Saturday, November 01, 2025

PEOPLE WHO LIKE TO PLAY GAMES .... ARE NOT FUNNY

 

Here's a little rant.

Not directed at anyone in particular, but if the shoe fits...

Why do some people like to play games with you?

Maybe they don't even realise what they are doing?

All I know is, I ask a simple question, and get the run around, no answer so often.

I have pretty much given up chasing for answers now days.  I just accept they are 'playing games', enjoying toying with me, whatever it is.

I'm goddam over it.   

If I asked the question, surely you realise I would have liked an answer?

As I said.  Friggin well over it.

I'm going to start doing the same, and see how THEY like it.

We have news?  Ain't gunna share.  End of story.

Now that's off me ample chest... on with my day!

Not sure yet, either today or tomorrow we are going up to Auckland.  Doing a favour for a friend, taking a little something up to her son.

Other than that, it's going to be a quiet weekend, the only one this month that we don't have a market on in fact. 

Best make the most of it.

I had to.


1 pm and we are out and about. 

We've just done some shopping in Te Awamutu, and are now on our way to Lake Karapiro for a late lunch.
We are just totally enjoying this lovely spring day.
I will share some photos when we get home.

ABOVE: I dyed my hair this morning.  I've now got some purple hair... and I don't care!   It just makes me laugh.
It's a HAPPY day.

ABOVE:  We arrived in Te Awamutu around 11.30, and got to listen to some lovely young people singing... they were from a Hamilton Church group who'd just opened a new branch of their Church in Te Awamutu.  Lovely people, very friendly.


ABOVE:  I can't  stress this enough!!!  STEW wanted this tall Christmas Church.

ABOVE:  We found this amazing gift shop in town, and well... went a little nuts.
STEW spotted the tall Christmas Church and bought it.  I got a few things too, of course.

ABOVE: As you can see, apart from the 'bag boy', it wasn't busy in Te Awamutu this morning.

We decided to head over to Lake Karapiro for lunch.

ABOVE: We both decided to have the 'Big Breakfast', at 1.30 pm.  It was delicious, but far too much for me.  Stew had a good 1/3rd of mine.  He doesn't mind having to eat mine too.  πŸ˜‹πŸ˜Š

ABOVE:  PODIUM, Lake Karapiro. We have NEVER had a disappointing meal here.  Their food is just lovely, and so is the service.
Today they were rushed off their feet, as there was a rowing regatta on.
Lots and lots of people there.

ABOVE: Bring on the summer sun!  My legs are as white as Stew's, which is saying something.  


ABOVE: There were lots of rowing races on... I'm not much of a fan of this sort of sport.  But, each to their own.

ABOVE:  Karapiro Dam with it's flood gates open.  Very noisy, rushing water.


ABOVE: A couple of nice views from the other side of the dam from where all the rowing activity was.

ABOVE:  Looking over towards the rowing regatta.

ABOVE: A cute wee sheep and her lamb.
Totally DO NOT NEED any ornaments.  But... well it was so cute!

ABOVE: The THREE houses we ended up buying today!  Yep.  THREE.

ABOVE: The large one came with lights wired in, and I put tea light candles in the smaller ones.
They might just stay there year round, not just over Christmas time.
7.52 pm and plans are made for tomorrow, and today is winding down. Catch ya tomorrow, when we are off to Auckland.

19 comments:

  1. Oh I just love you Chris! Your blog makes my day.
    You look great every day in every way. Love your humour.
    Just hate those people that don't answer questions. Sometimes I understand. They don't want to hurt me and I know the answer because of that silence. But that's only for my darling daughters. Anyone else is just damn rude.

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  2. I'm also a snarky bitch haha.

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  3. I love that quote. Gonna use it 🀣

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  4. Anonymous9:10 AM

    Chris, are you suggesting something like this? “What’s on for weekend? Going out with some friends. Oh, which ones? Just friends.” That stuff drives me mad, it makes me shut down conversation. Marie, Melbourne

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  5. Just popping in to say HELLO! And Happy Halloween :)

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  6. Anonymous11:34 AM

    Those sort of Aholes are narcissists!

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  7. Kiwionholidays12:32 PM

    Hi from across the Tassie on a sunny then cloudy then drizzly day lol
    Weather can’t make up its mind.but it’s that time of the year.
    Nice to know you have a market free weekend gives you some breathing space aye?

    Sorry to hear there’s some negativity out there , none of us need that , it’s a happier place when we can do kind ,it’s how we roll 🎸πŸ₯πŸ‰πŸ’―πŸ˜‰☕️
    You do a great job with families and looking after each other,
    Cheers πŸ₯‚

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  8. Rhonda12:37 PM

    Haha love the quote! I was wondering how did Stew’s sister enjoy her sleep on your sofa bed. Being the first guest to sleep on it, I was curious to know what she thought 🀷‍♀️. Have a great weekend and just keep on being you! You are enough!

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    1. I keep forgetting to ask! Thanks for reminding me, I shall do that right now!

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    2. AND the answer is: She was perfectly comfortable! It is a very firm 'bed', which she is used to. What a relief. I might have struggled on it and needed to put the memory foam topper pad on it. And that is an option for our next overnight guest.

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    3. Rhonda7:33 PM

      Thank you Chris, I’d say that’s a good review πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

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  9. Anonymous12:39 PM

    If you didn’t want an answer, you wouldn’t ask the question !
    Robyn x

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  10. Hi Chris πŸ‘‹ I just absolutely love you and your blog. We are so much alike because we don't put up with bullcrap anymore. I'm way older than you, 81 now but 82 is coming fast in Jan. 2026. I'm a Capricorn so that explains my attitude about life. Anyway, I have followed you for 20+ yrs. and love it. So happy for you in ur new home, it's lovely as always when you decorate..I love it!! We OCD folks have to stick together! I absolutely love your beautiful long hair (wish you could send me some as I get quite thin hair now, but that's OK, life happens) Anyway before I keep rambling on, just saying "please continue blogging, I love following your and Stew. I'm in US, Illinois.

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    1. Thank you for such a lovely comment! I will try to continue blogging for many years to come. *smiles*

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  11. Anonymous4:04 PM

    I have just come out of hospital and while there a lovely older lady from the Chaplaincy came and talked to me. She had silver grey hair with purple running through it and she looked beautiful - I know your hair is blonde and not grey but it looks really good too. BTW, sorry to call the kettle black but you don't always answer questions either, not a criticism, it is what it is. Audrey

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    1. Communicating with a friend or family member and not getting a reply is one thing. Being asked PERSONAL questions via a comment on my blog is another kettle of fish altogether. If it's personal and I don't feel I want to divulge that information, I will 'ignore' it. Sorry.

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  12. A busy post today.
    Love the hair, love the houses. Love the big breakfast.

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  13. Love that big church. So pretty with the lights. Good find Stew!

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  14. Anonymous8:50 PM

    You are so lucky that Stew happily goes shopping and wants to buy things with you. My hubby, who is an amazing man, always waits very patiently for me but I do wish it was something we could enjoy together. Love your 3 new houses and your hair 😊 Michelle from Oz

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