The girl and the dog and I ran away from home last week, temporarily. We hired a car and took off to the coast and stayed at a really nice b&b near Milton. We spent a day at Mollymook beach, which after the initial screaming episode caused by my not making sandcastles "properly", was fun. I buried the girl up to her head (was going to go further but people were watching) we splashed in the water – even the dog joined in – collected shells and made sand sculptures. 
The b&b was set in lovely gardens with lush lawns so we ran around, kicked the soccer ball, played tag and hide-and-seek. After I worked out that I wasn't allowed to get possession of the ball, catch her or hide effectively it was loads of fun.
The past month or so has been very stressful for the husband and I. I've been dealing will all the stuff with my grandfather, the husbands car (and hence his independence) died and he has been getting quite a bit of grief at work and from his younger son. None of these issues involved the other except when it came to venting. Unfortunately the venting turned from healthy letting off steam to many fierce arguments and much finding fault. I needed a break, I decided the husband did too, hence my decision to bugger off for a few days. The annoying thing is, once I was gone our relationship improved immediately. I was reminded that ours is a relationship founded on distance: we spent almost two years 700km apart with only brief visits every few weeks. So over the phone we work brilliantly, face-to-face we aren't that great. But we are learning and getting better all the time.
The death of the Mercedes has spurred us into action with the Vauxhall. We bought a 1962 Vauxhall Cresta last year, it is black, has fins and is all curves and chrome and is total gothic glamour.
Currently it is unregistered and needs minor work but it runs well and hopefully we will have it roadworthy and registered before too long. 
The b&b was set in lovely gardens with lush lawns so we ran around, kicked the soccer ball, played tag and hide-and-seek. After I worked out that I wasn't allowed to get possession of the ball, catch her or hide effectively it was loads of fun.
The past month or so has been very stressful for the husband and I. I've been dealing will all the stuff with my grandfather, the husbands car (and hence his independence) died and he has been getting quite a bit of grief at work and from his younger son. None of these issues involved the other except when it came to venting. Unfortunately the venting turned from healthy letting off steam to many fierce arguments and much finding fault. I needed a break, I decided the husband did too, hence my decision to bugger off for a few days. The annoying thing is, once I was gone our relationship improved immediately. I was reminded that ours is a relationship founded on distance: we spent almost two years 700km apart with only brief visits every few weeks. So over the phone we work brilliantly, face-to-face we aren't that great. But we are learning and getting better all the time.
The death of the Mercedes has spurred us into action with the Vauxhall. We bought a 1962 Vauxhall Cresta last year, it is black, has fins and is all curves and chrome and is total gothic glamour.
Currently it is unregistered and needs minor work but it runs well and hopefully we will have it roadworthy and registered before too long. 
In other car news I joined the old Holden car club last week and attended my first meeting. Typical boffin types, pleasant and very enthusiastic people. I will no doubt attend a few club runs and show off the EK and spend time admiring others. http://www.oldgmh.org.au/
On the drive back from Milton I passed the vintage caravan touring club. Magnificent. I have an early 60's caravan which is semi-restored. I am now inspired to complete the job so I can go touring in my gorgeous car with matching van I shall, of course, have to go in costume with a circle skirt and ponytail, Gothabilly style. 
This afternoon I am going to do the veggie patch, version 2. The weather has been quite hot so I'm sure it's safe frost wise. It'll be snails next.
This afternoon I am going to do the veggie patch, version 2. The weather has been quite hot so I'm sure it's safe frost wise. It'll be snails next.
0 comments:
Post a Comment