Happy New Year, everyone! It's not too late (2 January) to send my best wishes to all my fellow Thornians.
We saw in the New Year with our two oldest grandchildren (9 and 7yo) at the Newcastle fireworks watching from across the harbour in Stockton, then went for a very late ice cream
. This was a far cry from the all-night raging of the recent past, and felt better for it the next day! We looked after them and their 22 month old sister all New Years Day, so no chance for a ride (or ANYTHING else
).
Sorry to disappoint, but the weather here is glorious, if a little warm (31C). It's been summer storms north and south of us (I hope it passes by the time you reach Brisbane, John), but we've missed most of it. I need to replace a spoke this morning (yes, they're still popping!
), then it's off for a mini "Tour de Hunter Valley" for the weekend.
Happy 2015 to all. I for one hope Dan's blessing of an eternal tailwind is realised for you all - it's far better than wishing for a perpetual downhill run!