Osmosis
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I’ve not pushed it
I’ve let it happen organically
But *Bun *and *Mary*
Finally have broken down their natural barbers tonight
I’m off to bed and snapped t...
DAY OFF
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*Today we both get to sleep/lie in.*
*Stew has taken the day off work, so he can actually have a little break.
The past three days have been rather bu...
A Parkside Tools Advert Perhaps?
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If you are a tight wad like me you might purchase your gardening tools
from one of the German discount stores middle aisles "Special Buys"
section. I a...
One for all and all for one, no
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I see the Bond market is in some disarray ahead of Reeves' budget. Bond
markets react on nervousness and are like a pack of dominoes, a herd of
lemming...
Swans, statues and spooky cakes.
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The young Whooper Swan is alone and swimming along the shoreline again this
morning. News travels quickly and dog walkers keep their companions on the
le...
Pondering.
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Sometimes I sit here, in front of my laptop, trying to think about what, if
anything, I will write about. Will it be about something that makes me
hap...
Labour Day
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It was Labour Day today, a public holiday created in 1899 to celebrate the
creation of an 8-hour working day.
Today, most seem to celebrate the weekend as t...
Hine Ora
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It's been a while since I've visited Westport. Last time we were there I
spotted this hefty looking sculpture on the main street. Crafted by Kapiti
ar...
Gardening day
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The sun was shining this morning so it was a get into the garden and get
your hands dirty day
I popped into next door and got two punnets of capsicum see...
Beautiful colours and a Fresh Cut
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It’s late October and we still have some gorgeous trees in the little
village. I took some pictures on my walk this morning.
That last one is ...
BUSY
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Not only has it been a busy time in the garden but Doug has had problems
with his medication since his stroke. He was prescribed a beta blocker
which slow...
Meanwhile here
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My garden this morning and the new door at the entrance to the house. The
Blue Angels are two of many that came from my many trips to Greece years
ago....
Coins
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Two examples spotted during our recent visit to Scotland. Where I come from
people seeking a granted wish chuck coins into water (usually a fountai...
Will be temporarily "un" retired.....
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Zoē giving me the stink eye for waking her up....
I had a phone call last week from our office manager at the dental office
where I used to work. She ...
This and that
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Looked out of the window, very early in the morning a couple of weeks ago
and there was a hot air balloon floating by the house. We used to see lots
of ...
Old Mangapehi Railway Station
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In 2020, I took this shot of a forgotten railway station in Waikato.
*Mangapehi* (or Mangapeehi) was a flag station on the North Island Main
Trunk line,...
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...
Box factory fire in Kohukohu
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On 2nd April 1937 a serious fire occurred in Hokianga's Kohukohu. It is not
known how the fire started but it originated in the factory that makes
woode...
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 ...
That should keep them all fit.
ReplyDeleteIt certainly expends a lot of energy!
DeleteYeah....it worked. Everyone looks like their having fun.
ReplyDeleteFinally, I think I've got it! Where was my grandson when I needed him!
DeleteI think I spotted Zorba in amongst them!
ReplyDeleteHe was leaping away like a Billy goat!
DeleteAnother string to your bow LA. Look forward to more videos of your island.
ReplyDeleteNow I've got this video thing you'll be getting a lot more! I'll make them longer next time
DeleteI am waiting for more.
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