Green hill

After GNC we took a picnic lunch to Greenhill, which we’ve driven past before but never stopped for an outing. It’s very far from us, right down by Sandy Bay way, but extremely beautiful. There is a big grassy bit with some picnic tables, and a very unique bench a little farther away – one side of the bench is supported by a tree, the other in the usual manner. It was actually quite hot when the sun was shining, but there was a big cloud which kept obscuring it. Aaron informed us that he needed a poo, so I asked if he could wait as there were no toilets around, otherwise he’d have to squat in a bush somewhere. He went away and I forgot about his request, until we heard him calling and then saw him sitting on the grass by a bush with his pants down. He had finished his poo, he said. Armed with toilet roll, I went to inspect the damage – he didn’t understand the concept of “squat” so had merely sat down. Miraculously though, it had come out in a neat little pile in front of him, so was an easy-wipe type. Could have been much worse! Was very funny.

Tammy, the island’s greatest singing success, has started work on her next album, and this afternoon was the first gathering of the clan. Nick was gone from 3 pm until just after 7 pm, after a long afternoon of putting music to the lyrics Tammy had written. They now have ten songs ready for practicing and polishing, and then recording. It’s unfortunate that he will be away from us every Saturday afternoon for the next however long, but it’s something he wants to do and enjoys.