Back to work

I know it is warm and so we shouldn't complain as the UK is pretty cold right now but I would also like to see the sun!!!

I set off this morning to the Red Cross with lots of bags, old clothes Heather didn't want, magazines to give to Les and Sharon, Christmas cookie buckets that Heather bought that I really should not eat, and various things that Heather left which I think Sharon and Les might like plus my holiday photos taken at the theme parks. It was like Christmas when I got to the shop sorting it all out.

The new coordinator was there this morning and her name is Kirsty. She seems OK, a bit full of herself but a big improvement on the last one.

They have changed the children's clothes around as they have put an extra rail in and it was all a bit of a muddle so that was my job for this morning and I really enjoyed sorting it all out. I found some lovely dresses for my nephew's little girls and so cheap, even with the postage. I also found some bits for our house as it is all a little bare or should that be bear???? Bare, I think!!! I got some nice wall plates for the downstairs loo, a couple of ceramic photo frames, an oil burner and a picture for Jon's office which says 'It is not your aptitude, but your attitude, that determines your altitude' and has a picture of a man in a parachute. I think it is something the people in his office should read and digest. I also bought some plant pots for the kitchen shelf (I will look for plants for them tomorrow) just to soften it all up and make it more like a home and not a rented house!!

I was then very naughty and went to 'Wendy's sale. This is a very expensive shop in Tauranga but has the most amazing sales and the clothes are very good designer labels and I have never found, or been able to afford anything from there, until today!!! I found a lovely navy dress reduced from $489 to $99. It is an Australian designer and I just love it and what a bargain!!

I then went into Tauranga to Maggie J Shoes who has lovely European shoes and also has a sale on. I didn't buy shoes but I did buy a lovely navy leather handbag at a very good price.

All in all a good day but I did lose the birthday cards I bought and I think I will have to call Maggie J tomorrow as I think I may have left them on her counter - too excited about my handbag I think!!!!

I got home and after sorting out my bargains and putting them away I got stuck into my ironing which I have been putting off all week but time passed quickly with the help of Ellen and before I knew it Jon was home.

We had some lovely fish and chips for dinner, snapper, really fresh and lovely batter even though I only eat a little of the batter!

Heather called a little later and we had a chat. She told me the bridesmaids dresses did not fit and Kirsty was upset as she had to send them back and would lose the £82 import duty on them and she was feeling very down about it.

After the phone call I found the number for UK Customs and called them and they told me she could claim it back. Unfortunately, I ran out of Skype credit before the end of the conversation but I have emailed Kirsty and called Heather back to let her know so hopefully she can get it sorted. Thank goodness for Internet!!!!

I haven't even tried to take Tot out today.

We now have a long bank holiday weekend and the sun is supposed to come out so watch this space!!

WEATHER
Overcast 24 degrees