Doing some drawing has always been a hit and if it's a bit wet then get out the pencils. This activity is good for at least 30mins. We have around 5000 pens, pencils, marker pens, textas and crazy patterned ink rollers but not enough paper. Mental note to get some more paper. The drawing has improved over time with meticulous attention to the colouring. I used to finished mine just as an outlined sketch. Not any more it has to coloured in completely.
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| pooh |
We checked out the sky and the forecast. No rain in sight. The scooters were being ridden inside and there were a few near misses so let's get some beans out by going for a ride along the cliffs. Yay they say. We got all the gear on and made steady progress to the end of the track. Confidence was up and cartwheels were being performed along the way. In the distance we could see it coming. The all enclosing rain cloud. So we got going with the usual dog hazards, people hazards and three year old bicycle skills. Kaia did well and Asher rode all of it but we did not make it back before we got wet. All part of the adventure.
I have arranged to use a few bicycles in Europe but we are way out of practice so I went out for a tester spinner round the block ride. Some days back I mentioned the weather and the calmness of it, that was a mistake given the blast we have had for three days. Not today though. Riding was calm and sunny and I picked an old route where I was always swooped by a crazy bird no matter what time of year. It was all clear this time so I will put that ride back in play. It has slight rises and lake views.
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| Zen moment |
We seem to be doing something about travel every day at the moment. I booked a Museum day for the middle of London. We got caught out last time when we arrived for our visit to the museum and they said yes you have free entry but we are too busy. This time we have a time slot. I got the buds out of the packaging as well as the bluetooth transmitters. I am running out of places to plug things in. We left a set of buds on a plane once and this time is going to be worse trying to keep track of every little piece of kit. The transmitters are good for 25 hours but they will still need to be charged for the return. I have counted eight items so far that need charging, four of those will be used in the plane's seat with me.
We have been following the renovation of the Queenscliff Hotel over the last couple of years. This is one of those iconic Victoriana spots that has been restored to glory days. It was abandoned when the new owners took over and hasn't looked as good since 1888. We went to the Conservatory for the first of a number of birthday treats over the next few weeks. This is well worth a visit and very historic. When the pool is opened we might go back for another round. Did I mention that Mietta's has reopened there as well. So much to do.
Maybe I should not be giving these guys a plug because we have not been anywhere yet. We did go and pickup some documents including various tickets and vouchers for travel and accommodation. So far so good. There is a service for the older brigade where the airlines will get someone to meet us and walk us through the Euro entry gauntlet which these guys have arranged at the last minute. We are also anticipating more use of technology compared to seven yar ago when we were last on the go. Already we have replaced the old ear muff type of noise cancellation with a paired bluetooth transmitter and ear buds. There seems to be an app for every place on the itinerary. My phone is going to get heavier. I used to code in Fortran and you often start out with a Hello World.
It seems a long time since I have done the sand comber and beach roamer. One thing and another with too many distractions going on. As it turns out it is a reasonably clean beach here. I got a half a bag of small papers and plastics but no bottles or cans. The weather makes a difference to the washup with the absence of any big blows lately. I stopped for a short tug of war with a couple of plants that are getting to close to the rock nook. We don't want them taking over in that spot. It is always a bit nervy when dogs spot you and come charging full pelt. So far they do an inspection and then go back to their owners.
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| city view |
