"A Nice Cup Of Tea In The Morning".
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Rosie having a 'nice'cup of tea.
Rosie is the mother of Bronte my faithful Golden Retriever and walking
repurposed railway lines pal.
I have been mad...
Arena
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Clearance of gorse and blackberry on the veg garden boundaries progressed
quite efficiently - interspersed with episodes of doink-ball.
F has announced t...
The new tracker
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A perfectly formed rainbow greets us as we head down the track towards the
shore. As rainbows go this is a 10/10. On the right hand side a small white
ya...
The Château de Cheverny...
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...is just a couple of miles west of Troussay. Cheverny is lived in by its
owners and also open to the public.
It's beautifully furnished. I have some photo...
The best time of day.
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It's about 7 am. I've done all my laptop stuff, so I'm now off to do some
outdoor cleaning.
Around the pool there are always leaves and dead flowers to ...
Spying
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I saw these 2 boys at the local skatepark yesterday afternoon enjoying the
fine days we've had. This skatepark is always an incredibly popular place.
SUNDAY IN AUSTRALIA.... AND NEW ZEALAND
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*I am up bright and early this morning, and will be out at the
International Airport hours before my flight!*
*Only because this sort of thing (Intern...
By The Light Of The Silvery Moon
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The full Sturgeon Moon will be visible between August 8th and 9th , 2025
It reaches its peak illumination on Saturday, August 9th, at 3:55 a.m. EDT.
This f...
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Last week Ana was playing with her aunts doll.
Yup this baby has been here for years!
Annie undressed it and wanted a nappy for her.
I think she origi...
SIXTY YEARS
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It is sixty years since I arrived in Auckland. I was working in
Knightsbridge and after talking to someone who was emigrating I booked my
passage. Did...
The Final Chapter!
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Continuing on from the last installment!
April 29th I had to go in for a review of the tests I had had so far. I
saw a different Internal Medicine do...
August 1, 2025 (gardens and a birding app)
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It's a new month and lots has been accomplished. I also have a free app
that I'm enjoying right now, and if you are a bird lover/enthusiast, you
will lo...
Normal life
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Everything is so relative. Missiles from Yemen are already less scary,
after the missiles from Iran that killed and destroyed thousands of homes
just by...
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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