Into the routine

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My week has been dominated by one Mac with a failed hard disk, which I replaced. However, the restoring of the backup has proved quite intense to get configured back to a working condition. I am hoping my visit tomorrow will be the conclusion. I have done a couple of other jobs too, assisted Jancis, washed clothes, shopped and cooked and squeezed in a quick swim at Herne Bay.

Nicky’s week at the library has been as school-holiday busy as ever. John Clearwater’s Monday bug talk went very well which was very gratifying.

Our first Deep & Meaningful discussion of the year was heavyily over-subscribed so I ran a parallel session at a different location (Galbraith’s) which went well, even with me “in charge”.

The weather has been variable, with some cloudy starts and lovely sunny periods. We have managed dinner on the Rattigan a couple of times, and had breakfast and dinner there yesterday.

We didn’t have any fixed plans the weekend which was just as well, as Pat rang to say that she was suffering from a bout of food poisoning. She didn’t feel well enough to take Shani to Swan Lake in the afternoon - would Nicky be able to? She was and did and really enjoyed it. Shani came back with her and we had dinner and games and she stayed the night before being collected by Clem & Pat & Tai this morning. I spent the afternoon doing the weeks’ ironing.

Today I went up to Pohutukawa Bay today to meet a fellow Polar Plunger who I haven’t seen for quite awhile. We had some rain not long after getting to the beach but then the sun came out and it was very pleasant. There were a few other people there so we had a few conversations and swims before departing. Nicky brought folks back from church for morning tea and had a good chat, then Steve collected her on his way to Stella’s for Scrabble.

This evening will be infront of the telltbox as “The Level” starts tonight so we will give it a go.


Take care, Rick

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