Too hot for a picnic by maggiemae

Too hot for a picnic

unless there was lots of shade, so we decided to do a short road trip down to this beach at Moeraki. Had a chat with Fleur, whose famous restaurant had to close as over 50% of her staff refused to get vaccinated! I think the anti vaccers are so selfish.
But here was one of the boats arriving with fresh fish for the other restaurants here. Our choice was a takeaway which still needed a vac pass. Their reputation did not fail - blue cod - delicious and tender and very crisp chips. A bit too hot to start off with though,
Thankful for:
Very filling and the hot sun and sea air made us too lazy to make tea which we really didn't want anyway!
Oh no. @julzmaioro and I had a lovely meal there a few years ago, after attending a photography course in that area.
January 3rd, 2022  
@dide I remember that and the photos taken around the area.!
January 3rd, 2022  
Guess we in the states aren't the only ones with anti vaccers. I have some in my family and didn't attend any family get together over the holiday. THis is a wonderful scene.
January 3rd, 2022  
Beautiful crisp capture. Sad about your favourite restaurant. I agree, there are too many selfish people around. I think I would have treated my employees differently than to close down shop because of them.
January 3rd, 2022  
A lovely image. My heart breaks for the restaurant owners, Covid has added such a layer of anxiety to their already stressful profession. I’m thankful she can prepare to go orders.
January 3rd, 2022  
Pretty scene. Looks like a lovely day, sorry it's so hot though. So sad that good restaurants aren't able to continue on. Tough times for sure.
January 3rd, 2022  
Terrific photo. I especially like the fact that you caught two birds in flight.

Sounds like a delicious lunch.
January 3rd, 2022  
Such a lovely shot and scene. You are so right about the anti vaccers, we know quite a few.
January 3rd, 2022  
What a great photo. Too bad about the anti vaccers but glad you got lunch. I’ve had the series of two vaccines.. First one made me sick and the second one made me a lot sicker. I’m waiting on the booster. Where we live locally everyone wears facemasks. What a very different life this is.
January 3rd, 2022  
It's a great spot and a real shame Fleurs has had to close.. really can't understand how these the anti vaxxers are going to make a living.. hmmmm
January 3rd, 2022  
Lovely capture, lucky you to have hot weather, from us in chilly England. FAV
January 3rd, 2022  
Oh dear I think the Fleur’s place was iconic there at the Moeraki beach….we went when we visited. Why don’t folk just get vaccinated…you are quite strict with that so they must know they will lose their jobs…poor Fleur & her patrons.
January 3rd, 2022  
It looks great, and if it is too hot you can always go for a dip
January 3rd, 2022  
Nice detail
January 3rd, 2022  
@sangwann She couldn't function with such a low number of staff, Dione....the rules are rules.
January 3rd, 2022  
@louannwarren Fleur can't open because of the staff choices, Lou Ann. This is an isolated place and difficult to get staff.
January 3rd, 2022  
@happypat She said if there is no income, the place will be abandoned, Pat. She has put so much into that place!
January 3rd, 2022  
@julzmaioro Yes, it might take a while before they realise they are in a bad way. Hopefully change their minds.
January 3rd, 2022  
@darsphotos We had to wear masks while ordering the meal and everyone did, Darlene - no nasty rebellion.
January 3rd, 2022  
@maggiemae a darn shame…can’t she get anyone who is vaccinated that would like to work there but I suppose like every other country staff is hard to come by. You have no visitors working their way round NZ either.
January 3rd, 2022  
@happypat She says she has tried and no-one wants to work in that isolated place. Normally employs overseas workers as Riverstone Restaurant does.
January 3rd, 2022  
Wonderful shot, layers
January 3rd, 2022  
Lovely scene and colours.
January 3rd, 2022  
Oh what a lovely scene, and I don't see any white stuff! lol
Too bad about the anti vaccers they make life difficult for everyone!
January 3rd, 2022  
Such vibrant colors, looks like a great spot to be. So sad about the restaurant having to close; it's hard to understand some folks' ignorance. I just read your new "bio" and am incredibly impressed with your perfect record of posting photos-the-day-they-were-taken. I think I could count on one hand the number of my own same-day postings. Let alone all the days/weeks/months I haven't posted at all. Kudos to you!
January 4th, 2022  
@aikimomm Thank you Pheobe - you are the first person to recognise my day to day photos. Its not for personal recognition but purely for a day's challenge! It keeps me thinking...!
January 4th, 2022  
I am so sorry Fleur has had to close her restaurant. It was one of the things I was wanting to do sometime. Have tried a couple of times and it hasn't worked out.
January 4th, 2022  
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