If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…we would talk about the past month, about the fact I travelled to Auckland and Hawke’s Bay for work, about the wild and variable spring weather. I say have you seen the new bird at the airport? And you say no and I show you a picture. We agree it is much better than what was there before.
If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…you would as how work is and I would say…don’t ask and then tell you the latest. I say I had to have a pastel de nata as a treat at lunch time and you say you are not surprised.
If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…we would talk about what we have been reading and watching, about going to the theatre, and about future film and theatre plans.
If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…we would pop into the garden and look at the nasturtiums and herbs and say how quickly things are growing at the moment.
If we were having coffee…or even a cup of tea…I would ask you if you would like to stay for dinner. It is just pasta, with tuna, capers, anchovies, garlic and tomatoes, and you say yes. So we open a bottle of wine and settle down to dinner and more conversation.
Entered in 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.
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When the going gets tough, enjoy a pastel de nata! I enjoy these posts. I hope things at work improve for you soon.
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Thanks! If I say ‘organisational change’ and ‘unexpected development’….
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If we were having a coffee or a tea, I would tell you how ‘brew-tiful and creative your posts are each week and how they inspire me!
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🙂 Oh thank you!
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The kettle is always on!
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It is!
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Airport artwork really had come a long way. I love checking out the installations at various US airports when I have a layover as well. That bird is very pretty.
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It has – brightens up the space while we all sit waiting. Vancouver airport has some great things.
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I want to know what was at the airport before that beautiful bird. 🙂
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For many years there was Gollum flying over head but he had to be taken down…and some eagles. This is much nicer.
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I love the bird! Like Carol, I’m curious to know what was there before.
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Gollum and some eagles! Though Gollum has been gone for a few years. Cashing in on Lord of the Rings. This is much nicer.
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I have never come to terms with anchovies, so I will regretfully have to decline your invitation to stay for the meal. The rest sounds very interesting.
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You don’t taste the anchovies or notice them, they just add flavour.
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Hi Barbara, I would very much enjoy a cup of coffee and chat with you and that pasta dinner looks delicious! BTW – that airport bird looks rather impressive! Thanks for sharing with us at #WWWhimsy xo
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I really like that bird too – much better than what was there before.
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If we were having a cup of tea, I’d tell you about Japan and about the cheesecake I’m about to make, and we’d have a slice. Enjoy the spring sunshine. ☀️😄
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Oh that sounds wonderful – would love to hear more about Japan and your cheesecake would be the perfect dessert.
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I love nasturtiums! Beautiful photo. Your pasta looks amazing.
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I would take a glass of water and we could chat about airport art and how travel definitely enriches our life. But if it is work travel and things are chaotic we would commiserate about how it’s not fun at all.
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Agree – work travel is not always fun!
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Oh, that pasta looks good!
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Thanks! It was tasty.
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Fabulous bird sculpture – so vibrant and dynamic! I love that there is art in the airport – it beautifies this space for the many people who come through.
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Yes it so brightens up the space!
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It reads like a busy time but with a lot to savour as well. Thanks for sharing. Joining you from WBOYC . Denyse
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Thanks for stopping by Denyse!
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We enjoyed the totems and artworks at Vancouver airport recently and I have to say that bird looks fabulous flying over the people below! I always enjoy these posts Barbara and would love to sit and have a cup of tea with you, we could talk for ages I’m sure! Great to have you linking up for #WBOYC this month.
PS. Hope work improves for you!
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Thank you Debbie. A little bit of art to look at an airport is a great welcome.
You would be most welcome to share a pot of tea and have a chat!
It is Saturday morning so not thinking about work 🙂
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Work … I am savouring my retirement, even though it is certainly not roses all the way! The first few drops of rain have fallen, giving off a strong earthy smell of petrichor – wonderful. As is your pasta dish!
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Retirement is calling…..the sun is shining this morning again here.
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YOu lured me in with the Moomin Morning Cup in the thumbnail. i have one too, and my moomin tea advent just turned up! Exciting! Love the bird sculpture – sensational! #WBOYC
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A moomin tea advent sounds great! We have maybe a dozed Moomin cups now? We keep adding!
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I’d like to stay to dinner, please. I like the sound of adding capers and anchovies to the pasta dish. Never tried it. I agree on the pastel da nata. As a fan I can rarely resist.
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Pastel de nata are good!
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