These are very trying times. The pattern of life has changed , no exciting things to took forward to. The winter visits we looked forward to with family and friends visiting from the south chasing our milder weather. Driving up with their caravans, calling in to say hello, catching up on the news . Of course we miss the everyday activities we used to take for granted. But most of all we miss the very much looked forward to visit from our sons, daughters and family .
We have to look for other things to do, to help fill the gap. In the local shop at the moment are big boxes of pineapples. Once upon a time Golden Circle put out the most delicious tinned pineapple , but now you are lucky to find pineapple that is tinned in Australia. Guess what I have done? One lovely big pineapple in the grocery trolley and then cut into pieces and stewed with raw sugar until cooked successfully and then into containers and the freezer. I have done this each visit recently . Of course several helpings have been put into the frig for immediate enjoyment. And enjoyment is hardly the word. It tastes superb , so fresh and just like pineapple should taste.
We stew apples, peaches and nectarines when in season , so why not pineapple. If you haven't tried it make it the next task. You haven't tasted a ham and pineapple pizza until you put some of the freshly stewed pieces on it.... that's how a pizza should taste!
There is a crow outside at the moment , he has spotted my little Jack Russell's breakfast and is teasing him by crowing and dancing around wanting to sample some of the breakfast goodies. Of course knowing what little Jacks are like, they enjoy this game . He is guarding the food and chasing the crow. He will eat his food shortly but in between times this is fun. This is another example of normal everyday living, what would we do without our pets.
photo for dramatic purposes only. Her garden is much prettier. And her little Jack is a bit more " solid "
They keep some semblance of everyday normal life. The daily walk to the beach in my case, the preparing of his mince and vegs , the chicken necks separated and put down in the freezer for future use. The cat in the family looked after and its routine taken care of. The "oldies" babies. Younger people have the kids to get off to school , fortunately now back in operation. We like to have a routine, a pattern of behaviour
Living in Lockdown as the poor residents of Victoria are suffering at the moment must be a nightmare. Thoughts of ... when are we going to get out of this terrible situation … must be forever in their minds. When are they going to be able to visit into NSW , Queensland etc. the petty border restrictions for the people living in border towns and not allowed to cross to visit a hospital or some other desperate visit that might be needed. Premiers that give the okay for big rallies and marches and then say No to a mother visiting her baby across the border in the nearest hospital. Where is the justice in that ? Where is the heart in that?
This is why to keep sane we have to take pleasure in the action of stewing home grown pineapples and savouring the delicious taste . At least some things can be enjoyed. Walking our dog, laughing at the antics of the crow who loves to tease our faithful buddies. Admiring the little baby next door who is just about to start to crawl, who was born in this year of turmoil , poor little fellow , no one visiting and enjoying sharing with the parents those lovely early months . Fortunately he is a happy little chap and is thriving .
I am like everyone else , praying for the day when we are Free and can once again do what we want and go where we want. Have our friends from over the Borders come and visit, I include New Zealand in that. How many of us Aussies like to visit the snow fields around Queenstown and the Kiwis in turn like to visit warm and sunny Queensland. Fair winter exchange, but not this year!
Three more days to go and we will be in September, and still no light at the end of this long and dark tunnel of restriction and frustration . Hope is what we need , and an end to this Covid19 life of control.
Well my little Jack has just told me he wants a number 7 on his list . I wouldn't mind betting he wants another flying lesson.
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