Great neighbours in fact. When we use the term 'salt of the earth' some interpreters of the message downgrade it to 'red neck' or 'common'. Such neighbours are sadly uncommon and built of the earth's rarest metals.
Yesterday Mrs N(neighbour) gave me a 2 litre ice cream pack of field mushrooms picked from her uncle's farm. They have offered me the use of their shower. They feed me cold drinks with real ice at the end of most days.
I am in return providing little except being the guinea pig (or neagui pig as my young Afghan friend would have it) in the 'jumping through hoops' process on the way to building. Their place has only a garage so they are currently living in that.
At least they have a fridge and a shower.
Oh yeah and I also treated myself to a new hat when I was in town. The old one was getting a bit shapeless.
PS - planning glitch has been resolved in my favour. How's that for speed and efficiency? Actually the rule doesn't have to apply to me as the plot is 28 square metres smaller than the minimum amount of land on which it is imposed. However, the Resource Consent officer did give me one written page of advice and suggestions on other things to cover when I site the building and apply for the building permit.👍
Hari OM
ReplyDeletegood news on the planning front and that hat looks good. Neighbours on side are worth their weight in gold, not to mention salt. YAM xx
Great neighbours...and planning officer...and that is a good selfie by your hat !!
ReplyDeleteOh I do love a good news day...and your hat!
ReplyDeleteha ha on the hat selfie, and hats are important when spending so much time in the great outdoors. yay for the good/great neighbors and a shower, fridge and shelter is all we need. power being the most important and internet too... looks like everything is coming up roses in the Big Plan you are following. Any news of when your partner will join you?
ReplyDeleteGreat neighbours. Sounds as though you're pioneers-in-arms, but they have a fridge and shower. Keep them sweet
ReplyDeleteHappy to hear about your planning permission. Essential I'm sure to follow the rules and get the papers right in NZ. Unlike here
First thought on seeing your hat was the old music hall song…..where did you get that ‘at? That one looks big enough to keep all and sundry away from you
ReplyDeleteI take you took note of the ‘officers name and phone number’…..good to have someone with the knowledge and what seems like a favourable attitude when you need help and advice in the future .
Hat envy here. 😀 Your neighbours sound very helpful and will be learning from you all the way. It's good to have some tips from those in the know, like your Resource Consent Officer.
ReplyDeletewow fresh mushrooms, amazing! we have good neighbours here too, we try to help each other out.
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