Weekender

Saturday
Up as usual to a windy overcast day though luckily still pleasant enough for my usual coffee under the tree. Hubby’s medicine had finished on Friday so we decided to all go in for the repeat prescription and have breakfast afterwards. Used the Sunbeam again as it is such a fun ride. Stopped on the way for petrol and then onto the chemist for the meds. Also did some shopping before going for breakfast. We went to a little Coffee Shop on the outskirts of town. Everybody seemed to have the same idea as the place was crowded. Idea being: save electricity, water and time – no cooking, no dirty dishes and no time in the kitchen.
Ali and Travis were away for the weekend so it was just the three of us. We chilled with a cup of coffee while studying the menu. Was an excellent cup of coffee – tasted like coffee should taste. Our breakfast choice was very cosmopolitan – Hubby had a South African Breakfast, Diane had a French one and I chose an English breakfast. The food was good and we enjoyed relaxing over it. Back home afterwards where Hubby took his medicine and relaxed in front of the TV . Diane and I unpacked the shopping and decided to also relax a bit. Not a good idea to do too much at the weekend.
Late afternoon we carried on with the spring cleaning. While sorting things out Diane came across her Remote Control Car and decided to play for a while. The dogs were not impressed and kept running away from it. We were surprised that Digby didn’t try and attack it as he does when I use a broom or the Vacuum Cleaner near him. Hubby also had a turn to play. After his play Hubby was feeling energetic and made us a stir-fry. I cleared up afterwards and then Diane and I watched “The Burbs” with Tom Hanks . It was really funny. A good laugh is always Good Medicine.
Sunday
I slept in a little later seeing as it was Sunday – the one and only day I can. Let the Brats out after their biscuits, fed the duck, put the dry dishes away (I never waste energy drying up dishes) and then went back to bed with my cup of coffee and a cup of tea for Hubby. We relaxed and chatted over our morning cuppas. Hubby really is on the mend as he decided to make the breakfast. I read my book while he was busy and managed to finish it. The book was “Kabul” by M.E.Hirsch. It tells the story of Afghanistan from 1973 until the Russian invasion. I enjoyed the book but not as much as “Saigon” by Anthony Grey . Now that really was a good read telling the story of Saigon from 1925 to 1973.
Hubby bought me my breakfast in bed –bacon, egg, tomatoes, mushrooms and toast. Delicious. We relaxed with another cuppa after that. A perfect start to a lazy Sunday . Once up I quickly did some cleaning as I hadn’t done much all week and then just chilled for most of the day reading old Readers Digests. Energetic Hubby saw my mince in the fridge and decided on making his favourite – Frikkadels. He put them in the oven to cook slowly at about three. When they were nearly done he made roast potatoes, rice and veg. He dished up supper and when I called Diane to eat she asked if I knew what time it was. I told her at least the kitchen would be cleaned and everything finished early.
As we finished my phone rang. It was friends phoning to say they were popping in for a quick visit. I rushed around clearing all into the dishwasher. I couldn’t believe it when I looked at my watch and saw it was not even five. Diane said “But I asked you if you knew what time it was when we ate.” I knew it had been early But Not That Early.
The friends arrived and we had a pleasant couple of hours chatting and catching up on the latest happenings with each other. After they left I caught up with all my ironing. Diane and I will now have our nightly Milo and then we will be off to bed. Hubby is already asleep.
Cheers. Have a good week.