Kia ora
The nights have started to get cooler and we’ve had some misty mornings. Peter and Sox need to walk up the mountain to get into the sun. As the month progressed we began to see the development of beautiful Autumnal reds, oranges and yellows in the trees.
Mostly our walks are separate these days with Peter and Sox doing 12km hikes, sometimes up the mountain whilst Honey and Ann do 2-3km strolls around the village. But occasionally we all meet up in the village!
Peter drove up to Marshall’s to have a go at fixing her computer (again) and brought home another load of mulch.
The weather’s continued to be dry and just as we thought we’d need to order more water – it finally rained! The warm weather has meant Ann harvested a bumper crop of butternut pumpkins which was great – especially as she never actually planted any pumpkin seeds!
Peter’s railway is progressing with more ballasting done and points installed. He’s managed to complete one loop circuit, a 2 lane goods yard, a four lane fiddle yard (for storing wagons), one passing loop and the track leading up to the mine sidings. Of the 24 sets of points he will eventually need he has laid 16 and motorised 11.
The 25th of April was ANZAC Day and we attended the dawn parade. It was cold and misty but also very moving.
With the Covid restrictions easing we finally managed to get back to work at the Hamilton Gardens Information Centre after Easter.
Azaria and Carolien came for another visit. Azaria says Ann’s chocolate brownies are the best!
Our monthly bonsai meeting was great with a demonstration on how to make bonsai pots so guess what Peter’s next project will be!
The girls continue to love life!
