A day out.

Brother and sister in law are about to head off to Italy for six months. Sister in law really doesn't want to go but Brother thinks all will be wonderful when they get there. They have an apartment in a very old (like hundreds of years old) building that is freezing in winter and stinking hot in summer and prone to mould but it has great views and that's why brother bought it. Sister in Law is hoping that she will feel better once she gets there. Italian plumbing leaves a lot to be desired and a house that has been locked up for well over 2 years could have some surprises. I told her to tell Brother that she needs a couple of days in a hotel to get over the flight while he gets the place ready. 

Anyway, she and I caught up at their local shopping centre (Doncaster for those who know) and we had a lovely time. We had a delicious lunch from Papa Rich and then a chocolatey drink at KoKo Black. On the way back to the car through Myer (department store for those who don't know) I saw this. Not sure if it was a cheeky kid or a rebellious store member but it made me giggle.

While I was out Himself started priming the bulkheads in preparation for painting. I didn't need to be told that while he was up the ladder he had a bout of vertigo and nearly lost his balance. Rules are now that there is to be no ladder climbing unless I'm home. So I can call the ambulance. Sheesh.

We are basically at the Easter long weekend now. It doesn't really affect us but it's nice to know we don't have to go anywhere. I have always loved this long weekend as it's historically been a break where batteries get recharged and the weather promises to be cooler. We have never gone away over holiday periods. I can imagine nothing worse!

He will no doubt paint and I will weave or knit or generally faff around. 

I will leave you with this photo that makes me smile. I think he's settled in nicely.