Wilsons on the road: Thursday 14 February 2013

The truck the boys have been working on

Thursday 14 February 2013

The last two days have passed fairly uneventfully. Our pantry got a bit soggy yesterday morning after some heavy-ish showers, but nothing was lost or damaged, except my recipe book got a bit soggy. It stayed cool and overcast for most of the morning, but fined up nicely in the afternoon. We took another trip into town, checking out the markets (small but found some good quality fruit and veg) and the art gallery, which was very flashy. Glenn had cut his hand on the knuckle the previous day when some of the older boys were splitting rocks to fill the deep crevices on the driveway and it was bothering him a bit (reckons the rock chip went to the bone, sook!) but it’s healing well today. Billy, who turns 8 next Monday, spent about half an hour drilling away at one of the big rocks yesterday afternoon. It’s ok, he was wearing ear muffs and a pair of sunnies for safety!

The view towards the shed (house on bottom right)

Billy hard at work

Glenn is in his element here - big toys and big sheds to keep them in!

Looking at the house from the shed

Today we took another trip into town to grab a few more odds and ends, pick up a parcel and send another off, strolling around Mur’bah main street. The town has a pleasant buzz without feeling too busy and if you can’t find what you need, the Tweed Coast and all its shopping options is only a 20 minute drive away. The rain has held off for most of today, although there’s been plenty of cloud cover and a few sprinkles here and there. It’s been pleasant and cool, with a little bit of warmth from the sun peppering us every now and then. I think heavier falls are due though, especially looking at the grey clouds looming behind my shoulders – lucky Glenn dug some trenches yesterday afternoon!