I don’t frequent Chris’s resting place on a regular basis although it’s good to have a place to come. I cherish what we had in my daily surroundings with everyday reminders of the life we shared, along with our treasured memories. I see that there is a recent plaque next to his now. Only two people visiting here in this section of the gardens and would you believe it’s the husband of Chris’s neighbour. I was initially annoyed that there wasn’t enough room for my flowers because all the floral tributes on his wife’s space encroached our space! We chatted as you do and he definitely puts me to shame with his twice a day visits.
The weather is about to change so time to go. My new friend went a while ago. The gardens are now deserted.
NSW Health has linked our area with Sydney which means that we are now in week nine of lockdown. It is looking like continuing until mid September or beyond.
Tuesday lunch is now Tuesday Zoom. At least we can keep in contact with each other.
I’ve not seen Paul and the kids apart from facetime and chatting on the phone. Tamika had her 8th birthday, Jai has lost 2 more teeth and Jake has the next birthday in October. Hope lockdown is behind us by then.
Ian sees a bit of Paul. My lawns are getting long so I hope to see him soon.
Sharon is locked down in Sydney. I look forward to seeing her one day soon.
Robyn is here with me having left her unit pre lockdown. Her plans of moving to the NT for her new job are on hold. Fortunately her work was pleased to have her continue working with them in the interim.
I’ve pruned the roses and they have new shoots already. I’m watching mum’s orchids daily as they have 2 flower spikes almost ready to open. Lot’s of time is needed in the garden. Almost time to get the veggie patch in order.
We did have some drama recently. Van had an emergency trip to the veterinary hospital to have a bone removed from the back of her mouth. Robyn and I couldn’t get it out. So adhering to all the COVID-19 practices it was removed under general anaesthetic. I’m pleased to say that she made a good recovery, took her antibiotics and is back to her normal self. Bonus, they cut her nails while under anaesthetic.
Because of the extended lockdown my travel plans have been postponed until August 2022. Really no point in travelling ATM. I look forward to when I can. Van has had a reprieve from the dog boarding kennels.
I was very productive over the Tokyo Olympics. I made a handspun woolen blanket and spun up a lot of fleece.
Joans jottings 