Oh dear, dear, dear…..

It just wasn’t to be – again. The curse of the Rugby World Cup has hit New Zealand again and we watched the pain as a 13-0 half time advantage ebbed away to a 18-20 loss. How can it be that this could happen – with as many people willing the All...

Houseblogging: I don’t believe it!

This is my first week of being a domestic executive again :o). It should have been a leisurely start after counting down for so long. Not!I started on Monday by turning into Victoria Meldrew. Yes, the female version spouting “I don’t believe it”. Up...

WOW – the world of wearable art

The winner of the South Pacific Section, First Time Entrant and Supreme WOW award.Rattle Your Dags, Paula Coulthard & Ursula Dixon, AucklandI was treated to a kiwi cultural extravaganza this week – tickets to the World of Wearable Arts. Started about 20...

Jog squad blog: no gain without pain

There is no point being brave about this. I’ve been in agony this week!I’m just not as young, flexible or fit as I used to be and pounding the pavements takes its toil like swimming and my cross trainer never did. But, I’m persevering.Two sessions...

Countdown @ zero

After blogging about this for a year the time has actually arrived and I am now officially a domestic executive again. Well, part time anyway!I’ve trundled my desk drawers to a pod down the office to free up the desk for the incoming Acting GM. Written up the...