It was time to vote in the local body elections this past weekend. So we filled out our forms and got them in the orange bin by Friday afternoon. I've just checked the provisional results and not one of my preferred candidates got through. Disappointing but we have a new look council and I've done my civic duty.
(And I'm pleased to say that the 200 hundred year old vampire from Florida never made it either. Yes, someone did promote themself this way and probably received votes. Florida, would you care to take him back? We have enough idiots of our own.)
Last week I had a visit to the optometrist in their rooms in the city. If I'd waited to get an appointment out here it would have meant another month or so. I'm pleased to say not much has changed and all I have to do is wait for word from the hospital for a cataract op. I won't be holding my breath with the current state of our health system though. Oh the joys of getting older :)
It was a really lovely day, a teaser for summer, with temps in the mid 20's. It almost felt like we were back in Aussie. We decided to go to the Village Green for lunch but when we got there everyone seemed to have had the same idea and it was full. We were almost home by then, the Village Green is only one suburb over, so we just went home anyway and made tomato and cheese sandwiches. We enjoyed them. Then I sat outside with a book for a while - in the sun with just a slight warm breeze.
Jacqui and Steve were on their way through to Central Otago on Thursday and stopped off at Lake Waihola for a break. Jacqui took this photo of a black swan with her three cygnets. You can see it wasn't the brightest of days and the water was choppy. A lot of black swans make their home there and are considered a pest. They're quite lovely to look at though, well I think so anyway.
The shops are starting to put their Christmas decorations out and I saw these outside a gift shop one day, guarding the doorway. They're not little Santa's but the Nordic gnome or goblin which I think is cute. Depending on which country you're in they have a different name - in Norway I believe it is Nisse. But don't quote me :)
And just because I can, here's a sign I saw one day whilst I was out and about. It made me grin, cos that's me down to a 't' :)
And that's all from me today.
Until next time,
blessings,
Diana
A 200 year old vampire? Hmm. We once had a candidate here in the USA named Vermin Supreme. I don't remember what he ran on or where, but I will never forget that name! He did not win.
ReplyDeleteWell, I'm glad the 200 year old vampire didn't win! Craziness is everywhere. So glad you are enjoying some nice weather. I love the sign - that's me too.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blog
ReplyDeleteHaving once lived in Florida, there are some pretty decent folks there but also a few oddities as well. They don't need a vampire, that's for sure! Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteDear Diana...l have to tell you that your comments about voting...especially about the 200-year-old Florida vampire made me laugh out loud.
ReplyDeleteThe black swan and her family look so nice.
The sign at the end is about how I feel right now. The Goldenrod is still making its presence known.
Great saying about spring and noses. Those with allergies to pollen can sympathize. Luckily I have no such allergies.
ReplyDeleteVampire!! Oh brother!!
ReplyDeleteChristmas things are out here too and have been for a while!!!
Our shops have a mix of Halloween and Christmas in them.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
I can't believe how many shops have put up their Christmas displays already. They used to wait until after Halloween but not this year. They seem to have combined the two.
ReplyDeleteA cheese and tomato sandwich with a book sitting outside is bliss to me!
ReplyDeleteThe warehouse here in Greymouth has their christmas stuff out already and it's not even Halloween here.
ReplyDeleteThere is a 24 year old bartender running for mayor of my city. The fun never ends. I enjoyed my visit here today!! xo
ReplyDeleteHello Diana, the Christmas items are appearing in stores here in Montreal as well! I wanted to let you know how much I love your blog photo collage header! It is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteVoting can be annoying but is just something we do when required, unlike aging which is also just something we do but just not when required but every single day. We are having some bloody hot days here and it's still spring what the hell also my nose often runs faster then I can catch it. Seeing Christmas stuff in the stores in October is a bit too soon for me but it's just how it is, I guess.
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