Swooping Season Still On

At last we awoke to a day with clearing skies and a moderate wind. Eventually the sun came out and the moderate wind dropped back. Off we went for our daily bike ride. A new 1.5. km pathway has been opened up between our estate and the city of Caloundra where it now joins established pathways.

We have been using the new pathway lately to escape swooping magpies. It was suggested to us we put some large cable ties onto our helmets. These won't stop magpies from swooping but may deter them from making contact with us! I won't say what we look like as we ride along but it seems to be effective. I had a couple of swoops at me today but nothing that came very close.

Other news:

Trish's brother Bill and his wife Heather are overseas (London) for a month or so.

Our friend Russ has acquired a new Toyota Prado to pull his new caravan. They head off about May of 2007.

Today about 24 or so but with the cold weather the pool is again under 20 degrees. Only about 17 overnight. 2mls in the rain gauge this morning from numerous showers yesterday.