The passage of time in Wellington and elsewhere
A trip to Napier to experience better weather and a change of scenery for a few days. The weather was a little better.
The environment was good, a small house (caravan) to stay in, situated in a quiet, small farm. I partook in the ‘fish and chips’ tour.
A nice place to be. It has changed a little from our last visit, of many I think, about 10 years ago. Not sure it is a place I could live in however.
Well, time to move on.
It was sold by auction- though there was only one bidder. So in reality negotiation done by the auctioneer.
The current market is certainly cooler than it has been. The local effects of the public sector job cuts seem apparent.
To the next phase.
I chose to put some guttering up to hopefully help with the drainage and wetness under the barns. Plus to collect water for the future growing zone.
I am quite pleased with the results. It does work after some tinkering.
Certainly cheaper me doing it than using the professionals.
Just to document activity at St. Gilles
So the men are in putting a new false wall in room 4- to improve the insulation and start our moves to change the room. The other is to fill a whole in the wall following the removal of the old hot water tank. However, the insulation was of poor quality and so is being replaced fully.
Let’s hope it is worth it in terms of added comfort and lower power bills
A couple of weeks ago now- late again. But EQ’s first visit to the world renowned capital, with a contribution from mum.
Friday evening was one of those classic(cheesy?) boat trips on the Seine. But good fun and added entertainment of disagreements amongst the staff!
