New York Summers
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It’s 9 pm and there is a breeze from the South West , which is a welcome
friend through the cottage windows. I’ve doused the Welsh with cold shower
wate...
SHOPPING TODAY
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*I'm off to the shops today.*
*First up will be The Base, where I will be on the hunt for another
creamy/white jumper, and maybe something to wear to t...
The signature staircase.
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We're safely back from a fun trip to Canada.
The jet stream was in playful mood and got us home in super quick time. Our
flight back from Montreal took j...
Kismet
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for the last few weeks I had finally come to terms with my limitations.
I can keep a house “ looking clean “ but I know it’s not really, as I just
can’...
Weeks to come
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We are facing one more week of high temperatures in the 90s Fahrenheit,
including three more days of temperatures over 100.Then we'll get a week
with hig...
The retired life on a Monday......
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With the temps getting up there, dog walks are now taking place at 7am. It
is still nice and cool. Still plenty of shade. The dogs love the cool
gra...
Knives are out at No 10.
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Luckily, or maybe unluckily, I can still watch PMQ's live on my laptop,
through 'Parliament TV'.
This last week Freebie Starmer was away on a Freebie, s...
Yarning
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Distractions this week:
Rhubarb leaf dye.
Rhubarb leaf dyed wool - the pullover it was prepared for will feature in a
week or two
Yarn purchased from a...
Our simple life
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"I can't believe that just yesterday we were sitting in shelters again,
and here we are now as if nothing had happened, going on that shopping trip
you ...
Books 1-7
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Bloody River Blues by Jeffery Deaver
Well, that wasn't a good start to the year! I read 125 pages (which was
more than a third of the book) and I just c...
NZ's sad attitude toward Trump
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The Broadcasting Standards Authority said in a statement that it upheld
three complaints about a story broadcast on* 1 News *on 13 September 2025.
In th...
MORE WEATHER
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This was the sky first thing this morning. I know the colours are never as
bright in photos and just pushed my phone through the venetian blinds but
it ...
Babysitting the Plants
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Last weekend, daughter and I went to the Amish greenhouses about 15
minutes away to purchase the flowers we are going to plant in a number of
urns, pots...
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 ...
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...
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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