Beetroot dip and my pedometer....

Just had to take a breath... yet another busy weekend. It really is amazing how much you can pack into a weekend!

A flying visit to Melbourne to move my sister's stuff into her new little home saw us up at 6 and at Ararat McDonald's at about 9 to meet Sally and Brett. They left from Horsham a little later then we did. A quick coffee and back on the road saw us at Northcote at about 11 - Had the trailer unpacked and looking for something for lunch by 1pm - By that stage it was all about the food...

Sal's new place is so cute... one of those single fronted terraces, all new inside, which is just as well as Sally is VERY fussy. Here is a picture of Sally and Brett at their front gate - corny hey!!

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Linda.... I drove past two fish and chip shops in Thornbury on the way out (on High street) - you will have to let me know which on your husband owns for out next visit!!

Sal and Brett love food.... good food... and they took Jack and I to a pub in a back street called The Standard... The pub looked like any pub you would step foot into here in the Wimmera/Mallee.. but had the most amazing beer garden. Here, Sal & Brett often dine and Brett loves the beetroot dip... I have never tried a beetroot dip before.. It never looks that nice.. a pile of pinky/red mash - just couldn't bring myself to taste it... but with the recommendation given to us, I tried it and I have to admit it was divine... and point free!!!! So lookout next time I am asked to bring a dip to an event.. it will be beetroot!! We walked past all of these cute little cafes on the way to the Standard, but I know why this place would be popular. Very casual.. almost stuck in a time-warp without trying. The food was delish.. I had a grilled chicken burger... all fresh and nothing processed (Chicken I mean ....) Jack and Brett had the lamb shanks.. that looked beautiful and Sal had the Lamb and garlic sasuages. We sat in front of the fire...ate... had a couple of drinks then walked back out into the drizzle!

On the way there I saw out of the corner of my eye, A Quick brown fox.. clothing store. I don't know why I have heard of this brand.. but it was the only shop that I popped my head in for the day. Very funky things.. but will have to head back anothr day with more time!

Sunday brought another full-on day (for Jack anyway) - He went cropping and put in our lentils. Each year since we have been living here I have taken a photo of the kids and jack on the back of the combine.. here is this years... Kids dressed liked ferals (farm clothes..)

Emilie spent almost the entire day out in the tractor or having a ride on the back of the combine. She is so tired, she just fell asleep at the kitchen table having her lunch.

I also feel naked!!! The clip on my pedometer has broken. I keep on feeling my hip and it isn't there!!!! I read an achieved article on the internet by CHOICE that the WW pedometers are just motivators and that the steps can be out by 20%!!! So.. if I can't get mine replaced by warrantry, I will investigate further and see which on would be the best!

Ok... I better get a wiggle on and do some more housework.. seeing as it was neglected badly over the weekend!!