Wednesday Words and Whimsy

Thistles and Kiwis

Wednesday dawned, and as usual, we were woken before the alarm by the call of the kākā. With it being a non-working day, I can take it a bit slower first thing, actually finishing my breakfast cup of tea, and not rushing out the door to catch the bus. I usually read some blogs, catch up on emails and other ‘life admin’ and get a laundry done before I go to Pilates. The call of the gulls overhead welcome me on leaving the house, and I notice that next to the bus stop, the rose bush has now mostly turned to these rose hips.

Today for lunch I was lucky enough to get a seat at Shelley Bay Baker Karori, and enjoy an incredible lamb sandwich, with mint, thin slices of kumara, greens and a spicy dressing. Quite fantastic!

It was just as well I had to walk after that, picking up some sunflowers and blueberries, passing by the mural with this quote to inspire us, then heading to pick up a reserved book at the library. I also spotted this coprosma robusta or karamū, which is a New Zealand native.

The afternoon seemed to pass quickly, with leek and bacon quiche making for dinner (and leftovers for lunches), listening to a podcast and what can only be described as pottering.

As I had somehow failed to do the ironing in the afternoon, that delightful task filled up part of the evening after dinner of quiche and salad. Before we know it, it will be time for the land of nod and Wednesday will roll into Thursday.

Entered into Wednesday Words and Whimsy hosted by Min.

Thistles and Kiwis is a Wellington, New Zealand based blog written by Barbara, who likes cats, summer, good food and pretends to garden.

You can find Thistles and Kiwis on Facebook, and also on Instagram @thistlesandkiwis.

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  2. The leek and bacon quiche looks delicious! I made a leek and mince pie yesterday – it must be leek season! I enjoy the happy look of the sunflowers too.

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  3. That’s what a rose hip looks like! I use rose hip oil and I always wondered what part of a rose it was from.
    The New Zealand native, Corprosma Robusta, is a pretty tree with those delightful orange berries.

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  13. I didn’t know people still ironed! I have an iron and an ironing board, but the only time I use the iron (on the kitchen counter, with a towel under it) is for fabric for my stitchery. Haven’t ironed a garment in years. I guess retirement will do that!

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      1. *huge smile* There are two activities which produce a delightful ‘dreamy’ state for me > stirring a risotto for the full 18-20 minutes it takes to cook and ironing < absolutely love it! I also use very few synthetics!!!

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  14. Hi Barbara, that sounds like the perfect day to me. I love pottering! I also love the look of that quiche! I’m not quite so fussed on the ironing part though! lol Thanks for linking up with #WWWhimsy – enjoy the rest of your week! xo

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    1. I always have a pile of ironing – nearly all my shirts need ironing, tablecloths (because we are adults and don’t need a wipe clean table covering), pillow cases (not sheets or duvet covers). It isn’t my favourite task though.

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  18. Your rose hip bush looks very different from ours, ours have bigger, but fewer fruits. Did you watch “melodifestivalen” last night? I liked the first finalist. Have an amazing new week.

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