The polar blast

Once again, Australia was surprised by winter .... it happens every year, especially when we get a polar blast that dumps snow anywhere inland. Canberra had a few flurries - very exciting - and solid snow in the hills. I went for a run Sunday morning around the lake which wasn't too bad, just a bit windy, but I could see the snowclouds hovering over the hills.

Number two was rowing at the same time and said it was a bit of an adventure. Even our funny little artificial lake had a chop from the wind, and the beginner rowing eight kept whacking their oars against it and spraying each other. But good fun he said! Each to their own. We sent number one son out in the car, on his own, to pick up his brother. Finally, a driving slave! My days of running everyone around are nearing the end...

These are my birthday slippers. That's one of the nice things about a birthday in August, I tend to get snuggly things and chocolate. Other than the run, and some errands on Saturday  morning, the weekend was very much about enjoying the fire, and some sewing. We went over to friends on Saturday night to admire their new swimming pool (from the window) and have a lovely dinner ... the boys stayed home. I think they would have enjoyed themselves but we can't really force them to go and hang out with our friends any more.