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Mornings are too early

Mornings are too early

The dogs think it is time to out just before six so we are very glad that daylight savings starts tomorrow! It’s a beautiful day and we are able to have the bedroom door open again. We planted the natives yesterday and in spite of high winds and heavy rain at night...
New neighbours

New neighbours

There are some new cattle in the next door paddock, quite large and not nearly as friendly as the steers that were in there a while ago. Both cats have been interested and sat and watched them We got some bark, dolomite and spagnum moss for the orchids and I have a...
Clever Mr. Brock

Clever Mr. Brock

Brocky worked out that a rodent had moved in behind the dishwasher, the cats were completely disinterest although I am sure that Sorrel brought it in. We pulled the dishwasher out and removed the bottom but of the cupboard and after a kit of scrabbling he caught it!...
Night and day in paradise

Night and day in paradise

Not only is the spa working perfectly, the puriri wood snells divine, but we now have outdoor lighting. I found navigation lights at an opportunity shop and they are now all wired up. Everything is coming together. The llamas continue to congregate in the morning...
The hunter returns

The hunter returns

Sorrel is inclined to exploring. She lives clambering over all the boxes in the garage and got shut in overnight by mistake. We are keeping a record of all the rats and rabbits she catches and one very tiny mouse (no birds or lizards). Unfortunately, there is a rat...
A beautiful day

A beautiful day

We had a wonderful trip Kerikeri. Market first for coffee and cake and then all the garden centres we could find. The highlight was the palm nursery. I don’t know if we can afford any palms but they were truly amazing. On the way home we bought a dozen oysters, they...