Sunday, April 21, 2019
Happy Easter Sunday!
By Abby at 5:02 PM
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It's Easter Sunday and I hope today will be a blessed day for all of us. Here's a bible verse that I wanted to share to everyone. May this be an inspiration to you all...
"Blessed are those who have not seen and have yet believed." ~ John 20:29
This photo is taken at the Dead Sea in Israel during one of our trip to the Holy Land.
Saturday, April 20, 2019
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
By Abby at 2:08 PM
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I've got the chance to tour around the Hobbiton Movie Set which is located at Buckland Road, Matamata, New Zealand. The place is truly amazing, it is so much beautiful than you see in the pictures. If you're a fan of the movie The Lord of the Rings, you would definitely know this place. :)
The absolute highlight of this trip is the exciting adventure to the Middle Earth, a lush pastures of the Shire, the home of the Hobbits, where the Lord of the Rings & The Hobbit trilogies were filmed.
There are 44 unique hobbit holes dug into the hillside.The film-set covers 1250 acres of actual working farm by the Alexanders’.You will be taken around the 12 acre set; past Hobbit Holes, the Mill and into the world-famous Green Dragon Inn, where you will be presented with a complimentary, exclusive beverage to conclude your own Middle-earth adventure.
DID YOU KNOW:
Hobbiton Movie Set is the only set that remains intact from The Lord of the Rings trilogies.
Hobbitown Movie Set Tour Information:
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour Fee:
Daily Tours from The Shire's Rest
Adult (17 years and over): $84.00 ($89.00 from 1 April 2020).
Youth (9-16 years): $42.00($44.00 from 1 April 2020).
Youth 14 years or younger must be accompanied by a full paying adult.
Child (0-8 years): $0.00
. Children are FREE but must have ticket
allocated prior to arrival and be accompanied by a full paying adult.
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour + Meal Lunch Combo:
Adult (17 years and over): $120.00 ($12.00 from 1 April 2020).
Youth (9-16 years): $78.00 ($80.00 from 1 April 2020).
Youth 14 years or younger must be accompanied by a full paying adult.
Child (0-8 years): $0.00
. Children are FREE but must have ticket
allocated prior to arrival and be accompanied by a full paying adult.
Hobbiton Movie Set is open on Monday to Sunday at 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
Visit their website: www.hobbitontours.com
Email: office@hobbitontours.com
Contact Number: +64 7-888 1505
or you can visit their Facebook Page: @Hobbitontours
Booking.com
Visit their website: www.hobbitontours.com
Email: office@hobbitontours.com
Contact Number: +64 7-888 1505
or you can visit their Facebook Page: @Hobbitontours
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is on fire!
By MeiYah at 11:46 AM
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[Source: www.news.sky.com]
This is a very sad news for all the people of France. The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is on fire, it is one of the city's most iconic sights. The 850-year-old Cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage Landmark.
There had been ongoing construction and renovation to the church that costs 120 million euros, the fire might be the connected to the recent restoration of the church. Watch the video below of the Notre Dame Cathedral fire incident.
The fire at Notre Dame Cathedral began at 6:50 p.m. local time Monday, the Paris fire department said, and continued to burn hours later. A French firefighter official told reporters the main structure of the
cathedral has been saved and the two iconic main towers are intact and
have been saved as well. [Source: abcnews.go.com]
Around 400 firefighters battled into the night to control the flames,
declaring in the early hours of Tuesday that the fire was under control,
around nine hours after it broke out.
Fire aftermath inside the Notre Dame Cathedral... The cross is still intact...
[Source: www.news.sky.com]
French President Emmanuel Macron has promised to rebuild Notre Dame
Cathedral and says he is seeking international help to restore the Paris
landmark.
Monday, April 16, 2018
Ten Tips for a Successful Short-Term Pet Sitting Assignment
By MeiYah at 12:48 PM
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No two homes are the same.
I was motivated to modify my personal tips list/checklist after a
house-sit where the owners promised, but failed to leave a list of
instructions, contact numbers, or sufficient food and supplies. I did
find solutions to the problems - and everyone thrived.
Here are the Ten Tips for a Successful Short-Term Pet Sitting Assignment:
1. Examine your motives. Why do you want to
house/pet sit? Do available opportunities fit your motives? Is the
assignment for as long as you would ideally be available? What is your
initial gut reaction to the assignment?
2. Location. What
do you know about your intended location? Have you researched the
neighborhoods of the communities where you intend to live? Are you
close enough to visit before accepting the assignment? Is the home you
will live in near transportation or will you need a car? I recently
accepted an assignment in Inwood Hill in Manhattan, NY. I knew I wanted
to be near Inwood Hill Park to explore the old growth forest. This
would not have been the right location if I had planned to spend my time
shopping, attending museums or the theatre.
3. Animal care.
For me, animal care is the bottom line. Pets are dependent
upon me while their human companions are gone. Many dog owners will ask
you to walk their dogs twice a day. That's really not enough. Will
the dogs need exercise, medication, special food, or grooming? Will you
need to drive the dogs to a dog park or for veterinary treatments?
What are the local leash/poop scoop laws? Is the neighborhood safe for
walking at dawn or late night? I can administer medication to dogs,
cats and horses, but not birds. I cannot lift a dog weighing 50 lbs or
more. These are important details.
4. House Rules. Will you be responsible for house
work, laundering animal bedding, purchasing and/or picking up supplies,
or duties outside normal daily living? Who else in the homeowner's life
has keys to the premises? Will you be expecting to receive packages or
have visitors? Who in your life will have this address?
5. Infrastructure. Who handles mail, lawn care, snow removal, garbage removal or other property-related
responsibilities? Can you physically operate the machinery?
6. Communication.
I now insist on a written list in advance of walking into the
home. On that list I want to know contact information for the homeowner
or for the local "GO TO" person if I have questions. I want to know
the medicine, feeding, walking routine, the name of the food and
medication, the name of the vet, the pet store and other important
information the building super or handyman. I want to know where the
fuse box is, and where the main water valve, sump pump, lawn mower or
other household items I need to use are located.
7. Contingency. In the event of a medical emergency,
are there pet carriers and a way to get to the vet? Is there a pet
ambulance in the community? In the event of fire or flood or any other
major emergency, who is closest to the homeowner? Who is authorized to
make legal or financial decisions?
8. Daily routine -
job/class.
If you are taking a day job, freelance job or class, will the
work hours allow you to care for the pets in the home? If you need
additional help or if you are delayed is there someone who can help out?
9. Exit Strategy.
I tend to be tidy. I routinely wipe counter tops, wash dishes,
vacuum and keep my living area clean, no matter where I am living. I
like to leave a clean house for the person who let me use their space,
so if I am using their towels, linens, dishes and other household items,
I ensure everything is clean and put away. I make sure that if I leave
food behind, it is fresh and something the homeowner would or could use
upon arriving home, like coffee, milk, cereal or yoghurt.
10. Odds and Ends. Often I am house-sitting for people who
cannot email or phone while they travel. If I can communicate, I do
send an email and let them know how their pets are faring.
To me,
pet comfort and well-being is the bottom line. I will not accept an
assignment if I am unable to provide that.
I like to meet the animals beforehand. But if I cannot, then I
like to see photos and at least spend phone time with the people.
Nothing beats good communication with the people and animals involved to
ensure a successful experience for everyone.
Thursday, December 21, 2017
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By MeiYah at 3:49 PM
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