3 Too Many

What a busy day & it is even harder when you feel zapped of all energy – guess it is a taste of the new norm? Didn’t help myself though by staying up late trying to get the pics of the mask making online. Trying to fix this up now still as I see that it is not working corretly. Ahh – computers who’d have them some days!!

FIrst day of footy for Jacobs team this morning – so back to the Winter Saturday routine. His first season on a senior pitch so need to make sure he has more brekkie than norm to keep the fuel going. Convince him that his team is not going to get a hiding – all usual prematch nerves. Mum keeps the spag & toast comng while Dad tries to help settle the nerves. Two boys put out at Halswell for footy while Sue goes to collect Lachie from the airport after his week long journey to the lovely deep south.

Stunner day for footy – Don’t know what Jacob’s panic about getting a hiding was about either – about 10 seconds into the game and they are leading 1-0!  The team does very well and come away 11-2 winners!!  Downside was getting little leg tremors – piut it to tiredness – and keep moiving so they go away – I’m not going to start have seizures!!

News comes through that Lachies team have won 6-3 too so great start for them too.

Rush home to meet Mum & her sister Colleen & husband Phil (who have been living in Kati Kati).  They have retired, sold their house & brought a 7metre house bus – what a way to retire.   IT has a car behind for when they are in bigger cities & towns so all work perfectly. Phil has spent most of his life as a professional truck driver so it is a breeze for him to haul such a small unit around.  They’ve been touring the South Island & just seen their new Grandson in Nelson. Fantastic to see them & catch up as haven’t seen them for about 15 years I think.

Energy levels almost at complete bottom    Off to watch the Halswell PInkies take on the Nomads team. Usually a good battle.  Arrive just before half time. Sue tells me that as Aunty was leaving she had said that she had just been in hospital on the coast with viral bronchitis – brings me to a new mental low – as I have been told that I have to stay away from  people that have general sniffles – whih is lots this time of year, but something like that is gutting. I’m not going to get sick as I can’t afford to have my tretament start delayed!

PInkies are tied at 1-1 so good ot hear. Though just before half time Craig – keeper is beaten by a bounching ball – bugger! 2-1 Nomads.   Watch the scond half with the broken down legs sideline support team – 4 out already in the second game of the season with leg injuries – really – how old are we now???  BIt of a flat game – but it was warm and the lads put in  a good effort.  Nomads score a third – lovely left foot shot – can’t take it from their guy. Boys ralley for the last 10-15 and Solly goes close with a cracker past the keeper to rattle the upright. – no one following in to finish the deflection. About 5 mins later great buildup play on the flat  cross goes to Shane whose made a fantastic run in from left back – (ahh remember that position well) who jusy missed on turning it in- so close!!  Nomads walk away 3-1 winners.  Great effort lads.

Struggling with energy now completely – I feel fuzzy in the head more can’t think clearly, & are becoming intolerant – Wilson frustrating me too- though the physio exercises are starting helpme get control again- Yay! I will make it through this day.  Going to Andy & Roh’s to watch rugby & have tea tonight – not going to bail!  Esp. as Andy has made  his awesome Barjees & Roh her curry – love Indian.  Fun relaxing night – just what was needed for all – wines, Coke, Barjees, & kids being kids. Crusdaers won too-  sweet – sorry Andy. WQord comes thru from a neighbour that the youngesters that rent next to us are having a 19th birthday party & music very loud!

Get home about midnight to the house vibrating from music bass!! I know I am young & loud too but really!!  Last until 1am before Sue & Kat neighbours daugther find one of the tennants too ask for them to turn it down – awesome – they do it striaght away – then spend the next 10-15 mins with it going up & down obviously others wanting to party loud still.  Peace prevails!!  Dose off about 1:30ish.

BIt of a dry ramble today folks – but still as flat as will try to make Sunday more adventureous.

Kia Kaha