Six on Saturday 29.04.23

In contrast to last Saturday, today has been dry with even a bit of sun. In fact we have had … More

Six on Saturday 22.04.23

The rain started on Friday afternoon, and after a heavy downpour, the whole of Saturday has been grey, damp and … More

It’s the long Easter weekend which should mean time to spend out in the garden, and while I did do … More

What a lovely sunny day it has been! It was a bit too warm to garden out the front of … More

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

So we are now into summer. There are buds on the alstroemeria (hopefully will have a joyous golden display again … More

Remember, remember, the 5th of November, gunpowder treason and plot. It is Guy Fawkes in places that celebrate it, which … More

Despite the grey skies and patches of rain, you can feel warmer days are just around the corner. Our clocks … More

Eugh…I have succumbed to the dreaded spicy flu aka Covid. So we are now in isolation for 7 days, and … More

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