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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, June 18, 2026

Some Quiet Time

Bohemian Rhapsody on ukelele (amazing)

My bladder woke me THREE times during the night, so with that broken sleep, I didn’t wake until 7.30am.

Out of bed at 10am to play with Harley.

Before Adoring Husband left for golf, I decided to go for a ride and grab some leeks, some berries, a coffee and a few other bits and pieces.

I planned on stopping at the local take away, for the first time in 2 years, to grab some grilled fish for lunch and wouldn’t you know it … “closed on 18th for a family wedding” … typical.

It was only short, but I enjoyed the ride and by the time I arrived home, AH had already left for golf.

BGWLBH had left for work at 7.30am, so I had the day to myself.

I sat down with my lunch to watch a fluffy Foxtel movie, followed by my quiz shows, but in the middle I had to prep dinner and put it in the oven.

I browned some lamb chump chops, and layered them in the Dutch oven with sliced leeks, whole tinned tomatoes, chicken stock and 2 of the tomato tins filled with water, rice, salt and pepper.

In the oven at 170°C for two hours, stirring once at the 90 minute mark.

The meat is beautifully melt in your mouth tender and the bursts of sweet and tart tomatoes with every mouthful - delicious.

It’s one of AH’s favourites and he’s having some leftovers for dinner tomorrow instead of his usual chicken wings.

I froze two large containers of leftovers for another night.

AH and I have been watching the lead up to the US Open golf and coverage started at 8.30pm - unfortunately, a pea souper of a fog rolled in and they’ve suspended play because the players can’t see where their balls are landing!

Bugger 😳

So I guess I’ll grab some sleep and when my bladder wakes me, I’ll turn on the telly and see where they’re up to.




Nite all.

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