An amazing day in Perth. It is the end of winter and we reached a maximum of 26 degrees, about 6 degrees over the regular maximum. Just good luck - I don't think we can put it down to global warming as yet!
I had plans in my head to be executed but the day twisted and changed. Our local library advertised a local DJ reminiscing the past. Alan Manning entertained us with the years from 1950 -1980 using power point presentation. Each year lists the outstanding memories of that year: including photos, pictures and audio. His presentation lasted an hour and we covered no more than a total of ten different years. We were reminded of the 1968 Meckering earthquake, the defection of Russian diplomat, third secretary of the Soviet embassy in Canberra, Vladimir Petrov and his wife, Evdokia in 1954. It bought back many memories for a range of people in the audience. I was born in 1957 and moved to Perth in 1969, but I have heard many of the stories and wish to help preserve them.
Our intention was to pick up Mel after lunch and enjoy some of our glorious sunshine, but life is all about change. Mel rang and said she was sick and had been for the last few hours. I armed the car with large bowls, towels and tissues and we picked her up and took her back to our house. Fortunately she perked up and was no longer sick, but I put her to bed and bought Hydralyte from the chemist to help replenish her fluid intake. After four hours she smiled and said she was feeling better. She even sent me a text message mid-afternoon stating she was hungry and would like some food! The message was ignored and I gave her one slice of dry toast at 6pm and again at 7pm followed by wholesome chicken soup at 8pm. Her health appears to be restored and we can now begin to enjoy what is left of the weekend!
No comments:
Post a Comment