My RSVP date last night was okay - the guy is nearly 50yo, but he's an "old 50" rather than a "young 50". He's interesting, but he's an old man already (unlike some very cute 50yo's on CR!). Fit and active (he says), but about 30kg overweight. We went to the same secondary school FFS! Lived within walking distance of each other - twice. Sheesh... I know New Zealand is a small place, but.

See, that's the problem when Kiwis get together - all we talk about is where we lived and who we know!

Spent a couple of hours this morning shovelling the mulch that was delivered yesterday. One of my neighbours came over to see what progress I'd made, and offered his services as a renovation jack-of-all-trades for $20/hr. Hell, yes! Got a sledgehammer?! He's also a building inspector and a qualified carpenter, so I can make good use of him. :-)