THe first day of the convention proper, not very many people today. I answered some questions about our products, and am starting to become a bit more confident. Someone had vandalised Neville – we found him this morning with his pants around his ankles, and a crack in his foot than runs right up the calf. Poor Neville. He never hurt anyone.
Did a single row on the Melon Shawl this afternoon while waiting for the guys to go out for dinner. That has to be at least 3 minutes of leisure time today !
We went to the Harbour for drinks and dinner, I had a very ordinary risotto (tasted like plastic) at a seafood restaurant. There wasn’t a single vegetarian main or entree on the menu – let alone vegan. I asked the waitress for a “special” meal, and I appreciated the effort they went to, but hell, how about some bloody flavour????
Came back to the hotel to find that the wireless network I was using yesterday has been secured, so I can’t check the election results. Mum and Mark have been great about keeping me up to date with text messages, but I feel a long way away. I haven’t seen a live animal in two days now. It’s freaky.
I can’t explain how desperate I am to see Jussi, and possibly even meet her new feline companions. Maybe tomorrow….
Disco Knitter 
There is nothing like being surrounded by strangers to make you feel lonely! I hope things pick up for you soon. Vandalism is one of my (many) pet peeves. Why do people feel the need to destroy things? Grr!
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No vegetarian at a restaurant? That’s arse.
My gods, if you randomly landed here, I could feed you (restaurant and from my own kitchen), and I live in the middle of no-where, and am not vegetarian!
(Admittedly, the first thing that lept to mind was Nigella’s Vodka Pasta from last month’s delicous magazine, as the canelonni in the oven for lunch contains cheese.)
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They are obviously taking you to the touristy places instead of the good restaurants that the locals know about. Vegetarians are not exactly unusual in NZ!!!
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