Views From The Edge

As you can imagine, we are all reeling from what happened in Bondi. My heart is broken but I am not going to let this define who we are. Australians are resilient and we will not let this tragedy change who and what we are.

Having said that, Steve and I are thinking of going away for a few days. We were thinking of going into the mountains for a few days after Christmas. I think a break from the city would be nice and the weather has been beautiful. We have been doing a lot of walking, Steve has special crutches that help him with his balance. we are lucky to live near bush and national parks so there are plenty of walking tracks. We love going bush as it is so calm and peaceful.

We have all our Christmas stuff done, all we need to do now is do the groceries and bits and pieces. It will a quiet one which is what we want.

I hope everyone has a great week and a wonderful holiday season.

It's nice to have a slower week after looking after my granddaughter and taking her to Oz Comic Con. We had so much fun, and she wants to go to Smash and SupaNova as well. As much as I enjoyed it, it is good to be able to put my feet up and have a rest. I guess I am starting to feel my age.

I have been catching up on my reading, and I have started to go through some of my stuff to either store or throw out. I keep putting it off, but Spring is here, so I am determined to get some spring cleaning in. I have also started my new diabetes medication, and I think that is making me feel a little tired as well. I am sure as I get used to the medication, the tiredness will ease up.

The weather is really warming up, and it's nice to see all the flowers starting to bloom. I watered and re-potted some of my pot plants. I need to buy some more potting mix and a couple of hanging baskets.

Not much else has been happening. I hope everyone has a great weekend.

I think I am finally over Covid, the flu, bronchitis, and a sinus infection. I still have a bit of a cough, but I am feeling so much better. I should get a t-shirt printed with I Survived This Autumn.

My son and I spent Friday night over at my daughter's house. The next day we went into the city and did some shopping. We also visited the markets. They have put in a new food section with some nice looking eateries. Steve and I are going there next week to pick up a few bits and pieces.

Son and I are going to see the new Superman movie this afternoon. I like James Gunn, so I have high hopes for the movie. It will be different from Zach Snyder, but I think it will be as good. I loved Man Of Steel, so I am curious to see how this interpretation will be different. I am looking forward to the new Fantastic Four movie as well.

I hope everyone is having a great week.

Yay, I am finally back on my feet. I am Bronchitis and Covid free. Steve and I went out last night. There is a club we like to visit, and we haven't been there in a while. It was fun, but we were tired and ended up leaving early. I guess we are not the party animals we used to be.

My son landed himself a new job in Queensland, and my daughter has become a support worker for an aged care provider. I am thrilled for them both, but I will miss my son when he moves interstate. He has been hired by a mining company to operate the heavy machinery. At least I will be able to drive up there for a visit.

Speaking of my son, we both went to see 28 Years Later. It was okay, but to be honest, I prefer the first movie. We still enjoyed it, though.

Winter is definitely here, the temperature has dropped, and we are already getting snow up in the mountains. Steve and I are going to Perisher and Thredbo later this month, and we will likely stay overnight in Tumut.

On another note, the latest episode of The Amazing Digital Circus dropped yesterday. The series is getting better and better. I am curious as to where the story is going to go now.

Well, that's about it. Have a great week everyone.

It's been a quieter this week. Steve still had a few medical appointments but that is just life for us now. Steve is really getting on with his new support worker Nathan.

He comes out twice a week to take Steve to his appointments and shopping. Stuff like that. Nathan is a nice bloke and they seem to have a lot in common which is great. I am glad that Steve has a nice support worker so if I have to go away overnight, he has someone who he can call for help if he needs anything.

That is about it for now. Have a great week everyone.

Sorry I have not posted in a while, we have all been so busy. Steve's appointments and therapies are still going. We are going away for a few days up north where it will be a bit warmer.

I have been watching The Boys, I haven't read the comics but I am really enjoying the series. I am not sure if I am going to watch the spin offs though.

That's about it. Just a quick update.

What a week it has been so far, my grandson has pneumonia and my middle daughter had a huge problem with her realtor. She has moved in with her partner who owns his own home. The realtor came by to do the end of lease walk through and she was vile. She swore at my daughter and then locked her in the house, taking the keys with her. My daughter has put in a formal complaint and the real estate has taken care of it. Talk about unprofessional.

My grandson is recovering, I talked to him on the phone and he told me he was missing seeing his friends at school.

I have been going to the physio for my shoulder and it seems to be helping. I am so sick of the pain and not being able to move my arm properly.

The weather has been so hot and humid and we have had some really bad storms. Steve and I are looking forward to the cooler weather, although we are traveling up North to the tropics, but at least it will be Autumn so hopefully, the heat won't be too bad.

I enjoy going to Goulburn, it is a few hours away, but the drive is gorgeous. I spent the day with three of my grandkids. We took them to see Wonka which was okay, but nothing beats the original in my opinion anyway.

I did have a bittersweet moment with my two younger granddaughters. I have a couple of tattoos. One is a memorial tattoo for my son Jacob who died when he was only ten. The girls have an older brother who was named after his uncle. They thought it was for him and I tried to explain that it was for their uncle who was taken before they were born. I think they became a little confused so I let it go. They will understand when they are older but I hope they don't think Nana is playing favourites because I don't have their names tattooed on me.

It was a lovely day and the drive back was really nice. The weather has been scorching so I have been spending all my free time at the beach. This is the upside of living so close to the coast. I have to be honest though, this year I have really been feeling the heat and I am looking forward to Autumn and cooler weather.

With all the medical appointments for Steve and now me. We went to our doctor the other day, and it turns out I have bursitis in my right shoulder and arthritis in both my hands and knees. The cold weather has been making it so much worse. I will be glad when it becomes warmer. I spent yesterday with my middle daughter and my grandkids. we had a lovely day. Next week we are visiting my youngest daughter and her family. I have been trying to catch up with friends that we haven't seen for a while simply because we have been so busy with appointments and medical stuff. We are catching up with a couple of our friends for dinner tonight. I am looking forward to it, it's been ages since I have seen them.

Some new people have moved in underneath us in the ground floor unit and they have the cutest little dogs. I do miss having a dog and cat, but we are away so much, it's not really feasible. I think when we start slowing down, then I might get another dog and cat. I do have all my pot plants to keep me busy though.

But hopefully, I will be able to step off. I had a telehealth conference with a gastro health doctor and now I have to go to the hospital to get several tests done.

Blood tests, a stomach x-ray a colonoscopy, and an endoscopy just to begin with. The doctor thinks it may be my pancreas so I need to have the tests done. She wants me to do it through the hospital so she can access the results. She sent me all the paperwork so I am heading to the hospital on Monday to book the tests.

Steve and I were planning on going back up north but until I can get the tests done, I am afraid we aren't going anywhere.

On some happier news though, my youngest daughter has moved down the coast, she hated where she was living and I think she is much happier where she is now. I helped her to do the end-of-lease cleaning, and I dropped the keys back off for her as she had to get back home. Steve and I are taking the train down to visit her and the kids tomorrow.

We also found a cheap meat market as well. We had been going to Kemps Creek, but this one is near Toongabbie at Pendle Hill, they have a good-sized deli and fruit and veg section as well plus a nice cafe. This is going to be our new go-to for green groceries and meat plus free-range eggs.

The weather is definitely cooler now, I love Autumn, it's my favourite time of year. Hopefully, we will have some nice clear days so we can take a drive to the mountains, that would be great.