Nice to see you!

Three major events occurred for me last year (2010), all in the space of about 2 weeks. I turned 50. The following day I got married. Two weeks later, my oldest daughter became pregnant with her first child and my first grandchild.

Most middle-aged people will tell you that in their minds, they still feel 20 something. It's the same for me.

Wasn't it only yesterday that I was planning a night out with guys from the surf club? That gorgeous new perm. Flaired, cuffed denims and the red t-shirt with the off-the-shoulder frill. Corked platform wedgies. **sigh**

Suddenly I'm looking in the mirror and wondering how 30 years can flash by so damned quickly!

So here I am in cyberspace, sharing my genuine shock and horror with anyone who'll listen and maybe I'll even meet some other over 50s who find themselves in the same predicament!

Welcome to my dilemna!!

Monday, July 15, 2024

Poor Conditions

This will be quick.

I’m exhausted.

Sat up til 1.30am watching Alcaraz defeat Djokovic in 3 sets. Alcaraz’s game was exemplary. So powerful and so accurate. He deserved to win and Djokovic was graceful in defeat.

I tried to sleep but it was after 3.30am when my body decided it was time.

My alarm rang at 5.30am.

Two hours sleep is not a good foundation for a day of whale watching!

Unfortunately there were westerly winds blowing which helped develop a 2 metre swell. The boat was rocking and a rolling, it was cold and choppy and very unpleasant.

BGWLBH got seasick (she isn’t usually affected) and I was too afraid to leave my seat for fear of falling and breaking a hip!!!

There were very few whales out and about and not counting the crew, there were only 18 others on the boat. 

It was a long day and we were exhausted at the end of it.

The captain advised us to always check the weather forecast before we book our trips and whenever there is a “W” in the wind direction, DON’T book for that day!

Captain Phil is our favourite captain 👨‍✈️ 

Now it’s almost 10.30pm and I can barely keep my eyes open so…






Nite all.

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