We were in stitches

 We weren't laughing last week although we were in stitches but this week we are not in stitches so it is all smiles. Hooray!  From now on we are hoping for a more routine approach to this business starting with a renewed dose in 10 days time.  We managed to get out of there before all the lunch venues closed and this time we snagged the last two chicken pies from the nearby US of A embassy.  They make a good pie in there although they most likely are Aussies working for the Yankees.  I got a few photos inside the new Alfred building. It is all architectural waves and curves designed to calm the mind before probing the body.

Sawyers's Arms

 I called into this pub once before as the door was wide open but they weren't serving for some reason. This was a few yar ago and I had forgotten that time, until I rolled up to the door again and we were back. This is an old pub with a modern upgrade.  The menu features more than standard pub grub, like the duck's leg that I had but you can still get a parma if you want.  There is also an asian restaurant upstairs and a steakhouse next door. More food than you can eat.  Also has its own carpark as a bonus.  We caught up with Ross and Fran for a birthday toast and will recommend this spot in future although there did not seem to be a grandies area.

Flowers more than hours

 I got some flowers last week to take into the Alfred.  I just got them on the go, a bunch of roses with tight blooms that were about to open.  So these are all setup in a vase in the short stay area and the next day they are a drooping, withering mess. Today I searched out the top notch florist shop for another go at buying roses.  One advantage over our home grown stuff is that these have no thorns but I will settle for them lasting at least a few days.  I still think our own grown are bigger and brighter.

Wee Jeannie

 We used to ride to the Yarraville area from Essendon all the time, especially with the Sun theatre connection.  I can't remember the last time I went into a picture theatre.  Hhooly Dhooly found a cafe for brunch today which is situated right next to Yarraville train station where the trains are replaced by buses at the moment.  There is a large outdoor eatery next door and Winter is no hindrance to this lot, breaking their fast. We were cosy enough with a traditional big breakfast.  The quirky shops are always worth a visit here.

service station now house

Sun never sets here

Kooringal 67th Lunch

This golf club was recommended as somewhere in the area to go for a luncheon.  The dining area was huge and there was plenty of space but no kiddie play area. They did have some books and pencils and paper.  It was the most I have seen the grandies eat for lunch being favourite fish and chips. Generally the meals went down well so I think we will try it again. Golf courses have some prime real estate and this one is no exception. Grandma & Grandpa hit the jackpot winnings in bingo so thanks for their shout. Back at Willie it was time for cake and once again Grandma & Grandpa came up with a huge gnash cake. That is the first of numerous birthday outings.

Hover Search

 Last month we had a helicopter crash near our old beach hangout on Collendina. There was a lot of action trying to secure survivors and wreckage against the incoming tide.  We had the police chopper out again this time buzzing the front of our place obviously on the hunt.  It was a low level cruise slow and steady and there were numerous passes during an hour or so of searching. Certainly got all residents interested. How are you supposed to do some quiet reading with one of those hanging around.

Nuthin But Blue

 After a few days of confinement the calm sunny day beckoned so I got the bike out for a short circuit ride.  Debbie is banned from physicality for the next four weeks except for the casual walk so any jarring bouncing activity is out. We were talking to one of our finance guys on Zoom this morning and he happens to have had many lymph nodes removed from the side of his neck. The similarity is amazing but the good thing is that you cannot notice it just looking at his face.