I had planned to write something intelligent and insightful today, but now can’t be arsed. I did however want to participate in Denyse Whelan’s blogging link-up and the theme is ‘share your snaps’ and I figured that was doable.
I mentioned last week that ‘lockdown’ didn’t look terribly different in my world. I commented however, to someone yesterday, that I was struggling a little (with focus) as there felt as if there was a sense of something bigger, more important dislodging my thoughts and sense of purpose.
However… for the first time all year I’ve managed to force myself out of the house to go on a few walks. I can’t get directly to the beach from my place, so I need to drive a couple of minutes to a nearby path.
Leaving the house
I should mention social distancing on my nearby beach is most definitely not an issue as I live 10kms out of town.
Being powerless
I got home from a walk (my third in a week, so yay!) on Saturday evening to find my garage door wouldn’t close. I pushed buttons and pulled the ladder over to see if there was anything preventing its movement. Finally I checked the fuse box in case it had ‘shorted’ and flicked the safety off. But no… everything was on. Well, except for my solar power; and an exclamation mark (which is surely important) was flashing and needing attention. I pushed a few more buttons (as you do when you’ve no idea what you’re doing) to no avail.
Depressed, I came inside and decided to console myself with a champagne and it was only when I opened my refrigerator and the light didn’t come on I realised the power was off. I was relieved. Usually a power outage is an annoyance but for a change it was far better than having to pay to have my garage door AND my solar power fixed.
And thankfully I had a book downloaded on my iPad!
1970s television… when only the best will do
I talked a while ago on my Facebook page about rediscovering The Bionic Woman on television here in Australia. It’s on at midday on weekdays and I watched the first few episodes entranced as it was a favourite from my childhood. Indeed I’ve written about my love for The Bionic Woman and The Six Million Dollar Man before.
Last Friday I was surfing the program guide when I saw that day’s episode was guest starring Steve Austin, who’s arrived to help after Jaime Sommers had been attacked by ‘robot women’.
Wow, just wow! I mean, who knew fembots existed decades before Austin Powers had them firing bullets from their breasts?!
I must admit though, Steve Austin wasn’t quite as I remembered him!
Chocolate galore!
And finally, I visited my mother yesterday and it appears the Easter Bunny didn’t realise I left my childhood home in 1985 so left my easter spoils there. And I did rather well. For a 52yr old woman!
How’s your la vida lockdown going? Did the Easter Bunny visit you?Â
April 13, 2020
I used to love the six million dollar man & the bionic woman, and to this day the minute someone says “we can rebuild it” I have an urge to say the rest of the words.
April 13, 2020
I know. It was very surreal that I got to see the first ever episode of the Bionic Woman (other than when they introduced her via Six Million Dollar Man) as I’d forgotten so much of her history. And yes… her intro is different to The Six Million Dollar Man and I’d definitely forgotten that. Also, she was so freakin’ gorgeous. I now remember why I loved that show so much. I used to have long hair and flick it about like she did!
April 13, 2020
Hi Deb – glad you’re getting out and about – I find taking a walk around the neighbourhood definitely saves my locked in sanity as this time in captivity continues. Easter gave me a real dose of cabin fever as I missed our kids and grandgirls. We have Easter eggs coming out our ears as I bought up big before we were locked into zones with nobody allowed to cross from the city to the country. My husband is in chocolate heaven!
Loved your Bionic Woman re-discovery. I’ve just found Andromeda – a Star Trek type show (FIVE seasons!) that is lame enough to make me smile. It stars Kevin Sorbo – who used to be Hercules in another life. Desperate viewing in these COVID times.
April 13, 2020
I must admit I do struggle to watch some episodes of The Bionic Woman. I don’t usually watch TV during the day but often turn it on to sit and each my lunch but usually only watch 10mins or so. It’s very lame and predictable. And soooooo dated!!!
April 13, 2020
I used to love watching the Six Million Dollar Man and the Bionic Woman! And yes I was lucky enough to have the Easter Bunny visit me as well.
April 13, 2020
Oh that’s good. The Easter Bunny was very kind to me and I don’t trust myself to eat just some so I only brought a few home from my mother’s and left some to pick up from her next visit!
April 13, 2020
Great memories in your choice of TV watching Deb! I’m afraid the Easter bunny didn’t find me this year and there was no chocolate in the house, so. I made a chocolate and zucchini cake which is actually really moist and delicious. I’m enjoying being able to enjoy some autumn sunshine and riding on the newly opened rail trail over the weekend. Other locals had the same idea but we all managed to keep our distance! Your beach walks look lovely! #lifethisweek
April 14, 2020
I keep hearing stories of police / government closing popular walking tracks which seems ridiculous. It feels like it makes more sense to make sure large groups aren’t using them, but leave those walking in pairs (as permitted etc).
April 14, 2020
I agree, we’re hoping our trail remains open for as long as possible.
April 15, 2020
Fingers crossed for you Deb.
April 13, 2020
Excellent chocolate haul, Deb! We had a quiet Easter, loved the weather and the solitude to be honest.
Worked today, though. Oh well.
SSG xxx
April 14, 2020
Yes, I have to say most people I know were happy to have time to themselves at Easter and NOT to have to travel anywhere and have a heap of commitments. Multiple people I know (who’d normally go camping) also seemed to set up their vans in their yards to get the best of both worlds!
April 14, 2020
I don’t remember Steve Austin rockin’ the mustache either. Not a fan! 😀
Glad to read that for once, having the power go out was a GOOD thing. Hope you are having a good day today. Oh, and love the title of your post!
April 14, 2020
I know… His hair was a bit thinner than I remember and the caterpillar on his lip was perturbing. I really can’t remember that look but perhaps it didn’t last long.
April 14, 2020
Good chocolate haul! Your beach looks amazing. I’m glad it’s not too far from your place and you got some time outdoors. #lifethisweek
April 14, 2020
Yes! I’m trying to psyche myself to get out there today as wel1l!
April 15, 2020
Glad you got a walk or two in…and that the power out did not mean more expensive call outs!! The chocolate of your childhood is that same as my kids (48 and 41) and I believe the EB (via my grandson) made sure my daughter got her Elegant Rabbit too.
Thank you for linking up for Life This Week. Next week, the optional prompt is 16/51 I Heard 20.4.2020 …hope to see you there too. Denyse.
April 15, 2020
I’ve done so badly on the walk front this week though Denyse! Ugh, not sure why getting myself motivated and out of the house is so hard. This is why I ‘do’ isolation very well.
April 16, 2020
Blast from the past – how good are the Six Million Dollar Man and the Bionic Woman?! Now I’m going to see if I can find them on the TV too. That beach is magic – you’re so lucky to have such a beautiful spot so relatively near. I must say my daily walks with the dog are the thing that make isolife bearable. I’ve heard from friends in South Africa that they’re not even allowed out for a walk, can you imagine?! Sadly, the Easter bunny didn’t visit although a packet of Oreo mini eggs found their way into our supermarket shop this week and I can highly recommend! Hope you’re staying safe and well x
April 16, 2020
I know some places have had to close popular walks down but it’s pretty quiet here so it doesn’t get very crowded – even on the beach in town – so we’re lucky!