Our Bags Are Packed, We're Ready To Go ......

It is Tuesday morning and we are in the midst of getting ready to head to the airport and return to the Sunshine Coast.  Our plane is due to leave mid afternoon and we get back to Maroochydore around 5pm.

Most likely it will be later than that as being one of the final trips of the day, any previous delays will add up and further delay our departure.

Everyone recovered from Kate's Party.  Sunday was very quiet while Monday saw us enjoy another quietish day.  Many of the people we know are away so we couldn't catch up with them while here this trip.  However I did catch up with Gordon and Anne for a chat and a couple of beers Monday afternoon.

In summing up our time here the massive heat wave where we endured well over 40 degrees for 4 consecutive days had a huge impact on us.  It meant we were locked into staying around the house, it was just too hot for Trish to head to the tennis or for us to do anything during the day.

Even our night time trips were to places near by where we were ensured there would be some form of cooling.  It was fun helping Graeme and Pat set up their new media player and I received a great text message from them saying how much they enjoyed the freedom of being in charge of what TV they were going to watch.

Another major concern has been an issue with helicopters back near our home.  As President of the Community Association the whole affair has been stressful, a feeling I do not enjoy.  I feel I should be receiving some remuneration from it the way the pressure has been.  This is a pressure I do not need at my age.

Despite being in Melbourne I was repeatedly on my phone to people back home or adding entries to the Association's website.

With our plane leaving later today there is plenty of time to ensure we have everything.  From time to time we remember something and pack it into one of our bags.  Kate and Arj have a funeral to attend which makes today a little messy as far as us getting to the airport is concerned.  But we will get there OK.

My next post will be from back at the Sunshine Coast where the weather bureau promises us there will be a 'heat wave', but nothing like the 40+ degree days we have had while here in Melbourne.