It was reasonably quiet on the beach (apart from the kids playground). There are wall-to-wall cafes across the street which were scarily crowded, and Auckland seemed ridiculously busy.
I have seen (and hugged) the boy; and has fish and chips, though not on the beach. I suggested it yesterday, but T wasn’t keen — until someone arrived next to us with a parcel and the smell was amazing. But by then it was too late.
Ridiculously I am longing for fish and chips! I did manage a beach walk whilst waiting for the car to be serviced and it was very quiet – but that beach is massive when the tide is out. You would really need hundreds of people to make it busy. I personally can’t wait to go to a restaurant or pub for lunch, I am so fed up of thinking of meals every single day and I also want to visit my daughter who is going through a rather tough time at the moment. Plus another grandchild in August!
I’m so sorry to hear about your daughter. The separation of families is terrible and it’s so tough being a mum and knowing your children need you. One of my cousins had twins a month ago and she’s really missing not having her mum and dad around.
I understand you on the eating out/takeaways. T has been doing more cooking here, which has been great. We have had takeaways, but neither of us has felt like going to a cafe yet. After Saturday afternoon when they all seemed packed, I’m happy to wait a bit longer.
Zimmerbitch 
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Everything’s better beside the sea!
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Agreed!
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😎
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Looks nice and quiet. Have you met up with the boy yet? Fish and chips on the beach?
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It was reasonably quiet on the beach (apart from the kids playground). There are wall-to-wall cafes across the street which were scarily crowded, and Auckland seemed ridiculously busy.
I have seen (and hugged) the boy; and has fish and chips, though not on the beach. I suggested it yesterday, but T wasn’t keen — until someone arrived next to us with a parcel and the smell was amazing. But by then it was too late.
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Ridiculously I am longing for fish and chips! I did manage a beach walk whilst waiting for the car to be serviced and it was very quiet – but that beach is massive when the tide is out. You would really need hundreds of people to make it busy. I personally can’t wait to go to a restaurant or pub for lunch, I am so fed up of thinking of meals every single day and I also want to visit my daughter who is going through a rather tough time at the moment. Plus another grandchild in August!
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I’m so sorry to hear about your daughter. The separation of families is terrible and it’s so tough being a mum and knowing your children need you. One of my cousins had twins a month ago and she’s really missing not having her mum and dad around.
I understand you on the eating out/takeaways. T has been doing more cooking here, which has been great. We have had takeaways, but neither of us has felt like going to a cafe yet. After Saturday afternoon when they all seemed packed, I’m happy to wait a bit longer.
I hope you’ll be able to see your daughter soon.
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Is this a recent photo Su? The weather must be still nice. The two ladies are dressed lightly.
Leslie xoxo
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It was yesterday afternoon. We had a break in the rain and it was a lovely afternoon.
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A quiet seaside? Nice to see. Thanks. Why is a car coming out of the water?
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There was a boat trailer attached; waiting to pick up I guess?
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Thanks. Are you in France?
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New Zealand.
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At least they’re not “Under the boardwalk, down by the sea.” Might be a problem there. 🙂
janet
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That was exactly what I started singing when I read Su’s post title!
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😂
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🙂 Earworm.
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Sure would; the tide was in!
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And the boardwalk looks fairly close to the ground/sand.
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All together now… Oh I do like to be… 🤗🌊💕
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Can I go there? it looks wonderful.
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Wouldn’t that be wonderful!
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Beside the sea, love to be there. 🙂
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It is a bit stormy here at the moment
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Which beach is this Su, looks vaguely familiar
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St Heliers; the far eastern end of Tamaki Drive.
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Is that some where near Kelly Tarltons aquarium?
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Yes, beyond Kelly Tarlton’s. St Heliers is the last bay before Tamaki Estuary.
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