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Wednesday, October 09, 2013
Tuesday, October 08, 2013
Search For A Suitable Replacement!
Yesterday (Monday) was a public holiday here so it was a great day to stay at home! The town was full of tourists making the most of an extremely hot day and a long weekend! By hot I mean it was almost 38 degrees in our small enclosed backyard. Despite being so hot the pool water was cooler than I thought it could have been. You didn't stay in the pool long at all.
There was a great cricket match on TV as well so I must admit I spent a heap of time in front of the TV watching what turned out to be a very tense match. The Victorians just got over the line with 2 wickets and several overs to spare.
Recently I received an email from a Cycle Store named Goldcross Cycles. This is the shop where I bought my last bike several years ago. They were offering a free very basic service on your bike and I had my bike booked in for a free service today. The store was down near Mooloolaba so it was a great chance to have my free bike service and hunt around for a replacement for my favored 'Pool Sunseat".
We found a thing called an "Aquaduck" which instead of being an inflatable seat, was a bean bag style. This had the advantage of never ever getting a puncture and would possibly handle the pool conditions and the hot sun better.
The previous model was actually a seat with a back. This isn't, you really do just lie in it. With this one you are sure in the water more and it doesn't seem to float as well. This isn't a disadvantage! You wouldn't believe the cost so I won't tell you. This is also a little easier to 'store' when not in use. I gave it a test run when we got back home.
After dropping the bike off for its service Trish wanted to visit a 'material' store. I visited the Ray's Outdoor store nearby and bought some slip on sandals. They are made from leather and were less than 25% of the $89-99 price on the ticket attached.
From there it was to Maroochydore for a quick look around a "Big Buys" store. We managed to find some odds and ends to spend money on before heading to Mooloolaba Surf Club for lunch. For $14-50 we had a "Senior's Meal", open slather at the carvery for roast vegetables and a free pot of beer or glass of wine. We both had "Fish and Chips" along with a liberal side serve of roast vegetables. We will just be having sandwiches for tea tonight.
By this stage the bike was ready to collect and I just wanted to pop back into Big W for another pair of very inexpensive but incredibly comfortable shorts and a shirt which can be worn outside my trousers.
We eventually arrived back home mid afternoon. It was a cooler but extremely pleasant 28 degrees or so and I am pleased to report the pool is beginning to retain its warmth a little more. More hot weather is expected later in the week.
I have a Community Association Meeting to chair this evening. Following the meeting we will be back into a couple of TV Series. One is Series 4 of "The Tudors" and the other is "The Bridge". Two episodes of one followed by two episodes of the other manages to fill the TV watching night in perfectly.
There was a great cricket match on TV as well so I must admit I spent a heap of time in front of the TV watching what turned out to be a very tense match. The Victorians just got over the line with 2 wickets and several overs to spare.
Recently I received an email from a Cycle Store named Goldcross Cycles. This is the shop where I bought my last bike several years ago. They were offering a free very basic service on your bike and I had my bike booked in for a free service today. The store was down near Mooloolaba so it was a great chance to have my free bike service and hunt around for a replacement for my favored 'Pool Sunseat".
We found a thing called an "Aquaduck" which instead of being an inflatable seat, was a bean bag style. This had the advantage of never ever getting a puncture and would possibly handle the pool conditions and the hot sun better.The previous model was actually a seat with a back. This isn't, you really do just lie in it. With this one you are sure in the water more and it doesn't seem to float as well. This isn't a disadvantage! You wouldn't believe the cost so I won't tell you. This is also a little easier to 'store' when not in use. I gave it a test run when we got back home.
After dropping the bike off for its service Trish wanted to visit a 'material' store. I visited the Ray's Outdoor store nearby and bought some slip on sandals. They are made from leather and were less than 25% of the $89-99 price on the ticket attached.
From there it was to Maroochydore for a quick look around a "Big Buys" store. We managed to find some odds and ends to spend money on before heading to Mooloolaba Surf Club for lunch. For $14-50 we had a "Senior's Meal", open slather at the carvery for roast vegetables and a free pot of beer or glass of wine. We both had "Fish and Chips" along with a liberal side serve of roast vegetables. We will just be having sandwiches for tea tonight.
By this stage the bike was ready to collect and I just wanted to pop back into Big W for another pair of very inexpensive but incredibly comfortable shorts and a shirt which can be worn outside my trousers.
We eventually arrived back home mid afternoon. It was a cooler but extremely pleasant 28 degrees or so and I am pleased to report the pool is beginning to retain its warmth a little more. More hot weather is expected later in the week.
I have a Community Association Meeting to chair this evening. Following the meeting we will be back into a couple of TV Series. One is Series 4 of "The Tudors" and the other is "The Bridge". Two episodes of one followed by two episodes of the other manages to fill the TV watching night in perfectly.
Sunday, October 06, 2013
All Quiet On The Sunny Coast
Warm weather has again returned to our part of the world with it expected to get to low to mid 30's today. However several recent very cool nights with temps in the low teens means the pool loses any heat overnight that it has gained the previous day. It was a little over 21 degrees in the pool this morning after my bike ride.
It is quiet on TV now without any AFL footy on to watch. Tonight is the NRL Rugby League Grand Final which can be like watching a version of cross country wrestling!
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Those who have visited us here may remember my inflatable seat I have used in the pool. It was a gift and it has lasted me years. Unfortunately, as with many things around the pool, time has caused it to wear and become less resilient to grand kids.
James put his foot through the cloth insert recently during their stay and despite sewing it up again it looks like it is only a temporary fix.
Currently it is still able to be used but now a "ladder" has appeared in the cloth as well. You can no longer purchase this model/brand here anymore. It is a U.S. brand and if I wanted a 'like for like' replacement I will need to purchase one from overseas.
Computer Club was reasonably quiet yesterday with me being able to help most people. However there was a smaller crowd there and I was able to get home well before lunch.
Last night we watched a movie called "The Heat" starring Sandra Bullock. Though not a high 'scoring' movie Trish and I sure got a few chuckles out of it.
It is a holiday here tomorrow for Labor Day. And for me the cricket is back on TV again. Unfortunately the forecast from Sydney (where the current matches are being played) is not that positive for playing cricket.
It is quiet on TV now without any AFL footy on to watch. Tonight is the NRL Rugby League Grand Final which can be like watching a version of cross country wrestling!
.JPG)
Those who have visited us here may remember my inflatable seat I have used in the pool. It was a gift and it has lasted me years. Unfortunately, as with many things around the pool, time has caused it to wear and become less resilient to grand kids.James put his foot through the cloth insert recently during their stay and despite sewing it up again it looks like it is only a temporary fix.
Currently it is still able to be used but now a "ladder" has appeared in the cloth as well. You can no longer purchase this model/brand here anymore. It is a U.S. brand and if I wanted a 'like for like' replacement I will need to purchase one from overseas.
Computer Club was reasonably quiet yesterday with me being able to help most people. However there was a smaller crowd there and I was able to get home well before lunch.
Last night we watched a movie called "The Heat" starring Sandra Bullock. Though not a high 'scoring' movie Trish and I sure got a few chuckles out of it.It is a holiday here tomorrow for Labor Day. And for me the cricket is back on TV again. Unfortunately the forecast from Sydney (where the current matches are being played) is not that positive for playing cricket.
Friday, October 04, 2013
A Southerly Change
Today it is almost back to winter for us. Hardly a cloud in the sky but we do have a brisk and very cool southerly wind blowing right now. After a stinking 35 degrees or so yesterday today is quite a change.
Trish really enjoyed "Grease" in Brisbane last night.
Since the family has returned to Melbourne I have been back on my bike and riding again. The magpies have become sick of chasing me nowadays and just look and squawk as I ride by. One especially nasty chap chased me for a few days. Now he just looks up from catching grubs as I ride by!
The cricket (One day domestic competition) is on again today as the photo shows. I can move between the computer room and lounge as I have a telly in either room.
This year the Domestic One Day games are on "Free to Air" TV so if I can put up with the adverts it is OK to watch!
I managed 3 swims in the pool yesterday but I gave the pool a wide berth today.
My movie downloading is slow at the moment. Having had the kids here recently with their iPads and Smart Phones my download allowance received a bit of a hammering! I am maintaining the level right on the daily limit at the moment.
I have Computer Club tomorrow and with little or no sport on TV I am hoping for warm weather again. We will probably watch the Rugby League Grand Final on Sunday Night but it really doesn't interest us. Fortunately for me there is another One-Day cricket match on TV on Monday which is a Public Holiday here nowadays!
Trish really enjoyed "Grease" in Brisbane last night.
Since the family has returned to Melbourne I have been back on my bike and riding again. The magpies have become sick of chasing me nowadays and just look and squawk as I ride by. One especially nasty chap chased me for a few days. Now he just looks up from catching grubs as I ride by!
This year the Domestic One Day games are on "Free to Air" TV so if I can put up with the adverts it is OK to watch!
I managed 3 swims in the pool yesterday but I gave the pool a wide berth today.
My movie downloading is slow at the moment. Having had the kids here recently with their iPads and Smart Phones my download allowance received a bit of a hammering! I am maintaining the level right on the daily limit at the moment.
I have Computer Club tomorrow and with little or no sport on TV I am hoping for warm weather again. We will probably watch the Rugby League Grand Final on Sunday Night but it really doesn't interest us. Fortunately for me there is another One-Day cricket match on TV on Monday which is a Public Holiday here nowadays!
Thursday, October 03, 2013
Hot Today
While Melbourne endures storms and strong winds, we have been getting very warm up here. Our little backyard is quite enclosed and the heat does become trapped in it. But 35 degrees under the new shade structure means it is getting warmer.
We badly need some rain. A single "ml" of rain is all we have had since we returned from Melbourne over two weeks ago. When Kate Arj and family arrived back in Melbourne on Sunday they were greeted with a broken down fence which had blown over.
I expect it is all repaired again now! And as the photo shows, there has been heaps of rain down in Melbourne too.
Our lives seem to wander along quite happily. We are probably still recovering from our recent visitors. Trish had an exceptionally busy morning as President of Stitchers yesterday. The Sunshine Coast Mayor came and spoke to 70 or so members of the group. Trish 'chaired' the meeting so was kept on her toes entertaining the dignitaries who were in attendance.
We ventured out to a lovely little Chinese Restaurant in Caloundra with friends Ian and Kerrie last night. The food is quite good for this part of the world and it helps when we order the correct stuff too. Salt and Pepper Squid, Satay Chicken and Fish with Shallots and Ginger were all different and tasty. The "Lettuce Delights" beforehand were great too.
It hasn't taken long but there is cricket back on TV again for me. I enjoyed matches on Sunday and Tuesday and there is another game on tomorrow. I also have a brew to put on tomorrow as well.
Trish is off into Brisbane tonight to see "Grease" with Kathryn. Kathryn is not only a friend with whom Trish enjoys heading to the theatre with, she is also our Chiropractor!
There are no drinks tomorrow but I have the cricket on TV instead. It is School Holiday time and both the other families are involved with family functions on Friday.
Both Trish and I are now with Telechoice for our mobile phone plans. Trish ported over this morning. Our plans now cost a combined $50 per month instead of $80 which staying with the other provider Boost would have cost. We now have 'limits' on our calls but the plan is pretty generous so neither of us expects to run out. We both have $650 worth of calls which equates to around 10 hours talking time each per month!
And the good thing is we are both still on the major Telstra network which has good strong reception where we live.
We badly need some rain. A single "ml" of rain is all we have had since we returned from Melbourne over two weeks ago. When Kate Arj and family arrived back in Melbourne on Sunday they were greeted with a broken down fence which had blown over.I expect it is all repaired again now! And as the photo shows, there has been heaps of rain down in Melbourne too.
Our lives seem to wander along quite happily. We are probably still recovering from our recent visitors. Trish had an exceptionally busy morning as President of Stitchers yesterday. The Sunshine Coast Mayor came and spoke to 70 or so members of the group. Trish 'chaired' the meeting so was kept on her toes entertaining the dignitaries who were in attendance.
We ventured out to a lovely little Chinese Restaurant in Caloundra with friends Ian and Kerrie last night. The food is quite good for this part of the world and it helps when we order the correct stuff too. Salt and Pepper Squid, Satay Chicken and Fish with Shallots and Ginger were all different and tasty. The "Lettuce Delights" beforehand were great too.
It hasn't taken long but there is cricket back on TV again for me. I enjoyed matches on Sunday and Tuesday and there is another game on tomorrow. I also have a brew to put on tomorrow as well.
Trish is off into Brisbane tonight to see "Grease" with Kathryn. Kathryn is not only a friend with whom Trish enjoys heading to the theatre with, she is also our Chiropractor!
There are no drinks tomorrow but I have the cricket on TV instead. It is School Holiday time and both the other families are involved with family functions on Friday.
Both Trish and I are now with Telechoice for our mobile phone plans. Trish ported over this morning. Our plans now cost a combined $50 per month instead of $80 which staying with the other provider Boost would have cost. We now have 'limits' on our calls but the plan is pretty generous so neither of us expects to run out. We both have $650 worth of calls which equates to around 10 hours talking time each per month!
And the good thing is we are both still on the major Telstra network which has good strong reception where we live.
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