the art of textation

I was out Christmas shopping - as you do this time of year but I was unsure of no. 1 sons jean size.   Didn't want to spoil the surprise for him but didn't want to buy him something that didn't fit so decided to ask him.

textation - the act of conducting a non verbal conversation using text messages

Text conversation

What size jeans do you wear
I don't know you will have to ask Luke (his best mate)
I don't have Luke's phone number
Texts back with Luke's phone number
Hi Luke what size jeans does Dave wear
36 in or 84 cm.
Thanks

Had to laugh.

all of a sudden it's 39

The days had been cool, slowly warming to a bit of warm weather when suddenly a day of 39.6 degrees.  The library air con worked overtime and I had to wear a jumper to stop from freezing.   But that is me.  Can't take a bit of cold weather even in the middle of  summer.  That was Thursday.   Mildura had its hottest November day for 100 years with 46.1.   But what I am getting to is that it was still freezing cold in the library on Friday as well.   It was back to a respectable 26 degrees but there were rain clouds hanging around and it was v. muggy.   I lasted about half an hour in the library before I had to put a jumper on.   I took my polo shirt off and slipped my zipper cardigan on.
That afternoon I was going out in the flexi van to the caravan park and I headed out to the car,   Half way along the footpath I decided to unzip my cardy and take it off when I got to the car.   A couple of steps further along and I realised that i was feeling awfully breezy around my midriff and glanced to to see I was only wearing a bra underneath and the cardy was blowing wide open in the breeze.   I grabbed the two sides of my cardy and held them together.   Quickly rezipping I retreated back to the library to retrieve my shirt.

no towels

Sometimes I am just too efficient for my own good or not efficient enough.   Got out of the shower today and didn't have any towels anywhere close by.  Thats right I put them in the washing machine to fill up the load of towels.   Big sigh.   Do I try to dry myself on my pyjamas.  Tried that once before and it didn't really work.  Both the pyjamas and I ended up wet.  Or do I try to make a dash to the linen cupboard and hope that no one walks through the front door while I am doing it.  Another big sigh.  I am just getting cold standing here dripping.   OK go for the streak.   A quick peak out of my bedroom door a streak through to the other end of the house and grab a towel.  Quick streak back to the bedroom with towel clutched to my chest.   Why didn't I just wrap the towel around me first.   Obviously being cold and wet has made my brain go soggy as well.   Oh well I have the towel but will need a quick warm up shower before I dry myself.

chrissy dinner and bugs

Had the first of the work Christmas dinners.  I felt good til I got home from work, ten minutes later and I really just was not up to going out.   I'll feel better when I get there I said to David and I half heartily got ready to go out.   Must have had to much lunch I mentioned in the car on the way to the venue, don't think I'll be eating  much for dinner.   Half an hour later and even reading the menu was making me feel decidedly sick.    My tummy was now causing me great pain.  I soldiered on and tried to grin and bear it, ordering only what I hoped was a small entree for my main meal.   My head was now throbbing even though I had swallowed a couple of painkillers.   The meal arrived and I tried to eat it but just couldn't.  By now I had had enough of soldiering on and headed for home.   Halfway home and I was beginning to wonder if I would make it.   I pulled the car up to the gates and front door key in hand raced inside and left David to park the car.   Shoes still on I  raced to the toilet and threw up.
PS.  After a nightmare night of up and down I slept for 24 hours and still wasn't too good the next day.    Yep, I was just one of the many to get the bug doing the rounds.   I don't think I have ever been that I'll before.

sick day today

What more can I say.   The cold that was coming on at work yesterday hit with full force today.   Phoned in at 6 and only surfaced at 10 to get painkillers.   Should have taken them at 6 but didn't want to get out of bed and walk to the kitchen.  It would have saved me a lot of pain if I had.

beauty of nature

You don't have to live in the country to be able to appreciate the beauty around you.  I am constantly amazed at just how beautiful the cityscape can look.   I'm not just talking about the CBD I'm generalizing.   This is the intersection of Springvale Rd.   Sometimes early in the morning outward bound on the freeway there are the most amazing sunrises and headed into Lilydale on a foggy morning - unbeatable.  These are storm clouds brewing from Springvale Rd intersection.

engagement party

Paul and Kimmii cutting the engagement cake

Cam and Renee

                                                 Handsome as ever Dave

                                       Even more handsome Aiden

Mother and daughter.  I think we look alike.   We both have one nose, two eyes and a mouth.  Amazing!

Jarrod and Jen Jen

Had a great night.  Congratulation Kimmii and Paul.

May you live long, love each other longer and prosper.

 

my new veggie garden - Tony mode