Espresso Macchiato-Grupo Talía
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It’s 9.17 pm and I’ve been out of the cottage at work since 6 am only
getting back 45 minutes ago,
By the time I’ve walked and fed the dogs, and cats, lit...
Warrant
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It's that time of year again. I waited at our local VTNZ (Vehicle Testing
New Zealand) to get a fresh warrant of fitness for my car which is a 2012
Maz...
Turns out Halloween was a bust.....
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We don't have many kids in our small little cul-de-sac. When we first
moved in we had quite a few trick or treaters, but that was 28 years ago.
Over ...
DO WE HAVE RESULTS??
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*Who's hangin' out to know if I've had some 'results' from eating prunes,
and drinking prune juice?*
*Well.... I have to say it, there has been NO RES...
The morning after
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The shelf stackers in Tesco's entered enthusiastically into the Halloween
spirit. The ladies behind the information counter all sported black
skeleton b...
Maples
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The weather yesterday was warm-ish and skies were blue. It was a nice
afternoon for a walk with Tasha. And for sitting a spell out on the terrace
and just ...
Less than two months to go.
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I feel as if we're rushing towards Christmas, and that the next two months
are simply annoying barriers in the way.
Christmas has become a focal poin...
Trick or Treat!
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This little panda came to visit this morning!
It was a great night for the trick or treaters. 8C and no wind so no need
for snow suites underneath costu...
R&R
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Before I could get into holiday mode I Friday ana day
watching YouTube. I think this was blippi. It’s hard to keep up. They had a
little robot on dancing...
Trick Or Treat
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We'll leave the light on for you.
" By the pricking of my thumbs,
Something wicked this way comes,
Open, locks,
Whoever knocks ".
Shakespeare / Macb...
Porcine
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These are, I believe, piggy footprints. Photographed in a muddy patch of
track just seaward of our tiny ranch.
At about the time I was photographing thes...
Quince, Life, and Puppy Dog Tales
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The season of mellow mists inevitably means that I suddenly have a deep
desire to store food in the form of jams, pickles and syrups. It also
means that...
A Month's Recycling.
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A car full of dog food cans, packaging and glass bottles.
Number 2 son visited down here in his new to him 7 seater car and suggested
I might want to ...
Yom Kippur
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The coverage of the murder of Jews in the synagogue in Manchester today,
on Yom Kippur on Sky News is a bit surprising to me.
They've been talking about...
Aug. 10, 2025
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In all this heat, I’m still working on perennial/ shrub beds. This will be
a quick post, but for those of you who do your own gardening and end up ...
Friday prayers
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Look at sales figures, origins, annual reports, statements from company
chairmen; become armchair investors and see what you would do yourself,
annual ...
Aoteaora's first Maori police woman
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Evelyn Mete Kingi was born Evelyn Owen in Moerewa and has been described as
a woman of resilience and character.
She was born in 1922 and joined the thir...
Farewell My Friends
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After blogging for nearly six years, I have decided to retire. Blogging
filled an empty spot in my life after losing my husband, but that has
changed...
Japandi Bedroom Makeover
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*Do you want a break from politics and British summer weather? Read on...*
“Another mural? Are you pulling my leg?”
Colin was back last month to decor...
Catching up!
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Oh dear, nearly six months since I last posted a blog. It is not that I
have been bothered to write to you. Oh no. It is because words have been
absent ...
Professing !
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Actual professing.
There are times when every learned person has the duty of stepping up to
the line and of explaining the intricacies of life from the...
Internal Garden Monologue
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If you had told me 5 years ago, I would be sitting in a house, at a table
over looking a front garden in Scotland, I would have laughed my socks
off. I...
A Note of Sadness
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One of the problems about getting so involved with these m/s recipe books
is that I feel as though I almost know the women who wrote them. I can see
how th...
The table looks to be groaning with festive food. Happy Christmas to you and yours on Poros.
ReplyDeletePlenty of food as usual. Lots of leftovers for everyone to take home
DeleteLooks like you're all having a great time, good to see happy faces.
ReplyDeleteIt was one of the best Christmases. Loads of smiles and laughter
DeleteHappy Christmas Linda. The food looks fabulous.
ReplyDeleteThe Yorkshire puds were the best we've made and the gravy, oh and the stuffing. Let's say we ate well
DeleteOh my goodness look at all that food- hopefully it wasn’t just you slaving over a hot stove. Good food- good family - good times🎄🎅🏻😘
ReplyDeleteThe food was easier this year. I did a lot of preparation to make the actual day a little easier
DeleteWhat a spread. Looks a wonderful day.
ReplyDeleteEnglish and Greek. The English side of it was really good 👍
DeleteWhat beautiful pictures
ReplyDeleteGlad you all had a great day
One of the best. Your Xmas day looked wonderful too.
DeleteWhat a fabulous day.
ReplyDeleteIt was a sunny day and a happy day.
DeletePerfect. Ours went pretty well too!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear. There's so much anticipation!
DeleteA happy and wonderful family and plenty of delicious food, you don't need more than that. Looks like you had a great Christmas.
ReplyDeleteSanta looks very jolly there. Looks like you all had a very happy Christmas Day.
ReplyDeleteYou must have all been good this year for Santa to come visit!
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