Roof-racks, Rugby
Racoons and Reflections Fri Jul 23rd Sat Jul 24th The last vestiges of snow in the gullies and ravines of Mt Windsor (we think its Mt Windsor) are quickly disappearing. The small snow cap on the very top has gone. Another week and it will have disappeared completely. When we arrived three weeks ago the peaks and ridges were still shrouded in snow, despite the heatwave. At sea level its about 26 C today (Saturday), at 1689m, probably a lot cooler. Friday the bars for the roof-rack were delivered, but not the rails, even though they were despatched at the same time. $168 for a next day delivery and the bars took three days and the rails have not moved from the distribution centre since they were received on Tuesday. Monday, I am told. I remain to be convinced. The rest of Friday I spent setting up the workshop and completing my first turning project. A large fruit bowl turned from Magnolia wood. It is the first time...