• On a more positive note, work is underway on the traffic island. 12 hrs ago
  • Off to dentist. Fear & loathing. 12 hrs ago
  • Multitasking - watching Spurs v Villa whilst keeping an eye on the rugby. 2 days ago
  • Feeling cheated. Yesterday was in theory a public holiday. On a Saturday. We don't get Monday off to compensate. 2 days ago
  • Hot day yesterday and today looks like more of same. 2 days ago
  • Arrived in town over an hour late and in a foul mood. 5 days ago
  • Drama on the Wairarapa Express: http://bit.ly/dkrles 5 days ago
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Photoblogging

Playing hard to get

Playing hard to get

Bassets can be the most stubborn dogs in the world.  The most willful and uncooperative.  Especially when it comes to being photogenic in the wonderful evening sun.  Do you think I could entice them to play nicely in the sunshine?  I did at least have a lovely time basset wrestling.  Even if it isn’t the most dignified behaviour for a woman of my years.  Read More →

The finishing post

The finishing post

I may have the completion certificate for building our house but the end is still far away.  Everywhere you turn there is something more needed to finish things off.  But step by step we are working our way through the list.  Like finishing touches to the gate posts.   It’s a sad life indeed when the gateposts become such an important part of your day!  Read More →

When nature works its magic

When nature works its magic

As if by magic things are growing in the kitchen garden.  It’s been such a pleasure to be staking and tying up the tomatoes, building a brassica netting and spending time admiring how nature works.  I just wished this fennel bulbs were a little more grown up as MT was in need of some fennel for his gourmet chicken salad but it’s not quite the season yet.  Every day is a learning curve... [Read more.....]

Arresting moments

Arresting moments

It never ceases to amaze me how when you least expect it a photo moment comes along.  The sun peaking through the grass to illuminate this flower by the door onto the veranda.  Just as I was scooting along at speed and didn’t really have time to stop and admire.  But I did.  Read More →

Kiwi Christmas revisited

Kiwi Christmas revisited

The pohutukawa tree is nicknamed the Kiwi Christmas Tree as it flowers at Christmas time.  With the false start summer this year it’s been a bit hit and miss whether the pohutukawa has flourished.  The ones on our land certainly haven’t but the one I snapped yesterday is the most stunning floral display I’ve seen this year.  As I was mesmorised through my lens there a man came... [Read more.....]