OK OK OK! I know we haven't been keeping this thing up to date. Just so much to do now I've retired! I shall have to rush off and have a cup of tea in a minute! Anyway you remember we went off to Matarangi a couple of wekends ago. had a lovely time of course but we both chickened out of swimming. Friday was probably our only chance but there was no sun. then tiny waves got up as well on the following days so we missed out. we went down on Thursday night this time cos I had to do a bit of work (Ha Ha) for Unitec on Monday. So anyway we swanned about and admired the beach and everything while we were again the only people on the 3 km beach. Actually we must have been the only no permanent residents there too. We abandoned any big walks and things just our usual beach walks. I suppose the most remarkable thing for Penny was that I've now resorted to seeing just how many km I can get out of a tank of petrol. Up to 14.2 km per litre but am seeking 600km (582 so far) out of the 42 litre tank. Penny thinks it's strange and goes to sleep there and back strangely it doesn't seem to add much more than 10 mins to the 2`1/2 hr trip.
Penny however is in the same position as me in carrying sports injuries. While mine is a simple calf/acilles strain from playing squash I know it's funny but the latest thing is playing sort of squash, ie continuous rallies with Penny's Oxfam support team! I stay on the court for an hour while the two ladies circulate 10 mins at a time.
I work up a sweat anyway. Penny however survived both Oxfam trails And then completely blew everything dancing on our carpet and twisting her knee! That was on Shane's wedding day, so it's been hanging on some time. Now we're often seen at the Ascot hospital talking X Rays and MRI. I guess she will be getting her instructions (outcome of the tests the day before we go.) Whatever, neither of us are going to be running anywhere on our UK holiday WHICH STARTS FRIDAY. We have been keeping our excitement down to a manageable pitch but now, 3 days before Penny has PACKED. Let me remind you, that doesn't happen until H-3 hours, previously. House wise everything seems to be going well. Like some expedition, penny has been steadily cooking meals, see: 
and deep freezing them for young Tom the school boarder. Shane the ex permanent boarder has been replaced by young Tabatha, who moved in on Saturday. No not our cat Tabitha, but a young teacher, Here we are at teatime:
She will be able to utilise the house and make sure Earl and Tabitha survive the holiday. I think she will enjoy our absence and be able to spread out and relax as a good part of our holiday is the School hols too. She even brings her own bed so its goodbye to the old Tattersfield which goes on the outcome of Trade-me auction this afternoon.
I work up a sweat anyway. Penny however survived both Oxfam trails And then completely blew everything dancing on our carpet and twisting her knee! That was on Shane's wedding day, so it's been hanging on some time. Now we're often seen at the Ascot hospital talking X Rays and MRI. I guess she will be getting her instructions (outcome of the tests the day before we go.) Whatever, neither of us are going to be running anywhere on our UK holiday WHICH STARTS FRIDAY. We have been keeping our excitement down to a manageable pitch but now, 3 days before Penny has PACKED. Let me remind you, that doesn't happen until H-3 hours, previously. House wise everything seems to be going well. Like some expedition, penny has been steadily cooking meals, see: and deep freezing them for young Tom the school boarder. Shane the ex permanent boarder has been replaced by young Tabatha, who moved in on Saturday. No not our cat Tabitha, but a young teacher, Here we are at teatime:She will be able to utilise the house and make sure Earl and Tabitha survive the holiday. I think she will enjoy our absence and be able to spread out and relax as a good part of our holiday is the School hols too. She even brings her own bed so its goodbye to the old Tattersfield which goes on the outcome of Trade-me auction this afternoon.Anyway I still have to mow the lawn before we go but at least the Spa is working again after all this time. I actually found a couple of holes in the side caused by flexing when people get in. now Ive glued them I can never get Penny out, perhaps she gets stuck to the glue? anyway the heat treatment works wonders for the knee.
What else can I tell you all before I need to make tea and go to the shops? Hmmmm cant think of anything at the moment. Perhaps I'll add an attachment if my brain kicks into action.
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Oh I love it! the clangers!!!! never has anything been better on kids tv. We have the video of the iron chicken when she has her iron baby, and gets all moody. My friend gave it to us, as someone had given it to her kids, but she wouldn't let them watch it as she saw that the clangers..... were knitted!!!!!
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