Yes, you got it, it was Windsday! Watched the Winnie the Pooh video many, many times with our two when they were small. I've never tried windsurfing. I admire those who try and learn those kinds of adventurous sports. -Jenn
FINALLY BACK TO SEWING TODAY
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*Today I will be doing some sewing, and a bit of housework.*
*Not much else really.*
*Might go out and find a nice diffuser to put on the new shelf un...
Peak quiet.
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Iran leads dominates the morning news bulletin. Jeanine Piro, a woman
completely unknown to the British public two days ago, is mentioned in one,
brief, ...
Evolution.
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When I built our 'tower', I was determined that it should remain as
primitive as possible. No water, no electricity, and no mod-cons of any
sort. Simply...
VISITING U.K.
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When my parents were alive I visited U.K. several times. I was on a new
Zealand passport and originally, when I got to Heathrow I had a choice of
Commonwe...
Following Through
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I’ve got an explosive cough as well as a post viral malaise
And I’ve felt very unwell since Friday.
The verb “ *explosive” *has been chosen with care here, ...
Hi ho, hi ho, it's off to work I go........
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I have the match between Kokkinakis and Korda on, and wow, it's pretty
exciting! It was a bit disappointing that he didn't win the match, but it
was g...
Nesting
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We have had the strangest warm weather these past few weeks.
Here it is, the middle of winter, and the temperatures have reached a balmy
71 degrees, fol...
Long Time
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It feels like forever since I composed a post. Energy is being consumed by
other things. Routine, changed for Mr B’s arrival, doesn't seem to have
settle...
Moving
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no we aren’t moving. But some friends are. We spent Sunday helping them
move out of their home. They want to down size
Helping was basically putting bo...
Books 25-30
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Let Her Go by Willow Rose
A missing five-year-old girl is the key to unlocking a detective’s
terrifying past…
When Detective Billie Ann Wilde receives ...
Thoughts
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I'm really debating whether to write this post. It's been written in my
head for a few days now, and I'm still trying to quiet it down. My
not-so-simple...
Xmas decorations
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Greymouth has 3 main streets in town. On the way home from work at night
I've been stopping to take photos of some of the shop window decorations.
It'...
A Birthday Present.
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I reached the grand old age of 62 last Friday. Like that great English
folk singer Sandy Denny once sang:
"Who knows where the time goes?"
I received ...
Don’t wait - Loss
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My oldest brother died yesterday. This was a shock for everyone. He was 72
years old- a character if there ever was one. He hid how much his COPD had
ad...
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...
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...
He must have loved it!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI know "Winnie The Pooh" And The Blustery Day", but don't remember if they called It "something." :-)
It was ideal weather to zip from one side of the harbour to the other. Exhilarating I would imagine!!
DeletePerfect way to spend the day.
ReplyDeleteAlthough these days I’d look like a whale in a wet suit lol
You're daring just thinking about putting on a wet suit! Sure you'd look just fine
DeleteLucky him. I did try it once, I was OK going forwards, but couldn't make the wretched thing turn round. I gave up.
ReplyDeleteHe's been doing this for many years. Even at 40 odd he finds it the perfect way to enjoy the day.
DeleteHow lucky you are to live by the sea.
ReplyDeleteYes, we are. So much to do and see!
DeleteYes, you got it, it was Windsday! Watched the Winnie the Pooh video many, many times with our two when they were small. I've never tried windsurfing. I admire those who try and learn those kinds of adventurous sports. -Jenn
ReplyDeleteI have watched many a Pooh movie when grandkids were younger. Did you know they are bilingual? Pooh and Piglet's greek is perfect loo
DeleteFantastic photos. Here comes Summer.
ReplyDeleteJust around the corner, cept it's raining Again today
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