Random thoughts and observations
Young Michael played tennis this morning at the impressive new Happy Valley sports centre. Between matches I went for a drive to explore the area.
I was hoping to get into the Happy Valley Reservoir for a look at the pumping station, or whatever other infrastructure exists there, but the entire site was fenced off and closed around the perimeter.
I had to drive up Chandlers Hill Road to get a picture looking down towards the water.
Living in Adelaide it’s hard not to get caught up a little in the excitement of the Tour Down Under, which will be held from January 15-22, 2012.
The Tour Down Under was first held in 1999 and has grown year every year to become the biggest cycling race in the southern hemisphere.
The TDU is a festival of cycling, with a range of associated events that create a party atmosphere across South Australia.
I have just completed my first full year of living in Adelaide, summer was milder than I expected and the weather data backs that up.
I thought the year was wetter than normal, but total rainfall was slightly below average after a couple of dry months to finish the year.
Highest maximum: 42.9 on January 31
Lowest maximum: 11.4 or July 12
Eldest daughter Kathleen did a tandem skydive today at Lower Light, north of Adelaide, with friends from Mount Gambier. I had always wanted to try parachuting, but it has slipped from my list of things to do in the past few years. Kathleen said she felt airsick in the plane going up, but enjoyed the jump and the view coming down. At the age of 17 my daughter has scooped me on one of my ambitions.
I write with hesitation about the Gobble and Go Cafe at 22 Currie Street, Adelaide. I love the place and don’t want too many others to discover it! I like to catch an early bus into the city and have breakfast while reading the news. Visit any coffee shop or cafe and it costs about $10 for a coffee with a toasted ham-and-cheese sandwich. That’s too much! At the Gobble and Go cafe, I can have a three-egg omelette with ham and cheese, plus two pieces of toast and a mug of coffee for $5!
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