Wednesday W’s #114.

What’s top of my mind: I’ve (just about) finished packing.

I know this Wednesday W’s post is late, but I was entertaining visitors all day yesterday. I’m beginning to get a bit worried about the sudden stampede of visitors to see me before I go – is there something they know that I don’t???

I’ve decided to go with carry-on again, but I’ve realised that I CAN take my laptop with me, so I’m going to do that. Blogging is much easier, so I’ll be a happy little Vegemite.

Everything fits into the carry-on, and pretty much all I have to do is get to the chemist for enough medication for my chronic cough, and remember to pack my charging cords.

It feels good to be getting ready to see something new again.

Where I’m going: HERE’S THE ITINERARY.

It’s going to be epic!

Where I’ve been: nowhere.

I’ve been puddling around here, quietly getting things ready for me to go.

Now that Spring is almost here, the garden is revealing some nice surprises. See the photo at the top of the post? These are self-seeded black geraniums from plants that I bought and planted this time last year. Geraniums are as tough as old boots, so maybe I’ll have them for years to come?

The violas in the background are also self-seeded.

What I’m reading: The Cyrus Haven series by Michael Robotham.

Remember last week I said that I accidentally borrowed the 4th in a series? I liked it so much that I went back and started the series from the beginning. I loved them.

What I’m watching: The irises on top of Poppy.

My determination to be away for every birthday means that for the next few years, I’m probably not going to catch the irises in bloom.

This doesn’t matter. When I decide to slow down, they’ll still be here for me. The white one is almost ready to flower – I leave in two days…

What I’m listening to: Jeff snoring.

Business as usual.

What I’m eating: Peasant food.

Well, compared to the food I’m going to be eating on The Ghan and the tours of Uluru and Darwin etc! My tastebuds are revving up for some Gourmet Delicacies, baby.

What I’m planning: 2026.

Blogless Sandy and I will be going on an adventure together.

Where? Dunno yet.

When? We’ve narrowed it down to 2026.

Stay tuned.

Who deserves a thumbs-up: My niece.

She and her long-term boyfriend (of 8 years) got engaged a couple of days ago. They’re on holiday together in Europe and he proposed in the south of France. Ooo la la!

He came and asked for permission before he left, bringing a bottle of Moet and a 6 pack of beer, saying, “This is the dowry.”

My brother-in-law said, “What??? I was expecting a goat!”

What has made me smile: My friend loved her quilt.

One of my visitors was my friend, who picked up her Wendy quilt. She was so happy. She stayed for a couple of hours while we had a good cat and she had the quilt draped over her knees the whole time.

Dad joke of the day: