Tuesday, 31 December 2024

Year ending 2024

 It has been a Curate's Egg sort of year....

Hoping for better in 2025.

Most of last night and today it was wet and very windy... although it seems to be taking a breather as we slide into 2025.

This morning's kitchen view was definitely uninspiring!!


I tried on all the clothes in The Pile....most fitted....then I weeded out half of them....put them in my case and wheelie bag...took out some more after weighing them....

I scrubbed my trainers and they are sitting drying. They won't come home with me in March! They weigh 0.88 kg, and that will make room for things to come the other way!

I always return with nice clothes...some from op shops, some new. Somehow it is easier to find things that suit me in NZ!! Plus there may be the odd pot ..or three...a couple of books.... Footrot Flats anyone?!

I will resist buying any more fabric, I have enough of that to keep me going!!

Now to check over what I'm going to wear on Friday...and bedtime...last one in 2024!

23 comments:

Tom said...

...enjoy your summer trip.

angela said...

Have a safe flight Your leaving cold and wet for hopefully sunny warms ones.
You’ll be living next door to me lol

Red said...

Have a great trip. Happy New Year.

Debra She Who Seeks said...

Happy New Year -- may 2025 be a good year of new beginnings and happiness for you.

Susan Heather said...

Happy New Year. Surely it isn't Friday that you leave for New Zealand. Seems to have come around very quickly.

Tigger's Mum said...

Happy New Year and bon voyage. What parts of the land of the long white cloud are you visiting this time?

gz said...

I'll have to wave as we fly over in the 5th!!

gz said...

Whanganui mainly and near Hamilton for a while... depends upon cost and bravery if I go further....I'd love to...but...

JayCee said...

Have a fantastic time.
Happy flightings as the silly UK comedy cabin crew character used to say. xx

Cathy said...

Happy New Year - should be pleasant weather when you arrive…..about 24°. Nothing to be sniffed at considering what you have at the moment
I rehomed several early Footrot Flats a while ago and have regretted it ever since. That dog is the funniest Border Collie going

gz said...

We found the film.... priceless!

gz said...

I missed that series!

Bovey Belle said...

You sound very organized. Have a safe journey and flight and a wonderful time out in NZ. How long are you going for?

smartcat said...

Have a great time in New Zealand. Peace and joy in 2025.

Barbara Rogers said...

What fun, packing and planning! Have safe and joyous travels. Warmth does await! Wishes for a wonderful 2025!

Steve Reed said...

I'm looking forward to your trip! Your kitchen window view is about what it looks like here at the moment.

Fresca said...

Happy New Year, GZ--here's hoping for a gentle one. Bon voyage--I look forward to hearing/seeing your adventures.

Marjorie said...

Well done on the packing. Have a wonderful time in New Zealand.

Jeanie said...

Have a grand trip! And I suspect you will -- that's a long one! Safe travels.

kjsutcliffe said...

I am, like you hoping the 2025 just is a little kinder and gentler, here is to NZ working her magic for you xxx

gz said...

A tad over two months

Susan said...

Happy New Year.
NZ sounds like a grand adventure and the warm sunshine will be great. Happy travels.

Debby said...

That's the same as my son and daughter do when they come home. They pack a few old clothes that are left behind in favor of American jeans and the like. You're leaving Friday?? Goodness. that one snuck up on me! Safe travels!