I’ve had a few nick names in my time that I’d rather not have had. I know they’ve been meant kindly but they’ve put too finer point on those aspects of me or my character that I’d rather weren’t highlighted. I’m not sure... The view from my bedroom window is better than any modern day entertainment device. Just to watch the mist roll down the hills is pleasure enough. It’s hard to know what might be through the window these days – rain, snow, sunshine or just the clouds... The wettest weather we’ve had since I can remember in New Zealand seems to be paying dividends with Spring growth starting to flourish almost everywhere you look. This is the first time we’ve had catkins on our trees so I’m taking it as a good... One of Fortnum’s favourite things is to walk the big water pipe at Kaitoke Waterworks. He gets very displeased if he’s not allow to wander along the top, it’s like he’s missing out on some adventure. The fact he is completely incapable of... My love-hate relationship with George the Rooster has come to an amicable understanding. In return for him not rushing at me with murderous intent I am keeping him well fed and watered and have installed new in-pen entertainment. We’ve been clearing the... 