End of a week

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I’m escaping this weekend. I need some time off, some time to myself, some time to study. I booked myself in to a really pretty, and by all accounts well regarded B&B. There will be pictures next week.

Until that time I have some pictures of Summer hanging on.

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Everyone seemed to be out with family and friends enjoying the heat.

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I really want to do something to help both Japan and New Zealand in this time of need. I know I jumped in and helped Queensland. I am coming up with a plan, which may solidify over the weekend. I have donated, and will continue to give what I can. It’s just so immense …

Himself

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Such a wonderful man.
To show him some appreciation, I bought him some roses.
A dozen.
Long Stemmed.

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I love him so much.
*happy sighs*

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How times change

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Last night was the second time in as many months that I have been on the commute to/from the day job, checking my Twitter feed when I have found out about a major earthquake in a place of the world where I have family.

Just like the last time, everyone we know and love has been declared safe.

Donations can be made to your local Red Cross – http://redcross.org.au

Wednesday already?

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How do these things happen? The weekend was a big one which began with dinner out with friends, Saturday I was helping out my Mum, followed by dinner at our favourite restaurant, Sunday was a family luncheon with some out of town relatives, Monday I struggled through at work not feeling very well, and yesterday I received a delivery in the mail which I had been waiting for from Home of Poi.

Tonight we are out to the theatre, Thursday we have guests, Friday is out with friends again, and Sunday is the Niece’s ninth birthday party (nearly double digits!!!).

In between all of that we’ve had a broken washing machine (3 repairman visits and finally a new motor), and my Dad was in hospital for a few days after he decided life was a little boring and needed some spicing up! He’s home and safe now, and appreciated the flowers I sent him. There has also of course been sock knitting progress.

So, all in all, I don’t have any photos for you at the moment, I’ve been a bit busy to upload them. But they are on the way!

Just … let me take a little nap first …

Christchurch

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For those of you asking, and those of you unaware; all of Himself’s family (and a good number of our friends) are in Christchurch.

We have been extremely lucky in that everyone we contacted has been ok. Via SMS and facebook everyone has checked in and if needed moved to safer accommodation.

We know of a couple of homes in the path of the quake, at least one needs to be demolished, and one foundation is cracked.

The safer accommodation where most of our loved ones are, had power restored last night.

All in all we got off lightly.

For the most up to date information I am following the live feeds on stuff.co.nz and TVNZ.co.nz .

If you feel moved to donate there have already been a number of scams identified, so please be aware, and only donate via reputable sources like the Red Cross. In Australia go here – Red Cross

Thank you all for your concern.