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Photo taken outside my work around 8pm so not many people around

So at last we are having warmer weather, just slightly. The weekend came and went very quickly, we ended up with sun and spent the day outside in the vege garden, doing more work to the chicken coops and enjoying drinks on the deck. My son and his family live in Auckland and according to him they have had 35 degree temperatures. Ours is on average 15 degrees during the day -_-

But...we have come to a definite decision. We have decided that within the next 3-4 years we will be moving back to the North Island mostly because both B and I have family up there and being in the South Island is just too far away especially when my only grandchild lives in Auckland which is like 2 planes trips away. We aren't exactly sure where to look as it depends on what we sell this property for once the renovations are complete and what we can buy with it but we are hoping to be mortgage free. So far we are eyeing up towns such as Whanganui, Tokoroa or maybe Katikati but not 100% sure. 

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Comments

DawnTreader said…
I wish you luck with your plans, and house-hunting!
So, exciting times are ahead. Best of luck with that.
Revrunner said…
Boy, those days are gone for us now that Daylight Saving Time has ended.
gz said…
Moving makes sense.
I can recommend the climate in Whanganui! It is a place I enjoy staying in
Iris Flavia said…
8 and still light, oh, lucky you - temps, not so much! Quite a decision and loads of work ahead - I wish you luck.
local alien said…
Hope you find your perfect place. You're certainly a long way from family at the moment. It's hard!
Sandee said…
Fingers crossed that you'll be mortgage free and you'll be near your family. That's a wonderful thing.

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Marie Smith said…
We moved to be near our daughter and her family and it has been great! Good luck with your decision!
Klara said…
good luck with move project. wise decision, I would say.
Tigger's Mum said…
Crossing that strait does make moving north south an expensive challenge - good luck with the plans.
Tom said…
...I hope that you find a special place.
DB Stewart said…
Aren't grandkids the best?! Good luck with this new phase.
magiceye said…
The surroundings are in the pink of healt!
Sharon said…
Sounds like you have some great plans ahead of you. That's quite a difference in temperatures.
Fun60 said…
Good to plan ahead. Plenty of time to make sure you find the perfect place.

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