Sunshine and Whimsy

Well, well, well . . . That wasn't what I expected when I said "yes" to a cuppa. The day had started at a leisurely pace.  Nice sunny morning, although a bit breezy.  Brekky was had whilst sitting with our backs to the sun's warmth.  An 'only one egg' cooked breakfast for him, a banana/strawberry smoothie and vegemite toast for me. Papers spread before us... we shared interesting tidbits, news is highly overrated me thinkst.  The highlight - our stars - Pisces for us both.  Hard to believe I know!  Our traits it seems, come from opposite ends of the Piscean spectrum. A bit of house and garden work before we venture out and about.  A small gathering, one of many other gatherings, so many people.  Tables overflowing, kids swarming the playground, helium balloons tantalisingly, buffeted by the breeze, causing the 'small one' to raise her hands and smile. We meet the NZ friends - two blonde haired teens and their parents.  The teens, ...

So, I've decided to participate in the World's Greatest Shave.  I'm registered and have some jolly wonderful sponsors - thanks to those fabulous individuals that have donated and/or pledged a donation.  Every now and then I get a bit nervous!  What am I going to look like with a short fuzz of hair crowning my head?  Will I reach my goal?  Will I get stared at?   Blah, blah, blah...  And then... I'm excited by the prospect.   Especially when I get a new sponsor or pledge, they spur me on, put a smile on my face, increase my determination.    What quirky headgear can I wear to counteract the nakedness?   How good I will feel to know, that I have made a difference, even if it is just a little bit.  The good fund raising ideas swirl around in my brain, putting them into action is another thing.  Tonight I popped over to my local shopping centre.  One raffle prize, two contacts and one outright no - I have but s...