On a branch above the deck

Did a bit of laundry this morning; shirts for the coming week on Zoom. As i was starting to peg the shirts on the line, my attention was caught by a tui flying across, and looking up I saw the kereru perched on a branch. Initially its head was tucked in as if sleeping. And then it sat up a little more, and I was able to get the photo which I've blipped. I wasn't surprised to see it there, as there have been pigeon droppings on the deck the last few days.

Today has been fathers' day here and Australia. My children organised a Zoom get together and that was really great. I did take a photo of the screen towards the end and as I don't like it, I won't put it up as an extra. I may send it to the children.

A basically quiet day, on which I have started a book recommended by S; the first in the Bruno, Chief of Police series. I'm enjoying it so far.

After yesterday's low of 20 new cases, I am surprised that it remains that low; 20 new cases again today. It would be nice to think that we may have been successful with this abrupt and full lockdown. A New Zealander currently in Britain or the US wrote mockingly, even disparagingly, about New Zealand going into lockdown because of one case. That one case grew rapidly, but the R value was rarely at the level it can be and has been in other countries, because we (mostly) abide by the rules and recommendations; stay inside, keep our distance when out, wear masks when out and especially on public transport, and get a swab if develop symptoms, or were in a place of interest.

It is too soon to say we have done it, but the signs are good that NZ will not end up like so many other countries.