WINDY SPRING

Spring in this part of the world is really lovely. Not only do we have the most amazing wild flowers but we also have beautiful beaches and the right climate to enjoy them. There is only one downside - the wind. Geraldton is regarded as the windiest city in the world and wind speed peaks around this time.

The people of Geraldton are used to the wind. Women for example know that on leaving the hairdresser you require industrial strength hairspray otherwise your money has been wasted. Schoolgirls are adept at wearing shorts under lightweight school uniforms so that their dignity is maintained and make sure you peg your washing on the line well, or you will find it in the next town, half an hours drive away.

Yes the wind in Geraldton is here to stay and as I watch my sheets curl around the line a number of times, I moan at the effort that will be required to remove them later. The laundry basket mistakenly left outside nestles in the farthest garden bed and the pegs...well, they're everywhere...another job for later.

View from Cafe

But despite the wind a happiness descends on a town used to living outside.
This morning while having morning coffee with the husband at a beach side cafe, we both commented on how relieved everyone seemed to be to have another winter over and done with. People everywhere looked like they had emerged from their cocoon homes. Kids in bathers were racing to the water. I grimaced as the water though inviting would still be freezing. But they couldn't give a toss and were soon wet from top to bottom. White, winter skin was everywhere but this would only be temporary. People in this town change into summer clothes at the hint of sunshine and consequently are rarely white for long.

Yes spring is like a promise of all good things to come. Electric blanket off and aircon on. Jumpers
put away and pretty summer dresses out again. Flowers alive in the garden rather than the boring winter colours. Yes, good times with barbecues, holidays and summer shenanigans are around the corner.

For me this spring is another new beginning. Having recently resigned from my teaching position I can now be open to new possibilities, ones that leave me able to deal with all that is on my plate. It was a big decision and a hard decision but the right one. I'm going back to basics. Care of self and family first. The rest will sort itself out. Wow that sounds so grownup!!!
I'm off to pick up pegs. Have a great week.

Another cafe view

Till next time ...xxx

PS - Flower photos are my husband's hard work in our garden.