Amy
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Jade
Here in my region, it’s known as Jade country. Sometimes when we visit some of the local beaches, we find small bits and pieces of Pounamu aka Jade. There are quite a few people who carve from it , I have a friend who made me a pendant for my grand daughter as I gave… Continue reading
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Hari Hari
This is the main street into Hari Hari which is a small settlement on the West Coast, it has an approximate population of 250 people and is mostly a farming town, it takes us about 1 hour and 30 minutes to get there, we have driven through here probably 2 times in the last 4… Continue reading
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Lips
I was at my local garden center last week buying some Lavender plants to put around my chicken coops (as they apparently prevent mites) and I spotted this seat in the shape of lips. Not sure I would have it in my garden but considering it was a very overcast Spring day, the colour stood… Continue reading
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Intersection
This clock tower in Hokitika honours 130 men from the Westland region who fought in the Second Boer War and the coronation of King Edward VII. The foundation stone was laid in 1902 and it was officially opened in 1903. In this photo my mother in posing in front of it. Well, this week we’ve… Continue reading
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Fish & Chips
Here in New Zealand fish and chips are kind of like a staple, it’s hard to find a shop that sells good crispy fresh takeaways. Apparently the Wellington Sea Market won the award for serving the best fish and chips in 2025 so next time we are up that way we may have to try… Continue reading
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Chickens, cats and rabbits
Meet the newest member of the family. My daughter bought home a baby white rabbit that a co-worker was giving away – his name is Lucifer (I didn’t have any say in his name) but he’s about 6 weeks old and is currently living inside as it’s too cold and rainy outside for a creature… Continue reading
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Heat
Many people in New Zealand put electric blankets on their beds in Winter. In the old days, technology safety wise wasn’t the best with these but nowadays there are high standards involved when making them. We put ours on the bed usually in Autumn when it starts to get chilly and take it off in… Continue reading