I am just so grateful for what we have. I realise that Christmas probably isn’t so nice in many parts of the world.

In perth however all we have to complain about is that it’s a hot day

A great night at our friends. Far too much food. Probably too much singing. Definitely too much bagpipe playing.

And getting ready for the start of christmas day. Going back to old traditions with an early rise for the presents getting opened by the children. Not that they are really children so much any more.

Just loved this one. From the balcony, with night mode on.

Jupiter and Saturn visible in the sky. It’s the small star at the top of the picture. Zoom in to see them.

It’s tough but someone’s has to do it

Another day, another ride. Actually the same ride as yesterday, but 2km/hr faster average, with a few more calories burnt for the same distance courtesy of air resistance.

I still haven’t tried apple’s fitness plus but that could be on my list for today.

On the balcony. Its just perfect outside. Might not be by later today but good right now.

Just to keep things going. Early morning ride for sure – started at around quarter to six am, finished in 3/4 of an hour. I beat the heat, and gave myself a gentle ride.

Its time to start doing things around the home. I’ve done a couple of things already:

• Added two nodes to the mesh network (after getting them on special for Black Friday on amazon, then discovering they had UK power plugs)..
• Wired up my similarly cheap purchased Philips Centura downlight, only to discover it didn’t come with any power lead. Thats now been added as a fun little job in electrical plug wiring.
• As an aside – I’m really liking what I saw when I walked into Altronics today to look for the plug. So much fun stuff…

Started my exercise program yesterday.

A couple of bike rides in, and I’m slowly getting back to normal with the shoulder. By no means my fastest or best ride, but still not too bad.

Now I just have to look at whether or not I can do the apple fitness exercise regime’s for weights. Have to give it a try …

Now I can relax. It’sa bit sad to consider sick leave as a holiday, but that’s what 2020 has been for me.

Anyway, it’s all good now. And bonus – sling means not driving today. So definitely ok to have a glass of wine. Maybe two.