And then there was a cracking sound…

After a morning doing mundane things like shoe shopping for kids, I threw myself down on the sofa, exhausted and found myself in a zone that was too comfortable.  I had to make a conscious decision to get out there and do things or nothing would get done! So I pulled on my gumboots and headed out into the garden.  The logical project was sorting … Continue reading And then there was a cracking sound…

A sea of green… mostly

The rain that has been persistent for most of the week – and not gentle fluffy drizzle, but the fat dropped deluge type that is often accompanied by thunder and lightening has finally stopped long enough for us to remember it is almost summer.  But not without a final burst this morning. Once it was no longer soggy and the sun had dried off most … Continue reading A sea of green… mostly

The new summer is treating us well – NOT!

The first day held a lot of promise, the sun was shining, there was a light breeze, but the temperatures were still a little cool, and instead of hiding in the shade from the heat of the sun, everyone wanted to be in its rays to bask in its warmth. The second day was windy and grey that turned into that rain that isn’t really … Continue reading The new summer is treating us well – NOT!