The basset way to keep warm in a southerly

Physical activity is a must when a southerly wind blows through Wellington.  To stand still is to risk freezing your extremities.  Today we’ve been experiencing such weather so the bassets got moving in their favourite way. To wrestle.  You could put them in...

All the colours of the fair – a photo study

Colours screamed at you from all directions at the Martinborough Fair at the weekend.  Previously I might have said that there were lots of crafts but now I’m a photographer I was seeing things from a whole different perspective.  I decided in an instant that...

The smart alternative to fish and chips

I was so overexcited with my photo study of the Martinborough Fair, I clean forgot that it was that time of the week to exchange recipes with my in-laws.  Arguably I could email that but where would be the blogging fun be in that? Part of the recipe exchange is that...

All the fun a the fair – a photo study

The sun came out for the second Martinborough Fair. So much so I couldn’t help myself and had to buy myself a new hat from one of the 400+ stalls.  It’s a pretty natty hat and will be way too good for wearing around Domestic Executive HQ.  This will be a...

Ex pat treats make all the difference

The postie came today.  It’s a rare thing as we don’t get mail delivered to our house out here in the sticks.  Even though the postman delivers 1km down the road and he’ll venture to see us when there is a parcel to deliver.  Strange, but true!...