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    • VoyageurWendy Smith
      Jour 19

      Short and Sweet

      29 février, Nouvelle-Zélande ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C

      So far I haven't had a problem with finding something to write about each day. As I was driving up from Timaru to Christchurch I thought today's blog would be short and sweet.
      Bit cool this morning and a little damp. I did managed to walk down the the entrance gate at Castle Claremont. Knowing my previous occupation I got the mail and newspapers out of the letterbox and put it on the doorstep of the main house. I suspect with four "farm" newspapers that it had been there for sometime. Several power bills - hope they are on direct debit otherwise if they might not have any power.
      No problem driving. Stopped in Ashburton and got a couple of things and emptied the black waste.
      The friend I could have visited was on the West Coast, so headed to my sister's.
      As it turned out there was a gathering at Carolyn's as she was going to be presented with her retirement certificate from the JP service. My time was amazing. Nice to see her family here also to support her. I remembered Tony and I took Mum and Dad to Queenstown when she first became a JP. The circle goes around      En savoir plus

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    • VoyageurWendy Smith
      Jour 20

      Domestic Chores

      1 mars, Nouvelle-Zélande ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C

      If yesterday was short and sweet today will be even shorter. I am keen to write something every day.
      Last night after a lovely family meal and good conversation with family. Carolyn (sister) said slept in one of her beds so off I went for an hour then got up and said I am going to sleep in my camper. So off I went - never ever thought I would sleep in a camper in a suburban street...!! It is a no exit street so it was very quiet. I slept well.
      This morning Carolyn replaced a zip in her daughter's trousers and the daughter did Carolyn's ironing. Seemed a good exchange.
      This afternoon we have been to the shops.      En savoir plus

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    • VoyageurWendy Smith
      1
      Jour 24

      No Camper

      5 mars, Nouvelle-Zélande ⋅ 🌬 14 °C

      After I posted the blog last night I went for a walk. My brother and sister-in-law live on a lifestyle block near Christchurch. The houses I saw were very very nice when I was out walking. They are on an irrigation scheme and you could see some water their grass others it is brown.
      I was able to walk around a large block and had to take the picture of the Mandeville sign. No where near Gore. I also saw a cemetery - didn't go in and could only see one headstone.
      This morning I had a real success. I emptied the grey waste all by myself..!! After the anguish of failing last time the jubilation in succeeding felt excellent and a real confidence booster. I am sure it was because of the twinking Winny did the other day.
      Winny and son Josh (who arrived from Oz overnight) then got me to check the oil and water. Perhaps something else.
      They also helped me with litres of fuel in the camper tank, distance travelled and so I can use the trip meter till I get home and get it repaired, without any worry.
      Next they then came with me to the petrol station to check the pressure in my tyres. First time I have had more than two people in the camper.
      So so appreciate if their help.
      Said my farewells and off to post some mail and a parcel to Jack. Bit early for the campervan place so a chat on the phone to Jack filled in time nicely.
      There was a problem with the temperature reading on the camper. The one that shows the outside temperature. Handy but not like I can't use it without it. In December when I was up they were unable to get the part but I was happy to have it repaired in Feb when I planned to be in Christchurch next. The service manager said it would take an hour. I thought I would wait with my phone and book an hour would go quickly. However more of an issue than just changing the part. They wanted more time and it was getting close to 5pm.
      A help help call to my dear sister said that she would come and get me and she would give me a bed for the night.
      So no camper this evening. I will be okay this time. I really could have been sleeping on the street...!
      Hope the wiring issue is found and perhaps even it may help the fuel gauge. Fingers crossed.
      I think it will be okay in the morning and I reunited with my house on wheels      En savoir plus

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    • VoyageurWendy Smith
      Jour 25

      Camper Back

      6 mars, Nouvelle-Zélande ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C

      I did manage to sleep well last night in a house bed. Not many other options.
      This morning I txt the camper place so they had my number and didn't have to hunt for it. They have been poor at communicating so I wanted to ensure they didn't have any excuse.
      It was quite early - maybe around 10am they txted to say camper was all good.
      Carolyn took me over around 11-30. The camper was still in the garage and the young chap backed it out for me. I didn't think it would be too difficult but he had a couple of goes so pleased I didn't give it a try.
      The super duper thing I noticed when I started driving back to Carolyn's was the fuel gauge was working!! I did thank the universe!
      I reckon it was a wiring fault and when they fixed the temp gauge the tank was linking and so both are working.
      Will make travelling easier although I will watch it very carefully for the next wee while, just to make sure.
      This afternoon I went to visit my Dad's cousin. John is coming 96 - still of very sound mind even if his body gives him a little strife. John is great to have a conversation with and a couple of hours can go in a flash.
      This afternoon I asked him if he would be happy for me to video him talking about his life. So often I have wanted to do this but this trip I put my money where my mouth is, as the expression goes. No prep and John was great.
      We spent a couple of hours recording John's memories of Orepuki and his life since then. I will return tomorrow and get some more of our history on video for the future generations to watch when John is no longer around.
      Only a couple of pics today. More tomorrow      En savoir plus

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    • VoyageurWendy Smith
      Jour 26

      Poppies

      7 mars, Nouvelle-Zélande ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C

      Probably the earliest I have been up and dressed for awhile.
      Sister, Carolyn has been a poppy making volunteer for a long time and I have been with her once before here in Belfast.
      This morning off we went and she cranked up the machine and by the end of our time about 1500 had been made.
      There were two very large boxes of finished poppies. I was able to put them in small boxes - weighing 856 gms - I guess someone had counted say 100 maybe 200 and that is how much they weighed to make it easier. I made up the smaller boxes and put a packets of pins in, then the poppies and after five had been filled Carolyn put tape around them ready to send to RSA's in the next month or so. The target I think 1.5 million or it could have been 2.5 million. Lots!
      We worked well together and the old machine didn't play up too much.
      This afternoon I took my camper for a wash. Very pleased with the service and end result. I won't be able to see the roof until I get home. Three of them worked on it so it was very speedy.
      After that I went and finished my interview with John. He is so easy to listen too and is a bundle of knowledge after almost 96 years on planet earth.
      I will head away tomorrow from Christchurch towards Kaikoura.      En savoir plus

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