Day 103 Albany

Albany is all about relaxation.  Today was no different.  With only a trip into town planned to have a look for the elusive gear knob, Lisa and I set about the task of doing less than nothing.  The kids had been glued to cartoons from the 0600 television curfew, and hadn't emerged. 

Lisa was still trying to console me for the dog purchase so embarked on a chocolate cake baking frenzy...Hmmmm food bribes.  Rowan was very helpful and mixed the cake for half an hour giggling the whole time at being able to use the electric beater. 

I'm sure those little piggies went into the bowl on more than one occasion.  I can only hope there were no boogies on them.  Even baked boogies are gross.


The kids lounged in the spa again, and had a great old time whilst I went into town with Grandad to run some errands.  On the way home we picked up some pies from The Preacher's Shop (McKails General Store).  McKails is on the right hand side of Albany Highway as you come into town.

An absolute must to stop and get a home made pie whenever I am in town.

When we got back home, the kids had been busy building things with the toys. 

Emma and Ashley were building stables for the littlest pet shop toys, and playing quite nicely whilst excluding their little brother. 

Ashley has been much better with the animals he has met, and we actually caught him patting Zakkie at one point during the day.

In the afternoon, Lisa had a nap, and Rowan refused which was about to make the whole evening difficult.  We had plans to go out to dinner which meant a late night, and we were starting to fear for our sanity with Rowan overtired at 3pm.

Nannie Annie was too tired to come out to dinner after a long days work, so we bribed Rowan with chocolate cake and they stayed home for an early night. 

On the way out to the golf club, we passed the farm with the sculptures.  Last time I was here, there was only the Eagle in a nest up the big gum tree. 

More recently the walrus has appeared, and he changes outfit regularly.  There is a buzzard with his wings spread, but another 5 in the gum tree further back on the farm. 

The artist has also made the two giraffes out the front, and you can see old mate buzzard in the tree behind him.  This guy has some serious talent. 


At the Albany Golf Club for dinner, they had a Moroccan dinner night.  We had a lovely evening with Grandad, and great food.  Emma and Ashley got to spin the wheel for Grandad (Captain of the club) for the money wheel draw.  Emma was awesome and spun up my number, and I won back all $6.00 of the $10.00 I spent on tickets.  Hooray!

Another great day in Albany, you've gotta love the serenity down here.  I conveniently didn't watch or follow the footy at all, with the intent of not worrying about football until next week.  Poop.