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We had several lovely days in Mount Maunganui many years ago. I always remember OH asking the young man serving us in a restaurant there, how to pronounce it .It does seem to be nothing but gloom and doom these days. Thank goodness for places like this ! Best wishes to all Yawners and those...

On a recent visit I overheard the following conversation between a white haired old lady and a Domestic Services supervisor: "about your menu, when are meals served." "Breakfast at 8 am, lunch midday, and tea at 5 pm" the supervisor then described the sort of things they served at each meal and...

Not raining at the moment, but our local river is sat at 11 foot 3 inches above normal summer level and rising, lots of roads closed due to flooding, we are likely to get cut off soon, not going anywhere but my seed tatties are due to be delivered if DHL can get through that is. 6 degrees and a...

The light background is the key with photographing black pets. My Charlie is almost impossible to take a good picture of especially if snuggled in a ball.How about this word for the act of furiously tidying up before an unexpected visitor arrives: scurryfunge.

At least we can relax as the 'earlies' are in. Enjoy the Jersey royal experience....

Mower went in for a service yesterday. Looking at how the grass has grown over the past couple of months of mild, wet weather, it's gonna have to be at its best.

Fingers crossed, you get some real progress soon.

Well, I googled it. Didn't get much past chellation. I'll just accept it as magic

@Allotment Boy good that you got your rhubarb mulched, if the cow muck is well rotted it will be fine.

Got to the plots today, as it was bright but very breezy postponed the winter wash (spray) on the fruit trees. Weeded the Rhubarb and the Asparagus. Got some manure spread on the Rhubarb, with difficulty as in spite of the heap being covered, the muck is very very wet and heavy. The ground is...