I went to Wagga today to do some Christmas shopping and found it difficult getting a park anywhere. Shops are already packed and there's still 5 weeks to go. I'm nearly done with my gift buying and just need to wrap a few things now. One benefit today was the air-conditioning in the stores. It must have been high 30s outside and the relief walking into a cool shop was wonderful. I found a great little shop that I hadn't known existed until just recently called "Footy Fever". I think I could have bought something for everyone, the range of goods was great: from towels and quilt cover sets to stubby holders and football jumpers. I spent a little there (can't say too much, want to keep things a surprise for Chrissy) and was pleased with my purchases. Alex was with me and naturally wanted half the store.
Remember...
The best things in life.…
Are not things.
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We got the motor for his petrol car this week and he spent an afternoon fitting it, so today I took it to Uncle Pete's to get tuned. It'll be another week before we can collect it and another few dollars. This little car has turned out to be an expensive hobby for Alex (or rather for me!!), there's so many intricate parts that can get lost or easily broken.
Thunderstorms are predicted for this afternoon and I'm hoping it will cool things down a bit. Last night was another shocker with little relief from the heat. The flies at touch football yesterday were the worst I've ever known them. Both kids were so red-faced after the games, and it was so hot I thought I would die from heat stroke, and I was sitting on the side-line!!
Well, Labor won the Federal election yesterday but it came as no big surprise. They've been ahead in the polls for the last few months and the change might be refreshing. I have to agree with this news site commenter who wrote:
Bad luck for John Howard who lost his seat as well as his job, but I think he'll be able to retire comfortably. He was in a pretty well-paid job after all. I also agree with his departure speech where he reminded Australians that the Coalition has left Australia "prouder and stronger and more prosperous" than it was 11-and-a-half years ago when he took power from Paul Keating.
We only have one polling booth in Junee and I chose a poor time to go and vote. The line extended into the street for a few hundred metres and it took a good half hour to get inside. I chatted with a friend while waiting to vote and she told me about an acquaintance who had died in a plane crash earlier in the week. I know the woman's brothers quite well and it was sad news. I had even read the news story but the didn't make the connection.
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