Woke up at 5am ready for a ride. Sun was up early. As I was getting ready to go saw the hound again crossing from the flat beside the round yard across the creek. Took off after him to no avail.

Char was super keen to get her presents at 6am but told her she could get them after my ride. Went off towards fonzies crossing then up boree track. Stacks of snake trails in the sand. Was a good time. Did the loop from crossing to front gate in 1:45. A good 15 min quicker than last time.

Decided I needed some more KM under the belt so headed into Wollombi. Both left and right knees were playing up but went on. Got home to the girls playing cards in their PJ’s. took just under 3 hours for the 60km.

View from Finchley Trig station

We had scrambled eggs for brekkie and Charlotte opened her presents. She got heelies shoes, crystal growing kit, new sports watch and something else i have already forgotten.

Made hamburgers for lunch, charlottes request, then took a snap. Woke up to char yellin that the dog was back. Went out for 45 min till dark but didn’t see him. Came back and made baked salmon with spuds and brocollini. Char had her cake then off to bed.