Life has a new zip and zing. Not sure if it’s the new eating regime or mounting excitement for our big trip north. Either way I’m celebrating and determined not to be disappointed if Air New Zealand laugh at my miniscule bid to upgrade under their... 
It is a common misconception that owning bassets means you’ll be fit from all the walking. Â Our bassets are the most sedentary animals you’ll meet. Â Unless there is a strong scent of something worth hunting down or a cyclist that should be chased to... 
Lately my mind has been working at dial-up speeds.  The result of too many large scale changes happening at once.  I’ve hardly started the transition to new ways and all the time I feel exhausted by the challenges ahead. Our trusty computer that has been... It’s hard enough to get a bombshell dropped on the health of your nearest and dearest but a double whammy to know that the finger of blame is pointing at you. Pies, pastries, cakes and other cream laden goodies are the devil’s food and no doubt a weekend... I almost fell out of the door from the overheating conference room after a rather energetic effort to release us all into the wonderful sunshine. After dusting myself off I was excited to see the wonderful boathouse lined up along the harbour. The blues of the doors... 
