Monday 18th May 2020 – today is normal for many Kiwis as children head back to school, shops are open and humans come face to face after eight weeks of change.
For many the change is permanent as we look down the barrel of job loss and work isolation. No more will I battle the traffic on a daily basis as I roll out of bed and grab my morning coffee on my way to my work station at the other end of the kitchen.
The weekend saw life in NZ herald a nation out of jail! The gloves and masks were ditched by most and every man and his dog took to the streets.
Dan brought Floyd (dog) to visit our new abode, he is allowed to visit on the deck, but it was far to exciting for a nervous dog! People drove up and unloaded 5 dogs, 4 horses, and another 2 horses, and a constant stream of one person one dog walkers, all within five meters of the gate! The above was all action in a half hour period…far too stressful for a fur baby who really only likes humans.
Seven white doves live in the plum tree out back and sing to us all day…
The afternoon brought a visit from Dad and Sandy, and as the overcast sky dropped temperatures we decided it was time to light the fire…
Jaxon has always had an attachment to fire and took control, and an afternoon of game playing saw this heating mode chew up $50 worth of wood. May need to reconsider our heating options at this price or scour the neighbourhood for free firewood!
The new crockpot produced a fantastic dinner and it was an early night all round ready for the “working” week ahead….
Looking like a week ahead of winter sunshine, great for washing but not helping the water shortage problem we now have in Auckland….The boats remain safely parked in their garages as no hoses (for cleaning) can be used until the restrictions are lifted!
All who wander are not Lost girls 