Fighting gulls and a trench.
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The country clothing store by the fountain has changed hands. The new owner
has parked her little white car outside and is busily working on the window
d...
THE DRIVE 4
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Sunset is at 5.15 pm and last night they were working until 8 pm by
torchlight to get the concrete to their desired finish. We are very
pleased with i...
Schooner Tambo
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On the edge of Hokitika Beach is this big anchor sitting on the rocks which
is from the Schooner Tambo which was shipwrecked at the bar in 1866.
It ...
Winter colours
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As we approach the winter solstice, gardening isn’t really in the list of
things to do.
It’s cold,wet and gloomy.
But here in the land down under, we are...
WOF
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Warrant of Fitness, something all vehicles in NZ need to legally be on
public roads. Only some licenced places can do the testing and issue the
stickers. ...
TAKING IT EASY
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*Guess what?*
*Today I am going to TAKE IT EASY.*
*Yep, I am going to sit on me bum and do bugger all. Take a day off.*
* Yeah, I'm talking shit.*...
Aston Martin Plant?🤔
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The other day some one asked me if I knew what was eating the leaves on
their mother's Aston Martin plant.
I nearly answered:
" James Bond perhaps?"
I...
Study Day
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I was’nt looking forward to the study day if I was honest. It a new
mandatory one centred around mentorship and relates to student nurse
support.
T...
Local scenes and colors
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Down the hill and through the woods into the river valley from our
hamlet... We can take nice walks along the Cher river and around the port
at the wester...
I'm still alive!......
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I survived the loooong flight to Athens! It was terrible. I was stuck
inbetween two young people, who were very kind and considerate. The
terrible p...
Knee Deep In June
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Tell you what I like the best --
'Long about knee-deep in June,
'Bout the time strawberries melts
On the vine, -- some afternoon
Like to jes' git out and...
Preparations
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I've made a list of things to take to France; and also of a few things to
bring back.
On the 'take' list are just a few food items. Essential Indian cur...
It sucks getting old
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I have spent the largest portion of my life healthy and unconcerned about
any problems related to my health. At 73, I thought I was doing quite well,
bu...
Friday morning thoughts
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A while ago, one of my very good friends here in Blogland asked me how my
English, which was so bad at first, improved so much. I told him that I
learn ...
Books 4-8
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Double Agent by Jack Mars
At the outset of the Cold War, in the ruins of postwar Europe, rookie CIA
Agent Tyler Wolf must navigate a precarious partners...
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...
Sunday, February 23,2025
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Here are some pictures taken today. I finally got out for a much needed
walk around the little village. There are now vertical snow walls sliced
o...
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...
We get amazing sunsets looking at our bay like your photo. Wish I could paint them.
ReplyDeleteMy granddaughter caught the sun just in the right position
DeleteLove spectacular sunsets. Sunrises too.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty
We don't see these sunsets up in the hills. It's lovely that she took a photo and sent it
DeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteIt's stunning
DeleteYou live in a beautiful part of the world.
ReplyDeleteYes, you're right. But you live in a beautiful part of the world too
DeleteWe look out over rain clouds, accompanied by the sound of a raging sea.
ReplyDeleteThese last few days have been cold but sunny. Rain today then 18o and sunny till after Xmas.
ReplyDeleteSome people have all the luck. Right place Right time!
ReplyDeleteAnd with phone charged and in hand!
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