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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!!

Thursday, February 6, 2025

A Long Happy Day

By the time I arrived at the Lions Park, the art girls were already waiting! I was the last to arrive.

We had two hours of laughing and gossiping and looking at wedding photos and venting and telling hilarious stories and counting dead people and other such nonsense.

I provided the snacks.

Next time we'll plan a lunch and an art day.

It was a most enjoyable morning and I look forward to the next one.

From there, I triked to the supermarket where I purchased some berries, a mango, a couple of avocados, a bag of lemons and a birthday card.

I returned to the Lions Park just in time to find shelter before the rains came.

I had taken my camera with the hope of finding 'puddles' for the next 52Frames theme, so the rain was very welcome and I captured this ...

It's my favourite pic from today, but I still have three days to come up with something better.

I messaged Heart of Gold to let her know that I was at the park and about 20 minutes later, she arrived on her bicycle. 

We spent 2.5 hours chatting about everything and nothing. Solved some of life's problems, told some of our life story and agreed that we had done well to become reasonably successful human beings.

We judged AND praised our parents for the way they raised us acknowledging their faults and failings as well as their resilience and fearlessness in the face of adversity. 

We pedalled home together and arrived home at 3.30pm, just before the heavens opened! Our timing was immaculate.

Harley was very excited to see me and about 15 minutes later, Adoring Husband arrived home from golf. He was drenched!

He changed into dry clothes and headed off to the pub to meet his golfing buddies for a couple of drinks.

I sat on the couch editing photos until it was time to cook dinner.

Easy nachos because I was too buggered to put in any effort.

Now I'm ready for some deep sleep.









Nite all.   

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