Start of a Short Week

Was up a bit late as my alarm hadn’t gone off. Luckily Hubby had woken and was already in the kitchen making coffee. It was annoying to see that my phone had switched off. The weather was clear but nippy so I chilled indoors with my cuppa. After Hubby had left for the workshop Diane got busy with computer work while I cleared some much needed washing. Late morning we went in to Meyerton to get groceries as well as stop at the bank and chemist for the dogs anti tick and flea tablets. We were back by two and I carried on with washing. There were four loads to do all in all. Hubby arrived just after I had hung out the last lot and no sooner was he home then it started raining. It turned really chilly and we were, sadly, unable to have our ride.I started supper early so that all would be finished by the time our favourite ` Numbers’ started. The meal consisted of ribs, chips and salad which was really tasty and made a nice change from the norm. The dishwasher was all loaded and the kitchen tidy in good time. Sometimes I even impress myself! We spent the evening watching TV as there was too much storm activity to be able to put the computer on. Obviously having our Milo while doing so. I checked my phone and the battery life was 76% so I set the alarm and went to bed to read briefly. I am now reading `Ninja’ by Eric Van Lustbader as I enjoyed his `Zero’.
I was really annoyed when I woke -late again- to find that my phone had switched off. Again! Will have to take it back. The day was overcast and very chilly so I chilled with my coffee in the sun lounge watching all the birds. I have noticed that the swallows are lining the electricity wires getting ready to migrate. I spent the morning sorting out queries ready for starting statements again while Diane was busy with computer work. About eleven I felt really sick with sinus so took some tablets and went to have a nap in the hope of improving my symptoms. The sleep helped slightly and I spent the rest of the day half-heartedly doing some more office work. Hubby was home early as he also wasn’t feeling too good either. Needless to say we didn’t have a ride again. Everything was an effort to do and I eventually got round to starting supper about twenty to seven. After a late meal I watched TV with Diane before finding the energy to clear the kitchen after which Diane and I got onto the computer again. We had a late Milo before going off to bed. No sooner was I in bed than my phone switched off - so annoying.
I have been watching the ABSA Cape Epic race each evening and am amazed at the fitness level of the competitors. They just never stop whether going up a steep climb or down an incline. Punctures or other problems are fixed at a phenomenal speed. The scenery they are riding through is absolutely spectacular going through mountains, valleys and vineyards but I’m sure they don’t have much time to appreciate it as time is of the essence. One part of the race was for 7kms along the railway line through Mitchells Pass - Stunning! I would love to take a Very Leisurely ride through some of the areas. The race is over a distance of 722kms done in eight days and the only race in the world where amateurs can participate alongside professionals. The participants ride in teams of two and cannot be more than 2 minutes apart to avoid penalties. Joel Stransky and Mark Fish are just two of the well known names participating in the event. After stage two tragedy struck the race with the passing away of James Williamson 26 years old from Melbourne, Australia. He just never woke up and was found in his tent in the morning. It was a sad, tragic day in the history of the race. Condolences have gone out for his family.