A Storm Is Brewing.

The minutiae of life, wonderful and perfect.

Bob left for work at half past five this morning but not before he checked his weather app. Amazing how detailed it can get and often I think that it must be far fetched to be so particular but honestly, today the nefarious prediction of 100% thunderstorm and showers bang on lunchtime, have proven right. Who could have imagined that when only this morning the temperature gauge hit over 30 degrees and sweat was dripping?

Well, here I am sitting in a dark kitchen. You know that dramatic clouded over sensation due to loss of sunlight that can only predict dire and at times ominous weather calamities. Thankfully the temperature has dropped and afforded a respite from heat. Bob's in two minds about the heat. Despite yearning for it during the bitterly cold winter months ( don't forget that he works outside all year round ), now that it is here he at times wishes it to Jericho. At least this afternoon he will get some respite.

On Saturday we helped my parents bottling wine, it didn't take more than a few hours, and as Bob and I were cleaning the wine barrel outside next to the road, a few Eisenbergers drove past and hooted in greeting. More for Bob than me. One particular jaunty driver gave an enthusiastic wave which was directed at Bob.

I love the fact that so many people around our area ( the vineyards Bob works in are scattered far and wide in Burgenland ) like and respect Bob. Turns out that this particular jaunty driver is a man of over ninety who lives on his own along one of the vineyards that Bob and the team have to tend. At times Bob will cut his lawn, at times just offer a friendly greeting and at times ( during winter ) accept a Stamperl Schapps.

The fact that he is over ninety and lives comfortably on his own, still drives and tends a big vegetable garden is amazing and something to aspire to. These little fleeting moments of village life are so special and they do give us a sense of belonging and having grown roots in the right place.

Biggi