Seems one of my heroes, Ben Fogle of Castaway fame, has been to NZ and didn’t stop for tea. Still seems like he had a good time. You can read all about it!
If you’re wondering, no I haven’t done the extreme route but my in-laws have done the Shotover!
Archive for March, 2008
Extremes of NZ
Posted in kiwi travel on March 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Sleeping with your best friend
Posted in Basset blogging on March 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Although our boys love to play and have occasional fights they are devoted to each other. In their early days they were inseparable and when they were apart they were very upset.
As they’ve got older they’ve realised that separation is not usually permenant and are more independent of each other. Their bedroom [...]
Ssh, don’t mention the cricket
Posted in English Sporting Pride on March 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Reading this blog you wouldn’t know that the England cricket team are here on their NZ cricket tour. It’s not something that get’s talked about much in our house but rather much desparate staring at the TV screen in disbelief.
So far it’s not been a great tour. The one day games have been pitiful [...]
The party is over
Posted in Kiwi law, Kiwi traditions and rituals on March 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
They say all good things come to an end. In the case of New Zealand legislation has just been passed to make “party pills” a class C drug (same as Cannabis) and in a fortnight’s time you’ll no longer be able to wander along Courtney Place and pop in to the local party pill [...]
Memories of summer
Posted in Bob's photoblogging, Photoblogging, kiwi travel on March 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
As the days get darker and the winds get stronger it’s nice to reflect on our summer this year. In particular the holiday we had in Golden Bay. Bob’s photoblogging shows Ligar Bay in all it’s glory and sums up the sun, the sand and the sangria (well beer and wine actually) we partook on [...]
Neighbourly views
Posted in Bob's photoblogging, Houseblogging, Neighours Houseblogging on March 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
At the bottom of the valley there is Tunnel Gully Recreational area. It’s about an hours walk along the Rimutaka Trail to get there and a welcoming picnic area to rest before starting the hike back up the hill.
Bob and Sheila did this walk a week or so ago and took a picture that [...]
That autumn feeling
Posted in Bob's photoblogging, Country life, Photoblogging on March 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
There is no doubt that we are heading into autumn. The mornings and evenings are getting darker, the wind that bit chillier and the blackberries are out in the lane.
I pottered out to see if I could find some to make a crumble but looks like Bob and Sheila had snaffled them all [...]
Where are they going?
Posted in Basset blogging, Visitors, family blogging on March 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Sometimes Fortnum and Mason can be found sitting looking longingly at someone or waiting patiently for you to emerge from the house. This picture taken by Bob captures the intensity of their longing beautifully.
It also sums up the way we were all feeling today as we said goodbye to Bob and Sheila who [...]
Basset anarchy
Posted in Basset blogging, Photoblogging on March 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
It’s nice for MT to be able to commune with his puppies and play master at weekends. It is however typical for him to be spoiling and indulging Fortnum and Mason in ways that do much to undermine the disciplined approach that they get with me most of the time.
There are treats, lots of petting [...]
Domestic Takeover
Posted in Domestic Executive Musings, domestic routines on March 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I try my best to balance the life of a domestic executive but it’s not easy with so many things to be done in a day. I have to admit that one of the things that is low down my priority list is the ironing which seems to sit in my laundry cupboard growing from [...]
