Weekend at last

Been a long week. Wasn't well on Wednesday.  I have diverticulitis, which flares up occasionally and this week it has a long one.  Normally, it only lasts a few hours but this time it has been a few days.  Seems better today, as have been on antibiotics.

Went to our Big Dinner for the best and fairest award.  Was a good night, even though we had flooding rains just before we left.

The centre piece of the table.


Lots of speeches, followed by entree  :)

Pumpkin ravioli and goats cheese.with red pepper essence.  (Which I think was what upset me last night)  Peppers and I just don't agree.  :)

Lamb rump with flageolet beans and thyme jus.

Roast chicken breast on herb crushed potatoes with jus gras.  (which was what I had)

Vegetables to share, also a platter of salad but didn't get a picture of that.

Then more speeches, presentations, time to mingle, then sweets/dessert.

 Tiny, tiny lemon meringue pies, and classic Chocolate tart.

There was also turkish delight served with the coffee or tea.  My favourite  :D

There is also beer, wine and soft drinks served all night.

Fortunately, as most of these venues don't have enough parking and we were a tram ride away, say 10 minutes, it didn't rain any more.  Also quite mild, so need for a coat.  Just as well as I didn't have one.

Didn't get home till 1am.  Rohan was trying to sleep in the lounge room on a mattress, but as I had this bowel upset, I couldn't get to sleep till about 4am.

Tonight |I have all the boys here.  Unfortunately, Jayden doesn't really know how to play with his younger brothers, so quite a bit of bickering going on.  They are quiet at the moment, so taking time to do this blog.  Liam has had his bath and has gone straight to bed, and think he is already asleep.

Hope you are having a great weekend.