We had invited Michelle up for the weekend, as we hadn't seen her for a while
We got to Inglewood around 11, having taken the irrigation hose from Clancy, and various plants that I had dug out of Jan's garden (that were going to be removed soon) - took the ute which was easier. but less comfortable.
Went to the butcher to buy steak etc for Keira's birthday dinner that I was making later in the week. I had also wanted some lamb shanks, but they didn't have any, so bought some at the supermarket.
Went into the garden after this and planted the plants before Michelle came
First - the grape vines by the trellis
Then some in the vegie patch - oregano
Rhubarb and spinach etc
Michelle advised that she wouldn't make it for lunch - so we had a sandwich, and she arrived around 2pm
Justin went and had his haircut, and planned to go on a long run afterwards in preparation for his Great Ocean Road half marathon. I had suggested that he run to Maile's - but that had a few logistical problems ie he didn't want to be hot and sweaty at their place, and three of us in the ute on the way back would be a squeeze. So he did his normal run off Potters Hill Lane.
After Michelle had scoffed down a sandwich, I grabbed a bottle of chilled prosecco, and we went to Maile and David's to pick their jumbo kalamatas.
Was glorious up there, sunny and blue, and we picked kilos and kilos....
Maile then put out a spread of cheese etc, and we drank the prosecco - very nice. Michelle admired Maile's numerous collections ie feathers, rocks, Japanese dolls etc - they are both bowerbrids in that respect.
Left just before kangaroo o' clock - but saw a few in the bush.
Got the lamb shanks cooking and stuffed an eggplant for Michelle (newly minted vegetarian), then just waited for dinner to be ready.
Wanted to make sure that the shanks were good and tender so cooked them for a couple of hours at least. Were delicious, had included tomatoes, wine, white beans, olives etc
Ate upstairs with a roaring fire - very nice
Sunday - Mothers day, and Justin made us both a lovely breakfast which we ate in the dining room. eggs, avocado, and hash browns. Filled us up nicely.
Then Michelle and I went and visited the 2nd hand shops which she loved. Denise reminded us that there was the annual Mother's Day Morning Tea at the RSL so we wandered over there.
They had a lovely spread of both savouries and sweets, but sadly none of PC Mick's famous scones (he wasn't there this year)
So, even though we weren't really hungry we had a few pieces, and a cup of tea - delicious.
Sat with a previous RSL chief and his wife, and chatted away (also saw lots of other people that I knew (ie Alex, Joy, Merle, Faye etc)
Bought raffle tickets - and Joy pulled out the winning ticket.
Chris from Sharps won, and they had a bit of fun with her on the phone loudspeaker informing her of her win.
We must have taken a while because Justin came to find us, he'd gone to the Emporium, and Denise told him that we'd gone here.
Once he'd established where we were, Justin went back home, and we continued on to the other shops for some more fossicking. Michelle ended up buying a jacket, but had her eye on some other items....
Got back and went up to the veranda, as it was lovely and sunny by this stage - and read the papers for a while
Michelle left soon afterwards and took a few photos of us
I then picked the rest of our (large) olives, we had a late lunch, and we left around 3. We'll certainly have lots of olives this year - will have to give some away
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