Into my second week of solitude in deepest Ponsonby. Had a good week at work last week from Wednesday to Friday and ate out at the Council cafetaria so I didn't need to bother with cooking food when I got home. Collapsed in a heap and went to bed early every night last week - the easiest way to get over the jet lag and keep warm. Had the electrician come and install an earth wire which I didn't know we didn't have until just before we went away. Also got a new meter box near the front door and a new switchboard in the hall.
Went to Waiheke on the weekend to see if all was well - and thankfully it was, as lovely as ever. The weather was great and I walked in to Oneroa to op shop and library (old habits die hard) and walked home along the beach. Had a very late lunch at home then walked along Surfdale Beach for some more ozone, then visited my neighbour Shona across the road who likes a chat about this and that, and who had kept an eye on our place while we were away. Invited her back for a cup of tea and more chitchat.
Holy Mass on Sunday for the first time in a few weeks which was very nice , seeing all the locals afterwards over a cup of coffee and cake (for Fathers' Day ) too.
Gardened a bit - shifted an apple tree that has not had apples on it for the 6 or so years we have had it and weeded ineffectually here and there. Parted with some clothes from my rag bag and threw one of the old bags out too. Hope I continue to make progress on that front in the future .
All spurred on my filling one of those pink plastic bags last week in Ponsonby and seeing it collected before I had a chance to change my mind.
Have started going to the gym again to build up my strength and stamina. The first day was hard - I could hardly lift the 2kg dumbells, or raise the 5kg bar. Today was a bit easier - did 3km on the bike in the allotted 12 minutes and managed the other exercises more easily. It was raining this morning so got out the car and wanted to drive up the road and park there, however I had to turn round and come almost the whole way back as people seem to be parking there all day. Went to see friend F in Vermont St this afternoon and had the same problem. Got home OK with car safely in garage Dieter will be pleased to hear.
Am beavering away listing a few things on Trade Me as usual - sold 2 books and 2 coins for Dieter last week. He of course has acquired a few more to compensate while away - loose change from the countries along the Danube and some lovely commemorative 10 Euro coins. At least they can be spent on one of our next trips, hopefully in 2 years time or maybe even next year.
Went to Waiheke on the weekend to see if all was well - and thankfully it was, as lovely as ever. The weather was great and I walked in to Oneroa to op shop and library (old habits die hard) and walked home along the beach. Had a very late lunch at home then walked along Surfdale Beach for some more ozone, then visited my neighbour Shona across the road who likes a chat about this and that, and who had kept an eye on our place while we were away. Invited her back for a cup of tea and more chitchat.
Holy Mass on Sunday for the first time in a few weeks which was very nice , seeing all the locals afterwards over a cup of coffee and cake (for Fathers' Day ) too.
Gardened a bit - shifted an apple tree that has not had apples on it for the 6 or so years we have had it and weeded ineffectually here and there. Parted with some clothes from my rag bag and threw one of the old bags out too. Hope I continue to make progress on that front in the future .
All spurred on my filling one of those pink plastic bags last week in Ponsonby and seeing it collected before I had a chance to change my mind.
Have started going to the gym again to build up my strength and stamina. The first day was hard - I could hardly lift the 2kg dumbells, or raise the 5kg bar. Today was a bit easier - did 3km on the bike in the allotted 12 minutes and managed the other exercises more easily. It was raining this morning so got out the car and wanted to drive up the road and park there, however I had to turn round and come almost the whole way back as people seem to be parking there all day. Went to see friend F in Vermont St this afternoon and had the same problem. Got home OK with car safely in garage Dieter will be pleased to hear.
Am beavering away listing a few things on Trade Me as usual - sold 2 books and 2 coins for Dieter last week. He of course has acquired a few more to compensate while away - loose change from the countries along the Danube and some lovely commemorative 10 Euro coins. At least they can be spent on one of our next trips, hopefully in 2 years time or maybe even next year.
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