Sunday, April 18, 2010

Frustrating Week

This past week has been a most frustrating one. On Monday the computer crashed. It had done so on Saturday but Diane managed to sort out the problem and we were back on track and able to do the blog etc but to our absolute dismay it crashed again on Monday. When your computer is your life-line this is a disaster of Note! Diane has spent the week trying everything possible to rectify the problem without success. Monday evening we had a cycle for half an hour before chilling with our glass of wine but unfortunately the chill feeling only lasted until we remembered our computer problem.
On Tuesday we were sitting chilling with our coffee mid afternoon in the lounge with the curtains open to view the fountain area. We were spellbound for at least half an hour watching all the weaver birds drinking from it. There is a large flock that we have noticed come there every afternoon to drink and spend time around the fountain. Moments like this help to keep us going in our frustrating times. Wednesday was a very busy day. Diane and I were out early going first into Meyerton to the bank before heading off to Randburg where Diane had an appointment with a client. The highway over Joburg was at a standstill so we took all the back roads through the suburbs to reach our destination. Thank goodness for the GPS. After the appointment was over we made our way back to Alberton where we had lunch at The Coffee Shop. I had a red cappuccino with peri-peri chicken livers while Diane had a red latte with a vegetarian wrap. As usual the meal was excellent and was a celebration of Diane’s successful meeting. We did some shopping afterwards before returning home where we had our chill glass of wine before having a light supper and chilling in front of the TV. It was around mid-night when we finally went to bed. I was woken about two with Digby barking down in the kitchen. I got up so see what was going on. All the dogs were barking by the fence and the dogs next door were also going berserk. When I opened the door the inside dogs rushed out and added their bit to all the noise. I went through the front to see what was going on. Pete, next door, was out with his car shining his headlights on the fence between himself and his neighbour. As I went back in the neighbourhood siren went off. Both Hubby and Diane woke up and rushed out to see what was going on. I explained the situation and Hubby went out to check our property and to see what was happening. Pete had woken with his dogs barking and heard what sounded like glass breaking so he alerted his neighbour and the siren was set off to let the response team take action. Nothing was found and all calmed down. We were back in bed about three but after all the excitement it took a while to get back to sleep. It seemed as if I had no sooner closed my eyes than the alarm went off.
Thursday and Friday was spent cleaning, doing office work and trying to sort out the computer. (Unsuccesfully). Diane and I had another cycle ride on Thursday evening. At least we have been able to have our rides. The weather has really cooled down now and the mornings are very chilly so I have my chill cuppa inside now. The late afternoons are still pleasant enough for our chill outside with our wine but the evenings are turning dark about half six now so winter is definitely fast approaching.
Sorry about the late blog update but we are using the old office computer for Internet now and it is very slow to do anything. Hope your weekend was good. Ours was busy and Diane took plenty of pics. Hopefully we will be able to sort out the computer tomorrow in order to put it all up on the blog. Keep fingers crossed!

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