MONDAY 1 JUNE     MISSION BEACH

The first day of winter. It seems less relevant up here, somehow, though it rained through the night, again. We did get some sunny periods today, however – blue sky again.

Went to the PO. The main bag of mail from home was in – with lots of lovely letters. Four from friends of mine, which was great. There was also an invitation for me to attend my former workplace, on the occasion of the presentation of a Fellow of the College award to me. Last Saturday! Damn – I could have arranged for son to go and collect it on my behalf.

I spent the day dealing with mail things, including some bills. The dog and cat registration tags were in the mail parcel, so they had to be mailed back home. There was a $15 Keno prize cheque, which I banked at the PO.

I put a film  into the local processor this morning. Was told to come back for the prints  after 4pm. When I did, they were closed, despite the sign saying they were open until 5.30pm. That is what this village is like!

John spent much of the day on his computer, finalizing his father’s war material, to be sent off to S and brother C.

I made a sort of bubble and squeak involving vegetables and nuts, for tea. Probably not something I will repeat! Also did golden syrup dumplings, which were good. It seems like the weather for that sort of food.