Heidelberg

We are now just over 3 weeks into the lockdown with more restrictions looming tonight due to the continued positive cases and tragedies. We knew things were serious when Daniel Andrews scheduled an afternoon press conference wearing a suit. We are now in a state of disaster with curfew and more rules.

Some experiences we are seeing and hearing about.
Travel within the state is restricted so please don't travel away from you home area. So why would a person cop a fine as he wanted to buy Maccas from Wodonga when he lives in Melbourne? Only a 500km round trip. Maybe the coffee there is the best? (a bit ironic considering Melbourne is the cafe world capital). The odd party happening where the police arrive and fine everyone. The best one was a few weeks ago when a KFC order for 20 people was noticed. That cost the party goers $26000 in fines. Not a bad income for the government on that one.

There are also "The Karens". These are the people who seem so obnoxious and selfish and act out that it is their God-given right to do whatever they like as the laws to protect are illegal and irrelevant to them. But the funniest part is their absolute stupidity in capturing their actions then posting on social media. Lucky that there is no need to highlight their selfishness as they also help out and do that as well. Great entertainment and even better afterwards as they expect police to protect them from others attacking their actions. Live by the sword.....
https://youtu.be/spZagrfDXC0

We have been keeping ourselves entertained with plenty of long walks in our new neighbourhood. This area is much older than where we have come from with beautiful old homes and beautiful gardens. Julie's favourite houses keep changing and also just when we decide we have seen the largest one we discover another one over the next hill. In the last few days we have seen signs of Spring with Julie loving the incredible Magnolias starting to shine (she thinks this is the best city to be able to appreciate their beauty).

Julie has also been keeping busy with a face mask production line. It apparently required a new sewing machine but it has been well used with over 25 masks made. Luckily there is a fabric shop just up the street although you can't buy elastic anywhere in Melbourne now.Read more