3 Too Many

“I always wanted to be somebody, but now I realise I should have been more specific.” -Lily Tomlin

6am awaking. Body very sore all over. Head is in a similar way. What is it with this constant  aching.  It really is starting to be a pain in the arse. I think I had a good sleep – mind you enough drugs makes you sleep well. Go back to bed after topping up and doze off for a bit. Get woken by the boys chatting about 8am. They have the T20 cricket on and judging by the noise, it must be a good game (obviously not NZ playing).  Not in a happy place in my head. Others head downstairs for breakfast and I get ready to face the day. Don’t really feel like eating but have a piece of toast – yuck.  Bad taste day.

The boys and I head out for a walk in the vineyard. What an awesome day! No wind, no clouds and sunshine.  We trek up and down the rows for 40mins. The boys think I’m mad doing this, but I have a plan & that is to walk 3.5 km, and do so. Go in and have a cup of coffee and a sit down. This country air wears you out!

Load the boys new boat that Nevil built for them, into the 4 wheel drive and we hit the road to Olga and Johns’s vineyard as they have a pond that we can use. Do the official launching and check that the boat has no leaks – not that I would doubt it would. Jacob is first aboard and takes on the learning to row challenge. He eventually gets the hang of it, then comes in for Lachie to have a go. He too masters it quickly. The boys then have a go together.  Sue has a turn then I eventually do too. Have a laugh as I nearly go over the little water fall – doh!! Load up the boat for home a couple of hours later.

Lachlan and Jacob with their new boat before it’s launching

Which way is forward again?

Get dropped at the supermarket to pickup a few things then walk home. Yep, more exercise. Only a km this time. I would mention lunch if I could remember it. Unfortunately this is my latest trick – forgetting things. The short term memory is shot to pieces completely. Bugger and I had a fantastic memory too. Go out after lunch and mow the vineyard. Yay get to drive again, albeit a tractor. Good job done. Have a sit down in the sun with a cup of tea admiring my handy work.

Decide to go for another walk – this time to get a Lotto ticket and an ice cream.  Sue an dthe boys come along this time.  Another 2.5kms done.  Not bad for someone that’s aching all over.  Determined to keep going though.  Start on the blog when we get back until Jacob comes and asks to go and have kicks with.

Have a fun time outside with the boys kicking the footy ball and passing jibes at each other.  Some clever guy gets the rugby ball stuck at the top of the Macro hedge across the road – won’t mention my name, ah sorry his name   Have a great time anyway, until we get called in for dinner.  Have a small bourbon with dinner, just to increase the appetite

Sit down after dinner to finish the blog and watch the rugby on tonight.  Not a bad game really.  Have another bourbon or 2, then it is M&D time and sleep.  Absolutely shattered.  To the point I was falling asleep typing the blog. Hope all have indulged in a fun and relaxing Saturday and are ready for an equally good Sunday.  Take care.

Kia Kaha.