10th - 16th April 2005
This week was busy again work wise. More cabling in the Dieso workshop. This time more phone lines needed to be run for the boys. So it was through the roof and down the walls once more. There are phones in the workshops, but not in the office area, so we are fixing that for the boys by paralleling their current phones to their office area.
After a Blizz we always have to go out to the Txer and Rxer sites to check all the Antennas for damage. Nothing major to report. A couple of isolators to be restrung and some HF wires need re-tensioning with new separators installed as there was some damage. This is a job that needs a still day with no wind. We have to climb the tower to perform this one.
On Thursday I saw the most beautiful site. I stood on the porch of the Red Shed and watched as the sun went down to my left in a burst of brilliant red, burnt orange, blazes of yellow and finally pink tinges emerged. At exactly the same time as the sun was setting on my left the moon was rising on my right. A full, magnificent, blood moon. And both the sun and the moon moved so fast that it was over in less than 10 minutes. What a sight to behold! Never have I seen such a phenomenon. It was one of those moments when you simply stand quietly and watch the beauty. Forget cameras, this can never be captured on film in a way that would even remotely do it justice. All you can do is stand and watch and commit it to memory. There are days when something truly beautiful happens down here. Something that makes me think this really is the most amazing place on earth.
Then it was my Birthday. I spent my birthday actually at work, first time in about 5 years I think that has happened. Celebrating any birthday down here is pretty cool, but I have hit a milestone. The big 4-0. I am not a birthday kinda girl, never really have taken much notice of them. I think if I actually looked anywhere near my age I’d probably kill myself, but I don’t so it’s all good. ;o]
The boys and Marilyn wanted to celebrate with me, which was nice. A phone from my mate Lisa, who shares the same birthday as me, was a bonus.
On Thursday night Robbie cooked me my Fav meal and on Friday (my actually birthday) after work there was a BBQ in the Dieso workshop, complete with birthday banner and a cake. I had a special bottle of very good pink champagne and followed that with a bottle of Wolfblass champagne. Once again the skies were clear and we saw the sun set and the moon rise simultaneously. It was a beautiful sight. I awoke Saturday suitably hung over but made it to work 5 minutes before Andrew so that was good. ;o]
After finishing work on Saturday morning, I decided to help Robbie out in the kitchen. I was a bit restless I think and I enjoy working in the kitchen and with Robbie. He is a legend. Also, I like to cook. So I made seafood chowder – under Robbie’s guidance - helped with the pumpkin soup for lunch. I also finished off the bread after it had been kneaded by giving it a few bashes and thumps and shaping it for the tins then letting it prove and bake. All good fun.
Monday we had off for Easter. I spent the morning in the gym and with Shane’s help we cleaned a re-arranged the gym to make it more serviceable. I work out with weights 4 times a week and it is nice to have the gym set up well. I enjoy being in there with the music pumping while I work out. It gives me some “Me Time” and makes me feel fabulous. I also run every day, so I am staying in really good shape while I am here. I hope to come home looking absolutely fabulous – at least that is the plan! Plus it is a whole lot easier to live and work down here if you are fit and strong.
Monday was also Robbie’s (our chef) day off so Chris and I volunteered to do dinner. Chris made a fabulous chicken soup and cooked up some spring rolls while I did Fried rice, Chicken and cashews with Oyster sauce and veggie stir fry (mostly from our very own Hydroponics garden!) and Honey Soy Sesame King Prawns. It was quite challenging cooking for 20 people. The most I have catered for in the past is 6! It helps to have a full industrial kitchen at your disposal. Cooking is fun, but I wouldn’t want to do it every day! ;o]
Anyway that has been my week.
Catch you next week.
Trace x
After a Blizz we always have to go out to the Txer and Rxer sites to check all the Antennas for damage. Nothing major to report. A couple of isolators to be restrung and some HF wires need re-tensioning with new separators installed as there was some damage. This is a job that needs a still day with no wind. We have to climb the tower to perform this one.
On Thursday I saw the most beautiful site. I stood on the porch of the Red Shed and watched as the sun went down to my left in a burst of brilliant red, burnt orange, blazes of yellow and finally pink tinges emerged. At exactly the same time as the sun was setting on my left the moon was rising on my right. A full, magnificent, blood moon. And both the sun and the moon moved so fast that it was over in less than 10 minutes. What a sight to behold! Never have I seen such a phenomenon. It was one of those moments when you simply stand quietly and watch the beauty. Forget cameras, this can never be captured on film in a way that would even remotely do it justice. All you can do is stand and watch and commit it to memory. There are days when something truly beautiful happens down here. Something that makes me think this really is the most amazing place on earth.
Then it was my Birthday. I spent my birthday actually at work, first time in about 5 years I think that has happened. Celebrating any birthday down here is pretty cool, but I have hit a milestone. The big 4-0. I am not a birthday kinda girl, never really have taken much notice of them. I think if I actually looked anywhere near my age I’d probably kill myself, but I don’t so it’s all good. ;o]
The boys and Marilyn wanted to celebrate with me, which was nice. A phone from my mate Lisa, who shares the same birthday as me, was a bonus.
On Thursday night Robbie cooked me my Fav meal and on Friday (my actually birthday) after work there was a BBQ in the Dieso workshop, complete with birthday banner and a cake. I had a special bottle of very good pink champagne and followed that with a bottle of Wolfblass champagne. Once again the skies were clear and we saw the sun set and the moon rise simultaneously. It was a beautiful sight. I awoke Saturday suitably hung over but made it to work 5 minutes before Andrew so that was good. ;o]
After finishing work on Saturday morning, I decided to help Robbie out in the kitchen. I was a bit restless I think and I enjoy working in the kitchen and with Robbie. He is a legend. Also, I like to cook. So I made seafood chowder – under Robbie’s guidance - helped with the pumpkin soup for lunch. I also finished off the bread after it had been kneaded by giving it a few bashes and thumps and shaping it for the tins then letting it prove and bake. All good fun.
Monday we had off for Easter. I spent the morning in the gym and with Shane’s help we cleaned a re-arranged the gym to make it more serviceable. I work out with weights 4 times a week and it is nice to have the gym set up well. I enjoy being in there with the music pumping while I work out. It gives me some “Me Time” and makes me feel fabulous. I also run every day, so I am staying in really good shape while I am here. I hope to come home looking absolutely fabulous – at least that is the plan! Plus it is a whole lot easier to live and work down here if you are fit and strong.
Monday was also Robbie’s (our chef) day off so Chris and I volunteered to do dinner. Chris made a fabulous chicken soup and cooked up some spring rolls while I did Fried rice, Chicken and cashews with Oyster sauce and veggie stir fry (mostly from our very own Hydroponics garden!) and Honey Soy Sesame King Prawns. It was quite challenging cooking for 20 people. The most I have catered for in the past is 6! It helps to have a full industrial kitchen at your disposal. Cooking is fun, but I wouldn’t want to do it every day! ;o]
Anyway that has been my week.
Catch you next week.
Trace x
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