Well, we got Alex back on Friday from camp. She had a super good time with her classmates! They did archery, high ropes obstacle courses, and rock climbing. She said that she was exhausted every single day and slept like a rock. Good girl! By dinner time though, it was another story-she was sick! Fever and chills, upset stomach, bad headache, so cancelled her club swim and parked her into bed, where she stayed for the next 2 days, not even feeling good enough to read. She was up and going well enough that we went to a BBQ on Saturday. Sunday night she was sick again and missed Monday and Tuesday at school. Alex hates to miss school!
Ok, another topic I think is interesting, but you may not. Termites! The friends we had the BBQ at just bought their house in April when they moved here for his job. They had a full inspection done in February and moved in April. A few weeks ago they were having termite treatment done (critical around here-not optional for pest control) and found a very aggressive breed boring into the house near the bathroom. They have some remodeling to do and hoping the bugs just ate the baseboards and didn't get too far into the house framing. To remediate, they had to cut concrete edging back 30 cm from the house foundation and dig out all plant edging. They will install piping all around the house with access to fill with termite killing chemicals periodically. Much easier to maintain, but a pain to get going! I think I'll take dry rot. . .
Ian and I spent the morning getting in some fast shopping. Aldi starts their sales mid week and they had some things we wanted-body boards and snorkel sets! You have to get in when things go on sale or they are gone so fast! I learned that with Ian's Batman costume last time. We then went to Bunnings, a Home Depot type of store, and bought a hose, propane tank fitting, and a tank so we can use the BBQ here. Yay! The attachment is a standard one so it is just a simple switch. Hope it really is that easy. . .
Lyle is in Newcastle again this week and next week as well. October is a busy month for him! Some interesting news about his job-Rio announced last week that they were going to spin off the division he just started working for and put it up for sale. Of course it won't be an overnight thing, and there are no buyers just yet, but it is a bit frustrating to take a job with an established international company just to be told you will no longer be a part of it! In the meantime, paychecks still come in and the job has to be done. This could take several months to sort out, so we'll see what turn the grand adventure takes.
I started volunteering in Annika's classroom 1-2 hours a week to help with math groups. I love it! Ian comes with me and his job is materials allotment-he loves to hand out papers, pencils, and make sure they all come back. It keeps me sane, which matters a lot right now.
Just a few weeks left of the school term-hard to believe it! Have a great week everyone-we'll see if the weather is good for the beach this weekend!
Ok, another topic I think is interesting, but you may not. Termites! The friends we had the BBQ at just bought their house in April when they moved here for his job. They had a full inspection done in February and moved in April. A few weeks ago they were having termite treatment done (critical around here-not optional for pest control) and found a very aggressive breed boring into the house near the bathroom. They have some remodeling to do and hoping the bugs just ate the baseboards and didn't get too far into the house framing. To remediate, they had to cut concrete edging back 30 cm from the house foundation and dig out all plant edging. They will install piping all around the house with access to fill with termite killing chemicals periodically. Much easier to maintain, but a pain to get going! I think I'll take dry rot. . .
Ian and I spent the morning getting in some fast shopping. Aldi starts their sales mid week and they had some things we wanted-body boards and snorkel sets! You have to get in when things go on sale or they are gone so fast! I learned that with Ian's Batman costume last time. We then went to Bunnings, a Home Depot type of store, and bought a hose, propane tank fitting, and a tank so we can use the BBQ here. Yay! The attachment is a standard one so it is just a simple switch. Hope it really is that easy. . .
Lyle is in Newcastle again this week and next week as well. October is a busy month for him! Some interesting news about his job-Rio announced last week that they were going to spin off the division he just started working for and put it up for sale. Of course it won't be an overnight thing, and there are no buyers just yet, but it is a bit frustrating to take a job with an established international company just to be told you will no longer be a part of it! In the meantime, paychecks still come in and the job has to be done. This could take several months to sort out, so we'll see what turn the grand adventure takes.
I started volunteering in Annika's classroom 1-2 hours a week to help with math groups. I love it! Ian comes with me and his job is materials allotment-he loves to hand out papers, pencils, and make sure they all come back. It keeps me sane, which matters a lot right now.
Just a few weeks left of the school term-hard to believe it! Have a great week everyone-we'll see if the weather is good for the beach this weekend!
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