Dear Driver #36 of DHL

I was home today. I was sitting in my lounge room which overlooks the driveway. I had the curtain pulled aside so I could see if anyone pulled up in the driveway. I even had the front door open, with the security screen door securely latched, as an obvious sign there was someone at home. Aus Post delivered an item without a hitch.

Imagine my surprise when I go to my mail box, open it up and find a "Sorry to have missed you" card in there from DHL Driver #36.

No DHL van pulled into the driveway, no one knocked on the door. Even if I wouldn't have heard it, Keito the not so Brave would have come running in here to hide, a clear sign someone had knocked on the door. And with me in the lounge room which overlooks the driveway, I know no one came up it.

This has become common place with you, DHL Driver #36, and you know something, I'm fed up with it. Yes, I called to arrange delivery for tomorrow, something I've had to do too often, and I have also filed a complaint about this. I know you're on a schedule, but my time is also valuable to me.

Maybe next time DHL Driver #36, you will stop doing a drive by card drop, and actually knock on the f**king door!

Have a nice day!

From Twitter 08-09-2010

• 17:14:26: @DannyDangerOz RE: "The Phantom".. unfortunately, yes, I have seen it.
  
• 17:15:53: Gave one camera away (to my son) selling another to someone else. It's time to 'thin the herd'.
  

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Weekend Wrap up

Archery was good yesterday. I loved watching the people with their full recurve kits (sights, stabilizers etc etc) walk past the target I was shooting at, look at all the arrows in the 9 and 10 scores. Did I mention I was shooting a long bow? >:) Noticed this morning when I was brushing my teeth that my face was a bit red. Time to break out the sunscreen!

Tonight is Tai Chi. I'm going but not overly enthusiastic about it. I feel a bit off (stiffness mostly). I'll just do what I feel up to doing, and sit out the rest should I feel the need.

Ordered Boxed set of DVDs, and was not happy with its condition when it arrived. The corners of the box are split, as is the corners of the lid. To say 'shop worn' would be polite. I sent photographs to the place where I had ordered them.

The Further Adventures of Ziggy

We have introduced Ziggy (who is almost 6 yrs old) to a harness and leash. You should hear her complain and then watch her sulk when it's first put on.

That changes when she realises she can go outside, and not just in the pet enclosure!

Novel use of a pot of cat grass.

Guess it makes a nice soft, sun-warmed bed.

A frenzy of cooking

Gourmet weekend at our house this weekend. Or Gourmand.

Aikidomayland made Chili Mussels/Squid from scratch for dinner last night. It was so good (and we have left over pasta) he is going to make it again tonight

My stint in the kitchen is desert. Orange/Lemon Cheesecake. Just enough lemon to prevent it from being too sweet, as the juicy oranges are very sweet. Going to slice some along with a lemon and 'candy' them, by putting the slices in a flat glass dish, and sprinkling them with some sugar.

Oh my, that cheesecake smells wonderful!

From Twitter 08-07-2010

• 11:32:35: lunch with mom in law. We picked place so no torturous chairs. I should survive relatively painless this time
  
• 13:58:41: Survived lunch & shopping with mom in law. Poor Wing. She forgets he is adult not 5 yrs old. :-))
  

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From Twitter 08-06-2010

• 08:58:08: @scottsigler So glad I pre-ordered!
  
• 18:19:20: @nakedcellist Oh I so agree wit this sentiment! They drive me nuts, and flood my twitter list!
  

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