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These are a few of my favourite things...
Did I say favourite? I meant hated things. Presently, my current top five list comprises...AphidsConvolvulusGrass. In flowerbeds.Overly nitrogenous soilConvolvulusYes, I hate convolvulus so much, it...
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Mirror mirror on the wall...
Well, if one is to have a conversation, might as well have it with yourself. At least this way everyone is in agreement. Maisie obviously thinks so too, as you can see in this video.Click here to...
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What is this atmospheric water phenomenon of which you speak?
Apparently is is going to precipitate tomorrow. But thankfully it is only to last for a day before we get back to normal.To make the most of todays sun, we enjoyed meeting up with friends down at the...
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A possum, three chickens, a weka, two hedgehogs and a cat
David went to put the chickens to bed the other night and the only thing missing was David Attenborough. It's been a while since I've done a blog, and to be honest I've left it a bit late at night to...
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SURPRISE!
Yes yes I know, I've been slack with the blogging! Habits are a funny thing - once I missed a couple I just procrastinated more. In my defence, we have been busy getting the final touches done around...
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Autumnal rain...
You will be pleased to hear that it is finally raining - the farmers certainly are. The vegie garden (and my water bill) are also happy about this, with the basil still thriving and eagerly awaiting...
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Warning: Maisie-fest follows!
Well - it's been a while since we last blogged and so there's a few photos to catch up on! The above photo is of one of our local supermarkets, the carpark is normally full of cars but here it is full...
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Perfect winter weather for flip flops...
...or jandals as we call them in NZ.... It's been hard to believe this week we are in the midst of winter with the warm days we've had lately demanding I swap my shoes for jandals. Next week however...
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Don't tell my mother in law....
...but I burnt the croissants. And it would not have occurred had I used the timer. That she bought for me. I don't know what happens to the brain when one is in the condition that is pregnancy, but...
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Chocolate, salmon & walnuts
... not in the same dish of course!I made some scones for a morning tea with friends yesterday, and put in them dates, walnuts, cinnamon and rind of one orange. How delicious! Will be doing that...
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