This week, we have had some nice weather, and you can really begin to feel that the warmer half of … More
Author: Thistles and Kiwis
Fireworks, sunny days and exhibitions
One fun thing, at least for me, is that Guy Fawkes Day (ie 5th November) is celebrated here in New … More
Rain, sun and cider
It’s been an odd sort of week in many ways, partly due to both good and bad news from different … More
A hill, a beach or two and a mystery solved
Sunday was another lovely day, so we decided to get out for a while after our enormous breakfast. We started … More
Eggs, toast and breakfasts in general
I am a morning person, and also someone who likes breakfast. In fact, I can’t function without eating first thing … More
Wind, rain and a beer tasting
Yesterday, Halloween, was a very wet and windy day. I was so glad to be at home and just watch … More
A road trip, Napier and Labour Day Weekend: Part 2
Sunday morning proved to be another sunny day, though there was the odd cloud on the horizon from time to … More
A road trip, Napier and Labour Day Weekend: Part 1
This weekend was the first long holiday weekend in months, and also another lovely, sunny one, which was good after … More
Pies, pints and a new sofa
The good weather on Saturday continued into Sunday, and we walked into town and then along the waterfront as far … More
Sunshine, sand and the smell of the sea
The weather this weekend has been lovely again, warm, sunny and with bright blue skies. On Saturday, we drove out … More