Some Short Showers This Morning

There was only 1 ml in the rain gauge this morning but we have had a brief sprinkle every 45 minutes or so, just enough to take today's bike ride off the agenda at this early stage.  So at 8:45 am I am doing the blog page instead of sweating on my bike.

Arj has a new Saudi update.  You can read it here.  So many of the things they mention in their blog brings back memories of our time overseas all those years ago.  I hope you enjoy his update.

There is virtually no change in the behaviour of the dog next door to us.  Though it is now possible to go through a whole day without being harassed down the sideway.  So I guess that is an improvement.

I scored another 1.125 litres of 40% alcohol from one of the guys at Computer Club yesterday so I am glad to report the "Bourbon" supply is back in hand.

On Thursday for a day out we visited the new "Costco" store around 40 minutes away from our home.  Our first impressions are that it is OK to pretty good.  We weren't ecstatic about it but we are pleased to now be members.

I have been after a new base for the sun umbrella we use over one end of the pool during the midday sunny period.  Previous stands I have used have generally rusted out.  Water runs down into the stand and has no where to go.  Eventually it cause the metal part of the stand to rust out.

This one which I bought at Costco can be moved on rollers and the water doesn't collect in the base of the pole which takes the umbrella. It wasn't cheap but seems to be good quality and hopefully long lasting!

I saw a Blu-Ray player there for $139.  It is selling in other stores for around $160 as RRP.  It seems the quality of the stuff you purchase at Costco is pretty good .  Afterwards we popped a few k's further south to North Lakes Shopping Centre and grabbed a $10 lunch and the drinks were cheap too.

There has been plenty of cricket on TV to keep me occupied as well.

After a few recent hiccups, the new PC is running beautifully without any further problems.  Most hassles seem to clear up after a recent Windows Update!

With the new shelter in the backyard there is a spot where the sun does peep through at certain times of the day, especially during the mid afternoon as the sun starts to go down.  I have been busy painting a sheet of ply-wood which I plan to cut up and use to fill the space.

There is nothing worse when we have visitors over and they have to shift seat for 30 minutes because of the sun in their eyes!

It is all painted now and just needs to be cut to size and put up!

Click on both photos for a larger view.  See if you can spot the brackets which will hold the ply-wood sheets in place.