Post 113 Victor and home

The view was clearer this morning. We had a relaxed morning. I got quite a bit of knitting done before we went into Victor Harbor around midday.

I was down here in early February to visit a friend but didn't go into the town centre. It's quite a few years since I have done so.

The town once had the oldest average age of any postcode in Australia. In the 2017 census 39,3%of its population was over 65.

Like the Shoalhaven in NSW, it is a pleasant and popular place to retire to. There's plenty of boating and fishing, a few vintage shops, a couple of decent pubs, an annual art competition and a few galleries in the area.

The town centre also boasts some specialist - and quirky- shops. Victor Beats is a music shop.














The table outside displays CDs.

The window on the right contains guitars and a lot of didgeridoos.

A bit further along is a tattoo shop.

There is a place with tables and tables of discounted sneakers and running shoes.

There is a very good coffee bar.



We had lunch at the Crown - very well spaced tables and adhering to the 20 people inside 20 outside rule.


As you would expect, there were plenty of seagulls waiting hopefully.


My drive home was smooth and pleasant - 1 hour 20 minutes door to door. A lot faster than yesterday.

When I got home there was a message to say there was a parcel waiting for me at the Post Office. The postie had tried to delivery it while I was away. I guessed it was the package of linens from Phillipa. Commonsense said to wait until tomorrow to pick it up. Commonsense lost. I headed out straight away.
I was right. These are the linens I ordered to fill in gaps in my Crewel chair.  They include the Muncaster Oranges in a mirror image, so I can match it to the one already on the chair.

I was so excited to get these. I have great plans.


I'm so grateful to Phillipa, who has gone out of her way to help me with this.










The sunset tonight was interesting in both the West



















and the East. They could almost be taken of symbols of anger and calm.






After my pub lunch of Salt and Pepper Squid and a milkshake (driving home afterwards) I didn't want or need another meal. I did finish the duck soup I made on Tuesday.








I was determined to finish the Fair Isle knitting. I have been making more mistakes as the scarf lengthens. I have undone and reworked several rows. I am not much one for unpicking, but I have done it several times in this scarf.






By the end of this evening I had finished the scarf. I haven't ironed it yet. That's a job for tomorrow. I tied off all the loose colours hidden inside the tube.
Tomorrow I need to iron it then sew up the ends

I have quite a bit of wool left over.Hats?


I am (unsurprisingly) falling asleep.. Better finish this.

It's been a great break. Catching up with friends is the best bit, but there are lots of benefits and joys. I'm grateful.


And yes, Myrtle and Turtle were waiting patiently for their missing seed!