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Now that Spring is here the shops are starting to show more clothing fashions geared towards Summer once it gets here in December. B and I were talking about what our Christmas Day plans could be, I don't think we will go anywhere except relax at home. We both work retail so our brains will probably be a bit exhausted after watching people go mad because the shops are closed on Christmas Day.

We have been spending the last 2 weeks filling out endless supplies of paperwork for our mortgage with the bank and with our lawyer, thankfully yesterday we filled out the last lot.

Linking up with Skywatch Friday and Tom's signs.

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At Home In New Zealand said…
Less than 10 weeks to Christmas - I'm actually counting it down because my daughter will be visiting us them. After four years, I can't wait :)
20 October 2022 at 14:56
Terra said…
Enjoy your spring in New Zealand, it is autumn here in California, also a nice season.
20 October 2022 at 17:14
roentare said…
I can see spring fashion on display!
20 October 2022 at 21:00
Andy said…
In scenes like this I always wonder where have all the people gone? All can see is one.
20 October 2022 at 22:30
local alien said…
Glad to hear you're one step closer to that house being yours . When can you move in?
20 October 2022 at 23:27
Tom said…
...I love to window shop, it's cheaper.
20 October 2022 at 23:50
Bill said…
Another change of season for everyone. I always enjoyed spring and the warm breezes.
21 October 2022 at 05:30
DawnTreader said…
So it looks like green is the big colour for the season?? :)
21 October 2022 at 06:31
Amila said…
Beautiful designs and a nice capture with details.
Have a great day!
21 October 2022 at 13:04
Pisi Prkl said…
Where is everybody? Looks like a ghost town to me. Nice street photo never the less.
21 October 2022 at 15:04
Spare Parts and Pics said…
Nice capture! I'm not a big fan of all that mortgage paperwork.
21 October 2022 at 15:18
Yogi♪♪♪ said…
I love the storefronts. So nostalgic. I remember them when I was a child but we don't have them any longer.

I love the Christmas season but not the whole commercial thing. My wife and I didn't buy each other anything last year and we were just fine with that. We ended up buying broadway touring show tickets for the both us and we love it.
21 October 2022 at 15:23
William Kendall said…
Christmas is something I dread each year.
22 October 2022 at 02:52
Light and Voices said…
I too like to window shop. It is better than the Sear's Catalog (old school way of ordering things) or purchasing on-line because there is walking and fresh air involved. Of course, no cash is exchanging hands either. I noticed that there are more mannequins in the window than people on the sidewalk.
22 October 2022 at 04:09
Joyful said…
It looks like a lovely day. You'll probably need a holiday after the Christmas rush.
23 October 2022 at 12:31
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