My week started in a way I never envisaged...with my letterbox being stolen in the night. Isn't that just the most ridiculous thing? And it wasn't a fancy one, just a regular old white letterbox covered in dried moss. All up the street on the same side as my house, at least half a dozen … Continue reading The Week That Was…

We're really feeling the winter chill here in Queensland now. For some, it's a welcome change, for others, it's too shocking to even talk about and didn't they move to Queensland to avoid this sort of weather... I had a big weekend planned for this weekend. I was going to visit my best friend and … Continue reading The Week That Was…

This week has shaped up to be a good one indeed! There are no more mice!Remember how my lovely new car was damaged when a rain filled gazebo collapsed onto the roof? Well, it's currently in getting repaired! And I have a car provided by my insurer to drive for the duration, so I'm not … Continue reading The Week That Was…

Well, this was some week! We headed into the week with great sadness, farewelling our beautiful old girl, Diva, who we had the privilege of loving for almost 12 years. She had been deteriorating over the last year, more so in the last few months, as very old dogs do - German Shepherds have a … Continue reading The Week That Was…

The weather has turned towards the end of this week and we've now had a couple of proper chilly evenings and mornings with the days remaining fresh. Coincidence then that just this morning as I write this, I can hear a random scrabbling in my ceiling...someone thinking they can move in for the winter? I'll … Continue reading The Week That Was…

This week has been all about the books. All the shelves arrived and all the books are now in their homes throughout the lounge, my bedroom, and my study. It's wonderful to be surrounded by my books. And the crown jewel, my display cabinet for my special edition books and teasets. My youngest son has … Continue reading The Week That Was…

Finally being settled in my own home after so many months of in-between has led to the return of my reading mojo. At least, that’s what I'm putting it down to. ~~~ What I've been reading: ~~~ Joke of the week: ~~~ What I've been watching: This was really interesting. Each episode features a new … Continue reading The Week That Was…

I'd say I'm all settled in now with only 13 boxes of books left to unpack. Waiting on shelves to be delivered so this will be a work in progress over time. ~~~ Joke of the week: ~~~ What I've been watching: My youngest son and I have been watching Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson … Continue reading The Week That Was…