We have turned a corner weather wise for the very near future. A day that had no rain and ever decreasing cloud until now at 11pm the sky is quite clear and full of stars. Nothing like a night under canvas. Pity we are not in the swag as we can throw the cover back and look at the heavens without being carried off by the mosquitoes.
Today I painted the roof of Ishtar the gypsy caravan practising the age old ritual of putting the paint on as thick as possible. Susan in the meantime was making a valiant effort to clear all the rainforest area a project she has been working on since early days here. I carted the Crofton weed and lantana away and threw it on the huge pile in the barney grass. In the end she didn't make it but it was still a mighty effort considering no powered tools were used at all..
When the girls arrived back they brought more fly screen supplies, which enabled me to finish one screen. Although our HelpX is finished we will be doing some watering and I will finish and install the three other screens at my leisure. We will pack the camper on the first sunny day after tomorrow which may be Sunday and sleep under a roof in the swag to avoid getting caught in the wet. Plus it make take a little while to dry the bottom of the camper.
The pool is starting to look clearer and Jally bought some alum tabs today. It would be nice to have it clear when we leave so I can wear the pool guru mantle.
Unusually we said our goodbyes the night before as the girls are off to the airport at 5am so we won't see them in the morning .
We are looking forward to a few days of relaxation. Starting with a trip to town tomorrow to buy supplies. Susan wants to visit some other shops as well. I am not sure which ones but she probably wants to check on what generator to get me for Xmas!
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| Susan at the machine a few days back. Note the special sewing fluid in the glass. |
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| It was a little bit precarious |
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| and a long way up from this angle |
Simon
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