Archiv für den Monat: April 2011

On Monday and Tuesday there was only juice picking. I don’t like it and the pay is pretty bad, so I took two more days off. I spent some of the time off job hunting, but after my first applications weren’t even answered I don’t have much hope. Harry got a trip to the garage to get his WOF check done as well – he needs a new tire and a small part on the front suspension. The tire shouldn’t be too expensive and very easy to replace. C.’s man N. is going to help me with the broken part … Continue reading →

Two days off after a long week working in agriculture – great! My career improved – on Thursday I packed pears all day and on Friday I weeded a big field of vegetables in an organic farm. It wasn’t too hard plus I got paid on hours which worked out better than picking has been. Getting 15 minute paid breaks in the morning and afternoon didn’t hurt either. C.’s little son J. had his 4th birthday today and instead of a birthday party he got a fishing trip to Mahia. I was also invited and luckily didn’t have to work. … Continue reading →