Over the years my neighbours have ranged from wild and abusive to kind and gentle. Living in the country the neighours tend to be furry and lovable. Number 24 is our latest neighbour living on the grass verge just along the road. I don’t know who is more... I feel like I’ve been off in another land in recent weeks – in my case corporate land. Even after years of working I still find it a real mystery as to why organisations make it so hard for people to work well within them. Sure, there are lots of great... Our kitchen has been a hive of activity today. Mostly washing up after baking, preserving, roasting and simmering. MT took over baking duties today not wishing to risk the chance of no cake in his lunchbox this week. I’ve been busy pickling red cabbage and... My new camera has come into it’s own in recent days. With cloudy rainy skies, the bush walks have been a little on the dark side. But not a problem any more.  The recent showers seem to have brought out new and colourful funghi clinging to the side of... We’re still basking in above average weather. It was a fiery start to this morning. It was almost like flames shooting from behind the Tararuas.   This colourful start to the day was just what I needed. Having been running on adrenalin and coffee for... 