Day 282 of 2025

I had to look twice - I thought this was an oddity but maybe it's not?

Not seagulls on the beach but doves and pigeons?!

See you tomorrow,

Raewyn

Day 280 of 2025

 
A deserted beach this morning; obvioiusly I didn't get the memo to stay away....it was very bracing but a good walk. Sadly the Coffee Caravan didn't set up because of the wind!

See you tomorrow,
Raewyn

Day 279 of 2025

 
I've been going for my daily beach walks again while down visiting Mum.
I love seeing this cache of toys near one of the paths.

See you tomorrow,
Raewyn

Day 263 of 2025

It was my turn to prepare dinner tonight. Meatballs.

We've set up a roster for dinners, etc, while we all spend time with mum.

See you tomorrow,

Raewyn

Day 185 of 2025

 
I love my rural living, but being only a 2 minute walk from the supermarket has its advantages and appeal (for a short time anyway!).

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Raewyn

Day 167 of 2025

Quite a change of scenery for an early morning walk. While the bit of estuary was nice, this country girl couldn't get over the traffic noise (and smell and busy-ness!!)

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Raewyn

Day 148 of 2025

 

Remember the two pigs our son-in-law got out the back of the farm?

Two big bags of bacon now reside in our freezer (and two in their freezer).

Yum.

See you tomorrow,

Raewyn

Day 136 of 2025

Special roses for me from the MOML.

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Raewyn

Day 30 of 2025

Another beautiful morning for a walk.

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Raewyn

Day 29 of 2025

A beach walk to get the day off to a good start!

(Papamoa Beach, Mt Maunganui in the background.)

See you tomorrow,

Raewyn

Day 28 of 2025

Down at Mum's for a few days.

Such a pretty place to live.

See you tomorrow,

Raewyn

Day 10 of 2025

Probably the most boring looking photo ever, but this shows that 

A) it was raining (only 6 mls but it was a decent shower)

B) the effectiveness of the cover we put on the deck last November - nice to be able to sit out there even if it's raining!

See you tomorrow,

Raewyn

Day 344 of 2024

The line up in the front paddock at the moment.

A friend is visiting - she decided she may as well join the tractors!

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Raewyn

Day 311 of 2024

The bees must be busy as the apiarists brought out more add-ons for the hives!

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Raewyn

Day 262 of 2024

Not sure if you can work out what this is?

We had several massive hail 'showers'...not massive stones but they went on for quite some time and lingered a while too.

A cold snap hit the country and we re-lit the fire!

See you tomorrow,

Raewyn

Day 252 of 2024

Yaay, one of my new chickens lays green eggs!

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Raewyn

Day 222 of 2024

Woohoo after 5 very cold days without our fire, the chimney has been swept and unblocked!!

It's burning better than it has in a long time so we suspect the guys who swept it in the summer didn't do a great job.

We realised we possibly need a back-up heating system but thank goodness for quilts and crocheted blankets :-)

See you tomorrow,

Raewyn

Day 221 of 2024

Whew that was close!
When you tip out some shavings and hear a clunk, it pays to check....

Yes, someone had laid an egg in the bag.

And that egg is precariously close to a calf's feet!!

See you tomorrow,

Raewyn

Day 173 of 2024

This photo signifies the day that the entire Northland region lost its power due to a transmission tower toppling over south of the region. I've never regretted upgrading our fireplace to one with a cast iron cooktop.

With the generator, fireplace and (nearly out of gas!) BBQ we were comfortable until the power came on about 7pm.

Because it's a temporary fix Northpower didn't turn the hot water on.

Again thankful the fireplace also has a wetback for hot water in the winter.

See you tomorrow,

Raewyn

Day 165 of 2024

A gift from a kitten.

Tammy is becoming a remarkable hunter.

See you tomorrow,

Raewyn