I think this beautiful full moon may be the reason life, work and people were crazy last week!!! Let's hope it is just a slice this week!!!
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Henry's road trip!
A fortnight ago we set off on a very important road trip! SH, the 'horsey one' , a friend and Henry the horse with the ute and float and Mum and I in the car. The 'horsey' one and Henry had qualified for the Pony Club State Championships in Dressage so we were on our way to Albury / Wodonga, a good 7&1/2 hour drive! Not sure quite how Henry would manage such a big trip we were all a little apprehensive setting off. Mum and I decided a quick stop in Ballarat for some retail therapy on the way would help steady the nerves!!! That was achieved and it also meant we stopped long enough to be behind the others on the road!
We all stopped in Seymour at the showgrounds for lunch. We were able to take Henry off the float and let him have a stretch of his legs and a huge drink. Doesn't look very stressful does it??
Once they arrived and settled Henry in his covered yard (worth every cent to protect him from the sun and rain) it was time to set up camp! By the time Mum and I had done their groceries it was almost done. This is the 'taj' !!! The girls slept in their swags under the stars while SH slept in the tent. It was very civilised, a lantern, kettle, ipod dock etc. All looked very comfortable. Not able to tell you for sure as Mum and I stayed in a motel!!! I needed hot running water and a flushing loo nearby!
The weather was beautiful on the Friday and Saturday and while the rest of Victoria was sweltering and suffering with the heat we enjoyed a lovely clear heat. According to the rhyme I remember 'red sky at night is shepherds delight' so when we enjoyed this sunset I was looking forward to another perfect day for competition on the Sunday (you can see where this is going can't you?).
This is Henry with his pjs on just before bed! Cute!
We woke Sunday morning to rain, very very steady rain!!!! It started at 6am and did not let up ALL day! The 'horsey' one and Henry didn't place in the competition and the 'horsey' one I think was disappointed with their performance but we are so proud that she qualified for such a big event. It was a huge trip for both of them and I am sure nerves played a part and the fact that the rain became torrential as they were entering the arena did not help at all. She spent the whole day wet and soggy as did the rest of us. I had a good few inches of water sloshing around my shoes!
In this photo (after it was all over) you can see the relief and just how wet it was!
This was the Grade 2 dressage team from our zone that competed.
Isn't Henry gorgeous?
Mum and I were always heading off on Sunday afternoon as I had to work Monday but instead of staying another night SH and the 'horsey' one packed up and headed home as well. They got home just before midnight. The weather forecast was meant to be worse up there the following day so they decided before absolutely everything got wet they would cut their losses. A good decision as the rain hasn't stopped there and it is one of the many flood zones in NSW / Victoria.
While we were up there Mum and I also spent Saturday visiting 2 different groups of cousins of Mums. One had gone into a nursing home last year and we hadn't seen her since so it was lovely to see just where she is. I think Mum really enjoyed catching up with the extended family.
I am really looking forward to my next road trip in a few weeks to Nundle!!!
Sunday, March 4, 2012
An update!
After such a wonderful start to the year I had such high hopes for February, the month I usually love getting back into routine and rhythm. This year it was not to be and instead I have reached March chasing my tail feeling as though I am more unorganised than ever! I hardly posted last month, haven't read anyones blogs for weeks, there is clutter all over the house, my paperwork is taking over the desk, craft is something that hasn't been touched or even thought about and as for everything else - nope hasn't happened!!! This weekend has been an 'at home' one and the extra hours at work finish this week so am hoping that March will be a better and a very rewarding month. There is a long weekend here in Victoria next weekend so I will have 4 and 1/2 glorious days at home.
Watch out!!!!
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
A recipe for the time poor!!!!
Another recipe from the school cookbook that we have made more than once recently.
Layered Family Casserole
Although these photos aren't great it is a good recipe that takes such a little amount of time to prepare. It's not fancy but is tasty and there are plenty of variations. It would also be a good recipe for uni students as it's economical!! This recipe also appears in the CWA cookbook.
1/2 cup uncooked rice
2 cups frozen peas and corn
1 onion, finely diced
1/2 red capsicum diced
550g jar of tomato based pasta sauce
1 cup water
500g minced beef
1 cup grated cheese
Preheat oven to 180 degrees C
Spread uncooked rice over the base of a greased casserole dish
Layer the peas, corn, onion and capsicum onto the rice
Finely crumble the raw minced beef over the vegetable layer
Mix together pasta sauce and water and pour over the mince layer
Sprinkle with grated cheese
Cover and bake in oven for 1 1/2 hours removing cover for last 1/2 hour.
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Saturday, February 18, 2012
A day at a country show!
Today the 'horsey' one , Henry and I headed off to a small agricultural show in Merino. It was a great day and something everyone should experience. Unfortunately a lot of these shows are slowly fading out. The horse events were held in the middle of the oval with the floats and trucks parked around it. In the background were dry rolling hills and paddocks. It really was in the middle of nowhere. There was also dog trials, some sideshows, cattle and sheep, cookery,craft and flowers and of course the local service clubs were selling various food. The 'horsey' one and Henry were very successful winning many of their events, even enough prize money to 'just' cover their entries!!! They won 'smartest on parade' so that was exciting!
Friday, February 10, 2012
A surprise parcel!
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