Here is Jack and dad relaxing on a sunny weekend.
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Mobile phones.
Well I have had my old Samsung for some time now and it is now time to move on. On to what? Asking around only brought up recommendations of $600 plus units on $50/m plans. Not likely, too stingy for that.
Bought a Motorola defy+. The + means it uses Android 2.3. and it has a Telstra blue tick indicating it is good for the remote areas and outback. Although; have been to some areas where no mobile, TV or radio works.
Getting accustomed to it.
My first application was the CFA app. So as to be aware of any fires in our district. There must be half a million apps out there! Should sharpen up the C+ programming skills and write one. 🙂
BTW the issue with poor reception in the centre of Australia was that I had a 2G card and not 3G. Fixed that didn’t I.
Went and watched the latest Sherlock Holmes movie.
Recommend going. The storyline is good. Fast paced and intriguing, but you can keep up with it. The best is the slow-motion during the fight scenes. Yes, there are more action moments than one usually expects in this genre.
Expect all the usual, Moretti, Mycroft, a side love interest.
I do recommend it.
Tuesday the 31st Feb , we were up and off to Daylesford for a three night stop.
Arrive at our B&B and what a room – big. It was good to relax. Might sound strange from retired folks, but, need time to do other things.
Ate out each night. The restaurants and little coffee shops all do wonderful service. Kaye and I tried all different food styles. My favourite would be at the “Perfect Drop”. A small cafe style that specialises in sharing plates.
Went to the Hepburn Spars and indulged. Laying on a bubble bed, a warm salt pool and a shower called the monsoon. We were the most relaxed and clean people in Victoria.
Took the opportunity to visit a lavender farm and the only cricket bat manufacturer in Australia.
Wandered around the shops and antique shops. All too easy.
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