I realize today that we should not take things for granted. What seems simple almost automatic because we have doen it 100’s of times can be where we are most vulnerable. We need to take care of the little things and ensure they are done well and this makes the major tasks easier and more successful.
Rain & Cooler temps
Well it is winter and we have had rain and cooler temps of late. The wind as not been that bad but can be cold if you are in an exposed situation. Most of the trees have lost their leaves and look stark and skeleton like. Some roses have still got a lot of flowers. Some people have coughs and colds.
End of April
One more day and it will be the end of April. It has been sunny and warm for the most of April. A bit of rain the last couple of days. Political situation rather volatile with The Act Party leader in the firing line by the media and the opposition parties.
Easter Trading
Easter Trading continues to be a source of confusion. Some shops open some closed. Limited monitoring by the authorities. Some areas open for trading as they are tourist areas. When will this change? Does it need to change? Should the same rules apply to all?
Easter
Easter looks like it will be fine. Early long term forecasts predicted a wet cold and unpleasant holiday weekend. Despite the high cost of petrol the traffic was heavy as many people headed away for a break and some r&r. I will take the chance to catch up on things at home. Turn the mobile phone off and sleep in a bit.
Just a winter day
It is the 24th March 2012 and it is like a winters day. It was rainy and cold and unpleasant not at all like an autumn day. Sort out a lot of things today and got rid og those that I had doubts about. Have a 3 cubic meter bub on the front lawn almost full.
End of a tough week
Well it is the end of a tough week a a lot of things done and a lot to work through. Need to get things sorted and get thingd finished and set up the way they should be.
Phone wire faulty
After some days of on and off modem problems a tech replaced the wires under the house and we now seem to have a good connection again. Fingers crossed it will last for a while. It has been extremely frustrating as I could not check emails or get in line going ok now….. 
Unrest and discontent in the work force
New Zealand is currently suffering from a lot of cuts to employment and increasing costs. There are strikes, lock outs and a move by companies towards flexible employment. Petrol is almost a high as it
has ever been at $2,20 a litre it hurts to stop at the pump. The first of the regulations for asset sales passed by only one vote. It seems that the gloss has come of the government and the public profile is falling away.
Late Summer
Well it seems we may be in for a late summer although the temperature has dropped a little but it is fine and sunny.