Today was a really good day. Michael and I were both in the East End Gallery, enjoying the deliciously sunny and warm spring afternoon. After a busy few hours, the Gallery quietened, allowing me the delight of drinking a hot cup of tea whilst I printed out some colouring-in sheets for our younger aspiring artists.
A few torrid nights of disturbed sleep due to Michael's pain have receded into the background. After an email discussion with our very considerate anaesthetist, I managed to obtain an additional pain killer late yesterday afternoon. The result? Michael slept really well, only waking once and didn't rise until after ten o'clock. What a difference a decent night's sleep has made to his well-being!
I am also recovering after becoming exhausted during Michael's hospital stay. An added bonus of Michael sleeping better was that I slept as well. Hence, this morning, I watered, answered e-mails with energetic alacrity, pruned one of our Jasmine creepers that was looking decidedly daggy and was only half an hour late opening the Gallery.
The street trees are already starting to look lovely and very few of the plantings has actually carked it. By summer's end, Vincent Street should be very attractive indeed. Also (hopefully) opening this summer will be our long awaited tapas and wine bar named The Rabbit Hole. The old ANZ bank building is currently being lovingly renovated by semi-locals Mike and Tracey back to its former glory. In the meantime, new al-fresco areas outside the Bakery and the Red Vault provide delightful seating for casual dining and drinking beverages.
With the advent of the spring weather, both beer gardens at the Freemasons' Tavern and the Hotel Beverley are other venues to sit and relax, watching the world go by over a refreshing drink. On the warmer days, all of us on Vincent Street are opening our doors to let the air and light into our spaces. Bec and Marion at their art studio, Kylie's "Lucky Find" frock shop, the Station Gallery. Mandy's Art Garden and the East End Gallery are all benefitting from the end of really wintry conditions.
With Gallery guests Jan and Bob, we watched one of the gliders loop the loop, climb and dive and soar once more. Under no circumstances will I ever climb into a glider, as I have a bad case of Terra Firma - the less firma, the more terra...However, for those who take courage in hand, I have been told that a glider flight is a wonderful, memorable and very quiet experience. I'll just keep blaming my dicky knee for my avoidance.
With the hot summer temperatures not apparent yet, now is the time for a jaunty climb up County Peak/Quajibin to gaze over the green surroundings and admire the currently full salt lakes at Yenyening. A scramble to the top is not terribly arduous and the scenery is extraordinary. Do not leave this trip much longer!
A final treat at dusk was a bunch of young men, some teenagers, some older, testing out our Moort Wabiny skatepark. One of the lads had left Beverley ten years ago and not been back since. Having visited both Toodyay and Northam skateparks, they were in agreement that Heavenly Beverley's was the best. Yay, us!
Two weeks ago, Immy was loving the littlies' climbing equipment. This evening, kids on bikes and very talented skateboarders shared the space. There were no collisions and no squabbles.
We really have so much to offer here in Heavenly Beverley. What a perfect day.
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