Saturday, March 16, 2024

16/3/24

 I had a busy week, but I am concerned about my travels with the humans. Although I'm a tough gnome, the Mistress worries that I'll break during our journeys. Trixie and I don't like being wrapped up because we want to see where we're going, just like when we traveled to the North Island. However, now that His Lordship also travels with us, things are different. As a mere gnome in a house of humans, it's not easy to adjust to this new lifestyle. Hence, I hope the humans will make a special place for us in their new seven-seater car, which they plan to buy. This will help us to be comfortable and safe during our travels. If they don't, I may have to resort to letting the tires down to increase their stress levels. Remember, life is full of changes and challenges, and we must adapt to them. If it's good enough for the Mistress to inform us of this, then I must inform them likewise. His Lordship also travels with us, things are different. As a mere Gnome in a house of humans, it's not easy to adjust to this new lifestyle. Hence, I hope the humans will make a special place for us in their new seven-seater car, which they plan to buy. This will help us to be comfortable and safe during our travels. If they do not, I may have to resort to letting the tires down to increase their stress levels. 

On Thursday we parked up at our friend's backyard in Waimate. They seemed excited to see us because it had been a while since we saw them. She still coughs and coughs this woman, and time she gave up smoking. The son arrived home just after we arrived to assist with plugging into their power. Cor Blimey he has three vehicles and a huge garage. I am puzzled that he can only drive one at a time, but seems to need three, plus his mums in another garage. I did see some extra concrete pads not doing anything so I guess he could hatch another car and garage to add to his collection.

A visit to Auntie and Uncle along the road was a great time to catch up. These dudes are not young anymore and the old biddy is far from stable on her feet. She makes a great cup of tea, and the table is always full of tasty treats. 

Uncle enjoys sharing about his younger days. He is well into his 90s now and slowing up a bit. They listened to the human's plans of touring NZ, with two special Gnomes.!! That Auntie laughs a lot, and they think these plans are a great idea. Auntie nearly fell off her perch when the Mistress said they would skip the wedding and just have a Honeymoon.

Huh, the humans visited some other people too and didn't take us. Trixie and I went exploring the garden and yard where we were staying. Not only does the Man of the house have 3 vehicles he also plays with his Tonka toys amongst the stones. I would have thought he outgrew these years ago. He and his Mum are partial to playing on dirt roads in his land rover at times. Some people just never grow up. I am informed that these Tonka toys are quite old because this fella is not young anymore, I better not guess his age because I could get into a whole heap of trouble.

Last night we joined all these humans for social time. 


Man, most of them can talk. It was very hard for us to get a word in. They all do not stop and just breathe. Now His Lordship is just too slow and shy to add to the conversation. When he does chip in, he only finds a few words at a time. We cannot rush this fella apparently. I believe there is talk of making a movie, but my lips are sealed.

Tonight, the Mistress is preparing for an open home tomorrow. She has been a busy bee. I am looking forward to checking out these people who want to downsize their homes. I have my prime position on the shelf to watch and listen.





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