Drenching Ride

I waited around yesterday, the weather was poor so it was mostly an indoor day. Today I decided I was getting the bike out no matter what. I could see large blue patches in the sky, so this looks ok. 30 minutes into the ride I am standing under a tree half dry half wet. I did get some photos earlier of a merchant ship across at the naval dock with the You Yangs nearby.  I started off again and the heavens are opening. I have heard tell that Summer is starting tomorrow. On the way back I veered off to our beach friend Jill's front door which has a verandah roof.  For the next hour it bucketed down. I have heard of Spring rains but this is out there.

Hey You Yangs

threatening

The Stranger

 This is another Harlen Coben that I got from the Willie shelves. It has been filmed by Netflix and is one of the few times I have seen the movie before reading the book.  As usual the film version does not stick strictly to the book so it was not an issue and I had forgotten most of the film anyway. I think it is a good example of the Coben knack for twisting the plot. This time a group of blackmailers mess with the wrong victim and yes it comes back to bite them however their righting of previous wrongs crusade is the not the main focus here.

Indoor Flowers

 It is orchid season or just finished as far as going outdoors is concerned. The weather and availability have conspired to let time pass however the theory is that the orchids are delayed and may still be out there.  I have made do by recording the state of the blooms inside here. Of course tremendous work is spent on fostering growth. Sure!  There are new shoots on the way and there was no need to cut off a leaf.

yesterdays rubbish haul

Beach Report No 476 and Skin Report

 Have not been across the way for over a week. Trying to find a break in the clouds, rain and wind is near impossible so I went over anyway.  I was already smarting from the double dose ice gun that the Doc hit me with on my back and my shoulder this morning.  The rest of the skin check was ok except for the fact that he wants me to use the face eating (Efudix) cream again.  It seems there are scaly and dry areas that could use a cleanup. I really don't like that cream. I did a beach walk and got only half a bag of stuff which means it was fairly clean. Also tried a few throws of the put. At the moment the simplest stand and deliver method is getting me the longest distance. 

there is a clear step down the beach now

Looney Ballooney

 Yes the rest day is here and what better way than to do some quiet editing of the ballooning video I took up yonder. Now this is the standard old style video camera that requires a good hold around the barrel section. I spent time gripping tight to it as the thought of it going overboard persisted. Then there was the inevitable swapping it out for some phone photos with the same thought. I put them away mostly but got a good 16 minute film which is too big for here but there are two clips, one on the ground and one in the air.  There is always the timelapse video on the selfie boom. Daniel is getting his eyebrows singed trying to hold the flaps open while the heat is on.

Estelle's day off

 From time to time Estelle needs a full day from Nana and Pa and today is it.  First was a swimming make up lesson from the other day. There was only three of them but unfortunately there was a four year old on his first ever swimming lesson. Most of the attention was directed at him. Next was snack time at Cinnamon Grove next door. An hours playing got us to lunchtime and into the afternoon it was doll's houses and arty craft followed by a ride to the playground. We have retreated behind TV set now and boy she knows how to use that remote.

JawBone Snooze

 A snooze was definitely on the agenda this afternoon after driving across from the Yarra Valley.  The roads we took along the way were along previous adventure race routes. I can remember toiling the bike over the Christmas Hills from out of Yarra Glen. We had to get to Yarra Bend to put the kayaks in. We walked across to the Jawbone and found some quiet sand for a half hour snooze and a frothie.  The tide was way out so snorkelling was not so good but there were a few kids messing in the shallows. There was also a volleyball match without a net, just a line in the sand.