trimming the trees in the parents driveway.
It was a blaaardy hot day today. But, the drive needed doing. The parents were very pleased. Mum gave me a little hand, but she had to shoot off into town for a hairdressing appointment. I was really pleased with what I did. The folks are getting too old for this type of thing. I got a little burnt. My arms are sore. I forgot to put on some suntan lotion of course. I was pretty tired after doing all this and I didn’t look forward to taking it off of the Ute (Pick-up for you Yanks). Reason being, because I also had a full trailer to empty as well.
Much to my surprise, when I got to the rubbish tip, a guy running the grader dragged the organic rubbish off of both the trailer and the Ute. It would have taken me ages. Putting the plant rubbish on the Ute and trailer is the easy part. Getting it off sucks.
I was so pleased I didn’t have to do that. Big ups to the rubbish tip guy (Wish I had the foresight to take a photo).
Actually, what’s interesting to me is that although Rio is generally so much hotter, I can walk around all day and not get sunburnt. New Zealand definitely has stronger UV rays. Slip, slop, slap people. Slip on a T-shirt, Slop on some sunscreen and Slap on a hat.
January 26th, 2008 at 11:54 PM
Oh, my Love. I know you had such a busy morning and afternoon. I am sure you did a very good job and that your parents must be really pleased. I am glad that your mother offered you lunch (and honestly, it was the least she could have done for you).
Its wonderful that guy helped you, my Darling. I am very happy to know this.
I know what a wonderful man you are and what a BIG heart you have, my Love.
I think its interesting that you dont get sunburnt here, in Rio. But than I remind you to use sun block lotion and we dont stand under the sun too much. We always seek for shadows and air conditioned places. Also, we drink loads of fruit juices and coconut water to keep cool.
I MISS a lot walking around the hot streets of Rio holding your strong, protecting and comforting hand….
Its my Saturday morning. Its a bit cloudy which is good for walk, so I will have some exercise.
Sleep well, my dearest darling tiger tiger.
I love you.