A quiet weekend at home, as the nation celebrates Labour Weekend, with a lot of people going on road trips - and already, 3 dead on our highways. Too many people don't drive in such a manner, to get there in one piece...
The other day, I got a new jigsaw in the mail - a 100-piece set, from the Dr Who spin-off, The Sarah Jane Adventures. It's ideal to do with my twins, Zoe & Ben. I made it with Ben first, he's delightful - he loves jigsaws, and he's so methodical! Reminds me of his auntie, who passed away last year. With him, it's two things - doing the jigsaw, and spending time with his Dad. Zoe, on the other hand - she's never been that good at jigsaws, though she still likes them. With her, it's mostly about being with me.
Saturday, 24 October 2009
Friday, 23 October 2009
Farewell, Lindsay Henke
Last time I tried to blog, it wouldn't let me in...I've found me password, and I'm BACK! Woo-hoo!
My final essay for the year was posted online last Monday; with a great deal of stress, anxiety, prayer from my minister, and worry, it was finally done! So I'm a bit more relaxed now. Well, a lot, actually. No exam this year; just LOADS of essays...for some unknown reason, I get MUCH more stressed about essays than exams! Go fig!
Two days ago, M. opened up the morning paper, and told me - "Oh no! Lindsay's died!" Now, Lindsay was our (male) next door neighbour, who would tease me with good-natured quips over the years, that I came to appreciate. On my side on the fence, I would pull his leg, saying things like: "...you should wear one of those pinstripe suits, with two-tone shoes, the number of cars you sell!" Lindsay would sell at least 3 or 4 cars a year, some years. I admit, there were times that I didn't appreciate his leg-pulling; but I came to appreciate his sense of humour. He & his family have looked after our cats for years, when we are away. Also, he gave us a 29" TV a couple of years back. I remember part of the conversation...Lindsay said, in his croaky cancer-affected voice, "D'you want a TV, Neville? My daughter doesn't want it anymore. She doesn't have the remote."
N: "What about these two roosters?...your sons?"
L: "Don't be stupid! This one has a 29" in his bedroom, and THAT one already has a 42" telly in his room!"
N: "What brand is it?"
L: "Philips."
N: "Hmmmm..." (thinks: we have a Philips remote in the kids toybox, doin' nothing...)
"I'll take it! ...could these carry it over for me? My back, you understand..."
L: "Righto, Neville!"
I gave Lindsay two dozen DB Export beer for the telly, which was good value in anyone's books.
RIP, Lindsay Henke. You'll be missed.
My final essay for the year was posted online last Monday; with a great deal of stress, anxiety, prayer from my minister, and worry, it was finally done! So I'm a bit more relaxed now. Well, a lot, actually. No exam this year; just LOADS of essays...for some unknown reason, I get MUCH more stressed about essays than exams! Go fig!
Two days ago, M. opened up the morning paper, and told me - "Oh no! Lindsay's died!" Now, Lindsay was our (male) next door neighbour, who would tease me with good-natured quips over the years, that I came to appreciate. On my side on the fence, I would pull his leg, saying things like: "...you should wear one of those pinstripe suits, with two-tone shoes, the number of cars you sell!" Lindsay would sell at least 3 or 4 cars a year, some years. I admit, there were times that I didn't appreciate his leg-pulling; but I came to appreciate his sense of humour. He & his family have looked after our cats for years, when we are away. Also, he gave us a 29" TV a couple of years back. I remember part of the conversation...Lindsay said, in his croaky cancer-affected voice, "D'you want a TV, Neville? My daughter doesn't want it anymore. She doesn't have the remote."
N: "What about these two roosters?...your sons?"
L: "Don't be stupid! This one has a 29" in his bedroom, and THAT one already has a 42" telly in his room!"
N: "What brand is it?"
L: "Philips."
N: "Hmmmm..." (thinks: we have a Philips remote in the kids toybox, doin' nothing...)
"I'll take it! ...could these carry it over for me? My back, you understand..."
L: "Righto, Neville!"
I gave Lindsay two dozen DB Export beer for the telly, which was good value in anyone's books.
RIP, Lindsay Henke. You'll be missed.
Wednesday, 16 September 2009
One of our Cats!
This is one of our Cats - the fluffy one! She's called - AHEM- "Coco Calico Bluebottle Fluff Rapunzel Walker." I usually call her "Bluebottle-puss". She's quite beautiful, is she not? Comments on a postcard to "The White Rabbit", opposite London Tower...no, just pop 'em here on bloggie :D
Sunday, 6 September 2009
Father's Day
OK, so yesterday was Father's Day, here in New Zealand! It was a good day... I was served breakfast, yummy soft-boiled eggs on my double Dr Who egg cup; and piping hot coffee in my 3D Dalek mug! My kids gave me cards they made themselves; and Zoe gave me two pictures she'd made! I was proud of all of them :) They also gave me some new aftershave, which I wear with pride.
Saturday, 5 September 2009
Oops!
OOPS! I forgot to mention Friday! Well, Friday dawned cool & bright. For the first time in several weeks, I went to visit my Canadian friends, for Coffee. They have a SERIOUS Coffee Machine! It's the sorta thing you see in a Cafe! Cost seven times what mine did...anyway, looks like they'll be leaving soon. Jim, Julie (& their 7 kids) will be off to Brisbane, to do full-time Ministry. I'll miss 'em!
...the highlight of the day, was the Fish'n'Chip (& plus games) Night at the Church. After we'd all filled our faces, games were played. A number of kids showed interest in my Doctor Who Interactive Electronic Board Game. It was fun!
...the highlight of the day, was the Fish'n'Chip (& plus games) Night at the Church. After we'd all filled our faces, games were played. A number of kids showed interest in my Doctor Who Interactive Electronic Board Game. It was fun!
A Pretty Good Saturday
This morning, our new friend Cia (that's pronounced "Say-uh") came round with her daughter Taylor, for a playdate with Zoe. The two girls had a good time, while I made Cia a cappucino with my machine. It was nice to talk to Cia while I hung out the washing. Margaret was at the After Hours Clinic.
This afternoon, Jamie played with our neighbour's son; he continued playing there while I took the twins out to see a Magic Show. Some of the tricks were rather Captain Cornball, but others were worthy of Paul Daniels!
This afternoon, Jamie played with our neighbour's son; he continued playing there while I took the twins out to see a Magic Show. Some of the tricks were rather Captain Cornball, but others were worthy of Paul Daniels!
Wednesday, 2 September 2009
A long day.....
I've updated my profile. And, surprisingly, I actually achieved what I set out to do today... I wrote 500 more words on my essay!!!
Oh, by the way - my essay, is about the methods used by the Nazis in their propaganda during the Third Reich. I'm looking at the Hitler Myth; the Cartoons; and the use of Army Comuniques in disseminating propaganda.
Oh, by the way - my essay, is about the methods used by the Nazis in their propaganda during the Third Reich. I'm looking at the Hitler Myth; the Cartoons; and the use of Army Comuniques in disseminating propaganda.
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