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
Laptop
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Mr B bought me a new laptop. The old one is probably 15-16 years old. The
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Happy Easter crowds
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A Happy Easter to one and all.
At one point last night Storm Dave barreled through bringing thunder and a
ferocious blast of driving hail. There was, for...
Cheap white sliced bread
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I know what you're thinking; what on earth is Cro doing, buying cheap white
sliced bread?
The answer is simple. I've had a jar of Foie Gras sitting at t...
Easter break
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we decided to stay home these holidays.
We have heaps to do around the nest and four days having a helping hand was
too good to pass up
I bought this...
Easter Sunday
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The village has been battered by storm *Dave*.
Dramatically so.
The journey to Llandudno along the A55 to night shift felt somewhat fraught.
And the wi...
EASTER SUNDAY
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*No easter egg hunt going on here.*
*In fact, I don't think we have ever done one.*
*Just not our thing.*
*And with no kids at home now, it's never gu...
Happy Easter
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Wishing everyone a happy Easter this weekend. We are gathering as an
extended family on Sunday at our house. About fourteen of us this year.
There will...
Easter Blessings
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Wishing you a Blessed and happy Easter dear friends
ALL I NEEDED TO KNOW ABOUT LIFE I LEARNED FROM THE EASTER BUNNY
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this life and the next
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I grew up watching TV. Even if there were only 3 stations to watch and
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anthem.
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BETTER DAY
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We awoke to a heavy mist which has cleared to a beautiful sunny day. 26
degrees. this is the main highway (State Highway One that runs from the top
to b...
The scent of wisteria.....
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I have never seen my wisteria so full of blooms! I keep the windows and
back door open so that the scent will waft in, and it's the best freakin
air fre...
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By midnight I was already tired but I was debating whether to go to sleep.
According to my calculations, which are not based on anything logical, only
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Books 31-36
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Tango one by Stephen Leather
In different parts of London, three recruits prepare for their first day at
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Xmas decorations
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Greymouth has 3 main streets in town. On the way home from work at night
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A Birthday Present.
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I reached the grand old age of 62 last Friday. Like that great English
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"Who knows where the time goes?"
I received ...
Quince, Life, and Puppy Dog Tales
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The season of mellow mists inevitably means that I suddenly have a deep
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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
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Farewell My Friends
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After blogging for nearly six years, I have decided to retire. Blogging
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Japandi Bedroom Makeover
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Catching up!
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Oh dear, nearly six months since I last posted a blog. It is not that I
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Professing !
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Actual professing.
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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
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A Note of Sadness
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One of the problems about getting so involved with these m/s recipe books
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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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