10/3/24

Things are happening at such a fast pace that I am now quite dizzy. The Mistress has the house looking good enough to buy. Sounds like a few are interested and it's not even on the Market yet. She shoved us all wrapped up and, in a bag, we went to the car, to goodness only knows where. At least she remembered to take us this time!!!!!

Now she had the cheek to put us in the car long before we actually left. It appears we were to be out of the road while she finished inside. As if we would make a mess!

On the road, and then we arrived at His Lordship's Caravan down at Hinds. It appears he is farm-sitting all these feathered and furry friends. There are chooks everywhere, bantams, roosters, about 50 guinea pigs, white ducks, a horse, four cats, couple of cows, which are separate from the main milking herd that other people look after. The dogs went on holiday with the owners.

These guinea pigs are very anti-social. The Mistress took us to meet them all and they had the cheek to take off into their huts. How rude. The horse seemed ok eventually. He took his time and came to the fence for a nosey. He grunted with very weird noises. Sniffed and snorted and enjoyed The Mistress stroking his cheeks. She reckons he smiled at her. Yeah, right...not. 

Sitting with the garden ornaments for a photo shoot was interesting. I wondered where they all were as there were not as many as the Mistress in her garden. 

Oh, to think that she is going to put everything into storage really worries me. She says His Lordship's family have very kindly offered to store them. I just hope our friends do not get up to the mischief on their lawn like we do at our place. These people would not tolerate their mischief. Oh well, I shall be enjoying a very different lifestyle. They will have to look after themselves. If they get told off that is their problem. I hope they keep any alcohol locked up too. 

This afternoon we went for a ride to the sea which is close by here. His Lordship knows this area well and pointed out where he chopped down trees on different farms. 

We passed by some interesting letterboxes. The Mistress was quite intrigued with all the varieties. An owl, plane, helicopter, Fonterra trucks, bee, ladybird, rabbit, Minion, fertilizer spreader, and a tractor. She thought the farmers were trying to outdo each other.

I wonder what tomorrow will bring. His Lordship says test driving some cars to see how they compare with the Ford Everest they really want. Gee, I hope they take us too. I would give my opinion too.

Rangitata Mouth