I'm tired after my trip by train and bus to Waikanae today. At Waikanae railway station I walked to Charles Fleming retirement village to visit my sister who resides there. It's only a couple of kms away but it was stinking hot in the blazing sun. I also walked to and from Wellington railway station as well.
"So what?" you might ask - as it's only about 8kms total but a couple of days ago I walked 13kms including a bit of up and I have twinges in my groin - not in a nice way. I'll have to take it easy over the next week as I don't want to damage myself prior to the house shifting Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday next week.
I wasn't going to mention this but the old Wainui nag has been in print again complaining about a lack of a post today. I guess the old chap doesn't get much excitement so I can see that a daily post of mine can ginger him along. He phoned me actually when I was on the bus somewhere near Pukerua Bay as he's going to help me with moving boxes on Thursday when I will have a van. I booked one today - a smallish Toyota Hiace cargo van. I didn't want one of those behemoth ones I've hired before as I want one with manoeuvrability. I also wanted one with bloody windows so I can see out when backing and parking.
We will only be moving the small boxes and sundry items from the lock-up (2 garages) so don't need a big van. I hope that Richard won't be disappointed. Still, it'll give him a chance to dress up again in his blokey driver's outfit which features: A black singlet with a tartan flannel shirt over it; blue jeans and large unlaced workbooks; a weeks growth of beard; at least a week's lack of washing along with the ubiquitous underarm stains. Maybe I should check that all the windows in the Hiace open properly before I drive it away. His offer of help is appreciated however and will get the job done much quicker.
I suggested that Richard park his car somewhere in Wellington where parking will be free for a few hours. No doubt he'll park in Makara or Seatoun but hey! Wainuiomata ... sorry, what does it matter? I'll have the van from 9am to 4pm so there's plenty of time.
Old friends eh? Simply the best.
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Hello!
This is TC here writing the first comment.
I don't normally get this chance as Desperate Dan ... sorry, Reckless Richard who obviously perches on top of his computer waiting for new input, leaps in as soon as his machine beeps.
I'm a bit surprised that he hasn't commented yet though as it has been many minutes since I wrote this most recent post. I hope that he's Ok ... hold on, I just remembered that he was getting rid of the evidence ... sorry, getting rid of his cleanskin empties so as not to frighten the recycle and rubbish collection people.
Carry on.
There are three wine bottles and two soft drink bottles in our recycling. So, there! 😁
Mm ok.
As recycling collection in the Nui is Thursday that suggests that since this morning you’ve gone through three bottles of wine.
Well done on the soft drink though.
Not that I’m counting.
Last time I glanced over at ours it was nearly full with wine and beer bottles. Glad you had a nice trip to Waikanae. Got to remember we are old men now. I thought I'd do a 'high' vault over a low brick fence about a mitre high at church the other day and was lucky I didn't fall flat on my face.
Is your guardian angel on holiday?
Nothing new here. Same shit, different day.
Robert’s Facebook account apparently is where it’s all happening.
Trouble is - no one knows where to find it.
https://www.facebook.com/robert.prowse.5686
Send me a friend request. I don't have many.
Sorry but I'll be busy that day.
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