We had an amazing day communing with nature in the sunshine today, with the added bonus of new flowers, although the birds did not co-operate with photographs.

Before we headed out today, I did the washing and got it out on the line and Russ caught up with some housekeeping duties on the car.

We concentrated on Moriary Road nature strips which became fields of wildflowers, and only travelled a mere 88 kilometres. I do, however, have quite a few photos to identify.

Happy birthday to Stef, and we wished her the very best. She told me the household had treated her royally and she had a lovely day.

My eye, after many hot compresses with tea tree oil drops in the water, is steadily improving and I believe I felt it pop early in the evening last night. Today, some of the swelling has disappeared and it feels a lot more comfortable.

We talked to mum later in the evening. She admitted to a happy tear or two after the Cats won the Grand Final. On the other hand, I don’t believe Brett has come back down to earth as yet.