Out of Necessity - Perhaps
Monday, 9 December 2013
Almost the end.
“Things change. And friends leave. Life doesn't stop for anybody.”
Good Morning World... Mon 9th, 6.12, 12dg and the sky this morning in Christchurch is a high broken overcast but the day should become sunny. Yesterday was a good ground soaker and after the wizard Nor'west winds of the last couple of days I imagine much needed happiness for gardens. Final days in New Zealand.. I have been treated like a queen where ever I have been and the time spent with my precious girls and Mother has been a blessing. Leaving Wanaka was terribly hard for all sorts of reasons, but farewelling Mel and the Poppet at Christchurch airport was the hardest. Our flight from Queenstown was like being in a tumble dryer.. the turbulence was incredible for most of the flight, and passengers in our immediate vicinity not handling it at all... if you get my meaning... the Poppet was fascinated by the poor woman across the aisle!!! At the moment I am staying with my sister and her almost husband... sadly I will miss their wedding which they are having here at the house on the 23rd Dec, but Mum and my other sister will be here. Cannot be everywhere!! I was taken on a whistle stop tour of Christchurch on arrival, post earthquake, my emotions were at rock bottom after all the departures but standing in front of our iconic Christchurch Cathedral was an emotional moment... I have grown up in this city and cried as I looked at the changes that have been forced on Christchurch and its residents... Yesterday I was blessed to enjoy a luncheon with dear friends, thank you Mr and Mrs D... it was lovely to be one at your table and to catch up with you all, must remember not to discuss Nigella in front of Max . Last night there was a quiet dinner party here with more old friends... quite eaten and drunk out, it has been a long two months. Today I am spending the day with one of my original friends from school, we met as 5 year olds, but the beauty of sitting with friends is that it is always so simple and pleasurable regardless of the last time you hugged. I am hoping for a night off tonight, quietly spent in the company of Diana and Rowly then tomorrow it is bags packed direction Singapore.
Good Morning World... Mon 9th, 6.12, 12dg and the sky this morning in Christchurch is a high broken overcast but the day should become sunny. Yesterday was a good ground soaker and after the wizard Nor'west winds of the last couple of days I imagine much needed happiness for gardens. Final days in New Zealand.. I have been treated like a queen where ever I have been and the time spent with my precious girls and Mother has been a blessing. Leaving Wanaka was terribly hard for all sorts of reasons, but farewelling Mel and the Poppet at Christchurch airport was the hardest. Our flight from Queenstown was like being in a tumble dryer.. the turbulence was incredible for most of the flight, and passengers in our immediate vicinity not handling it at all... if you get my meaning... the Poppet was fascinated by the poor woman across the aisle!!! At the moment I am staying with my sister and her almost husband... sadly I will miss their wedding which they are having here at the house on the 23rd Dec, but Mum and my other sister will be here. Cannot be everywhere!! I was taken on a whistle stop tour of Christchurch on arrival, post earthquake, my emotions were at rock bottom after all the departures but standing in front of our iconic Christchurch Cathedral was an emotional moment... I have grown up in this city and cried as I looked at the changes that have been forced on Christchurch and its residents... Yesterday I was blessed to enjoy a luncheon with dear friends, thank you Mr and Mrs D... it was lovely to be one at your table and to catch up with you all, must remember not to discuss Nigella in front of Max . Last night there was a quiet dinner party here with more old friends... quite eaten and drunk out, it has been a long two months. Today I am spending the day with one of my original friends from school, we met as 5 year olds, but the beauty of sitting with friends is that it is always so simple and pleasurable regardless of the last time you hugged. I am hoping for a night off tonight, quietly spent in the company of Diana and Rowly then tomorrow it is bags packed direction Singapore.
Saturday, 7 December 2013
Thank you Wanaka... it has been marvellous
“Piglet noticed that even though he had a Very Small Heart, it could hold a rather large amount of Gratitude.”
Good Morning World... Sat 7th, 5.03, 13dg and they are expecting rain here in Wanaka later in the day. This morning we start the next part of the journey... Wanaka to Queenstown to fly to Christchurch. The last month has gone so quickly and I leave after so many happy moments here with all the wonderful people I know. The difficult part is leaving an ageing Mother, but as she is well looked after and surrounded by friends there is no point in worrying. Wanaka has been a delight and now onto Christchurch... my first visit back there in many years, and especially after the devastating earthquakes I imagine it will be a visit of mixed emotions. I was born and raised in Christchurch so not really too sure what to expect. I believe the pixies have been into my house in Schruns and turned the heating on for me.... Bless, it will be wonderful going back to a warm home with snow on the ground. So, thank you Wanaka, thank you to all my wonderful friends who have made our stay here in the town so special.. thank you especially to special besties Vicki and Greg, Walter and Ricky. It would never have happened without your amazing generosity... Group hug.
Good Morning World... Sat 7th, 5.03, 13dg and they are expecting rain here in Wanaka later in the day. This morning we start the next part of the journey... Wanaka to Queenstown to fly to Christchurch. The last month has gone so quickly and I leave after so many happy moments here with all the wonderful people I know. The difficult part is leaving an ageing Mother, but as she is well looked after and surrounded by friends there is no point in worrying. Wanaka has been a delight and now onto Christchurch... my first visit back there in many years, and especially after the devastating earthquakes I imagine it will be a visit of mixed emotions. I was born and raised in Christchurch so not really too sure what to expect. I believe the pixies have been into my house in Schruns and turned the heating on for me.... Bless, it will be wonderful going back to a warm home with snow on the ground. So, thank you Wanaka, thank you to all my wonderful friends who have made our stay here in the town so special.. thank you especially to special besties Vicki and Greg, Walter and Ricky. It would never have happened without your amazing generosity... Group hug.
“Piglet noticed that even though he had a Very Small Heart, it could hold a rather large amount of Gratitude.”
Good Morning World... Sat 7th, 5.03, 13dg and they are expecting rain here in Wanaka later in the day. This morning we start the next part of the journey... Wankaka to Queenstown to fly to Christchurch. The last month has gone so quickly and I leave after so many happy moments here with all the wonderful people I know. The difficult part is leaving an ageing Mother, but as she is well looked after and surrounded by friends there is no point in worrying. Wanaka has been a delight and now onto Christchurch... my first visit back there in many years, and especially after the devastating earthquakes I imagine it will be a visit of mixed emotions. I was born and raised in Christchurch so not really too sure what to expect. I believe the pixies have been into my house in Schruns and turned the heating on for me.... Bless, it will be wonderful going back to a warm home with snow on the ground. So, thank you Wanaka, thank you to all my wonderful friends who have made our stay here in the town so special.. thank you especially to special besties Vicki and Greg, Walter and Ricky. It would never have happened without your amazing generosity... Group hug.
Good Morning World... Sat 7th, 5.03, 13dg and they are expecting rain here in Wanaka later in the day. This morning we start the next part of the journey... Wankaka to Queenstown to fly to Christchurch. The last month has gone so quickly and I leave after so many happy moments here with all the wonderful people I know. The difficult part is leaving an ageing Mother, but as she is well looked after and surrounded by friends there is no point in worrying. Wanaka has been a delight and now onto Christchurch... my first visit back there in many years, and especially after the devastating earthquakes I imagine it will be a visit of mixed emotions. I was born and raised in Christchurch so not really too sure what to expect. I believe the pixies have been into my house in Schruns and turned the heating on for me.... Bless, it will be wonderful going back to a warm home with snow on the ground. So, thank you Wanaka, thank you to all my wonderful friends who have made our stay here in the town so special.. thank you especially to special besties Vicki and Greg, Walter and Ricky. It would never have happened without your amazing generosity... Group hug.
Tuesday, 3 December 2013
A happy day..
“We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude.”
Good Morning World... Tues 3rd, 6.20, 8dg and a picture perfect morning over the lake. It will be paddling pool weather today with a high of 26 dg they say. Yesterday the weather clouded over in the morning and I thought that the day would stay cool but as per forecast it was an afternoon stunner. The luncheon has been done and dusted. phew.. and I think with great success, even though it was quite fraught trying to deliver the finished foods from a dolls kitchen. We had a lovely group of girls who happily quaffed champagne and orange juice and hoovered their way through a selection of finger foods. Decision made at 11th hour to leave them seated and offer trays of food around... thank goodness we did. Sadly there was not a line up of walkers out at the front door for the hoped for photo shoot, but there was a selection of walking sticks dotted around the house, that byhome time around 2.30 ish created a bit of a scramble to find the right stick for the right owner... Then we sat down to breathe out. A massive thank you to my wingpersons.. Mel and Vick.. yesterday would never have happened without your massive input. As for my dear little Mother.. well what can one say when she decided to get her ruddy sheepskin duster out at 11am and start to do the dusting 30 mins before balloon goes up. I was thinking heavens, perhaps that could have been done quietly on Saturday and Sunday.. no pressure Mum !! Today is going to be a slow day with not a rushed moment in it. We will walk around to Mum's cook lunch .. marinated chicken and courgettes on sticks then collect the car. Yes we were lifted home last night as we had all been having a few bubbles. Special award of the day has to be given to the Poppet... she was in her high chair for most of the prep and start time then in her bed in snore off mode, then time for the paddling pool. What an angel.
Good Morning World... Tues 3rd, 6.20, 8dg and a picture perfect morning over the lake. It will be paddling pool weather today with a high of 26 dg they say. Yesterday the weather clouded over in the morning and I thought that the day would stay cool but as per forecast it was an afternoon stunner. The luncheon has been done and dusted. phew.. and I think with great success, even though it was quite fraught trying to deliver the finished foods from a dolls kitchen. We had a lovely group of girls who happily quaffed champagne and orange juice and hoovered their way through a selection of finger foods. Decision made at 11th hour to leave them seated and offer trays of food around... thank goodness we did. Sadly there was not a line up of walkers out at the front door for the hoped for photo shoot, but there was a selection of walking sticks dotted around the house, that byhome time around 2.30 ish created a bit of a scramble to find the right stick for the right owner... Then we sat down to breathe out. A massive thank you to my wingpersons.. Mel and Vick.. yesterday would never have happened without your massive input. As for my dear little Mother.. well what can one say when she decided to get her ruddy sheepskin duster out at 11am and start to do the dusting 30 mins before balloon goes up. I was thinking heavens, perhaps that could have been done quietly on Saturday and Sunday.. no pressure Mum !! Today is going to be a slow day with not a rushed moment in it. We will walk around to Mum's cook lunch .. marinated chicken and courgettes on sticks then collect the car. Yes we were lifted home last night as we had all been having a few bubbles. Special award of the day has to be given to the Poppet... she was in her high chair for most of the prep and start time then in her bed in snore off mode, then time for the paddling pool. What an angel.
Monday, 2 December 2013
Time to party.. Retirement Village style...
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ....
a past juicy enough that she's looking forward to
retelling it in her old age....
Good Morning World... Mon 2nd, 5.55, beautiful early morning sky, 7dg expecting 26dg today. The last two days have been spent cooking and creating for the luncheon at Mum's villa for 18 residents and friends.... mostly assembled, rolled, part cooked and ready to finish and plate. Hopefully my idea of suitable finger food for 80 something year olds is a success. The space will be interesting... I imagine all the walkers will be parked at the front door... could be an interesting photo shoot !!! The weather has been a mixed late spring, early summer bag with fresh snow falling on the higher mountains overnight Friday, but temps are on the rise again. Today we will be able to serve bubbles on the terasse in the sun. Mel, Poppity and I indulged ourselves yesterday with lunch at the Speights Ale House... a break from the kitchen and the stove. Delicious wild rocket, tomato and mozarella salad, to be recommended. Today an early start around to Mum's and then a well deserved pat on the back around 3pm with feet up. Into our last week here in Wanaka, it has been fabulous, so many lovely evenings out with wonderful people, catch up all the way. Thank you Mr and Mrs N for Friday evening, and thank you Bridgy for a brilliant Saturday evening. Definitely in need of a month of detox!! My shift to Christchurch on Saturday will be another blur of social activity with the dance card already filling fast... and the best of all will be a celebration as my sister has just announced her engagement. . Bring on 3pm...
a past juicy enough that she's looking forward to
retelling it in her old age....
Good Morning World... Mon 2nd, 5.55, beautiful early morning sky, 7dg expecting 26dg today. The last two days have been spent cooking and creating for the luncheon at Mum's villa for 18 residents and friends.... mostly assembled, rolled, part cooked and ready to finish and plate. Hopefully my idea of suitable finger food for 80 something year olds is a success. The space will be interesting... I imagine all the walkers will be parked at the front door... could be an interesting photo shoot !!! The weather has been a mixed late spring, early summer bag with fresh snow falling on the higher mountains overnight Friday, but temps are on the rise again. Today we will be able to serve bubbles on the terasse in the sun. Mel, Poppity and I indulged ourselves yesterday with lunch at the Speights Ale House... a break from the kitchen and the stove. Delicious wild rocket, tomato and mozarella salad, to be recommended. Today an early start around to Mum's and then a well deserved pat on the back around 3pm with feet up. Into our last week here in Wanaka, it has been fabulous, so many lovely evenings out with wonderful people, catch up all the way. Thank you Mr and Mrs N for Friday evening, and thank you Bridgy for a brilliant Saturday evening. Definitely in need of a month of detox!! My shift to Christchurch on Saturday will be another blur of social activity with the dance card already filling fast... and the best of all will be a celebration as my sister has just announced her engagement. . Bring on 3pm...
Sunday, 1 December 2013
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