We had a lot of rain and wind overnight but certainly not as bad as we expected, though some parts of the country were not so lucky.
We were getting ready to go for coffee when Heather called and after a very long and enjoyable chat we went out for coffee which should really have been lunch.
We went to the butcher to get some steak for dinner and a quick trip to the supermarket and then home.
We decided to take Tot out to the park and so we put her into the back of my car and off we went. She seemed really happy and despite the very strong wind enjoyed her walk around the park. This particular park has a group of about ten very old walnut trees. The council have put up a sign saying please help yourself to walnuts and I just so happened to have a bag in the car so I spent some time collecting them.
We got back after stopping for a few 'free' avocados from one of our neighbours down the road. I made lunch and then Googled how to dry fresh walnuts. I think I have to leave them in a dry spot under cover to let them get soft and then hopefully the skins will come off and I can then dry them in the airing cupboard. Watch this space!!
I booked some tickets on line for the Food and Drink show next weekend and we also had a look at flights from Tauranga to Auckland and back for when we go home. The drive back after a long flight is a real killer for Jon so I think we will book them as it is safer. We need to book our hotel for our last night of the Easter break in Gisborne. We have Hick's Bay booked for two nights so just need the last one.
I cooked a very nice but somewhat complicated dinner for tonight but it was well worth it.
WEATHER
Strong winds and a few showers 21 degrees
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