Been hanging out with Nan and Grandpa, we took a nice drive the other day when it was not raining to Morpeth, which use to be a port town, and is now filled with cute shops and cafes. We have not yet seen a kangaroo, or koala, but we have seen alot of kangaroo or koala crossing signs by the side of the road. Stopped by the Morpeth Wine Cellar, had a tasting and bought a bottle of nice white wine. We have not opened it yet since Alison is heavily medicated. For all of you on pins and needles about the state of Alison's thumb, we went to the clinic a few days ago, and it seems she's got some sort of infection. Since it is under the nail, it looks horrific, but she does get to keep the thumb, and was given antibiotics, and massive pain killers. I really wanted to get a photo with the doctor for the blog, but alas, Alison wasn't really in the mood. (Who knows perhaps we'll see him again) Lots of stuff is happening under there, so hopefully we won't have to go back to the doctor, and have him cut things open. Ew. She'll probably lose the nail. And as Todd commented, it seems that making her do all the hitchhiking really didn't matter that much. I'll try to get a photo later for those interested. Since she is medicated she's been sleeping very well. I keep trying to stay up late, which so far means 10:30. This retired life gets some taking used to. Yesterday I took a walk up to the driving range and hit a bucket of balls. I wouldn't start betting on me yet, but it wasn't too bad. Alright I have lots of practicing to do. I think Alison would have gotten a kick out of it, had she not been asleep. It was probably better that I was alone for my first go. Then I went to the clubhouse and had a beer. Nan is feeding us very well, the past couple of days we've had homemade meat pies, shepards pie, chicken cutlets, pork with yorkshire puddings, and a wonderful trifle with mandarine oranges and passion fruit - heaven. The rest of which I had for lunch the next day - the trifle that is. Oh yea, and some magic toast things for lunch, with egg, cheese and vegetables made in the broiler. Yum. By the way, we are having a hard time checking our email, we're not sure why, but Yahoo doesn't want to play nice right now. All for today. It's lunch time.
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Allison, your thumb, that's GROSS! You should call Amy about that. She's used too it. Seriously, that really sucks and I wish I could kiss it and make it better, but alas, you just had to go to Australia. i guess I'll just have to blow kisses your way on friday and they should get there by the middle of next month. rachel, playing golf? Wow! Never knew you were a "club" kind of gal.(hee-hee)
Oh, it mattered, Rachel, it mattered.
Nan & Grandpa seem to be feeding you well! Check out shearing sheep to keep you active and in shape! Ali - get better and off of the meds so you can enjoy Australia! Remember - we love you both! XXX000 "The female 'rent."
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