It was a bit of a shock to the system this morning to wake
up to 9 degrees (48F), but it soon warmed up again.
We have blustery wind and frequent showers today, but I
thought I would still go for a walk at the Lake in the centre of the city.
However, I had only taken several steps when the heavens
opened and sent me scuttling back to the car!
The ducks had the right idea, sitting in the grass with their heads
down.
A lot of pukeko live around the Lake – but they have
absolutely no road sense at all. One of
them sat on the road in front of me (I stopped) and then proceeded to wander
the long way across the front of the car to reach the side of the road.
From the Lake I headed into town and filled my car with
petrol before going to the supermarket.
For my treat this week I bought this New Zealand made block of
chocolate. I have had this before and
enjoyed the delicate taste of coffee mixed in with the cocoa.
I’m sorry I haven’t kept up with blog visiting this week,
but I hope everyone has been keeping well.
Take care 😊
Margaret.
That's my favourite chocolate bar. Yummy.
ReplyDeleteWhittakers put out some nice flavours, some rather unusual.
DeleteDo they put the chocolate near the checkout to encourage impulse buying?
ReplyDeleteA lot of candy bars are located near the checkout (and I have seen many succumb to the temptation!), but generally the blocks of chocolate are located down an aisle (this one was).
DeleteI have never seen a pukeko before. That is a very cool looking bird!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty bird! Oh to be inside a store again...that would be fun!
ReplyDeleteHmmm - the best sort of chocolate ever!! We were cool here too this morning, and have had an occasional squally shower through the day too. A friend and I went to Rotovagus today and I ended up buying new curtains (Best Warehouse, at half price) and a lavender diffuser :)
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Stay safe
Blessings
Maxine
Ah Whittakers. F always brings some back when she has been home. We understand it has way surpassed a certain Englush brand that got its recipe changed when it sold out to interests 'across the Pond'. You have to feel sorry for Americans, they've got messed up politics and terrible chocolate. Furrings & purrings MrT
ReplyDeleteWow - and we have 11C! Weird!
ReplyDeleteOh, that bird is a beauty! The chocolate, aw, well... enjoy 😉 xx
I only drink black coffee or red wine, never touch tea, so you think I would love coffee flavour, but I dislike anything else with coffee in. I am also a chocolate lover, but I can't stand chocolate ice cream, I know that makes me really strange. Luckily we don't have any strange road dangerous birds here.
ReplyDeleteHaha, I'm the opposite - I like coffee IN things (like cake!) but cannot stand drinking it :))
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ReplyDeleteThe first scene and view of the lake is pretty. Sorry, it had to rain. The ducks night like a rain shower. I love dark chocolate, yum! Take care, have a happy day!
9o. Hell that's what it was here this morning but it's winter here!
ReplyDeleteOh to see a pukeko in the middle of the road. It would be a tortoise here
I wouldn't mind seeing a tortoise :)
DeleteNine degrees is quite cold for a summer morning. Nice for sleeping with the window open however. Take care!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun pictures and love the colorful bird.
ReplyDeleteHugs Diane
I bet Roger would love your chocolate! I love the bird...I always forget what they are without the photo...maybe I will remember eventually.
ReplyDeleteI'm loving the cooler temperatures, it's like Autumn is here early and my menopausal body is loving it.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I've ever had anything chocolate that I didn't like. Well...maybe that 85% dark chocolate bar I got one Christmas. That was too bitter for me.
ReplyDeleteOur Canada Geese sometimes saunter in front of cars. They're big birds and would make quite a mess if one drove over it. Drivers must be careful because I haven't ever seen a dead one beside the street.
It has been unusually chilly. Strange "summer". Whittakers chocolate is amazing - all of it. Off to buy some now......
ReplyDeleteWe've had a couple of cooler mornings but not as cold as you've had. Thank Heavens. Here today we have a perfect summers day in my book - sunshine, blue skies and a good breeze accompanied by pleasant sounds, the odd cheer and "Howzat" from the nearby sports field. Glad you enjoyed your morning out. And that chocolate!
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