Tuesday

Took Totty out for her walk early before it got too hot.

Jon has gone away to Whangarei today till tomorrow.

I finally got round to some planning Christmas dinner, not before time and then made my shopping list. I had a lot of things to do so thought I would make a list of those too or I would forget something.

First stop on my way to the doctor was to take some stuff to the tip. I didn't have much but there was a long line of waiting cars with everyone having a Christmas clear out.

When I went in for my doctor's appointment he barely mentioned the blood test result. Just told me it was a little high and to watch my diet but said I didn't look like I ate lots of pies and things. He then put all the results into the computer and came up with a 2% risk of me having a heart attack in the next five years which, he said, is lower than his!!! I could have mentioned the fright I had after getting his message but I couldn't see the point. He told me he would complete the certificate for immigration when he had the chest x-ray results. I told him we had them at home and he said they should have gone to him. So I need to go and bring them back to him. I will be so glad when this is all sorted. The medical side of things alone have taken so much time. At least when it is done that will be it and we won't have to do it every two years.

I then went across to Tauranga to the dressmaker to collect two skirts that she shortened for me. I need them for UK and this lady closes for Christmas holidays. There is a very nice coffee shop that has opened opposite the dressmaker so I just had to go in for a coffee!

It was then off to buy more Christmas cards. You have to shop around to find typical NZ cards or you end up with robins and snow which is not your typical Kiwi Christmas.

Then off to the PO for stamps and to buy some paper for the printer.

I then went to the supermarket and although busy by Kiwi standards it was just like a normal UK Thursday at Tesco.

I finally got home with my shopping and put it away and was more than ready for a very late lunch. I had a call from Specsavers to say my part for my glasses was in so at least I can get them fixed on the same trip.

I then went back to the doctor with the x-rays and into Specsavers. It was only the arm that was broken and I thought they would just change that but they gave me a whole new frame. she did say she would get it on warranty but I said they were more than three years old but it was good of her to suggest it. Anyway they only cost $70 which is pretty good for new glasses and as I only wear them for five minutes at night and in the morning till I put my lens in I don't need anything better.

I took Totty out when I got home and had a chat to Kim, my neighbour, on my way back. They are going up to her parents for Christmas so it is going to be very quiet here.

I wrapped some little presents to go in the pinata for next door and wrapped the presents I had bought for Bronwyn, Alison and Viv - all chocolates from the posh chocolate shop in Tauranga.

I put marzipan on my cake so I am on shedule for a Christmas Eve icing which has become a bit of a tradition with me now!

I had my dinner and then did my blog. I must try and keep it up to date.

WEATHER
Hot and humid 28 degrees