Week 36 1-7 December

Sunday 1
Ian and Jayne stayed over night. We went to church in Bell and lunch at Pips n Cherries after. Ian and Jayne headed back to the Coast and Robyn and I we t to airport via  en and Nays to drop of and pickup stuff. I got home about 8.30 and Robyn's flight was delayed she got to Mackay just before 11pm. 
Monday 2
Relief in Jandowae. This will be my last day for the year. Bill and Judy were at home when I got back. Dad when to the doctor and needs to go back Wednesday. High tank for toilets was empty. Started pumping water. Looked but did not see any obvious leaks. Made parcels for tea. Robyn is in Mackay and did the first celebration night and finished with some good fellowship with primary team. During the day she sorted a new oven and cooktop for 10 Sunita. 
Tuesday 3
Did a dump run and got a new gas bottle. Bill and Judy left about 9am. I had the last load of washing in before I when to Bell. I also made an appointment with a doctor at Nay's medical practice about my knee for 9.30am tomorrow. In Bell I ran into Ian Barron in the shop. Really good to see him. Got his phone number. He was on his away to Dalby for some car parts for his granddaughter. Came home and Dad and I went for a ride up the back and over the hill. Lots of grass. Made me want to move the cattle. Came home and made HPs and eggs for lunch. The weather map looked like it might rain later this afternoon so I took in the washing and mowed the grass. Looks good. Got some book work done paided bills and recorded monthly totals. Book Ironbutt muster accommodation in Chinchilla. In Mackay Anna and Robyn moved our leather lounge from the shed to Anna's place. Robyn attended the 4-6 celebration event. Went to bed early both Dad and I have early starts tomorrow. His appointment is at 10.15am and he wants to get back after an early lunch before the cleaner comes. 
Wednesday 4
Left home about 6am to head to Brisbane - the doctor specifically. Kate rang from Edinburgh as I started the Toowoomba Bypass and we yarned to Ipswich. Doctor was on time. It tur s out I have housemaids knee which is an inflamed patellar. The fact it was warm was a sign of Infection so he gave me antibiotics and some stronger anti inflammatries. Also wants me to go for an ultra sound. Next I got fuel and went to Ben and Nays to put parcels inside. From here I went to pick up Robyn from DFO she landed from Mackay about the same time I finished at the doctor. We went to Chermside to Christmas shop. Headed for home about 4 stopping in Yarraman to buy groceries. Home about 8. 
Thursday 5
Did mouse baits. Went to Matt's today to work on house. Finished laying deck joists. Neighbour came down and put frames up. We started laying flooring but screw gun was not working and that slowed us down. Finished about 5pm. It very very hot from 1 to 3pm. Robyn put up the Christmas banner lights they look good. Will have to wait for tonight to see if they work charged up. Nathan rang to say shower base did not come. So I rang Matt to say I will come back tomorrow to get the floor down. 
Friday 6
Went back to Matt's and started laying floor. Bill came over and Robyn went to Kingaroy for screws and brought them over. It took all day to lay floor finished about 5pm Robyn picked me up and brought me home after spend day with her mum. It was very hot again and I reckon we suffered some dehydration. Nathan took my offer to come with me tomorrow and he got a call to say his shower tray was ready. 
Saturday 7 
Left home about 4.15am on the 500 for Grafton. Fueled up in Warwick had breakfast in Killarney. Arrived in Grafton about 11am Day light Savings time. Darren  Kabel and Amia Kelab's girlfriend. Arrived about 11.30am. We had lunch at the Village Green hotel and yarned to about 2pm. Fueled up and headed home  stopping a fair bit to manage fatigue. Fuel again in Warwick and arrived home just after 8pm about 1000 ks for the day. 

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