It's been an early start to a long day! First to the pool where I got caught taking a pee. The lifeguard shouted at me so loud, I nearly fell in. Then we went on to Moruya for some scones with jam and cream and a pot of tea at the local Country Women's Assocation.
On the way, I noticed this sign in the window of the last remaining bookshop, and I thought, "Oh no, it's FOR LEASE!" Over the years, we have lost three bookshops in succession, and "Moruya Books" was the last one still standing, and now it, too, seemed to be closing down. How sad!
But no, it is only relocating, to an even bigger and better location in the main street, I hope, which I shall check out on our next visit to Moruya.
Despite my best intentions to support this last remaining bookshop, I am sorely being put to the test because it is catering to the prevailing taste of the locals whose taste in books is totally different from mine.
Although, checking their website when we got home again, I noticed that they stock just the one copy of "Words for Life - To Boost Every Day of the Year". Were they thinking of me when they ordered it in?
The same book is for sale on the internet for as little as $19.99, so should I buy it there or support Moruya Books by buying it from them at $34.99 ? Okay, here's the deal I have made with myself to salve my conscience: if that one copy is still in stock when we drive to Moruya next month for my medical appointment, I shall buy it from them.
