Roots from the palm trees are invading our backyard drains and after thinking about it for some time, Hanno decided to take action. He called out to me to come and help him. I walked outside to see a long rope tied to our fig tree, the other end tied to the middle palm. "I'm going to cut the palm tree down, you hold the rope so it doesn't fall on the shed." So I was in charge of stopping a one tonne tree falling onto our shed. We are living on the edge here, in more ways than one.
In reality, all I had to do was hold the rope tight, Hanno would cut the tree so it fell away from the shed. The rope was our insurance! So he got our ancient electric chain saw and started cutting while I took photos and did the job asked of me. All went to plan and the tree fell where he wanted it to with nothing damaged. I am hoping he clears the rest of the trees and plants smaller fruit trees in their place. The chooks will miss the palms, as they were a favourite summer afternoon resting place.
Inside the house, I did some writing and talking on the phone to my sister, Bernadette and my friend in Townsville, Kathleen. When I sat to rest, I took up the needles and did some knitting. Is there anything better on an overcast cool day than to sit in a warm room with your knitting or sewing? I sat, contentedly, for a few hours clicking, threading and flicking wool this way and that.. I could feel the strength and energy I lost yesterday return with every row. Clicking away, not thinking of anything but the soft wool, slowly building a jumper/sweater for Hanno.
I'm working on three projects at the moment, although if you looked in my knitting basket you'd think it was 20. I think knitting baskets are supposed to be untidy and as long as the yarns don't start tangling together, I'm happy to see the mixture of colours and textures. As well as Hanno's jumper, I'm knitting a big scarf and some mittens. They're all simple projects that I can make up as I go. I'm not good with patterns and counting, so I tend to knit simply so I can change it when I feel the need. What's on your needles right now?
I'm feeling on top of the world again today. All that knitting healed me. Today I'm back at the Centre for Sorry Day but I'll also take Bernadette to the doctor. I hope you enjoy your day and if you're in Australia, please spare a thought for our first Australians.
