Hairbrained scheme!!
In an effort to get myself to exercise more, I signed myself up for a junkmail delivery route. I pick up my first bundle of junk on Monday, to be folded and then delivered by Wednesday night, or Thursday morning is acceptable. So I wondered how I was going to carry around 330 houses worth of junkmail, so I decided to use a pushbike. I’ve got the use of Dean’s bike, and so I went out and purchased a cargo rack to go on the back. On the way home from the bike shop, I “borrowed” 3 milk crates from the local grocer’s concern, which I would mount on the cargo rack and like saddle bags.
So I set about it, and after a few trips to bunnings to get some hardware, I affixed them to the bike. They’re a striking (and colour co-ordinated) red crate, and compliment the lines of the bike remarkably, if I do say so myself.
What’ve I been up to other than that? There was of course the unforgettable TJH1BBQITPP on Australia day. Much cricket was played, a model plane was crashed, several times, catastrophically, and an inflatable pool for the brave. BBQs are always great. I came home with Carmen who collected me from Dean’s on the way through. Dad had organised her a computer, for her to take to Tasmania with her. The timing was very convenient, even though I kept her waiting for a few minutes at Dean’s.
Friday I went and saw Memoirs of a Geisha at the movies with Abi, and it’s a good story. The film is enjoyable, though some of the Japanese terminology can make some of the scenes hard to understand. We went and had subway, which is always great before I returned home via Liam’s. Was good to catch up with Liam, as the last time I dropped in, despite that fact that he was home, he didn’t hear the door or he was asleep or something.
Prior to that, I hadn’t been up to very much at all. I dunno how I fill my days. Seriously. I dunno what the hell I do. I’m loving the holiday but 
I think I find myself trying to finish this ninja game, which continues to thwart me. Grr.
Last night I booked myself tickets to go and visit Jakeo at Rocky. He returns from Japan on the 5th, hangs around in Brisbane for a few days, then flys up to Rocky on the 8th. I’ve got Sam and Rowena’s 21st coming up, so I couldn’t go back to Rocky at the same time, so I’ve organised to go up the day after the party, and stay for 5 days or so. Should be good to see how he lives up there.
Tonight we went to B&K’s for dinner, which is always lovely. Ben read me a book, and entertained us all with drawings on his etcha-sketch thingy. I have succumed and borrowed the first 2 Harry Potters from Berny, after having seen only the 4th one with no introductions the other week. We shall see if I can tolerate them.
Oh, btw, here’s some pics of the bike: (click the thumbnails for larger pics)
The other good thing is, I no longer need a stand…
And if I get a bit over-zelous with my wheelies…
