An Eventful Week

Was out of bed before six to get Diane up to go into Alberton for work. She left at seven leaving her things for me to take in as we decided it would be better than leaving them in the car all day. I spent the day sorting out office work and some cleaning. Late afternoon I loaded Diane’s clothes and bags for the week ahead into my bakkie before getting myself dressed up for our night out with Diane. I stopped at Margaret to drop the things off before going round to the workshop to fetch Hubby. Don and Neil were visiting Hubby to show him the Porsche they had just picked up. Hubby was admiring the car and I joined him. What a stunning car! After they left Hubby and I went down to Alberton City for a cappuccino and to do some shopping before going back to Margaret. Diane and her were ready and waiting for us. They came with us in the bakkie after making arrangements to meet Angie, Julie and Gino at the Harvard Cafe. When we arrived we got a table for 11 inside as it was a bit nippy outside and ordered drinks. Hubby had a shandy and us girls had a glass of wine. It was relaxing sitting chatting over our wine and catching up on news. Angie, Danny and Byron arrived first and joined us in chatting and drinking with Gino coming shortly after. Angie ordered our Pizza – 6 in all with 3 vegie ones included for those Vegetarians among us. Julie, Zack and Jared arrived and the party started. The Pizza arrived soon after and we all tucked in. ( Monday night at the Harvard is half price Pizza). The food was absolutely delicious and we all had a great time chatting, drinking and eating. It was a pity the evening had to end! It was a good idea that Diane had for us to go there as her treat to celebrate starting work.
Tuesday morning I decided it was time I had my hair cut and managed to get an appointment for twelve at a hairdresser in Alberton. Diane and I had got vouchers about a month ago for haircuts and I decided to use mine and try out the hairdresser. The place wasn’t too far from the workshop so I phoned Hubby to ask him to come for lunch afterwards. I was quite impressed with the results and will definitely go back there again. Looking all Glam with a haircut and blow-dry I left to fetch Hubby. After picking him up we headed down towards Alberton City but decided to go to Piatto instead. It was a very good choice as we both thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Hubby had a half chicken and prawns with chips and I had a sirloin steak that was covered with chicken livers, avo and mushroom sauce with chips. Unusual combination but really delicious. I had a shandy while Hubby had a strawberry juice. After our meal we went down to the shops and did some shopping before going back to the workshop where I dropped Hubby off before heading home.
Wednesday I had a day of cleaning and office work and I bathed the dogs. This time of the year they get dirty quickly as it is so dry and dusty after the frosts. I had my usual chill wine late afternoon before starting supper. At the same time I prepared and started supper for Thursday as well as I was going to be out for the day. The evening was spent watching TV and playing on the computer as well as doing office work.
Thursday morning once Hubby left I quickly did some computer work before getting ready and leaving for Ali. I left about ten and decided to go all the way on the highway to see what road works were going on. There were lanes closed off once past Alberton but the traffic flow wasn’t too bad and I bowled along fairly quickly. That was until I reached the Soccer City area where there was a lot of work going on. The lanes for going onto the off-ramps were all blocked and it was not easy to realise where to get through and I missed the Gordon road off-ramp. The 14th Avenue off-ramp was just as bad and I almost missed that one as well. It was a relief to get to Ali and we had a cappuccino and chat before getting the kids ready to go shopping. We stopped at a nursery school that Ali had been to for Travis so that I could see what it was like. It was a lovely place with really friendly teachers. Travis will start next week and he can’t wait – he didn’t want to leave the place. Ali then took us down to the Fruit and Veg City at Hillfox. What a fabulous place! There is a separate entrance and exit it is so big. The veg and fruit section is huge with a counter where fruit is chopped up and put into containers as well as another counter where once you have chosen your veg it can get chopped up. The range of soup veg, stir-fries and soup packs ready diced was amazing. The butchery was massive as was the bakery. They have a tea room as well as a sushi bar and fish section inside the place. We were there for ages wandering around admiring everything and stocked up on plenty veg and fruit. We left with two big boxes of produce as well as rolls and an apple crumble each. We also bought a lemon meringue to have with our lunch. When we got back to Ali we ate a late lunch of cooked chicken on yummy crispy Portuguese rolls followed by our lemon meringue. Really tasty fare. It was just after four by the time I left for home and I managed to get on the highway at exactly half four so was able to miss the heavy homeward-bound traffic and was home fairly quickly. I had my chill wine as soon as I unpacked all my goodies and put the casserole on to finish cooking. Hubby arrived soon after and we had a relaxing evening watching TV before going to bed to read.
Friday was another day at home finishing off my cleaning and doing office work and submitting returns. Hubby was home early and pottered around the garage before settling to watch TV. Supper has been eaten and everywhere is clean for the long weekend ahead.
Cheers and have a Really Great Weekend!