Today we are escaping the chaos here, and going up to Auckland for the day.
I ordered a really lovely light fitting for our dining 'room', so we are picking it up today. We will also check out the shop and see if there's anything else that catches our eye for other rooms.
We are then going to look for a new rug for the lounge, and maybe one for the dining area as well. We'll see on that.
I'm sure we will end up having a lovely lunch somewhere in Auckland before heading home again.
There's fantastic His and Hers changing rooms, showers, hair dryers etc.
Right, it's time for me to get out of bed and start the day.
I will probably get a couple of jobs done before we head off.
...11.32 am.
We are in Auckland safely.
We have picked up our lights.
Now heading over the harbour bridge to the North Shore to look at rugs.
It's a lovely day here in Auckland.
ABOVE: Sky tower....
1.44 pm. No rug was bought today. We didn't see one that we loved in either of the very large rug shops.
Not a problem, we will wait until we see the right one.
Just had lunch and are heading home.
4.21 pm: And we are home. It wasn't as restful a day as I imagined. I'm bloody tired from shopping.
Before we came home, we went and looked in a 'designer rug shop' here in Hamilton. NOTHING screamed 'buy me'... SO we didn't.
Now we are home, and it's probably time to do nothing till tomorrow.
7.15 pm: I'm done for the day. Looking forward to Coronation Street, then BED.
Catch ya tomorrow.
Nice, very nice. Enjoy your trip to Auckland. Ky Girl
ReplyDeleteAh, the pool area. Delightful!
ReplyDeleteThe pool facility is really lovely. How nice to have that available within walking distance in your community (I assume).
ReplyDeleteMy in-laws lived in similar facility and there were times grandkids were allowed in pool each day. We visited a couple times a year from out of state and the pool was nice so the kids had something active to do.
Is there also a good exercise room? Treadmills and everything you all have used in past? Are there exercise or stretching classes too? It would be fun to utilize with other residents.
Vickie
The pool, gym craft room, library, dining halls, hair salon, nurses room, bars etc are all a two minute walk from our home. Visitors, Grandkids etc can use the pool at any time, as long as we are with them.
DeleteWow, what a fantastic pool and hot tub!! Everything looks awesome. Have a great day off and lovely lunch
ReplyDeleteHi Chris, how are you finding the new house, it’s going to look so good with all the new furniture, rugs and light fittings. Are you liking how compact it is? Maggie Aus.
ReplyDeleteI don't like how small it is but I will get used to it eventually. 😊
DeleteWhere's the Like Button? The amenities at your new Village sound wonderful. I'm jelly. ;-) Ky Girl
ReplyDeleteOh wow that looks so cool!! Id be in there every day 🩵
ReplyDeleteSo happy for you and Stew to be able to enjoy a simpler lifestyle. You’ve worked so hard for this.
ReplyDeleteI say happy soaking every night! Caroline
Hi, is your home close to the pool and other facilities ?...are they many houses in the complex?..looks like you had a nice day in Auckland...Peta
ReplyDelete2 minutes from all facilities. Over a hundred homes in this village.
DeleteWow the pool and spa are so nice. I was imagining a bunch of old creepy men hanging around haha. Looks like a lovely day trip!
ReplyDeleteThe pool & spa look so inviting. Nice amenities in your new place. So glad you're getting moved in. I know how anxious you & Stew wanted to get things moving.
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