New house!

We are slowly getting settled in our new house. It has been a very hectic couple of weeks, not helped by some truly awful weather. It has pretty much rained solidly for the last 3 weeks!Aparently the worst Winter weather for 10 years. Fortunately for us we don't live in the flood areas. A lot of folk have been evacuated and towns cut off.

This house is a lot warmer and has a proper heating system. We are in a very quiet cul de sac, up a little lane and there is a field over the back fence with a stream running through. Our neighbours seem very friendly and the ones opposite (who come from Rochdale originally!) had us over for a drink last weekend. There are a lot of cats around so Otto & Molly are also getting a social life!!

As there has also been an incredible amount of snow we hope we will be able to get up to the ski fields over the next weeks. Spring is on the way though with Camelias and daffodils out in the lane. Hope you are all enjoying your Summer over there!

minus 5

This photo was taken when we were in the Minus 5 Bar in Queenstown so thought I would add it to the Blog as we are all in it, have our eyes open (despite the flash) and are all smiling- a rare occurence!!