Tuesday 1/4/08

My Clematis aristata which died in the drought, but another has been planted.

Turned out to be a beautiful day today..........up to 24deg. Just right for planting, which is what I did while waiting for my photos to upload to a Picasa WebAlbum ..........the latter seeming to take forever. So uploading the photos took half the day, and turning it into a slideshow for my blog was easy. Planting the plants up in the top garden was more enjoyable.........I now know that only Acacias, Eremophilas, Eucalypts, some Banksias, and really desert type plants are the only ones that will survive up there. Rain is forecast for tomorrow..........let's hope.

Have work tomorrow till late. Was even asked to fill in for another tennis team tomorrow night........but of course couldn't. I took the plunge this morning too, and booked myself into a half day course on Saturday to learn about wireless networking. We already have a wireless network between the laptops and the desk computer, but linking the printers and other equipment defeats me........unless we buy a new printer with a wireless card in. So we will see if I can manage to learn if it is possible with the equipment we have.

Neil has been doing more pruning of the wisteria.........help, there's not much left.........and cleaning all the leaves off the roof, and out of gutters.

Simba is still being terrorized by a big black cat who seems to think our place is its territory. Have been taking the dogs out for walks round about, in the hope their scent might keep it at bay. The dogs did rather enjoy the planting exercise this afternoon, though Lady is a little naughty when she's not on the lead, and likes to go for a wander. Jasper of course, ever the escapee, has to be chained up to a tree.

Enjoyed choir last night with Ginnie and Kerry, though I won't be able to go next week, as John and Wendy said they would be coming through to see us. We usually eat out at an Indian restaurant in Greensborough or similar.............something to look forward to.