MT. BARKER – DAY 9

TUESDAY 17th MARCH 2009 – MT. BARKER – DAY 9

It is so peaceful here in the hills and it is noticeably cooler – we had our electric blanket on last night. The mornings are crisp but the days are lovely so we get organized and head in to take Lucy to ‘The Pet Haven’ where she is to have a shampoo and tidy up clip. We leave her in the care of a delightful young lady with a nose ring, lip ring, and numerous rings in each ear. Her hair are several shades of pink, orange and green in what I would call a ‘punk style’. I am not sure what Lucy will look like when she emerges from this little shop but I seem to have a trust in this girl and arrange to pick my little baby up at 2pm.
We then head off to have breakfast with Helen and David.

We enjoy fresh home made muesli, yogurt, fruit and lovely omelettes which David has prepared for us. They are delicious. Nick and David then leave as they are playing 19 holes of golf at David’s regular Golf Club Mt Osmond. Helen and I are happy to sit in her lovely garden and spend time together.

I get a phone call at 1pm to say Lucy is ready to be picked up. I have visions of different coloured hair and a ‘punk clip’. To my surprise she looks gorgeous and probably the best shampoo and clip she has ever had. Her fur is so soft and she is happy to see me.

I pay the $40-00 and head back to Helen’s where “Roxy” gives her approval. They spend the afternoon playing together.

David and Nick arrive home at around 4:30pm and they are happy to tell us of their day. As usual Nick is not happy with his game and makes the decision to ‘Never play golf again’! I have heard that before.

We head back to camp, give Lucy her dinner and we get ready as we are having dinner at Hahndorf a little village not far from where we are staying.

The German Arms Hotel is where we meet David and Helen and enjoy a lovely dinner with them. They are lovely friends and great company and we are a bit sad that we are not spending more time with them. I have known them for 27 years – they are my Chelsea’s godparents and we have always thought how lovely it would be if we lived closer. But then the advantage is that the distance between us makes for great holidays together. We will plan another rendezvous very soon.