Long before lockdown was mentioned I press "Buy Now" on a Trade me bargain. A super duper Spa from Christchurch.
My loving wife pointed out some small details that needed to be sorted.
- Freight
- Delivery
- Crane hire
- Installation
- Maintenance
But these things would be easy right?
Freight
I had organised 6 big burly blokes in Christchurch to lift the spa onto the truck but the freight company doesn't pick up on the weekend. ?
Delivery
No problems, I will borrow Andy's car transporter from Taylormade Motors, modify the flat deck and whip up to Christchurch and get it. Easy.
OK, it wasn't that easy. It was a pretty stressful return ride actually and that was the same day Jacinda announced lock down.
Crane Hire
How much?? Nah, I just need a Hiab truck to lift it into place. Upon arrival - Well, well, well, it would seem the Hiab is too big to get into our driveway.
"I reckon you need the Spider Cane," said the truck driver.
Installation
Too late. ? Not deemed an essential service so the spa waited for Level 3 before it was given the kiss of life from the Southern Electrical surgeon.
Maintenance
Because we can't really go swimming, the family is spending a lot of time in the new mini pool floating around. There are no aches and pains anymore and I think it was worth the wait.