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!!

Saturday, March 11, 2023

Steamy Tonight

I just walked outside and the air is oppressively hot and steamy.

27°C at 9.30pm with 91% humidity.

Ugh.

The air conditioner will definitely be staying on tonight!

BGWLBH and I drove into The Bay early hoping to catch the markets but because of the rain, there were only food and beverage stalls open.

We made the most of them and purchased fresh eggs, raw honey, asparagus, berries, apples, pears, pineapples, kombucha (pineapple and ginger), some toxin neutraliser and a bottle of colloidal grape seed detoxifier.

Before we hit the markets, we had breakfast at ‘Salt’ cafe which was delicious, as always.

Our appointment at the nail salon was still over an hour away, so we drove to Pialba where I purchased my weekly lotto tickets, some coconut water and another stack of mixed berries. We walked over to Big W and browsed through Rivers to kill some time.

At the nail salon, I had a male attend to my pedicure and as soon as he removed my nail polish, I could see the damage to my nails. They were completely white where the nail polish had been, raised and very fragile. He used a blade to scrape the top layer of my nail off and I suggested that I rest them from nail polish, to which he agreed.

The only place that this damage could have occurred, is right there in the salon. I think it’s some kind of fungal problem - HE tells that I have a mineral deficiency and should take some tablets to strengthen my hair and nails and then showed me pictures of the bottles which I can get from any chemist … apparently.

What I WILL do, is paint my nails with good quality apple cider vinegar and watch my nails repair themselves and I will NEVER use that salon again.

I asked him to give me a decent foot massage to make up the time but he had a weak touch and obviously massaging was not his forte. Very disappointing.

I was still required to pay the $40.

Across the road I found a little salon that does every type of massage you can imagine, including a 30 minute foot massage for $40. THAT’S where I’m going next time!

We were home before 1pm and while I unpacked all the goodies, BGWLBH made her lunch. I ate the leftover chicken wings from last night and then parked my butt on the couch ready for the footy.

In the middle of the footy, I spent 45 minutes with Harley having cuddles and playing fetch and I prepared crumbed chicken with fresh coleslaw and sweet potato chips for dinner.

It’s now almost 10pm but feels like midnight because I’m struggling to keep my eyes open!

Time to sleep.








Nite all. 

Friday, March 10, 2023

Ambushed

This morning I got to catch up with two of my favourite people in the whole world.

Lady Lynn and Rebel Mardi are back in town and I got to spend a very precious 90 minutes with them over coffee.

I totally felt the love and it was just like old times. I didn’t realise how much I’ve missed them until today and I wish I had more time in their precious company. It was healing and therapeutic.

I did not appreciate the ambush but I forgive them because I know that their intentions were honourable.

BGWLBH was leaving for The Bay just as I arrived home.

Feeling a bit peckish, I made myself a toasted sandwich and then planted myself in front of the telly for the day. I watched a movie and my quiz shows.

Harley got 30 minutes of play time in the pool area after which I prepared the hot and spicy sauce for our chicken wings that Adoring Husband cooked.

I had a good night with the footy, tipping both of tonight’s games correctly. I missed last nights game though.

It will be an early start tomorrow as BGWLBH and I will be going to the pier markets before our nail salon appointments.

So I should sleep now.




Nite all.



Thursday, March 9, 2023

Drop Off Pick Up

This morning, Adoring Husband caught the train to Brisbane to see the Professor for his regular PD checkup so I was awake at 4am.

Harley joined us in the car and was very well behaved both ways.

At home, I was hoping to catch up on some sleep but Harley wouldn’t have a bar of it so we ended up in the pool area playing fetch.

He helped me spill half a cup of tea over myself so I decided to go swimming in my t-shirt and leggings. The water was lovely and I swam quite a few laps while Harley dropped the ball for me to throw at each end.

When we’d had enough, I fed him and then cooked breakfast for BGWLBH and I.

I attempted to do some art but I was so tired I had to go lie down.  Slept for 2 hours!

I watched my quiz shows and cooked tuna patties with salad for dinner and then we all piled into the car to pick AH up from the train station. The train was running a bit late so Harley and I wandered around the grounds to keep him occupied. He loved it.

So it’s been a long day.

Time to sleep.


Nite all.

Wednesday, March 8, 2023

A Bay Day

Big day in The Bay.

Breakfast at Bean Beats - delicious, fast service and reasonably priced.

Bunnings in search of dehydrators which they don’t even stock even though an online search told us otherwise.

‘Choice’ in search of dehydrators which they did not have in stock even though their website said otherwise.

Doctor’s appointment.

Pathology booking.

Changing future booked appointments.

Telling the pathologist that we refuse to take a RAT.

Winning that fight!

Coles for groceries.

Butcher for dog food AND our food.

Got some art supplies.

Food from Foodworks.

Craignish for the FROG box.

30 minutes with Harley in the pool area.

Bangers and mash for dinner.

Excellent confirmation that Lady Lynn and Happy Harry will be in town this week so I’ll get to see her and Rebel Mardi together.

*HAPPY DANCE*

MAFS.

Bed.


Nite all.

Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Same s#/+ Different Day

Getting up early.

Cooking breakfast.

Playing with Harley.

Doing some art.

Watching TV.

Playing with Harley again.

Cooking dinner - spaghetti bolognese.

Watching MAFS.

Going to bed.

Rinse.

Repeat.

I had a brief but lovely call from Rebel Mardi this afternoon. We were both cooking and chatting at the same time. I can’t wait to see her when she comes to town at the end of the week! Hopefully Lady Lynn will be joining us too!

Fingers crossed 🤞🏻

Sleep time for me because we have an early start to The Bay tomorrow.


Nite all.

Monday, March 6, 2023

Slow Start

3rd Highest Cause of Death

After a night of broken sleep, thanks to both mine and Harley’s bladders, I was up at 5.30am to let Harley out and then I returned to bed for about an hour.

Harley and I played in the pool area for about 45 minutes. When I said to him “Are we done? Shall we go now?” he jumped onto my lap and leant against me so that I couldn’t move! The harder I tried to get him off me, the harder he pushed his body against me so that I couldn’t move!

I laughed so hard I almost wet myself.

Eventually I escaped from his clutches and began to make breakfast for the clan.

Adoring Husband had to drive into The Bay for a scan and realised after I’d broken his eggs into the pan that he had to leave earlier than originally planned, so Harley got to enjoy an extra breakfast.

I did some more art, adding to the skull painting.

I watched a movie called “Ride the Eagle” which I quite enjoyed.

For dinner, I cooked a frittata with all the leftovers from last night’s lamb roast. It was delicious!

MAFS and then bed.

Time for me to sleep now (like Harley).

Nite all.



Sunday, March 5, 2023

Serene Sunday

It’s Time For a Liberty Audit


Nothing to report.

Played with Harley.

Did some art.

Watched the football.

Cooked a roast lamb and vegetables.

Watched MAFS.







Nite all.