I have just
realized that I have now been blogging for one whole year! I began on 1 October 2019 and the year seems
to have slipped by rather fast.
I have
thoroughly enjoyed writing my blog, and even more have enjoyed following others
on their blogs. I liken it a little to
having modern-age penfriends, as I feel I have got to know so many lovely people
through this medium.
Another photo of the pretty spring-flowering kowhai tree that I featured in my first blog.
I am happy
to report today that my shingles are settling down (thanks, I believe, to the
vaccine) and looking well on the way to vanishing back where they came
from.
The
itinerary for our week’s road trip (in two weeks’ time) is now finalized and I am
giving my packing list more attention. My
aim is to pack enough clothes to feel comfortable but not so many that I take
up too much room in the car boot (trunk).
With four of us in the one car, our luggage will need careful packing
skills from my brother – but with three women in the car he might have his job
cut out for him!
I hope
everyone is having an enjoyable and happy week,
Margaret 😊
Margaret, I'm a New Zealander too, and I find I pack far too many clothes for trips away. Like four seasons worth! But Spring is a particularly variable season here, isn't it. Enjoy your trip.
ReplyDeleteI try to do layer clothing but I'm not always that successful. You do sort of need to take something for every type of weather!
DeleteWell done you! I am a reader who does not blog yet - time to start perhaps?
ReplyDeleteGreat idea Mary Contrary - let me know when you start :)
DeleteWell done, sure hope you continue!! I enjoy my visits here!
ReplyDeleteI am glad the shingles are settling down.
ReplyDeleteI find it hard to pack...specially in spring and fall. I brought enough clothes, but onle one long sleeved shirt. I wish I had brought more!
I really hope you enjoy your visit with your two daughters, even if the clothes don't work!
DeleteAlso, I meant to say i.have really enjoyed your blog!
ReplyDeleteKowhai is my favorite native flower. And it does so attract the nectar feeding birds. Beautiful photo. Enjoy your road trip. F
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on a year of blogging - it's a good hobby.
ReplyDeleteHave a good holiday trip
How exciting to be going on a road trip. Happy packing and here’s to another year in blogland. B x
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your blog-a-versary! I enjoy your blog, and look forward to catching up soon - this week will be fraught with new carpet going in...
ReplyDeleteI hope you can pack well and enjoy the trip - I am joining two friends at the end of the month and heading to the New Plymouth garden and arts festival
Stay safe
Blessings
Maxine
We will be in New Plymouth the week before the Festival :)
DeleteGood luck with getting your carpet installed. Mxx
I envy your freedom to travel in this way. Four in a car would still be unthinkable here.
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ReplyDeleteLove the blossoms! Happy blog anniversary! I am glad I found your blog, I enjoy visiting.
I know you are excited to go on your trip. Take lots of photos to share with us. Have a great day, happy weekend!
Love the photo of the kowhai. It's such a beautiful tree when in flower .
ReplyDeleteMany more happy years of blogging, for you and for us
Congratulations on your blog-a-versary! I think I have followed you from the beginning. I enjoy very much to see
ReplyDeletepictures and read about your life at the opposite side of the world!
Happy blogaversity ( I checked and it really is a word). I also started blogging in October but that was back in 2013. I find it hard to believe I've found things to write about for 7 years!! I like the comparison to modern-day penpals. It really is like that but instead of having to wait a week or more for any response you get one in a day or two.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad your shingles are settling down. It would have been awful if they had interfered with your upcoming trip.
Sympathies with the shingles. I had two bouts of adult chicken pox in my late thirties and mid forties. Then I got The VIrus From Hell, followed by shingles. Unemployable for many long months. Great that your vaccine is working. Blogging - I too love the friends that I've made via blogging. Pen friends, as one of them said to me (like you also said) and it's just great.
ReplyDeleteHappy Blog Anniversary.
ReplyDeleteExciting to be going on a road trip, have a wonderful time.
All the best Jan
I had pen pals growing up and find blogging the same in many ways.
ReplyDeleteThe road trip sounds like fun! And it’s spring!
Congratulations. I've missed a week or so so didn't realise you had shingles. It's singularly horrible. I hope it's well on the retreat. Good luck with the packing. I understand Hawkes Bay is toastie today. But experience tells me that next week may be down to 10ºC again like last week.
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