Founders Day and Ella's Birthday

Today is a special day on several fronts in our household. Today is the day that Baden Powell was born. He is the person who’s ideas saw the start and development of Scouting (and Guiding). While the delivery of the program may look different to what Baden Powell originally started, it is a day that we remember

The other reason it is special is that Ella (Akela’s pet dog), has her birthday also. Akela is a bit of a nut and takes Ella to the beach for her birthday. Ella might not actually know it’s her birthday, but she sure LOVES the beach and if the windows of the car are not up, then we are pretty sure Ella would be out the window and down at the water edge before anyone else has un done their seat belts!

As a result, we headed for Sempahore and had a few hours at the beach. We were able to enjoy the water, as well as having a nice picnic lunch, prepared for by Akela, overall, we had a great day.  

Beach Visit

Today, we took Mischief to Semaphore to visit a South Australian Beach. Last night, while Mischief and I were sleeping, Akela was busy getting a picnic lunch organised. We were joined by Akela’s husband, a friend and Ella, Akela’s dog (who Mischief discovered, really, really, really loves the beach and going swimming!)

It was an enjoyable day and it was certainly good to be able to see what an Adelaide beach looked like as well. Akela certainly got some weird looks as she was taking photos of us, but these things happen. I guess she must be use to it by now!

Soon, it was time to head home and allow Akela to do some clothes washing. She was getting ready to pack for the Jamboree and we are due to be at the Scout Hall at 3am. It is certainly a early time to be anywhere on New Years Day and especially as most people will be heading home after a night of celebration. Guess it will be a early night for us, to ensure we get the sleep we need!