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Good morning tooters. It’s another gorgeous day & will get to 24c today here in Chiltern, but I’ll be heading home again where it’ll be 25c. The heater is on at the moment though as it was 6c when I got up.
I’ve nearly finished my breakfast & will soon have my shower & take these two dogs for their walk. I’ve already stripped my bed & will put the washing on before we leave for the walk. Then just need to hang it out once we’re back. After that it’ll just be a matter of packing up, cleaning up, putting the rubbish in the bin & heading home. I’ve done this so often now it doesn’t take very long. After I’ve put everything in the car I do one final check that I haven’t forgotten anything & the house is clean & tidy & I’m done . It’s always nice to know I’m going home.
I’m actually a little groggy this morning, I didn’t sleep particularly well so going for a walk will clear those cobwebs out.
Have a great #Sunday everyone, enjoy your day 🌻. #Weather #Exercise #HouseSit #Petsit.

Good morning tooters. Cool start down here in Chiltern & it’s just 4c - brrr 🥶. Still, the day is going to be a beautiful sunny 23c. Dawn services were held at the local war memorial here, just a 5 minute walk away. I didn’t go even though I’d have known some of the attendees. I tend to get a bit weepy at these things as I’ve got older for many reasons. I also know that afterwards nearly everyone walks across the road to the local pub for bacon & egg rolls. Some will still be there by lunch time.
I’m just finishing my breakfast & hopefully will be out for a walk with the dogs in less than an hour. I’m planning to skirt the township as much as possible which the dogs will like as it’ll give them a longer walk than usual.
Apart from that it’ll just be a quiet day although I am hoping to catch up with another friend here if possible.
Have a lovely #Saturday everyone, hope it’s a stress free day for you all 🌻. #Weather #HouseSit #PetSit #Exercise.

Good morning Fedi friends. Not quite as cold this morning but still chilly at 3c & it going to be a lovely sunny 22c here in Chiltern though . 23c & sunny at home in Wodonga & where I’m heading in a couple of hours. I’m only home until Friday when I’m back here again for the weekend.
At the moment I’m finishing breakfast & about to shower & then take these little dogs for a walk before I pack up, clean up & head home.
I’ll be dropping into the greengrocers before I reach home. I’ve decided it is definitely home made soup weather now & want soup making veg. Then when I get home I can get the stock & broth out of my freezer & make chicken soup. Some will go in the freezer, some I’ll eat tonight maybe - or tomorrow for sure.
It’s going to be nice to be back home & sleeping in my own bed again even if it’s only until Friday 😁.
Have a wonderful #Monday everyone, stay safe out there 🌻. #Weather #HouseSit #PetSit #GoingHome.

Good morning Fedi friends. It was a very chilly 0c this morning & even now is only 1c. The sun is up & shining though & it’s going to reach a very pleasant 18c.
Yesterday was a very full day, up at 5.30am to make sure all my house sit animals were dealt with, food, short walk etc before being picked up by a friend to head down to the alternative farming expo in Seymour for the day, a 2hr drive away. I didn’t think I’d enjoy it as much as I did but it was fabulous, definitely a focus on farming, but it’s also so much more. There were plants - I bought 2, alternative therapies, animals including camels 🐫 that I was able to stroke & scratch, very gentle animals. Boutique gins & whiskey, clever craft people - I bought a hand carved wooden chain. Something for everyone. It was a fabulous day out. Arancini & a coffee for lunch.
When we headed home though things got a bit tricky, we were diverted at Euroa & again at Violet Town due to a B double accident on the freeway & it added nearly another 2 hours to the trip. Not that it bothered us to be delayed, but it meant our day out was around 12hrs long. We also rang the police to tell them about another B double on the freeway that was all over the road & as we passed him I looked up into the cab & the guy is leaning over his steering wheel, looking at his phone 🤷🏼‍♀️😳 - another accident waiting to happen. Absolutely shocking.
I was so tired once I got back to the sit & feeling guilty about leaving the animals for so long, although they were fine.
So today is going to be quiet day after I’ve walked the dogs & it’ll be a good long walk this morning.
Hope everyone has a lovely #Saturday, welcome to the weekend 🌻. #Weather #Seymour #RoadTrip #LongDay #HouseSit #PetSit

Good morning tooters. Just 7c this morning & yes I did put the heater on, started it at 23, dropped it to 22 an hour later & then down to 21 & it’s now off 😂. My body is warm but my feet are cold & half an hour ago I was too hot, sweaty & kicking off my slippers 🤷🏼‍♀️ - weird old woman 😬. It’s going to be a lovely warm 23c today & the sky is a bright nearly cloudless blue.
My calm continues today as I take my time to finish my packing to go to my sit. I don’t need to be there until 12.30pm but I am picking up my granddaughters in Barnawartha at around 11-11.30am to take them to lunch in Chiltern, then we will go to my sit, drop my stuff off, pick up the dogs & they can help me take them for a walk & Miss 8 will also want to see the cat if he’s not hiding & the chickens.
Time to shower & get the rest of my stuff organised - at a calm & steady pace 😁.
Have a fabulous #Thursday everyone, stay safe out there 🌻. #Weather #HouseSit #PetSit.

Good morning tooters. It was 19c when I got up this morning & it’s heading to a hot 35c today. Feeling pretty ordinary this morning after an unsettled sleep.
My back is causing me some grief again & I woke in the wee small hours with a sore stomach as well 🤷🏼‍♀️. I haven’t done too much but I am feeling quite uncomfortable - this too shall pass & hopefully sooner rather than later. I have no idea what’s going on with my body lately but I don’t like it. Safe to say I want to go home & be in my own place again - today is the last day here though, back to my own bed tomorrow.
Still I’ve decided not to go swimming this morning but will pack up everything I won’t need for the next 24hrs & take it all up home & water my garden as despite being still very damp the trees & veg garden will need it. If I feel up to it I’ll do some cleaning here rather than in one big job tomorrow.
Not much else on for the day, just taking my time to do what I need to.
Hope everyone has a great #Wednesday, take care out there 🌻. #Weather #Housesit #PetSit #Home

Good morning Fedi friends. It was an ok 17c overnight & I had the fan on & windows open but was still a little too warm. It’s getting to 31c today & the humidity is still up there, but slowly dropping & is now 71%. I think my lawn will be dry enough tomorrow morning to go home & mow.
I’m getting to the stage of wanting to pack up & go home which often happens if I’m house sitting for more than a week. Still it’s not long until Thursday when I do go. Goodness knows how I’ll be now I’ve accepted to sit here but for 6 weeks from the end of August & into September as this is going to be the homeowners last overseas trip. Although it’s on the table that I can go home to my place each weekend to do what I need because the cat will be fine for a night alone & this does have the homeowners approval.
Just about to jump in the shower & then do a balance class before heading down to visit my sister for a couple of hours.
Wishing you all a wonderful #Sunday, hope the day is kind to you. Stay cool & stay dry. #Weather #HouseSit #PetSit #Exercise

Oh my goodness, cats 🐈‍⬛ & their quirks. When it’s time to bring in my pet sit cat I greet him on the verandah where he waits for me. A big black fluffy blob rolling around & purring & I’m allowed to give him a bit of a scratch on the head. If I scratch for too long he quickly turns & bites - I’ve learnt to be quicker.
Then he rolls again & I scoop him up using both arms, but I’ve also learnt to very quickly drop the supporting arm because he’s fast, he lifts his paw & engages his claws into my arm & I bleed 🩸.
I bring the big heavy lump inside, put him down still using only one arm & he walk away purring to where he goes & stays for the night. I take him in his dinner & he purrs contentedly at me as he gets another scratch on the head.
Around 7.30 - 8pm time he comes & meows at me - he wants his little bedtime treat which I give him & shut him in. I hear nothing again until the morning.
I do this because I’m not his boss, his owners aren’t the boss - he’s the boss & he knows it. Storm by name, Storm by nature. #CatsOfMastodon #StormyTheGrump #HouseSit #PetSit

Good morning Fedi friends & what a lovely cool morning it is. It was 15c when I got up a couple of hours ago, still had a fan going all night though which was lovely. Getting a little warmer today reaching 32c & it’s still humid but it’s dropped to just under 80%. The day is forecast to be sunny as well, so hopefully things dry out some more.
I’m heading up to my place as soon as I’m showered. If I think it’s still too damp to mow I will whipper snip & clip the worst of it & leave the mowing for another 24hrs. It’s pretty overgrown so it may be the best option for me anyway & easier on my back. It’ll be the first time using the new whipper snipper which while the same brand is an updated version & feels a little different. Anyway that’s my plan for the morning.
What is it with cats. Happy outside & comes in just to use the litter box before asking to go out again. Plus - how the hell did this cat 🐈‍⬛ manage to leave me an upright 💩 to clean up. Some special balancing there!
Have a great #Friday everyone, another weekend is just about here. Stay cool & stay dry 🌻. #Weather #Autumn #Garden #HouseSit #PetSit

I’d forgotten about this 👇🏼. When I left to go to my sisters today, this was Stormy flat out on the lawn keeping his belly cool. He has so much fluff he must get really hot. When the sun is out he hides under the house but it was an overcast start to today. You can give him a brush but only for a short time, then he turns & either bites or scratches. A very intolerant grumpy old man, mind you he was intolerant grumpy young man too & I have the scars 😹. Just a black blob surrounded by green. #HouseSit #PetSit #Stormy #CatsOfMastodon

Good morning tooters. I can barely believe it but I slept over 8 & 1/2 hrs last night. I can’t remember the last time I slept that long & when I sleep longer than normal I say I must have needed it - & I must have really needed it last night! It was about 23c when I woke up to grey overcast skies & today is supposed to be a rainy 29c & looking at the BOM that rain isn’t far away.
I prepared a chia & oat porridge last night for today’s breakfast & I’m glad I did as I didn’t have to think about it, just heat it & while I didn’t have a banana, my usual favourite to add I did have blackberries & a few grapes - it was ok - banana is better.
I let the cat out when I got up, he was a long time out there before he asked to come in for breakfast & I thought he was obviously doing his ablutions. I cleaned his litter trays while he was out there & when I let him in - he didn’t ask for breakfast, he used the litter box & asked to go outside again 🤷🏼‍♀️ - cat humour again!
Only plan for today is to visit my sister & give her the books I picked from a couple of street libraries & have a catch up chat on our week for a couple of hours. All depending on how I’m feeling, I may do a yoga class later today.
Have a wonderful #Sunday people, hope it’s a calm day for you all 🌻. #Weather #HouseSit #PetSit #Family.

Good morning Fedi friends. Awake at predawn as seems to be my usual nowadays. It was a pleasant & cool 19c this morning but heading to a hot 33c & feels less humid today thank goodness. I’ll be watering the garden again before I know it at this rate.
I let old Stormy out, I let old Stormy back in again & then gave him his breakfast & let him out again! Cat 🐈‍⬛ routine! He will now happily stay out for most of the day & he comes in around 4pm, done for the day. He’s already discovered his blanket is on the end of my bed & lay beside it on the pristine quilt leaving black fur all over it 🫤 - typical cat 🐈‍⬛ sense of humour.
I was quite lightheaded when I got up & I know why. I’m feeling a lot less stressed than I have all week now I’m away from the outside mess at my place & lightheadedness is the result of the stress being released. I know what I need to do to help myself though. Even though I go through the motions of doing what needs to be done, I know it affects me. I took a picture of what the inside of my garage looks like now & you can clearly see how much silt went through under that back door & the tarps I’ve put down so that I can walk through & not track the fine silt inside my unit.
Hope you all have a fabulous #Saturday everyone, keep cool out there & enjoy the first day of the weekend 🌻. #Weather #HouseSit #PetSit #WellBeing #Stress.

All settled into my house & pet sit. Stormy the grumpy old black cat is inside & has already had dinner & will be staying inside now until the morning. I’ve unpacked & didn’t have to bring heaps as my own place is not far away for anything I really need. I brought down some leftover spag bol for the first nights easy dinner.
It is so hot & humid outside but apparently only 30c, but that sun feels very fierce & bitey. Time for a cool change I think!
#HouseSit #PetSit.

Good morning Fedi friend. Awake early again, a very humid night & 21c when I got up at 6am, heading to a warm 31c.
I wasn’t planning on taking the dogs for a walk today after all the rain yesterday. Changed my mind though (my prerogative 😁) & was dressed & out of the door before 6.30am & it was still dark, cloudy & muggy. The walk was good though, if a bit damp & in one street on the way home - heaps of little midges that got stuck on the back of my sweating neck. At least I didn’t inhale or breath any in 🤣.
The picture of the lichen I came across on a number of trees & shrubs is amazingly striking after all the rain. It’s beautiful.
I’ve nearly finished my breakfast 🍳 ☕️ & am about to shower & then pack up, clean up & head home. I have to admit to being a little nervous as to what I might find at my place after the huge rainstorm that swept the state yesterday. If there’s a problem, I’ll find a way to deal with it. I just hope 🤞🏼there isn’t. I never used to worry about that type of thing ever & I hate that it’s always in the back of my mind now whenever there’s heavy rain.
Hope everyone has a great #Monday, stay safe out there 🌻. #Weather #AussieSummer #Storm #Lichen #HouseSit #PetSit #Exercise

Good morning tooters. It was 20c when I got up today, double what it was yesterday morning & today we’re supposed to get to 29c with rain to come, but as I well know that doesn’t always happen. Up, dressed & out of the door with the dogs by 6am again & it is a lovely morning today.
Home again & it involves getting breakfast for the dogs, then the cat & finally the chooks - then I can make my own, wholemeal crumpets with butter & Vegemite- yummy & which I’m now finishing along with a coffee.
I came across an apple tree while walking that was laden with red apple’s & leaning over the fence, so I picked one - I want one of these apple trees, delicious & a gorgeous pink inside. The garden it was in also had persimmons, quinces & an almond. There was probably more but I definitely focused on the apple.
I’m off for a shower & will then take another walk to catch up with my friend who lives not far away.
Wishing you all a wonderful #Sunday, have a happy day 🌻. #Weather #AussieSummer #Exercise #HouseSit #PetSit #Apple #Kangaroos

Good morning tooters. Quite a warm night here in Chiltern, but a very cool start to my day. I was awake early, not that I wanted to be but my body couldn’t agree with my brain. I managed to stay in bed until there was some light appearing in the sky just before 6am, then up & dressed, leads on the dogs & out of the door for a walk & it was a very cool 10c here. The sky may have been getting light, but the sun was nowhere near up. Even the rabbits weren’t out, did notice some plovers in the gloom of the park.
It was a lovely walk though & by the time I got near to Anderson park lake, which is nearly empty of water, I started to see rabbits & after going through the reserve there was a mob of kangaroos next to the local footy ground. By the time I was around 10mins from home the sun was finally starting to appear.
It’s going to get to a very hot 37c today & I have to go into town this afternoon for dinner out with the family. I was thinking of heading home to water the garden, but I think everything will be ok as I well watered yesterday morning & apparently rain is forecast tomorrow 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼.
Anyway I hope you all have a lovely restful #Saturday. Have a good one people & stay cool out there 🌻. #Weather #AussieSummer #Dawn #HouseSit #PetSit #Kangaroo

All settled in at my house sit. My food & the good coffee put away in the fridge for the few days I’m here. Dogs have suitably welcomed me & now one is outside sleeping & the other is inside sleeping. I have no idea where the cat is, but I’ll hear once he’s hungry. Chooks are bok boking in their run & it’s lovely & quiet. I feel really tired for some reason too.
I’ll be up early to take the dogs for their walk first thing tomorrow & I’m really looking forward to it. #HouseSit #PetSit

Blehhhh - it’s just passed the 40c mark.

I’ve never gone away anywhere when it’s so hot & tomorrow I’m in Chiltern for 4 days. Thinking how to leave my little unit & I think I’ll leave the windows open a little & all the blinds almost down. That’ll let some air in & out. I’ll water the garden thoroughly in the morning & come back in on Saturday morning to do it again & fingers crossed 🤞🏼 nothing shrivels & dies. #Garden #AussieSummer #Heatwave #HouseSit #PetSit.

Good morning tooting friends. A lovely 12c when I woke up & today it will reach 33c. Nit appealing to me, but it could be a lot worse & will be later next week.
I’m basically all packed up & cleaned up, ready to go home, one small bag to go in the car now. Just waiting for the washing to finish & to hang out & I’m done & can head away. I’ll actually be back in Chiltern on the 8th at my other regular sit, but just for 4 days.
My sister is apparently coming home from hospital today. I’ve been told she doing well but I will drop down & visit her to reassure myself & spend a bit of time. I might leave it until later in the day though as I’m also going to my daughters for a rare pizza night with them, my son & his family are coming in for it too - family night 😁. My sister lives half way between my daughters & my place. It just makes sense.
Happy #Friday people, the weekend is nearly here. Keep cool out there & have a great day 🌻. #Weather #HouseSit #PetSit #GoingHome #Family.

That naughty teeny tiny dog Ebby took off this morning as we were out walking, freaked me out. She’s so little she could hide behind a blade of grass & not be seen! George stayed by my side the whole time I searched for her.
A truck came down the road driven by a local I hadn’t met before. Tells me his name is Brownie, big (very) fella with a scar on his forehead. He knows Ebby & asks if I’ve searched his property & in we go, no she wasn’t there. Brownie gets in a little buggy & says he’ll check down the road one way & I go back the other way towards home. Very near home there she is coming out of the bush looking very pleased with herself. Panic over, heart rate decreases but that is my nightmare scenario of maybe having to tell an owner I’ve lost their much loved pet. I pick her up & tell her off then walk back down to tell Brownie & to thank him. George has stayed glued to my side all through it. He’s a good boy - Ebby not so much 😏 - she will be on a lead tomorrow morning for the last walk & won’t like it. #HouseSit #PetSit #CountryFolk #GoodPeople.

Can you see it? The dogs couldn’t - it’s a little blurry as I had to zoom in.
Not long home from my walk with the dogs, stuck another sealable bag in my pocket for more wild plums, will pick one more bag tomorrow. #HouseSit #PetSit #DogWalk #Rabbit

Good morning tooters. It was already 20c when I got up early this morning & it’s a little overcast but no rain forecast. Supposed to get to 33c today & I’m planning a quiet one. Had a dream filled disturbed sleep & woke up more than a few times. So I’m a little headachy this morning & already feel hot. A cool shower will be lovely & then I’ll take the dogs for a bit of a walk down the road & to the creek but that’s about it.
Just two more nights & I go home & I’m ready to get back to home life & doing my things going swimming etc. I hope to catch up with my other regular house sit family here in Chiltern tomorrow just to reconnect as while it’s not in my diary I remember them asking if I was free in Jan for a few days.
Hope you all have a fantastic #Wednesday & it’s not too hot where you are, stay cool out there 🌻. #Weather #LazyDay #HouseSit #PetSit.

Good morning tooters, another nice mild night of just 12c & today it will be hit 34c. So I’ll be off for my shower shortly & then taking the dogs for their walk & picking those plums.
Heading into Wodonga this evening for my grandson’s 21st birthday dinner,
hopefully not a late night.
Have a fabulous #Monday & stay cool 🌻. #Weather #HouseSit #PetSit
A gentle offering from me to start your day - Small World in Motion.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=Y5uuEWhx31I&si=eViL5ElV0LCvcI4j

I headed into Wodonga this morning to see my own place, water the garden etc. & picked a couple of tomatoes that aren’t quite ripe but will now do so on the window ledge. Tomatoes are the only thing I planted veg wise this year, because I absolutely love them & they have taken up a fair bit of my little veg patch. I do have Silverbeet in a pot elsewhere & that’s on its third year, probably won’t last much longer. Has a big root system - but I will just keep picking for a bit longer 😁.
I also took the dogs for a walk to the creek first thing which is as dry as a bone & very interesting. The dogs thought the smells were pretty awesome too. There was a wild plum tree that are found everywhere, in this part of Aussie at least & it was down the bank of the dry creek. A great spot to get extra water & they’re a decent size & very sweet. I did eat more than a few. I’m going back tomorrow with a couple of bags & will do a harvest. I’ll wash them & store them in the fridge until I go home & then stew them for winter eating. Gotta love free found food 😃. #HouseSit #PetSit #FoundFood

Good morning Fedi friends. Another very cool 5c morning just after 6am, but the sun was up & it’s going to be a lovely sunny & warm 28c.
Today is a day for mostly just relaxing, just staying at the sit playing with the dogs, maybe a little walk down to the creek, reading, watching tv, enjoying the sunshine- just mooching around really. Since the funny incident with the rabbit the other morning I’ve been taking the dogs out into the paddock first thing every day. I only have to say “where’s the rabbit” & George takes off looking for it with little Ebby racing behind him but there hasn’t been one since. Gives them both a good little run before I feed them. I do have to go & see to the chickens & cat at the other place, but if I take the car it’s only a 10 minute job. Looking forward to a do nothing day 😊.
Hope you all have a wonderful #Saturday & that life is kind to you all 🌻. #Weather #HouseSit #PetSit #RelaxingDay

Good morning my tooting friends. Another chilly night down here in Chiltern. It was just 5c overnight doesn’t feel much better now although the sun is lovely. Heading to a very pleasant 24c today. There was a lot of strong wind overnight & caused one of the outdoor blinds to come loose & was banging around during the night. I’ll try to figure out a temporary fix today for the homeowner. I need to find some string or wire - we’ll see what I can come up with. No bunny 🐇for the dogs to chase this morning, but they were definitely looking.
It won’t be exactly a quiet day for me unfortunately. I’m heading into town, checking out my place & watering the garden. I need a couple of things from the supermarket & will also visit my sister who has family visits from Sydney so I’ll catch up with them as well. Then back here to Chiltern where I will go over to what is another regular house sit here & feed their cat & chooks (they took the dogs with them) before I come back to the sit I am actually doing.
Reading all that I’ve just decided I’m going to buy my lunch 🤣.
Have a wonderful Boxing Day #Friday, hope you’ve all recovered from yesterday 🐨. #Weather #BoxingDay #Busy - again! #HouseSit #PetSit

Good morning tooters. It was a pretty fresh start to my day. Just 8c when I got up at 6am & although I’d been awake since 5am, I did manage to stay in bed, but only because it was it was still pretty dark & chilly. It’s heading to a lovely 26c today, but at the moment it’s quite damp & dewy outside.
I’ve already thrown balls & toys to give the dogs a bit of a run in the paddocks, although little Ebby doesn’t run much nowadays. I won’t bother with a walk for them, George is very happy just chasing things I throw with Ebby watching next to me.
I have 2 grandchildren having their birthdays between Christmas & New Year. My eldest is turning 21, my youngest is turning 4, both of them boys. I’m planning to drive down to Rutherglen later this morning, there’s a cafe there that sells unusual items. I think I may be able to get something for the turning 21yr old to put in his new unit 🤞🏼.
I have received my electricity bill & I only mention it because looking at it & even though it has the final $75 government discount, it is the smallest bill I’ve received in a few years! So they are going down & I’ve thought so for a while now. Even if the discount wasn’t there it would have been less than $300 for 3mths.
Enjoy your Christmas Eve #Wednesday, hope it’s a fabulous day for you all 🌻. #Weather #HouseSit #PetSit #Christmas #Family #Birthdays

Good morning tooters. It’s a grey old day & 17c when I got up after a very restless sleep 🤷🏼‍♀️. We’re heading to 30c today & it could well be a bit humid as we’ve had a good bit of light rain, soaking everything nicely. No lawn mowing for me. There was a big storm that looked as though it would deliver us good rain yesterday, but no it missed us completely.
I went out to Chiltern yesterday afternoon to catch up with the friend I’m house sitting for over Christmas & New Year & see the dogs & this is what greeted me as I drew up to the gate. Decorations are everywhere, inside & out. I haven’t even put the wreath on my door yet 😬. My friend goes all out, lights everywhere, thankfully timed. I don’t go down until the 23rd but it’s good to reconnect if I can & find out what has changed if anything with the animals. The dogs have their own Christmas stocking each as well with a new toy in them for me to give them on Christmas day. It’s going to be interesting 😄.
Hope you all have a happy #Sunday, enjoy your day🌻. #Weather #HouseSit #PetSit #Christmas

Good morning tooting friends. It was a very warm night & I had the aircon fan on all night. It was nearly 18c when I got up but we’re only heading 24c today, after 31c yesterday & dropping even more tomorrow. There is rain coming as well apparently, although so far it looks to be going around us.
I’m packing up today & planning to take most of my gear home keeping just the basics here for the last night. I will also give the house a good clean & empty all the bins etc., the main reason for this is that I have an appointment tomorrow morning & don’t want a heap of things to sort out beforehand. Being so close to home does make this a whole lot easier too.
I can’t wait to get home, I’m really wanting to get back into my exercise classes & routine again. These last few months, being away, being unwell have really put me on the back foot fitness wise. Not that I’m unfit, but certainly not as good as I am usually & I’ve missed the activities.
Hope you all have a wonderful #Monday full of sunshine 🌞🌻. #Weather #HouseSit #PetSit #Exercise

This is Stormy my house sit cat, on his blanket on the end of my bed as I’m his person until Mum & Dad get home next week. I’ve been looking after him regularly now for a number of years & he’s getting old. He goes out first thing in the morning then back inside for breakfast. Off out again until about 3pm & he comes back inside & wants to have his dinner & stay inside sleeping on the bed. At about 7pm & he comes to find me asking for a treat & to go to bed, so I oblige & he’s quiet until the next morning when we start again. He’s always been a cranky cat & that hasn’t changed, but I’m really noticing the aging & arthritis in him now. He’s a special boy. #CatsOfMastodon #HouseSit #PetSit #StormyTheCat

Good morning tooters. Up & at ‘em just before 6am & it was a chilly 5c & I have the heater on. It’s a beautiful day outside although rain is forecast later. We are supposed to get to 24c which rain or not, will be quite nice.
I slept like a log last night. The bed in this house, honestly I could pick it up & take it home, it is soooo comfortable. I need a new mattress at home, so I am going to take note of the one on this bed. Heading up home today to water the garden & grab something I forgot, but also to change my earrings as the amber in one of the pair I’m wearing has fallen out - I have it, but need superglue or something 🤷🏼‍♀️, I’ll worry about that another day.
Spoke to my younger brother last night, he’s on light work duties for week due to a sprained wrist & is bored, I must be he boredom fixer 😁.
Guess what I’m going to pick up today - my car 🚙. It’s all sorted just need to go into Vic Roads on Monday & do the changeover stuff. Very excited. I’ll post a picture later.
Have a fabulous #Saturday everyone, hope the sun is shining for you 🌻. #Weather #HouseSit #PetSit #NewCar.

Good morning tooters. It was quite fresh when I woke up today at just 5c & was happy I put the extra blanket on the bed last night. It’s only getting to 21c today, but it’s a beautiful clear, sunny 🌞 day after those huge winds last night. No damage in the garden, I can’t decide what’s worse, listening to the wind howling & imagining what’s going on in the dark, or watching in daylight as everything gets blown about.
Back to full length trousers & warmer tops today, not winter clothes but the in between type. It’s going to be a quieter day today. I’m planning to vacuum out my car, do some cleaning out of my fridge & getting my suitcase down & ready to pack tomorrow morning as I will be going to a 12 day house sit to care for Stormy the grumpy old black cat 🐈‍⬛. This is the sit that is still here in town, a super easy & comfortable one. I can walk to the local greengrocers or into town, so easy.
I bought some fresh turmeric from the greengrocers when I was there yesterday, some have some lovely nodes on them that just may sprout & the reason why I bought them. I’m going to pot them up & see if I can get it to grow. I did the same with a purple congo spud a few months ago that has taken off & is half way up the grow bag now. I like doing stuff like that, just to see if I can 😁.
Have a terrific #Thursday everyone, hope it’s a great day 🌻. #Weather #WildWeather #Garden #Curiosity #HouseSit #PetSit

Good morning everyone. It’s a frosty 🥶 zero degrees here & I’ll be heading home to an ok 15c. The car is all packed up, the house is clean & I’m ready to go. I have to wait for the washing to finish before I can leave though. The bedding is already on the line & the towels will be just finished & out in under an hour. I’ll be on the road by 9am easily. Just marking time now. Really looking forward to getting home, should arrive a little before lunchtime. #HouseSit #PetSit #HomewardBound #Happy

I’m way too organised! My suitcase is packed & in the car for tomorrow. The odds & sods bag is on the couch waiting for the toiletry bag in the morning. My clothes for tomorrow are set out. I have the chiller bag waiting to take some food down to my house sit enough to last a day or two until I get groceries & some necessary bits & pieces I don’t like to do without are ready too. My prescription is ready to be picked up at 10.30am to take to the doctors for my injection. Then I can fill the car with petrol, have some lunch & I’m off to Tatura. Oh - I baked bread to take with me as well 😃. #HouseSit #Baking #Packing #GettingReady

Another Northampton visit then a long drive south to a #HouseSit in #Torquay, to look after Ted, the cutest rescue pup. Faded Victorian grandeur mixed with modern sailing chic, we loved the town vibe. Between bouts of rain we visited parks in Paignton for long walks. One morning we took a ferry to Brixham to visit their sea pool but mistimed the tides (it was empty) so Nicky had a #wildswim off a pebble beach as I watched with Ted, enjoying her 5th swim & 3rd cold water dip of the trip. #Devon