ya been out?

The paparazzi were in the line-up again today to capture the action; with dedicated focus on our respective husbands.  Unknown characters did not make it through the shutter.  

Still windy, still firing.  Aquaman content with things.

That's the last of the green room action for a while as we are off to Bali for three weeks to meet friends and family.  Tom's gills will have almost closed over by the time we get back.

joy of vegan baking

The next installment in my community vegan awareness program features a fool proof banana loaf and easy banana biscuits.  Just the solution for an oversupply of mushy bananas.  

banana oat bikkies

2        mashed bananas

1/2 C  honey

2 C     oats

1 C     plain flour

2 t      baking soda

1/3 C  chopped nuts & raisins

good shake of cinnamon

Sift flour and baking soda.  Add other ingredients & mix.

Drop teaspoons onto baking tray.

Bake at 180C for around 15 mins or until browned.

banana & lemon loaf

2 C     plain flour

1 ½ t  baking powder
1 t      bi carb soda
1/3 C  canola or coconut oil
¾ C    honey or agave
2/3 C  soy milk
¼ C    lemon juice
1 t      lemon zest
1 t      vanilla
2 t      apple cider vinegar

2        mashed bananas

2 T     sunflower seeds or poppy seeds

Sift flour, baking powder & bi carb soda.

Mix together remaining ingredients.

Add wet to dry and mix until combined.

Bake in loaf or cake tin at 180C for 20 mins or until skewer comes out clean.

 

taking on the wind

20 knot offshore, 10 foot swell, 6’8” board.   It'll do for a day in the office.

Smiles all round from Aquaman and Jo Newburn (USA).

 

pool time

While Jen is here from Hawaii, the afternoon invariably finds me at the hotel for a cuppa, spot of lounging and a dip in the pool.  Perhaps a game of cards, Rummikub or frisbee, depending on the level of exertion desired.  Jen has a thing for a hot drink with her feet in cold water; I can work with that.  

best laid plans

We were meant to go to Bali yesterday, but the ferry is cancelled all week due to strong winds and swell.  The conditions in the Straits of Death are such that all boats have been advised to stay in harbour until further notice.

Yesteray there were four chartered flights to and from the mainland, using a 12 seater plane from an Australian mining company.  Form all accounts, the scene at the airport was a shit fight, with passengers waiting up to five hours to get on, or be turfed off at the last minute. He with the most cash wins.

It is blowing 25 - 30 knots and the Beaufort wind scale states conditions as "strong breeze" to "near gale" 

Indicators for a strong breeze are: large tree branches move,  telephone wires begin to whistle, umbrellas are difficult to keep under control. Larger waves form, whitecaps prevalent, spray.

In near gale conditions : large trees sway, becoming difficult to walk.

Larger waves develop, white foam from breaking waves begins to be blown.

I'm not sure about the umbrellas or telephone wires, but can tick swaying coconuts and whitecaps.  I could add a column for "amount of crap blowing into the house". 

The kiteboarders are loving it.