Come rain or shine

Come rain or shine

The prospect of a spot of photography elsewhere in Wellington was enough to get me out of bed and into town earlier than I normally would.  I had an all day meeting out at Lyall Bay which is on the south of the city right next door to the airport so plenty of...
Bring it on

Bring it on

The pumpkin patch has been attracting my attention all week – flashing that deep orange colour and demanding to be lifted off the ground and into my kitchen.  Today I relented and scooped up my pumpkins.  Well actually I grappled with them from the ground and...
Dirty tricks

Dirty tricks

Like most siblings there is plenty of rivalry between our two hounds.  Probably more so between Fortnum and Mason since we’ve never really resolved the top dog role – the only leader in our house is me! When it comes to running I think it’s fair to...
Be strong

Be strong

Kia kaha is a maori phrase being banded around a lot right now. It’s a supportive affirmation offered to people under stress or difficulty meaning be strong (we’re with you/supporting you).   Watching the memorial service in Christchurch on TV it was...
Basset routines

Basset routines

It’s always a luxury to be able to walk the bassets during the week so it was especially special for us to venture out as a pack last Friday on the last day of our time off work.  I’m not sure at this stage they had yet forgiven me for leaving them even...