New Intentions

Well I am going to start this up again I like writing and have a lots of reminices and family goings on to write about. After feeling rotten for most of this year I seem to have turned a corner last visit to yet another GP made me feel I should get on with it he took me off the last medication a previous GP had given me because it was doing nothing for me ..... say no more. Immediately I felt better than I had for months , I still get a bit breathless but that is something I always have done having never been the fittest. Tonight will be a test I am going to Waikanae to play in the teams as a sub so hope I manage to get home before I fall asleep!!! I have beeen going to bed earlier than before which is better for me. Knitted a vest for Carmen in that fake wool/fur looks good but cost me $24 to post hopefully she will like it. Maxie and I went to the beach for a walk and and an airing he met a little black schnauzer who gave him a run

Here is a picture of the black hens who keep us suppplied with eggs and potter atound the apple a fjeoa trees. Maxie and I enjoy our turret he has his bottom shelf in the wardrobe and I have my desk and a relaxing bed which is loely and sunny in the mornings. Makes me feel like a Nana now. Looking forward to Denyse coming I do hope it works out for us all. Just need to get Mere up here and life will be perfect

A Harris Country Wedding Part 1

Last night I heard this story related again by my stepsister Lesley. Even though Graham and I were there I remember very few of the events. Graham and I were in our lets behave properly phase and probably didn't really want to even see what was happening. The Setting Simon and Tracy had beed renting a cottage on the property of Tom Scott a renowned and well known cartoonist in Wellington, The main house was a big two storied villa over looking the main road to Paraparaumu Simon and Tracy's cottage was surrounded by a rather high hedge. It was one of those really hot days the heat seemen to be trapped behind this hedge. Also there were a number of Simons's mates camped outside the perimetre of this hedge in tents and some had bought their dogs. First thing to go wrong The previous night Tracy and Tony Harris had argues about the music for the wedding which put Tony into a sulky mood he was a person who liked his own way. On the wedding day Tony arrived dressed in shorts and rough clothing he began to play some music on the organ then stood up and announced that the organ was rubbish and he couldn't play it and he wasn't going to be the Master of Ceremonies. The Bride and Groom were about to arrive. What to do Sister Denyse's ex husband Bob was there why he was I cant for the life of me understand. But Bob being properly dressed and personable was roped in to be MC. The bride and groom were about to arrive ......no music have no fear brother Boko who had been smoking dope behind the hedge and hiding from Battle Axe wife Linda pulled out his comb and piped the happy coule in to the theme from Coronation Street through his nose.

Country Life is over

We are now at Otaki Beach living beside the sea in a rambly house with plenty of space and a different sort of garden

Max and I on a windy day and the beach at Otaki. Every time I come here Kapiti is a different shade and perspective

Visit to Hamilton

Went up to Hamilton by train which we caught at Palmerston North. the railway station wssomething else! One would think you were in the Soviet Union

Tried to find the loo we had to get the only emplyee in sight to unlock it. Today we went to the Hamilton Gardens got round all the geardens . I liked the Surreal garden best.

. managed to find an uber and .come back for a rest Movie and dinne later tonight.

LOCK DOWN LEVEL 2 AGAIN!!

Well it was bound to happen again if you listen to the pundits and yes we were not surprised. Fortunately forus we dont live in Auckland which has been locked down to level 3. I telephone Tam yesterday and they are still waiting to view their finished apartment on the Avondale raceway. Something seems to have happened to this blog site one does not seem to have contro; over the size of the print. Went today for an ECG $35 dollars thank you it was norma. I think AF is probably more common than oe thinks. Outcome GP has referred me to the Cardiology Dept. Enough of ailments. Poor sister Denyse is in a bad place with her family I am trying to be as supportive as possible. They are all very disfunctional and Mattie has had a doomed life so far . It would be good if she could be found a place where she could settle but I fear that may not be a possibility for her given her gene pool. Had a lovely walk on the rail trail today with my mate Max. Everything is ready for Meedith's visit so hope the weather holds out. We are back into internet bridge which I like though it is much less sociable am playing with Frosty tonight. Have mae Jamie Oliver's lamb curry for a quickdinner

Level 2 Lockdown

Life is a lot freer now people are rushing to the shops. Apparently, The Warehouse was full and there were queues to get in,  Going to The Warehouse is an outing for a lot of people I guess they rake through the bargains hoping for something goo to spring into their hands. Personally, even though I do shop there I generally find it quite depressing. Its the smell and the ugliness of some of the stock. There that's me and The Warehouse!!

Called to see Fran yesterday she was sunk in gloom had been sitting feeling bad all weekend. This virus has dealt her a cure blow, after Mollie's death she was always going on a big trip but alas that is not going to happen for a while. I took her up to Clareville to get some plants then she came for a walk with Max and I not too weak to do two twirls of Carrington Park.
The online bridge has helped pass the hours away, as there is nothing to watch on TV one might as well play. I have played with some poor players but have had reasonable games with Frosty Rosie and Katherine.

Maxie still expects to be out every morning which is good because it gets me going. Now the Library and the French Baker are open life is looking up. I have raked over my wardrobe and think I have enough to wear over the winter without buying any more. I am contemplating a pair of weatherproof Allbirds as my last year's models are inclined to get a bit damp in the long grass.
Hair is being attended to tomorrow that will be interesting. Looked at it today it looks like Camilla Parker Bowles hairdo. Not so glam of course.  Graham has painted the container dark green a great improvement to the back yard It makes a better view from Crouch End

Lock Dow Level 3

This does not make much difference to me life goes on as the last 4 weeks or so. Did manage a walk with Fran on Wednesday we did the big block round Mole St then got a coffee from The Main St Deli  and sat and drank it at the bus stop watching the world go by.

We have had beautiful Autumnal days lovely sunshine and around 20 degrees in the daytime then cooling about 3. I  am still awaiting vegetable plants for the back garden hopefully this week.
Lockdown hair will last another couple of weeks I wonder if Shine will survive here's hoping! Not the best picture in the world.

Another Grey day today will be playing a bit of bridge with Rosie today. Must say the bridge has helped allay the boredom. Cooked a big roast last night and we both ate too much. Won't need to cook anything today can rest from the cooking potsAnother Grey day today will be playing a bit of bridge with Rosie today. Must say the bridge has helped allay the boredom. Cooked a big roast last night and we both ate too much. Won't need to cook anything today can rest from the cooking pots.