Good Afternoon from New Zealand

We had our first frost this morning, not a particularly heavy one, but it’s a reminder that winter is only a matter of weeks away. It’s a little after 3pm, and already I can feel the chill in the air so we are likely to have another heavier frost in the morning.

Mt Ruapehu

crater lake temperature has peaked at 41°C in the last 12 days following weeks of temperatures around 36°C to 38°C, but experts are predicting only minor eruptive activity from the volcano in the near future.

Coq au Vin for dinner tonight. It’s been simmering away in the crockpot all day and the house smells delicious!

I’m going to put my good morning from New Zealand post on hold for the immediate future. I have found myself back at work – don’t ask how that happened! – and regrettably I just don’t have the time. Hopefully it’s a temporary thing as I was really enjoying my retirement. I will still be posting my book reviews.

Have a wonderful day.

Author: sandysbookaday

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11 thoughts on “Good Afternoon from New Zealand”

Enjoy your day Sandy 🙂 Hope the work stint does turn out to be temporary!

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sandysbookaday says:

May 11, 2022 at 4:41 am

I certainly hope so Mallika. 🤞

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Back to work?! That’s a difficult adjustment!

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sandysbookaday says:

May 12, 2022 at 5:05 am

You’re not kidding Carol. I am struggling. But I go pick my youngest son up from the airport Friday week. I haven’t seen him in over three years so I am not available for the ten days he’s home. Something to look forward to. ❤

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1. Carol says:
  
  May 12, 2022 at 5:15 am
  
  Awwwww! That’s special! Enjoy your visit!
  
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2. sandysbookaday says:
  
  May 13, 2022 at 5:23 am
  
  Thanks Carol, we will. ❤
  
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I sure hope you are able to get back to your retirement soon. We, of course, are dealing with having to turn the AC on. I woke up today with the house so humid and 74 degrees, so I finally broke down and turned it on. Stay safe! ❤☕🌞

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sandysbookaday says:

May 12, 2022 at 5:08 am

And we’re lighting the fires and putting extra blankets on the bed! -2° this morning. Keep cool, Carla. ❤

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1. Carla says:
  
  May 12, 2022 at 10:27 am
  
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Back to work? Oh no Sandy! I hope that doesn’t last too long. Can’t believe you are having frost already! Grab everything you can out of your garden while you can. Enjoy the rest of your week my friend!☕🌻🌞📚🤗💜

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