Sunday And No Footy!

The storm anticipated late on Friday afternoon from the post below eventuated around 4pm.  Originally there were warnings regarding hail but as the storm front approached the hail warnings were withdrawn.  Nevertheless we had 18mls of heavy rain in a pretty short time, too much for the pool to handle and a test for the backyard without any drain for water to get away.

The pool level rose over an 1" and there was some backup from where the concreting is due to be poured on Tuesday.  Overall it wasn't too bad with some debris getting into the pool but it sure could have been worse.

Despite there being no footy on TV today, we saw a couple of great games on TV over the weekend.  Trish has very few fingernails left but eventually her team won its way into the Grand Final next Saturday.  What was supposed to be a walk in the park for Hawthorn turned into an epic struggle.  Sydney is the other team which won its way into the big game next Saturday.

Drinks with Kerrie and Ian was as pleasant as ever on Friday.  There has been some talk of a group of us going to Malaysia next year.  Ian and Kerrie are unable to join us as only just last week they have booked something else instead for earlier in 2013.  Other friends from Melbourne may be having second thoughts as well as they could upset another couple who hadn't been included in the proposal.

It is only very early in the planning stage and already it is looking like being 'too hard'.  But it is fun thinking about it.

The new estate just 'over the road' is powering ahead.  The blocks are small with some homes having virtually no backyard.  This is all done to keep prices down in the quest for 'affordable' housing!  The park areas look very impressive as this photo shows.

We are in for a busy week.  We have the cardiologist for a follow up visit on Monday morning, the same day the concrete guy arrives to begin work. I have a beer bottling to complete.

Trish has a chiropractor and doctor appointments on Tuesday for her shoulder.  We are set to have lunch at the Tavern on Tuesday with Ian and Kerrie.  If all goes OK, the concrete should be poured as well.  On Wednesday Trish has Stitchers while I have a mate coming around to check out a computer program.

Wednesday may also be busy finishing off the new concrete area, I will need to put stones back and reset the stepping stone pavers from the patio to the garden shed.

After my 12k bike ride this morning I had a quick swim.  The pool temp at 8 am was a little over 21 degrees and a little on the brisk side!

It is all looking busy!