On Monday, in spite of a warning for rain, we had a pleasant walk along the furthest part of the Shared Pathway from the city centre. It is better walking as there are fewer people on this part of the walk (at least not during the time that children are using it to go to and from school).
On the way back a train engine went along the track. Not a frequent occurrence.
We had not been home for long when we got a phone call about some firewood we had ordered. This is from a sawmill and our neighbours had recommended it. He wanted to deliver it that afternoon which suited us as rain was forecast for the rest of the week. (it is often forecast but does not always arrive).
This meant that both wheelbarrows came out and we got the ute load stored away. We were very pleased with the wood which is offcuts and most of it is like that in the top basket although some is larger. It is eucalyptus and quite heavy, burning well. The price was good. He has the sawmill for sale so we will buy some more when we have space just in case it is no longer available next year.
After all this exercise we were quite tired. Yesterday was supermarket day so after that, some housework and doing the washing, we took it easy.
Today, we had our first Covid vaccinations. It was very busy and we were impressed with the organisation. We go back in three weeks for our second dose. Before we went for the vaccinations I emptied the airing cupboard so that the people installing our insulation tomorrow can get into the roof area. They are due at 8.00 a.m.
Busy! No wonder you were tired.
ReplyDeleteGood to see a rain on the tracks while you walked.
We all need more trains, and not just for logs and tourists for you. I hear that commuters are being neglected further down the lines with stations not used for tourists being closed?
It is many years since there were passenger trains to Whangarei. The railway has been run down but recently a lot of work has been done. Just freight at the moment but, hopefully, passengers in the mot too distant future
DeleteSo glad you got your vaccinations, Sue. One down and one to go and you will feel oh, so good when you are fourteen days out from receiving the second one. When I got mine, I could have never imagined how emotional it would be for me.
ReplyDeleteThat is the most perfectly cut wood I have ever seen. We don't get anything like that around here.
Yes, it was great to finally get our vaccination. The wood is ideal, being off cuts from timber from a Mill.
DeleteGum wood, that will burn slowly and give out a great heat, not to forget the aroma. We had gum and macropcarpa mixed, then Old Man Pine, that also burns slowly.If we ever move, I am planning on radiators!!!! Rain here, hope you are all OK, and thankfully not overseas anywhere.
ReplyDeleteWhen we lived "up north" we had gum and macrocarpa from our property plus wattle, avocado and anything else that needed cutting back. Funny you should mention radiators as I have been thinking along the same lines - radiators or underfloor. Not for some time though as I do love a real fire (when we get old!).
DeleteSo nice having a fireplace in your house, we only have heat pump in our house just not the same.
ReplyDeleteI do love a fire and am not a fan of heat pumps.
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