Keeping Fit

Was up to a lovely clear day and was able to chill outside with my coffee. The birds are really enjoying the warmer weather again and were noisily flitting among the trees. The day was spent doing chores and computer work. During the day we had several breaks sitting outside keeping cool under the trees and had our sundowner wine under the trees enjoying the cooling temperature. After supper we spent the evening in our usual way of watching TV with our Milo. On Tuesday I was on my own as Diane went into the workshop to man the office as Violet was off. She spent a busy morning trying to clean the office and working on the computer in between helping customers. In the afternoon her and Hubby went to check on a customer’s car at the upholsterer - apparently the car is looking really good. They then went to visit Barney and also went to the spares shop. I started supper mid – afternoon as Hubby and Diane and I had meetings in the evening. Hubby and Diane were home around four bringing the Plymouth back with them. All the minor problems had been sorted out and the car is A1 again. We ate supper about six after which Hubby left for his Piston Ring committee meeting. Diane quickly went on the computer before we left for our meeting in Meyerton. The council and business community are setting up a Tourist Committee to promote tourism in the Vaal and the Vaal Meander and we went to see what it was all about. We had a very interesting meeting followed by coffee/ tea and sandwiches. We were home round ten and watched some TV with our Milo before going to bed around twelve. Hubby came in soon after (I heard him in the kitchen) but fell asleep before he got down the passage and never heard anything more.
It was black and thunder was rumbling all around when my alarm went off on Wednesday morning. I chilled in the lounge with my coffee while surveying the scene through the window. The wind was howling through the trees and the clouds were very low. The trees were whipping around so much I was worried some would get blown over. We had all the noise but not a drop of rain and by mid-morning the sky was clear. After working on the computer Diane and I went into Meyerton as we needed air time for the internet as well as some necessities. We stopped at Steers to get lunch before coming home seeing that it was Wacky Wednesday. What a disappointment! I have never ever had such terrible chips! They were soggy and saturated with oil. Diane and I couldn’t even manage one packet between us and felt really sick after that. At least my burger was ok but Diane’s patty was burnt. I phoned to complain and was offered a replacement and an apology. Apparently the kitchen staff is new and need to be trained properly. It will be a long time before we go back there! I spent the afternoon reading my book - I am reading `Zero’ by Eric Van Lustbader - while Diane worked on the computer. Hubby was home fairly early and as it was so hot we chilled with a beer shandie. Our bicycles had been cleaned and tyres pumped by the gardener so Diane and I oiled the brakes, chains and wheels ( they have been stored for years) and went for a ride. The bikes had been stored in the dog kennel and when Diane tried her bike saw that half of one pedal had been chewed up and my bike had the back light chewed off. Obviously when the dogs got bored they had a chew. That didn’t stop us and we set off around the area. We cycled for half an hour in all and when we got home felt good though the legs quivered somewhat. I really enjoyed the ride and intend to cycle several times a week as well as hike whenever possible. I chilled in front of the TV for a while summoning up the energy to make supper. After supper I watched ` Numbers’ and ` Flashpoint’ while Diane was on the computer. Thunder was rumbling and lightning flashing all around by now so Diane had to switch the computer off. She made the Milo and we spent the rest of the evening watching TV.
It was another fabulous sunny morning on Thursday when I was woken by the alarm and had another chill under the trees with my coffee before starting the day. Diane spent the morning on the computer after I quickly did my banking. While she was busy I cleaned the bedroom section of the house. We were both finished by twelve and after getting ready left for Alberton. First stop was the license department where I had four licenses to renew. The queue was short and two cashiers were working so I was very happy as I was out with the licenses before one. Diane couldn’t believe it when I got back to the car so quickly. Next we went off to the workshop to see how things were going. The Sunbeam was finished and waiting to go home but as the top was off we couldn’t take it to do our shopping spree so decided to go back for it afterwards. At Alberton City we first went to `The Coffee Shop’ as by now our stomachs were complaining. We both had coffee, while I had a steak and paw-paw salad( got to keep up the good work seeing as we now ride) and Diane had a mushroom and cheese pancake with chips. The food was really good and Diane really enjoyed her chips after the disastrous chips from yesterday. While we were waiting to pay Hubby phoned to see where we were and if we were still coming back for the Sunbeam. I told him we were busy and would be there later. After paying we went through a few shops buying a track suit top each and Diane got herself a little waistcoat. I remembered we had seen an ad for a sale at Jam so we decided to go there before going back to the workshop. While we were in Jam Hubby phoned again paffing about the time – it was only four now. We couldn’t resist the bargains and each got a couple of T-shirts before stopping at the Pick n Pay next door. We were back at the workshop just before half four where Hubby was waiting with the Sunbeam. We left in a convoy with me driving the Sunbeam. It was a fabulous drive home with the roof down. The wind whipping my hair all over the place kept me cool in the hot afternoon though my hair didn’t look too good when I got out the car. We were home by five and chilled with our sundowner glass of wine before Diane and I went for another ride. I had enjoyed my ride the day before so much I decided to ride further this time. We did an extra couple of kms riding up a fairly steep slope and I was surprised to find our easy it was – all the walking in Oz was good for us. I was even more surprised to get home in half an hour which showed how fit we actually are. When we started riding our legs quivered until we got into our stride but our rear ends were rather tender. When we got back we chilled for a while before I made Hubby his supper – we weren’t hungry after our late lunch. The rest of the evening was spent watching my favourite shows on TV while Diane was busy on the computer.
It was very dark and overcast when I woke on Friday so chilled in front of the window with my coffee. By the time Hubby left after breakfast the sky was clear. Diane spent the morning on the computer while I finished cleaning the other half of the house and the cottage. We stopped mid-morning to chill outside with a Milo and to enjoy the lovely day. By lunch time the sky was black and thunder was rumbling all around. Diane switched off the computer and we spent the rest of the day reading and chilling waiting for the weather to clear so we could have another ride. But no such luck! It cleared briefly about five and I chilled outside with a glass of wine while Diane watched her soapie. By the time that was over it was very black with thunder and lightning again so we gave up the idea of a ride. We had an early supper after which we watched ` Numbers’. It cleared and Diane went on the computer while I watched ` Flash Point’. I was disappointed to see that it was a repeat of yesterdays show so decided to colour my hair instead. By the time that was done it was time for the movie. Diane made our Milo and we chilled with them while watching Clive Owen in ` The International’. The movie was excellent and I always enjoy Clive Owen who is one of my favourite actors. By the time that was finished it was late so we went to bed where I read until I couldn’t keep my eyes open any more.Cheers and Have a Fabulous Weekend.