Fishing on the HIGH Seas

"Let's go fishing", was the call of The Man on the weekend. "Sure". So off we set to the favourite spot. Upon arrival, there was not another car/boat, as a matter of fact, there was not a soul in sight. "Unusual" exclaimed The Man. Oh well, looks a bit windy but we'll give it a go.

There was the reason for the desolate beach - THE WIND. Everyone else was smart enough to stay at home ! So, on my first rough boat ride (I'm told by The Man that He's been out in weather rougher than this !), and I am feeling a little anxious in our 35+ year old boat crashing against the water on our way out to where the fishies were. Once we got in behind the hills (very little hills), we were sheltered a little from the wind and I donned my sunscreen (slip, slop, slap, no slide as I don't have prescription sunnies as yet) and then baited up my rod. I did manage to catch one whiting but after a while (with the movement of the boat and the wind and the sun beaming down) I thought just sitting in the boat, enjoying the serenity of it all, would be a nice day out for me. I was accused of moping (I hadn't whinged, or said I wanted to go home), I sat peacefully (dozing at times) enjoying the elements, warm sun, cool breeze (more than a breeze, but not unbearable) and seeing The Man happy doing what he loves to do ! We did move a few times, due to the fact that the boat kept swinging about and losing sight of the green whiting patches, (another reason for me to give the fishing away for the day as the green holes that I was dropping my line into, quickly swung around to dark green hook eaters - reeds) and I lost the lot to the seaweed and wasn't about to get an ear bashing for "deliberately" casting into the seaweed anymore.

Moving around the bay, we stopped here and there and it was apparent that we had moved out of the shelter of the hills and the boat was a'rocking. The Man caught one of his favourite fish and did a very good impression of a "Rex Hunt" Woo Hoo and then dropped him into the bucket with the others. Two more moves and a couple more Rexy woo hoos and he finally decided to pull into shore - Let me tell you, I was so glad to get off that boat, I felt quite doughy and needed to get to land - and to all you fellas out there - I did not once, moan, mope, whinge about being there and did not ask to go home ! The things we do. It wasn't that I wasn't enjoying myself, it was just too hard to steady myself in the rocky boat and deal with motion sickness. I got a good tan in the end and had some lovely whiting for tea !

The house is a mess ! There are less cupboards here and it is a bigger place, yet we managed to fit it all in the previous house ? So consequently, we have a room full of unpacked boxes and we are in the throes of organising quotes for window replacements, pest exterminators, gyprock work, and beginning to get an idea on the kitchen replacement !

The Girl is staying with The Nanna in the big smoke and having the time of her life ! She rang yesterday to tell us of her adventures at Puzzle Park that she and The Nanna went to. Only another few days and we are also off to the big smoke to celebrate Christmas with my family.

Roll on new year !

A Blogging we will go !

Okay, so now it's time to go high-tech ! A friend introduced me to blogging so I thought I might give it a go. As this is now on the internet, names will be omitted to protect the innocent - (just incase I get a recording contract one day, although I can trust you all, can't I ????)

Almost Christmas and we have sent The Girl off to The Nanna until Christmas to allow The Man some well deserved time to himself to settle in to our new abode. We are currently waiting for the rain to stop long enough to allow the crop to dry out so we can reap it, (bit of a Henny Penny story going through my head as I'm writing this... "who will help me reap the wheat, who will help me bake the bread, etc).

We spent "Christmas" at the other Nanna and Pa's place last weekend which saw me roped into a hit of cricket with the kids. Have you ever seen anything funnier ? A large (but lovely) woman, attempting to face a fast bowler (these kids are good - watch this space when one of our nephews makes the Australian team !) luckily, they were only equipped with a tennis ball and then having to run ? I must admit, I am VERY unfit and got my 8yo niece to run for me after a while. Gotta work on the fitness for next years cricket match !

Off to the big smoke for Christmas Day with my Family and a few days to look at the shops, especially the renovators/antique shops (if I can get the man outta my hair for a day while he looks at boats or something boyish).