A reflection from Phil Harland: The above photo was taken at the Christchurch Conference last September, Phil met and talked with Rotary International President Mark Maloney
Thank you for your concern about my activities during lock down. Already the Anzac Day Photo at my Letterbox has been published with the photo taken by our member Robyn Peterson who lives walking distance from my place. However, as requested a note is provided as follows;
With the start of lockdown and being in my own bubble I was grateful for the help offered by several neighbours in Allen Terrace. Sandra Payne at No. 6 offered to do my food shopping and deliver it to my front step which she has done several times until now that I shop for myself.
When Sandra delivered the first shopping she apologised that the bread I ordered was sold out. But, next day she telephoned to say that she would deliver 4 loaves to my door and no charge. Then I had a phone call from Kirsty No 31 Allen Terrace having heard that I was seeking Mollenberg Toast Bread left a loaf on my doorstep. Just as well you can freeze bread.
With a family widespread in NZ there has been plenty of telephone and email communication, also with relatives and friends overseas.
Clearing weeds and other material from the garden has provide me with exercise and most of the rubbish from the garden has been cleared from the section.
This weekend with the easing of travel etc. I was able to catch up with my friend/partner at times, Shirley Mexted at Waikanae and today, Monday, we had lunch at Fisherman’s Table overlooking a sunny smooth Cook Strait and Kapiti Island. Ah, the joy of freedom!
All Best Wishes and yours in Rotary
Phil Harland