To Ride Or Not?

Following the deluge overnight into Sunday, the decision to ride or not has usually turned out to be 'not to ride' over the last few days.  The photo shows the view looking out to over the sea where the current rain is trending from around 7 am this morning.

It is no fun to be caught in a sudden squall or ride on pathways where two inches of rain fell last night.  There aren't things called 'mudguards' on bikes any more so riding in damp conditions isn't much fun with water spraying everywhere.

One morning it did fine up a little and I got out for an hour or so later in the morning and did over 20k's.

In the morning I look out at the road and it appears dry-ish, I check out the back yard and all around the pool is still wet.  There is a stream of water flowing through the pergola at the back heading to the stormwater drain and the sky looks like the photo.  I then tend to think that today riding isn't a great idea.

The lawn needs a mow but there is no way it will be dry enough to do.

With all the rain (around 6" this week) the pool fills and overflows into the stormwater taking some of the salt with it.  I put a couple of 20kg bags of salt into the pool yesterday to make up for a hot summer's use and the recent loss to the storm water outfall.

We used Trish's Club Birthday vouchers last night and went with friends to a local Club for a meal.  It was a case of don't worry about the quality, feel the width.  The meal was sizeable but a little overcooked.  Several schooners helped wash it down though!  It was an enjoyable evening.

EBay has sparked up with several overdue deliveries coming through.  I got some new ear bud head phones at around half RRP.  My cheap (and no longer on 'special') $8 backup watch arrived.  I had broken the pin which holds the watch band in place on my original cheap $6 watch.  A replacement pin had cost $6!

Eventually the 'overseas plugs' power board has arrived.  It works great and it means I can plug my two units with overseas plugs easily and safely into the power board and not worry about adapters.  Arj had bought something like it when in Saudi and I had been keeping my eye open for something similar.

Trish is waiting for some Bluetooth headphones to arrive so she can listen to stuff on her tablet.  Hopefully they will arrive today.

Yesterday we sorted our final accommodation requirements for our upcoming trip to Beau and Jess's wedding in Bali.  We are staying with the whole group for the first 3 nights, then another 3 nights near the wedding venue to the south of Bali, and for our final 8 nights we have booked the Hotel Horison in Seminyak.

We found this one online and Jess who knows Seminyak well said it was a great choice.  Click here:  http://www.horisonseminyak.com/ At $60 a night with breakfast included it seemed a great deal. It is close to the beach  and to shopping areas.  We head off in around 4 weeks time.

Friends Janet and Mick from Newcastle arrive Saturday after lunch and we look forward to catching up and having a great time.  I suggest alcohol and fine eating will be involved.  Mick enjoys his cricket and with the 4th Test beginning on Saturday (as well as round 1 of the AFL season) we should have plenty to keep us occupied.