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Moving on....


New Zealand today is in lockdown, that means everyone, unless you're on essential business has to stay at their property for the next 4 weeks. As of yesterday our level of infected people rose to 205 (I think) so we made the very quick decision to fill 2 cars with boxes and various possessions to take to the new property 2 hours away. We ended up getting stopped by cordons of officials who were giving people healthchecks, we were ok so we were waved through but it was a bit of a scary experience.

We do however have clearance from Northland's mayor to move because the other half and I are considered part of our country's essential services that have to keep working. He fixes peoples phone lines, internet etc and I am going back to my old work which is allowed to stay open.  So today and until our internet is connected at the new property we won't be online very much - stay safe and we will see you tomorrow.

Comments

At Home In New Zealand said…
I have been so worried about your situation Amy, and am glad to hear things are working out. Take care and stay safe, both of you. Mxx
26 March 2020 at 09:28
Graham Edwards said…
We are living in challenging times. I hope that you keep safe and that the move goes well. Kia kaha, kia maia, kia manawanui.
26 March 2020 at 10:02
gz said…
And breathe! Glad you got moved. Stay safe x
26 March 2020 at 10:18
Bill said…
Good luck and be safe!
26 March 2020 at 11:34
Susan Heather said…
Good to know that you were checked on the way. Glad you have made the move safely.
26 March 2020 at 15:45
Pauline said…
What a lot of upheaval at a time we really don't need it! Take care.
26 March 2020 at 17:10
local alien said…
Hope to heavens all goes well. Thank goodness you can still do the move.
Incredible that this should happen
26 March 2020 at 19:58
Rhonda Albom said…
Good that you got to shift. So much for booking the alternate truck. Stay safe.
28 March 2020 at 10:17
PerthDailyPhoto said…
So happy to hear that you made it to your new home Amy.. just in time by the sound of it. Very strange times indeed. Hope it doesn't take you too long to get settled.
29 March 2020 at 05:29
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