The Defensive Driving class for two 2 hour sessions on Tuesday and Thursday nights was most enjoyable and interesting. We also had homework to do and then another two classes next week. This is followed by a one hour driving test. I was an extra in with Doug so did not expect to do the test which was fine by me but after Thursday's class the tutor told us that he would give me the test as well. Hoorah, hoorah. I have done very little driving lately as Doug tends to do the driving so had better get some practice in.
The weather has finally changed. We did not get cyclone Oma but have had a reasonable amount of drizzle, hopefully enough to thoroughly wet the soil. I started harvesting the peaches early and have been processing them. I stew them and then bag and freeze. They are mainly used on my morning porridge. I am still freezing tomatoes just put in bags with the core removed. If time permits I will also make some chutney.
Today we went to the Growers' Market as usual and among other things bought 8 corn on the cob. Doug blanched this and then removed the corn from the cob and froze it in 2 person serving size lots. We still have a little left from last year but I am using it in fritters and frittatas.
The house is still full of trays of tomatoes and, in particular, peaches gradually ripening ready for processing.
On top of this we have finished decorating the spare bedroom and yesterday went out and bought a trundler bed and the bedding to go with it plus a bedside table and chest of drawers and an old fashioned coat rack for visitors to hang their clothes.
On Wednesday we have our first (of three) load of firewood being delivered as well as the furniture we purchased yesterday.
So it is more peaches and tomatoes to process, do some more homework for the Defensive Driving Course and get the shed ready for the firewood - well, they are the top priority anyway. What ever made me think that retirement would mean having time to sit and relax.
Haha!!! No rest for us in any old age group.Your produce, I am so hoping that next spring and summer we will have garden goodies too. The 2 raised vege beds are full, like wise a small strip by the driveway.
ReplyDeleteYou have been busy.
DeleteNow we have had some rain (and the potatoes are dug) I must plant some winter greens
We have had a little rain...but a lot more expected from the early hours tomorrow
ReplyDeleteThe soil is now moist and the water barrels full so that is good.We didn't get rain today though.
DeleteWhat a fantastic harvest. You'll be enjoying it for all of the winter! Youre very good gardeners
ReplyDeleteThe house smells lovely with trays of tomatoes and of peaches waiting ripening.
DeleteWe didn't get much rain in the end after that cyclone but the tomatoes are still being sold in supermarkets so I'm happy about that.
ReplyDeleteWe were lucky not to get the cyclone as it could have done a lot of damage but the rain was good. At least it is cooler.
DeleteGreat to get the fresh from the market. We already received our wood for the winter Today there was a lot of rain but luckily no Oma
ReplyDeleteWe should have got our wood earlier but have been so busy - it will be good to get it as the temperatures have dropped to early 20's
DeleteHence a very important task of the parent is to choose a good driving instructor who can be patient and caring enough to understand the needs of a teen student driver. driving test route
ReplyDeleteIt is a lot less stressful to have a professional teach you and they are less likely to impart their bad driving habits onto you. ket taisykles
ReplyDelete