We’ve been pottering around during the last week or so, doing a few chores and getting some necessary supplies in. I had my first trip to the supermarket for quite some time. All I can say is that I’m pleased I had my walker to get around on, and I really needed a cuppa and a lie down when we got back home! While I had been absent from supermarket duties over the last couple of months the shop has had quite a makeover, with all fridges and freezers replaced. And just to keep the shoppers on their toes, many items are not where they used to be, now placed somewhere completely different.
Another local trip was to get rid of some recycling, something that Robin usually does by himself. But I was having a bout of cabin fever so went along for the ride. What a busy place, cars kept arriving to get rid of their cans, plastic, cardboard and bottles.
Recycling time
Then it was time to go to our local veggie market, the Garden of York, to stock up on nice fresh locally grown vegetables, (if its green, it’s got to be good for you) and some fruit as well. I brought home a lovely big grey pumpkin which will be ending up as pumpkin soup one of these days. And a bag of little baby yams too, we enjoy these roasted, so nice. Leeks, kumara, cauli and broccoli, parsnips and carrots, that should see us right for a while, we do love our veggies.
Leeks growing in the winter sunshine
Another trip was to get our second Covid vaccination. We were warned that some people will get a reaction, rather like flu symptoms, but both of us were fine. There, all done now but…….. we heard on the news that maybe a third dose will be needed later on, we will have to wait and see. Not that we will have a problem with that, in fact, I imagine the Covid jab will probably become an annual vaccination, just like the flu jab we get each year.
After long last we are going away for a weekend caravan club rally, it’s been a while since we were able to attend. Robin is champing at the bit, he really enjoys his time away in the caravan. And it will be a nice change of scene for Gemma as well, she is a well seasoned caravan cat indeed. Meanwhile, she has been tucked up inside keeping herself warm.
All warm and snuggly
4 comments:
I have been following your blog for a while, and noticed that you have a security/insect door in your caravan. Did you buy it like that or had it installed at a later stage? We just bought a campervan and will be travelling with two indoor cats. The current fly screen is quite flimsy and won't make the campervan secure for the cats. If you had it installed at a later stage can you please tell me where you ordered it? Thanks!
It’s good to hear that you have been able to get out and about a little bit. All those veges sound yummy…and healthy. Enjoy your trip with the van.
Hello Susan, many thanks for your comment. I couldn't reply to you personally as I cant find your email, so hope you read this. Our security/insect screen came with the caravan, such a great idea. You could get a replacement screen made to suit at any business who deals with security screens, window and locks. But.... be sure to specify "pet mesh" in the door. We had to replace the mesh on the door of our previous caravan as Gemma had scratched and ripped it, easy to do as it seemed to be made from nylon type mesh. Hope you can find something to suit your requirements, Google should be able to help with your search.
It's good to know you are feeling better and able to move around a bit more. Do take care on your caravan trip - I think Robin needs to be chief cook and bottlewasher while you ease into your fully recovered state, Jenny!
We are still waiting on appointments for our vaccinations here in Waikanae - I'd like to get them sooner rather than later given David's cancer treatment, but I know there are others of greater need and vulnerability in the queue ahead of us!
Hugs to you both, Mxx
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