So yesterday, I was heading out to the car and I saw this Indian woman coming out of the office area next to our property.  That area is out of bounds because technically we pay rent on the electricity, water, etc.  I called the Manager of Punchbowl and told him that the staff may be looking for a toilet, but that one is CLEARLY broken.  He said he'd have a word with them.  Anyway, thought I might go and have a check in there, as we've stored quite a bit in there to sell on trademe.  I peaked in at the toilet and saw the BIGGEST poo I have ever seen!  I called the Manager who apologised and said he'd get the culprit to clear it up, its clear that water would be pointless because there is a gaping whole between the toilet and the floor!!  A  bit later on we were disturbed by two men asking for a bucket of water, we queried what it was for and they said it was for the toilet.  We said that water wouldn't be sufficient because of the hole.  They then asked us what to do!  We referred them back to the Manager.  We also emailed the property management company, who as usual, just said she'd call.  No real plan, no feedback, etc.  I got home from work this afternoon and guess what?  Its STILL there, despite people being on the land all day today.  Steve and I have gone into manic laughter mode, we've made endless jokes about the poo situation, its like being in a spoof!

We've just about covered every eventuality!  Did I mention our drains were blocked?  The drain guy had to come (this was sadly before the other poo!) and empty the drains as we have a septic tank on our property.  He said it was full, should be done every 3-4 years, it'd been over 6 years since the last empty.

We know we could have this tenancy ended on any pick of the problems, but Steve's too busy with his exams and projects, and the girls' are still out of sorts.  We'd booked an appointment on Friday to see the Doc, but I had a voicemail today to cancel the appointment - the Doc had decided to have a long weekend!!  So I re-booked with another Doc for tomorrow instead.

One month to go and then the weather should improve a lot more and we're a bit closer to our tenancy ending!  Maybe we'll look to end it then.  I'm pretty keen for a fresh start somewhere else in NZ.  I'd rather the South Island, but Steve's too keen on Welly.  It would be better for his job.

Thanks to everyone for their comments.  It amazes me that people actually read my blog!!  Its so depressing!  But its SO nice not to feel alone, and to actually feel more normal!  This blog has been such a fantastic release for me, thanks Karen for making me do it!!  If only I could look ahead to six months and see where I'll be next.  I just can't believe that our luck is going to continue like this!  It can't get any worse than the poo!