Clip

Home again and getting ready to return to school it was evident that EVERYONE needed a haircut. I bought some groovy clippers with up to a number 12 adjustment and just had a go. The before and aftershots dont look too bad and I think I will get my money back from the clippers in no time. Next is the twins but I haven't had a chance to get them yet.

mechanics

Apologies up front to those honest and skilled mechanics out there that can fix a car. Obviously this rant/post is not directed to you. No, indeed this is directed to those shonky rip off merchants that obviously do not know one end of the car from the other and do not accept any responsibilty for their actions.
You know that the big squirrel had car troubles. We were progressing with fixing what the mechanic had diagnosed to be the problem. When he had finished the work and tested the car, it seems that was not in fact the problem, there was something else. Would you not imagine with the level of skill and training we could expect him to find the underlying problem?????
To cut a long story short, not happy with our mechanic and if it wasn't so hard and time consuming we would take action against them. I just hate that we have just taken our business elsewhere rather than address the issue. Now they will just continue in business with someone else ending up in the same position as us.
Regardless, problem solved, not too much money, a lot of inconvenience and stress, but car back on the road.

Bike

We took the bikes away with us and actually went on a ride. Alexander wasn't keen. Something has obviously happened to make him think that he can't ride. We hired a tag along bike where he was supported on the back of hte big squirrel. Initially he would not get on and was doing everything he could, during a hysterical episode, to fall off the bike. After a chat and some serious convincing, he got on and we went on a nice long ride through Bright, which has a really nice flat bike track. That afternoon, he wanted his bike and jumped on, squealing in delight at his accomplishment.

wool

The big boys were off playing golf today, so we took the opportunity for a country drive. My aunt suggested we have a look at Wangaratta woollen Mills (Textile St, Wangarratta). All of this pile of wool only cost $37. The pink and blues are pure wool 4 ply and the other wool is 8 ply and only cost $10. It isn't as good as Bendigo, there is not the range, but it is cheap. It is like a seconds shop so you may not find exactly what you are looking for, but if you are just looking for wool and inspiration it is worth a visit. (Oh and all of these patterns were thrown in!)

vintage

Off to Alpine country for another(!) holiday. This time with my mum and dad to celebrate their 40th Wedding Anniversary. Mum and I have been off exploring the shops and found these vintage patterns in the local op shops. We were actually in there for knitting needles and all of this was less than $5! I think I will be trying some of these soon.

(Not for me, well maybe the little boy outfits for Size 2 but I thought the baby gear would make lovely gifts. Just a little not of clarrification!!)

chocolate

Is there a better way to celebrate than with chocolate? I got this seasons Family Circle - mainly for the recipe on the front. We made it today for Mum and Dads anniversary. (Ramikins courtesy of op shop) It was easy and as delicous as it looks on the cover.

Girls Night

A busy busy day with playgroup, some extra work in a student film and then desert with the girls!
Sounds exotic, but helping out my brother doing a film at uni but then some old school friends came over. (Of course they are not old, but we have know each other since high school). Even though our lives have moved and changed, we have stayed close and it was lovely to sit over scones and lemon tart to catch up. There are a few promotions, pregnancies, a new baby and a new house. All very exciting things, but it is the day to day stuff that is the best. Thanks to the girls for a lovely night. It is nights like this that remind you how important good (and old) friends are.