Six on Saturday 25.02.23

As the clean up after Cyclone Gabrielle continues (with more rain falling there over night, and a tornado hitting Waihi … More

Six on Saturday 04.02.23

It is still so humid here in Wellington, with days of still, sticky weather and mostly cloudy skies. Parts of … More

Yesterday evening, an email dropped into my inbox that made me jump….it was from NZ Bulbs with their 2023 spring … More

It is a lovely sunny day here in Wellington. We escaped the worst of Cyclone Hale which hit the north … More

With warmer days ahead, our meals move from soups and stews to salads and all the good things of summer. … More

There has been sunshine and blue skies, heavy rain and grey skies this week – a real mix of weather, … More

We are just home from the cinema (Maigret starring Gérard Depardieu), so I better get on and get this written … More

I think it may have been Dolly Parton who said if you want the rainbow, you have put up with … More

Today, 4th December, is St Barbara’s Day. She is the patron saint of miners, artillerymen and anyone who works with … More

Here we are at the end of November already, and in four weeks time we will be celebrating Christmas Eve … More