Hide Report
I mentioned in Chapter 2 that the creek was tidal. One of the
greatest treats is when Broken fin passes by. Broken fin is a
dolphin and instantly recognisable because of his broken fin –
clearly a battle scar but he's been passing through for years now. I
know that you can see dolphins in captivity but there's nothing quite
like getting up close and personal at their invitation. It takes a
certain degree of dedication from the Hide – if you're lucky enough
to spot broken fin up stream you can hurry down to the dock and
wait for him to surface – if it really is your lucky day he'll
surface right in front of you expelling water. Beyond words – can't
think of a better way to spend time.
Back to reality (of sorts) class menu decided:
Croque Monsieur
Fish Pie
Chocolate orange mousse
and the grindstone.
First rule of any kitchen – clean it, whether it needs it or not.
I could give CSI a run for their money – never be without gloves
rubber for industrial cleaning and exam gloves for prepping – not
that I'm OCD you understand. Another major cultural difference –
an entirely necessary one – is the waste disposal. Usually a small
sink so you can prepare fruit, vegetables, meat etc., and rinse away,
flick of a switch and gone. Takes some getting used to but hygienic
and efficient – one small point, don't ever put your fingers
anywhere near the plughole when the motor is running – you'll lose
them. In this part of the world you don't put any waste food out
with the trash, the wildlife love it. Most bins are anchored down
for a very good reason – shredded rubbish strewn for a mile that
you've got to collect and re-bag ….. time you'll never get back.
Supper
tonight, cook's choice, my style of slob food, cheese potato and
onion pie – the vegetarian of the household gets to do her
favourite and friend's middle daughter and son-in-law are visiting
this coming weekend. Planning ahead, these guys live in Charlotte
and so after finishing a week's work they then drive 3 hours plus on
a Friday evening hey, it's the least I can do to make sure there's
food when they arrive. It's a “Desperate Dan”
size pie so that the remains can be frozen ready for the weekend.
It's a hard life but someone has to do it.
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