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

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

3 cats, 1 restaurant and several muffins

The weather this week has been pretty awful, with rain and wind nearly every day.  Monday, however, was a nice … More

A wedding anniversary, a cat and some more rain

Today is our 9th wedding anniversary, and we will celebrate later with a little glass of something and hopefully some … More

A toad-in-the-hole, a sleepy cat and gamboling lambs

It is Sunday, and a very lazy day.  Misse Moj has spent several hours here, this morning and this evening, … More

One brioche, two cats and several choux puffs

Like last week, I’ve been able to work at home a couple of days, which is kind of nice, especially … More

A cat, a crumpet and a cup of tea

It was a lovely sunny day today, Saturday, which was so nice after the stormy weather earlier in the week. … More

Spring time, muffins, and a report on the yams

September is here and spring is well and truly here, with flowers blooming everywhere and a wee bit more heat … More

Spring flowers, hiding cats and a new cook book

This week I have been working mostly at home since I have had a pile of essays to mark.  It … More

Swans, snapper and a trip to Auckland part 1

After last Friday’s earthquake and aftershocks, it was a pretty normal week, though I kept thinking my office was shaking … More