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Autumn mornings


Let's see what's been going on this week. We planted a load of Spring bulbs in between all the roses in my front garden. The vege garden is slowing down with a limited amount of tomatoes but the rainbow chard spinach is still going strong.

We applied for underfloor insulation recently as there is a scheme here which is called the Healthy Homes initiative. Every house needs to be insulated with some sort of fireplace or heat pump among other things. Ours is pretty warm as it has a fireplace, a heat pump, a DVS system and ceiling insulation but there are government grants people can apply for to cover the rest. We had a guy come around and inspect the property, it's been approved and we only have a tiny 5% portion to cover ourselves. All we are waiting for is a date it will be done.

I have been regularly getting rainbow chard from my vege garden and yesterday I bought some more punnets from Mitre 10 that they had on special - I think it was 3 x 6 packs for $12 which I thought was pretty good. I ended up buying a pack of spring onions, a pack of chinese cabbage and a pack of beetroot.

Tomorrow is the beginning of Easter for us. It is a public holiday here so most of the shops are shut - everyone gets the day off but we still get paid for it. I'm expecting today to be absolutely mad, people go bonkers because we are closed for one day. These chocolate hot cross buns have been calling to me, they are so good.

Linking up with Skywatch Friday and Tom's Signs.

Comments

https://xmasdollyisback.com/2023/04/05/wordless-wednesday-xmasdolly/ This is my blog & I've been off for a few yrs. due to back operations, but I'm back! Have a great evening!
William Kendall said…
Easter wrecks havoc with the schedule.
Iris Flavia said…
Good thing with that insulation - and the garden, of course. Yep, Friday and Monday is off here, too and people will go mad, buying as if there will be no tomorrow.. "Same procedure as last year..."
roentare said…
I am getting my supplies
Tigger's Mum said…
Enjoy your Easter (and enjoy making the most of those grants to improve the heating efficiency of your home).
Sharon said…
Happy Easter! It sounds like you have a great garden!
Bill said…
People go crazy here too with Easter and then Easter Monday which also is a holiday. Stores will be closed so chaos rules. :) Nice that you qualified for the scheme.
local alien said…
Underfloor insulation sounds so luxurious. Bet you can't wait!
Still another week till Easter here
Jocelyn said…
Happy Easter
Tom said…
...Amy, have a Happy Easter.
Jim said…
Your streetscapes in NZ are so similar to Australia.
That's great that your getting your place energy efficient and you don't have to pay much out of pocket. Very smart!
Pisi Prkl said…
I really like your panoramic street view. Easter is payed holiday in Finland too. But our groceries are open with limited opening hours thought. Those whoom has to work gets more money vs. normal days. Happy Easter!
s.c said…
Never resist a chocolate bun. Not good for your wellbeing.
Happy Easter! Energy efficient home with grants that will save you money. Nice going. Enjoy that garden.
Yogi♪♪♪ said…
I love the program to subsidize the costs of fuel reduction. That's kind of a no brainer.

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