhaps you can tell by these vague ramblings!
So, I'm off to bed.
Nite all.
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| A section of the Bundabert Post Office building |
I did see some Art Deco buildings that look like they might be worth a second look.
I visited the Bundaberg Regional Art Gallery, while Woman of Many Talents worked and Mrs Bucket was doing her own thing.
They currently have an exhibit in Gallery One entitled "Ranamok Glass Prize".
http://brag-brc.org.au/
Gallery Two has an exhibit with pieces by three art groups from the local area who interpreted and responded to the word "cracked".
Lunch at the local RSL Club was delicious.
The weather was oppressively hot and humid, and as we left late this afternoon, a storm was rolling in from the West.
Thankfully, it rained most of the way home, which reduced the temperature a little.
I had a really nice day with Mrs Bucket and Woman of Many Talents.
We once had regular lunches, movie days and shopping trips together, but this is only our second outing together this year. There was lots to catch up on and even though Woman of Many Talents had to work a couple of hours, it was a nice 'girlie' day.
It's been a big day. We left at 8am and returned after 6.30pm and I'm feeling a little brain dead tonight - perhaps you can tell by these vague ramblings!
So, I'm off to bed.
Nite all.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Blogger's Block
Since February this year, I have posted on this blog 323 times!
I've updated here every day, although sometimes it's been after midnight, so some days show no posts and others show two.
Some nights I sit here for hours trying to think of something to write. Sometimes, my imagination escapes me and sometimes, it's my motivation that escapes me, however, I continue to post every day, even if it's a small token update.
Tonight is one of those difficult nights.
It's very hot and humid.
Adoring Husband is watching a movie at full volume, which hurts my ears but is obviously just right for him. It's very distracting.
I spent hours this afternoon completing the second module of my degree, so my brain has been over-used already today.
My photography this morning, was disappointing. I did find a new owl family, but they were camouflaged behind so much foliage, that I couldn't get a clear shot.
I did get a shot of my favourite little owl, who today, I named Rupert :o)
He was very high in another tree with sunlight behind him, so the conditions weren't good for the shot.
I'm sure that he's beginning to recognise me when I appear with my camera!
Anyway, tomorrow I'm off to Bundaberg with friends, for a bit of shopping and a bit of lunch. Maybe there will be interesting stories to tell tomorrow evening.
Blogger's block BE GONE!!
Nite all.
I've updated here every day, although sometimes it's been after midnight, so some days show no posts and others show two.
Some nights I sit here for hours trying to think of something to write. Sometimes, my imagination escapes me and sometimes, it's my motivation that escapes me, however, I continue to post every day, even if it's a small token update.
Tonight is one of those difficult nights.
It's very hot and humid.
Adoring Husband is watching a movie at full volume, which hurts my ears but is obviously just right for him. It's very distracting.
I spent hours this afternoon completing the second module of my degree, so my brain has been over-used already today.
My photography this morning, was disappointing. I did find a new owl family, but they were camouflaged behind so much foliage, that I couldn't get a clear shot.
I did get a shot of my favourite little owl, who today, I named Rupert :o)
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| Rupert. |
I'm sure that he's beginning to recognise me when I appear with my camera!
Anyway, tomorrow I'm off to Bundaberg with friends, for a bit of shopping and a bit of lunch. Maybe there will be interesting stories to tell tomorrow evening.
Blogger's block BE GONE!!
Nite all.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Out of the Loop
I am surprised! I suppose I shouldn't be.
Adoring Husband and I have been 'out of the loop' for a few months now. I can safely say, for most of this year.
Due to a number of circumstances, we've missed most of the parties, dinners, functions and gatherings that our large group of friends have organised this year.
There have been a few Friday nights at the Bowls Club where we have caught up with people, from time to time, but nothing regular.
So, this week, after our dramas with Adoring Husband's Mum, and us having to withdraw, once again, from another group party, I have been surprised by the number of phone calls we have received.
People who care about us and who are concerned about how we are coping with our seemingly endless dramas just recently, have called to check in and offer assistance if needed.
I think I expected that being out of sight, meant being out of mind, and that people would forget about us and allow us to disappear into the dark abyss of lost friendships.
So ... thank you to those who phoned, or dropped in to check on us. Thank you for your offers of help and your voices of concern. We appreciate you more than you know.
It is comforting to know that so many people care and reassuring to know that we can call upon them in times of need.
On a cheery note, Adoring Husband arrived home safe and sound today and in a much happier frame of mind than when he left. His Mum is doing well and we can allow ourselves the luxury of resting easy for little while longer.
Cheerier still, was family lunch with my lovely Vegan Chickie, the Bare-chested Chef and Chicklet!
As promised, I had the camera on hand and took a few happy snaps at the lunch table.
She is so happy and brings joy to my world.
So, even though we have been 'out of the loop' for such a long time, and even though we have experienced deep sadness these past six weeks, we are feeling thankful for good friends and our sweet little granddaughter who melts away all our worries with just one smile.
Nite all.
Adoring Husband and I have been 'out of the loop' for a few months now. I can safely say, for most of this year.
Due to a number of circumstances, we've missed most of the parties, dinners, functions and gatherings that our large group of friends have organised this year.
There have been a few Friday nights at the Bowls Club where we have caught up with people, from time to time, but nothing regular.
So, this week, after our dramas with Adoring Husband's Mum, and us having to withdraw, once again, from another group party, I have been surprised by the number of phone calls we have received.
People who care about us and who are concerned about how we are coping with our seemingly endless dramas just recently, have called to check in and offer assistance if needed.
I think I expected that being out of sight, meant being out of mind, and that people would forget about us and allow us to disappear into the dark abyss of lost friendships.
So ... thank you to those who phoned, or dropped in to check on us. Thank you for your offers of help and your voices of concern. We appreciate you more than you know.
It is comforting to know that so many people care and reassuring to know that we can call upon them in times of need.
On a cheery note, Adoring Husband arrived home safe and sound today and in a much happier frame of mind than when he left. His Mum is doing well and we can allow ourselves the luxury of resting easy for little while longer.
Cheerier still, was family lunch with my lovely Vegan Chickie, the Bare-chested Chef and Chicklet!
As promised, I had the camera on hand and took a few happy snaps at the lunch table.
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| Who couldn't love a face like that? |
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| My lovely little hippy baby. |
So, even though we have been 'out of the loop' for such a long time, and even though we have experienced deep sadness these past six weeks, we are feeling thankful for good friends and our sweet little granddaughter who melts away all our worries with just one smile.
Nite all.
Monday, November 28, 2011
Good News!
Big smiles all round!
Adoring Husband's Mum is a tough old bird, and today, was well enough to leave the hospital and go back to the nursing home!
She is much happier back in her own environment and this outcome is so much better than we ever expected. Adoring Husband is a happy chappy!
I love a good news story :o)
Had a good morning on my trike ...
... and then this afternoon, the cloud formations were still looking good for a beautiful sunset...
Adoring Husband's Mum is a tough old bird, and today, was well enough to leave the hospital and go back to the nursing home!
She is much happier back in her own environment and this outcome is so much better than we ever expected. Adoring Husband is a happy chappy!
I love a good news story :o)
Had a good morning on my trike ...
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| King of the World! |
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| This guy is parallel with the ground looking straight down on me. I took this looking directly up! |
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| Amazing clouds that I watched all day, hoping they would hang around for a sunset. |
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| The potential is there! |
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| The dirty big black cloud came scuttling from behind me and parked itself right in the middle of my beautiful sunset! |
I thought I would try a different setting for the sunset. I chose Cheelii Lagoon for a change, instead of the river or the beach.
Aren't I lucky to have such wonderful options for sunset shots!
Vegan chickie, the Bare-chested Chef and Chicklet will be picking up Adoring Husband from the airport tomorrow morning, and then coming here for lunch.
So the camera will be out for some Chicklet snaps!
Tonight, I go to bed feeling happy about our good news :o)
Nite all.
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Ok on the Southern Front
Adoring Husband's Mum is doing as well as can be expected and Adoring Husband is coping well under pressure.
I have no photos to share today and I had a very quiet day after Adoring Husband left for the airport.
I did drop in on Mrs Bucket and Woman of Many Talents this afternoon and we had a couple of drinks together. It's been a few months since we got together, so it was nice to catch up.
I also got a phone call from Vegan Chickie tonight, which was nice. Little Chicklet was in the background gargling water and goo-ing and gaa-ing, as she does. It was cute.
Actually, I have some photos of Chicklet to share with you.
It must be a month since I shared! These wonderful shots were all taken by Vegan Chickie. What a happy little vegemite she is and just look at her happy parents! Who couldn't be happy with that much cuteness in the room!?
While it's a relief that things are going ok on the southern front, and Adoring Husband is managing well, it's now time for me to sleep.
Nite all
I have no photos to share today and I had a very quiet day after Adoring Husband left for the airport.
I did drop in on Mrs Bucket and Woman of Many Talents this afternoon and we had a couple of drinks together. It's been a few months since we got together, so it was nice to catch up.
I also got a phone call from Vegan Chickie tonight, which was nice. Little Chicklet was in the background gargling water and goo-ing and gaa-ing, as she does. It was cute.
Actually, I have some photos of Chicklet to share with you.
It must be a month since I shared! These wonderful shots were all taken by Vegan Chickie. What a happy little vegemite she is and just look at her happy parents! Who couldn't be happy with that much cuteness in the room!?
While it's a relief that things are going ok on the southern front, and Adoring Husband is managing well, it's now time for me to sleep.
Nite all
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