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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!!

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Oot’n’aboot

I rose earlier than usual, 7.30am, showered, washed my hair, dressed, applied make up, took Harley out to play and then decided to go for a ride. Out and about.

I packed my bag and my water bottle into the trike basket and rode to the river, along the path to the shops where I did a small shop and also purchased a coffee, which I took to the beach and sat on a bench seat for over an hour enjoying the morning.

The tide was on its way out and the sunshine was glistening on the water, people were walking their dogs, fishing and tossing bait nets. It was another perfectly glorious Spring day.

After I got tired of the view, I hopped back on my trike and rode along the new path (it’s a few yrs old but still known as the new path) out to the Bowls Club and back home. 

Just in time to watch the quarter final of Us Open tennis between Alcaraz and Shelton. Four and a half hours later Ben Shelton was victorious and it was his first win against a top 3 player.

It was a great match and a perfect way to spend an afternoon.

I reheated the chicken and vegetable pastries for Adoring Husband’s dinner and made chicken soup for BGWLBH, who is feeling a little under the weather.

I had a little soup and then filled up on my leftover smoothie that I’d made earlier. Strawberries, blueberries, banana, salt, Brazil nuts, pumpkin seeds, coconut ice cream and LF milk.

That was my day and I’m pretty tired - all that riding and sunshine and playing and cooking and exciting tennis!





Nite all.

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