Our week

Had a quiet start to the week with chilly, windy mornings which seems to be the start of the cold season. Spent the first two days doing office and computer work. Diane was also very busy with computer work. On Tuesday evening I was feeling energetic and made a really delicious (Even if I say so myself) meal of trout with salad and rice smothered in lemon butter. I really enjoyed it and it just goes to show that a home-cooked meal can be just as good as eating out anytime.
On Wednesday after spending the morning on the computers again we headed off to Boksburg to fetch `sky tiles’ we had ordered. The `sky tiles’ are for the cottage which hopefully, when installed will alleviate our rat problem in the ceiling. For years we have had rats running around up there and nothing helps in getting rid of them. An exterminator said they like dark places and putting windows in would get rid of them. Hubby had thought of breaking through the wall and putting windows in at either end but when I saw the ad for the tiles I thought it would be a much quicker and cleaner way of doing it. One ‘sky tile’ replaces six roof tiles so it should be nice and bright in there when they are put in. I ordered four, two on each side and at each end of the roof – it will also be easy to see to work on the geyser when necessary. We thought it would be a good idea to go for a hike during the afternoon at Rietvlei in Alberton but my heel was still too sore to wear my takkies. I did try but it was a painful experience so we gave up the idea. After picking up the tiles we went back to Alberton , where the first stop was The Coffee Shop in Alberton City where we had coffee with a lemon meringue for me and a chocolate mousse cake for Diane. Delicious and oh-so-fattening. Not as healthy as a hike though. By now it was after four so we quickly did some shopping before returning home. We chilled with a glass of wine once we were home to get me in the mood to cook supper. Hard to achieve after our coffee shop sojurn. The evening was the usual TV and Milo. There is no more CSI so I am now into `Numbers’ and `Flash Point’.
On Thursday I got stuck into cleaning and gave our bedroom a thorough going over while clearing all the washing. Once that was done Diane and I started her bedroom – she hoards just like Hubby so it needs doing regularly. At lunchtime Hubby came home with Gino to fetch the blue Plymouth to check over ready for a Matric Dance next week. Don’t know what his problem was but he sure was in a ` foul mood’ and found fault with everything. Obviously we ended up screeching at each other as nothing irritates me more then someone trying to find fault when there is none. Thank goodness he didn’t stay long. After peace reigned again Diane and I carried on cleaning. We only finished about five and I still had to go into Meyerton to fetch Hubby’s medication. I quickly phoned to request the repeat prescription to save time waiting for it. Diane and I went in and collected the prescription before popping into Pick ‘n Pay for things we had forgotten on Wednesday when shopping. By this time it was half six and I told Diane that I was not in the mood to cook supper now so we stopped at Steers for a Vegie Burger and chips for Diane and Steak rolls and chips for Hubby and I. It was a good meal and the best part about it was`I didn’t stop and make it.’ Hubby was in a better mood thank goodness. We had our usual dose of TV and Milo during the evening.
On Friday I was up early as usual and chilled outside with a cappuccino before feeding the dogs. While waiting for the dogs to finish eating I realized what a beautiful day it was. It was warm with no wind at all so after finishing with the dogs I chilled outside with another cup of coffee. The birds were also enjoying the warmer weather. Diane and I spent the day in more cleaning in between spending time on the computer. In the afternoon we took the Sunbeam for a drive to the local shop to fetch dog food. It took a while to start as it has been standing for some time. We were enjoying the drive and the attention the car always gets. As we turned the corner to the local shops the engine suddenly went mad revving crazily. I switched off and coasted into a parking bay where we sat in horrified silence before laughing crazily with embarrassment. We certainly had been the focus of all the attention of everyone in the vicinity after that noise we made. I phoned Hubby who was having his coffee afternoon with Brain as is the usual Friday routine with him. I had forgotten about it but told him about our incident. He told us not to start the car and he would come through. I told him not to hurry as Diane and I would go to ` Bare Food’ for coffee and wait there. We locked the car and slunk along to the coffee shop hoping we were not noticed as we had just planned on running in to get the dog food quickly and weren’t dressed for doing anything else. We hid in the back of the place and ordered milkshakes and an open sandwich with cheese, mushroom and lettuce to share. It was delicious and we had just finished and were paying when Hubby arrived. While Diane went to the car with him, I went in to get the dog food. When I came out Diane had found the problem for Hubby and we all returned home where we chilled with a glass of wine before spending the evening watching TV.
On Saturday my alarm went off at five so I could get Hubby up for a Blitz at half five. He left and I stayed in bed sleeping until half six. I was up making my cup of coffee when Hubby arrived back and we sat chilling and talking enjoying the beautiful weather before starting our day. Hubby left mid-morning for his Tit Car Club meeting taking the Sunbeam which he was not happy with as the exhaust fell off as he arrived at the workshop. Pommie rubbish as he says. Luckily the Plymouth was there and he used that instead. Diane and I went in to The Glen where we got tickets for the half two showing of ` Valentine’s Day’. We went down to the Mugg and Bean for a snack lunch where we both had coffee and a haloumi and mushroom sandwich with health bread and chips. It was very tasty and we enjoyed ourselves chatting and eating. After paying we left and wandered around the shops buying a bicycle pump for the bikes as we intend starting to cycle again. We returned to the cinema ready for our movie which we both thoroughly enjoyed. By the time we got back to the car the sky was black and it was very windy. What a contrast to the beautiful day it had been. We got back in time for a glass of wine before starting supper. The weather was really miserable and windy for the rest of the evening though we had no rain.
On Sunday we woke to a beautiful day again and Hubby and I had our coffee and breakfast outside under the tree. We decided we should make the most of the good weather while we can. It will be winter all too soon and our chill times under the trees will be on hold until summer arrives again. Horrible thought! We all spent the day chilling and resting and not much else. Hubby was energetic again and made supper as well as breakfast so I really had a lazy day. Well that’s it for now. Have a fabulous week!