Winter Chills

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It has been the coldest week of the year so far here in Auckland-by-the-sea, so our changing of our quilt to our winter one on Monday was justified. It has been a week of sunshine and showers, but the clear skies have allowed the warming sun through quite often, especially over the weekend.

I have had quite a busy week with three days at Electorate HQ, receiving, checking, sorting and packing supplies. Wednesday was particularly long. I have also has some Mac work at the end of the week which has been good. Getting around without a car hasn’t been difficult, it just takes longer and requirers a bit of planning, and Cherry (my Returning Officer) has been very good at giving me lifts when she can. I also popped into town on Thursday evening for another Meetup.com meeting which was quite good. My neck has improved throughout the week and is now almost back to normal.

Nicky has also had a busy and trying week at the library. She went on a very interesting course on Wednesday about collecting oral histories, and then down to house group in the evening.

Yesterday was a busy “at home” day, doing laundry, cooking, Scrabble and tellyboxing, and today has been ironing and cleaning, and a walk through Gitto’s Domain before lunch. The sun has been good.

Steve has very kindly loaned us his car for the week, which will be a great help. I have had no news from the insurance company yet but am expecting them write-off Lilly.

That’s all for now,

Take car, Rick

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