Hi Readers,
Well as most of my regulars would know, I have been laid up at home for the past 7 weeks after a little health hiccup, but am now back on track and trying to become the Bionic Man again!! It will just take time!!
For that reason, I have found it incredibly difficult to find anything to write about, because really, who wants to know about my day on the couch in front of the tv day after day???
At least during the past week and a half I have picked up a lot and actually got the all clear from my doctor to start leading a more somewhat meaningful existence.
This meant that I was permitted to have a beer, so I wanted to make sure that the moment was special, so what could be better than waiting for a game of football on tv!!
I can tell you that I really enjoyed it, as leading up to it I was able to get out and run up and down a few nearby hills, as I was given the all clear to begin exercise again!!
I think this is what I have missed most, and let me tell you, I pulled up rather stiff after such a prolonged period of inactivity.
Looking rather pensive while having my first sip in a long time.
Over the past 7 weeks I have watched the yard get messier and messier as the gum trees drop leaves, twigs and in some cases, large branches. It really bugs me when the yard is messy, but raking it takes up to 4 hours.
My solution? Get the blower vac out!! All done in just over an hour!!
Winner!!!!!!
For years I have always wanted to get another bike, and one that was a bit bigger and more stable, and recently this dream was fulfilled.
I originally had my eyes on a different model of bike, but when I went to inspect it the owner would not let me have a test ride as he didn't have it insured. He lived on a remote bush block, and when I asked if I could just ride it around his paddock, he still refused. I know he was within his rights, but should I buy something I haven't tested? I didn't.
Plus, there was just something about the height of it that didn't feel safe with me, as I couldn't plant my feet flat on the ground when standing it up. So, I was disappointed to have to pull out of the sale a day before it was due to go through, and boy, was he unhappy, hanging up on me when I rang to tell him I was not going to buy it.
I then contacted the bloke who was second on my list and he was just great. He couldn't have been more helpful and agreeable. He even let me test ride it, and two days later it was mine (and it was
$1 000.00 cheaper than the other one!!)
It is a Suzuki Boulevard 800cc. My feet sit flat on the ground when it is standing, which is important when handling a heavy bike like this.
I have been out for quite a few rides over the past few days and just love the freedom it offers.
Also, when riding it, there are no distractions such as radios, and the smells that float into one's helmet are amazing.
There is still however the constant threat of accidents, and I always ride with two things in my mind that have stuck with me when I first got my motorbike licence years ago...
If they can't hit you they can't hurt you.
Ride like you are invisible.
Just two simple instructions that are so important, especially as so many motorcyclists are getting killed or injured of late, and I'm right in that demographic.
I won't ride in the wet if I can help it, and I won't carry a pillion passenger.
Having said all that, I'm just loving having it!!
Finally, today was bittersweet in a number of ways.
Our middle son, Will, has realised his dream of travelling to Canada to work for a year, and taking a year off his university studies where he is doing an Outdoor Recreation Degree.
He is a very 'outdoorsy' sort of person and loves camping, hiking and being outdoors. So where better to do this than in Canada!!
It was a very early trip to Melbourne this morning to get him to the airport, getting up at 3.30 am, and endeavouring to both be back in Bendigo for the start of the new school term.
We had a great chat all the way to the airport, but as soon as we got there the traffic was manic, so our goodbyes were more rushed than I would have liked.
But then again, if they took longer I would have been a teary mess as the older I get the more emotional I become at seeing the boys leave for extended periods, as I miss them so much.
Guess I'm just a big softy, but I make no apologies for that, I just love my boys so much.
The next adventure ahead of us now will happen later this year when Jen and I (and we don't know if Lachie will come or not yet) travel to Canada to visit Will, and then continue on to London to visit our eldest, Sam, who has been there for nearly 3 years.
An expensive way to keep seeing our boys but I have no qualms about doing it if it means more time with them.
Plus I just love to travel too!!!
I was lucky enough 5 years ago to visit the part of Canada that Will is heading to, so I'm really looking forward to showing Jen some of the places that I keep talking about.
Canada by far has some of the most beautiful scenery I have ever seen.
Jen making sure Will has all that he needs.
He just wants to get the show on the road.
One last shot with mum...
And one with dad.
And just to finish off Readers, as I was coming home last night I drove past a McDonald's store not far from our place. Will loves their McFlurry ice creams, so I thought I'd get him one and put it in the freezer as a surprise for his last night at home.
Only trouble was, I forgot to tell him and only remembered it tonight, so younger brother Lachie got the spoils. And wasn't he impressed! I'm sure he liked it more because it was meant for Will, more than the dubious nutritional content!!
No doubt when Will returns home next year he will chase Lachie up for a replacement!!
That's it for tonight Readers, I've gone way past the time I said I was going to stay up until, since we rose at 3.30 this morning, so it's off to the land of nod for me.
The rest of the week is busy, ending with me having to go to Melbourne for yet more tests in order to get a blood clotting issue sorted out. If I'm jumping on planes for even more long trips later this year, the last thing I need to be worrying about is another DVT!!!
So Readers, until my next post...
Cheers!!
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