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  • I've been going to the butcher after I got disenchanted with the quality of colesworth meat for the prices they charge, so I thought initially "the butcher might be pricier, but there'll be better quality and less reason for (former chef of 40 years) Mr Peeler to whinge." Today I got 2 generous kg of beef mince, 2kg of good sized chicken wings, 2kg of good sized drumsticks, 4 large chicken breasts and a couple of enormous and beautiful looking thick rump steaks (one steak will almost feed the 4 of us) for a little over $70. This will feed us for almost a fortnight. I'm glad the kids love chicken! The flavour of meat from a butcher is beyond compare; I hadn't done it for ages, since the last butcher in my area closed (there used to be 3!) and the first time I did it again recently the family unanimously agreed that this is the way forward from now on, it is noticeably different. The Minipeelers wanted to come along. I said seriously? To the butcher? I hated all the bits of bodies and the weird smell when I was a kid, but I loved the fake grass the shop had in the window and the paintings on the window of a smiling cow. They weren't phased by it at all, and of course influenced the purchasing!

    I also decided to order a Funky Food fruit and veg box (thanks to Melbaboutown for posting about it). I got a $50 box which is approximately enough to feed 4-5 people for a week, and I'm looking forward to my Wednesday delivery!

  • Another disliked chore off the to-do list: I got out with the pole saw and cut back the overhanging branches from the neighbours' yards. Chomp and I will deal with the offcuts once they have dried off a bit.

    Hopefully I've cleared enough to get sufficient sun through to the garden bed I will be planting the citrus in.

  • I am getting into the swing of being carless. Today I had to nick into a local cafe to see someone, nick into the local op shop who were doing a carpark clearance sale, nick down to the parcel lockers and grab a pakidge. All in the neighbourhood but all different directions. Jumped on a bus to start and then walked a big circle. I would definitely have used my car previously.

    And it's a nice slow way to go about a Saturday.

    It would be nice to get another car but I think this is better in many ways.....(also helped by having actual PT options as backup)

  • Today I havested both the first strawberry and raspberry of the season from my garden. There are many more raspberries to follow shortly, but more strawberries will be a bit of a wait.

  • I have now mixed and packed up a batch of dog food, so Mr Woof is sorted for the next couple of months. It's a tedious job and I'm glad I don't need to do it more often.

    • I used to mix up the cat kibble. Cats would sort it out with their tongue and only eat their favourite.

      • This is mostly mushy stuff, but if any kidney beans make it through whole he will pick those out. I have to make sure I squash any before serving.

  • Had a great sleep, woke up to blue skies, now looking at this magnificent beast while I have my eggs benny & iced coffee in this cafe's alfresco 😎👌

  • $2 mystery bets at the RSL is a fun way to pass the time. I have not come close to winning one yet though it's totally rigged lol

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  • Errands run for the weekend, now to bunker down with some pjs and games because next weekend is going to be huge.

  • It smells so lovely outside in the night air, like sweet spring flowers and fresh new leaves. The sunset was lovely too, just a hint of that purple now, volcano sunsets are nearly over.

  • I have got stuff to do today people but all I've managed so far is a ham and cheese croissant and a large cappuccino and I'm already tired.

    • Those sound like excellent things you've already done. Maybe you need to add in a nap near the top of your to-do list.

  • We better not lose to England tonight.

    In other news still feeling crap, runny nose and coughing up a lot of junk. Also lightheaded today snd off balance but more because of head congestion.

    I need good comfort food.

    • I know right. If we lose this we will be a laughing stock. Also someone needs to knock India down. That will most likely be SA. Can't have the home team winning.

      Hang in there buddy. This covid shit does get better.

      • Yeah. I know England have been terrible but never underestimate a good rivalry to spark up things for better or for worse.

        When does SA play against India?

        It’s lasted longer thought though it does give me more time off from work. I’m just glad I’m over the worst of it and still retain my sense of taste and smell.

  • I had thought my induction hotplates timer function was a bit pointless, but have just realised it is perfect to use with the pressure cooker.

  • mask sewing continues . More than half way done now. I'll post pics later, they are so cute.

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