Day 66: Alfred Update

 

The rain started today, up until now it's only been showers, but today there is rain. still not as heavy as I was thinking, but it's here.

I had to move my chilli plant and my parsley up onto my back verandah where they were at least sheltered from the wind. I would hate for them to get destroyed.

I tried cancelling my Physio Appointment which is supposed to be Monday. Somehow, I don't think I'll be getting out of my area. The problem was everything is closed due to the cyclone. I'll just have to rebook after this is all over.

Other than that, mum and I are both fine. Everyone still sick around the corner at my daughter's house. Mum and I are both feeling okay.

Day 65: No School

 

Well, the kids are excited that there's no school = Thursday, Friday, Monday & Tuesday, because we'll all be home due to Alfred. They are expecting the rain and winds to get worse. Lucky really, as Cyclone, Hurricane, and Monsoon are all sick again. They'll have time to rest and get well. Bad thing is their mum is sick right along with them. I managed to do a chemist run and get medication for everyone.

The water is rising... 

At least there was no rain today. Just a slight sprinkle after dark. Though the wind is getting stronger.

My big chore for the day was getting caught up on my own washing. At least in weather like this I can hang everything in my spare room on airers. I have a mad headache, that even my medication isn't touching. I'll probably have to switch to the migraine medicine. 

Day 64: Cyclone Alfred

Cyclone Alfred: and a real one this time; not just the name I call my eldest granddaughter. they have even sent out alerts to our phones. We live a good couple of hours from the coast. So, I'm hoping it doesn't get as bad for us in here. I can see us getting flooded in if we get hit with the rain.

We have all been issued clean up the yard warnings, so nothing is able to blow around in the wind. I'm lucky I don't really have anything in my yard. My greatest worry is, if we do get strong winds; one of the trees could come down in my yard I have huge widow maker gums. I don't want one falling on the house.

At least the rain hasn't been too bad, only a few light showers for the moment. It will probably get worse as the cyclone gets closer to land. Just so you all know my internet will be jumping in and out, so I'll be out of touch.

Day 63: Play List Time

 

Day 62: New Tyres

 

I finally got around to getting my new tyres, and a wheel alignment. One of my major chores for the year done. I had Monsoon with me; so, we ended up taking a walk down to Woolworths, which is 2 blocks away. She loved pushing all the buttons on the crosswalks and stopping to look at a stick insect that was on the footpath. We also stopped to look at the kangaroos who were resting in the paddock next to the shopping centre. we also ran into Monsoon's favourite cousin/aunty. So, she was happy about that. while we waited for her mum to come and pick us up, we got the few things we needed from the shop. And a snack because all that walking made Monsoon hungry.

Hurricane: got an academic award on parade this morning. Hence the reason I had Monsoon with me while their mum was at school parade watching Hurricane.

Working on a new story idea, as yet it is untitled. But I need to get the thoughts down while they are still in my head. If I wait too long, I will forget all about them. It has happened to me before. where I've thought I've written them down and haven't. It annoys the f*ck out of me. My words of wisdom for today: write it down = nobody's memory is that great.

Day 61: 1st Eisteddfod of the Year

 

I have Monsoon and Hurricane for the morning, while Cyclone is off doing her thing. she came home with a pennant and 3 medals. Very proud of her. Hurricane ate me out of house and home. I don't understand how someone so small/tiny can eat so much... she eats more than I do.

The weather is weird today; it's as hot as, but real windy at the same time. the girls and I spent tome watering the plants and deciding if we need to move them. I have Parsley and Birdseye Chillies growing.

the girls have been drawing me pictures all morning. I couldn't get any work done while they are here, so I spent the day reading; because wherever they are working, they need me to be. Not because they're clingy, but because I don't like it when they go silent. It usually means they are up to no good.

Monsoon was playing hide and go seek by herself. I found her a few times sitting in my utility cupboard in the pantry. When I asked her what she was doing. She told me to shut the door again because she was hiding. Whatever floats her boat.

Day 60: Sleepover Day

And by sleepover, I mean Hurricane and Monsoon are spending the night at my house. Means I'll have a crappy night's sleep. And will have to endure watching Minions... and Captain Underpants again.

At least with Hurricane being sick yesterday, she should go to sleep early, and Monsoon isn't quite over her cold so I'm hoping she'll nod off at a reasonable time as well.

Not that they are annoying, it's just they both want to sleep in my bed with me, and the pair of them are bed hogs. I'll more than likely end up on the couch, while they have my bed.

Grandkids: You gotta love them.

Cyclone; well she had to get new jazz shoes for her big day tomorrow. she's just excited to have a night off from her sisters. She tells me they can get a little noisy... I think because they turn their listening ears off.