On the road again taking ten days to get to Christchurch give or take a day depending on the weather and the hospitality I find on the way. It’s been 4 weeks since arriving home and the time at home has been well spent but the weather in the last week has meant that I have not managed to complete all the work in the garden I was hoping to. The roses have been pruned early this winter but the ground is a sodden mess so have not fertilised. It doesn’t help when I have two little helpers digging holes where ever I weed.
Donna has left me for another woman so are setting out on a boy’s road trip with Mac. We are taking a camper van bitch to keep house and cook. Rose will need some lessons on how to accomplish a high standard that I am used to but we have time.
Closed the house up and turned off all the gas and hot water. Locked the gate at midday and headed onto the road. First stop was going to be Huntly Golf Course just one and a half hours from home but the road conditions and the weather gave me the incentive to travel on to Taupo. Staying the night on private property “Taupo Furniture Removals”
Mac and Rose traveled well even though it was an extended trip. we stopped for a wee stop at the picnic area next to the Kinleith Mill. Settling if for the night watching the rugby. Not starting early tomorrow to let the ice on the Napier Taupo.
This a a brief post due to time traveled and darkness setting early made taking photos impossible. Shorter trip tomorrow back to Steve and Anne-Marie’s place. They will start charging camp ground fees this being the fourth visit this year.
5 thoughts on “On the road again”
Had a brief phone-call from the camper van bitch who complained about how messy you males are lol. First rule of camper vanning….NEVER make a bitch unhappy.
My new woman is much easier to tolerate that you Rodney lol
Hi guys. Third time lucky. Thanks very much Rod for the loan of your other half. We are doing well, with the essential and patient help of my angel, as I recover from this ******* hip replacement. We are looking forward to seeing you all soon, safe travels.
Jon and I are more than happy to do some gardening for you while you are away when have a few fine days if you like. Safe travels Rodney . Look forward to more Dogonit blogs.
You are such a treasure Sandra…..we were both touched by your offer but it’s ok……..Rod says to say thank you anyway. He got into it before he left & it will be too soggy to do anything with even if there are fine days. You are very generous with your valuable time spend it wisely lol. Will be in touch soon……love you guys
Yes it will probably take a few weeks to dry out and unfortunately cannot see the rain ceasing for awhile so you will probably be home by the time the weather starts to improve. Love you guys too 🙂 Do not hesitate to let us know if there is anything we can help with while you are away. Keep warm xx