Washington and the Cherry Tree

Dad is Tony and the Apple tree. We have spent the day cutting down the apple tree. A bit sad but we didn't look after it properly and diseases could spread to other trees in the area. We have designs to move a couple of our plants from the front around to the back.

Cataract

Dad had his cataract removed/repaired on Thursday. He says he is not in pain but the eye looks very bloodshot. He is not to do any heavy work for a week or so - that includes golf. His back is improving but finds it hard to remember to do his excercises!!!
The weather here in Canberra is absolutely beautiful. We did have some rain over Easter which is improving the greenness of the grass. Oh how we wish for more rain. Queensland is drowning!!
There are so many repairs/jobs to do around here that I don't know where to start. We will have to work out a programme of attack. One small step at a time. I must get on to painting the rest of the iron work on the back patio. The front looks quite decent with the carport, gate and wrought iron painted.
There was an earthquake in Melbourne recently and it did damage to John's retaining wall. Of course the fine print in his insurance policy does not cover repair of that. It looks like he is postponing a proposed trip to Jamaica. Living on one salary is quite stressful for him. He doesn't complain though.

photos

I didn't succeed in getting the photos on the last blog. Better luck this time

Easter

Easter was spent in Melbourne visiting with the John Fairhalls. Blake is coming along in leaps and bounds - literally. He is a very active little man and just beautiful.
We had a lovely time and had the opportunity to catch up with Judy, Audrey, Jae, Thomas and Sofia. Take away Indian was had and thoroughly enjoyed by all but Dad who found it too hot.
Good Friday we went to the Zoo. We had a great day but I feel too sad for the animals to really enjoy it. I am glad I went but...
Some photos from the weekend.