SATURDAY 28 FEBRUARY     HEALESVILLE

A pleasantly warm day.

I drove to the shops quickly, after breakfast, to buy the paper and a few groceries.

Then John headed off to play pennant bowls, filling in for his usual team. He bought diesel on the way – 68cpl at a Fast Fuel place.

In the afternoon, friend T, from my old work, came to visit. I caught up on all the “goss”, so far this year. It all seems frightening familiar – the same old intrigues and personality clashes. I am interested to hear about the people – but definitely not interested in going back. It is already starting to seem a long time ago. My great fear that I would be bored, after the constant mental stimulation of work, has not eventuated, which surprises me a bit.

I thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon. As did John, who had played well and was happy.

Tea was pork chops with apple sauce, followed by fruit.