Another weekend nearly gone...

Yesterday was a lovely blue day and we made the most of a warm morning walking at Titahi Bay, and enjoyed the views of the South Island. I did not have my camera, (and sometimes my mobile allergy is a pain) so no pictures. Many of the boat sheds had people enjoying the day from couches while others were putting out to sea. The collection of old tractors that pull the boat trailers to the water are fascinating.

We did the bulk shop at Moore Wilsons and Chris made a superb casserole for dinner, one I had made in the slow cooker. He made subtle changes and it was probably even more delicious. As winter is nearly here our Saturday night DVD watching has resurfaced. "Four Lions" this time. Sad and poignant, more laughs for Chris than for me though.

Today, despite me being off colour, I have topped up the planting in the vege garden, thought it good to give the southerly something to attack next time it roars through. I also bought home my concrete pig that I have carted backwards and forwards from the South Island and around Wellington. I like they way he guards the veges.


The pot with the lemon tree returned, but cannot be photographed until I nurse it back to full health. I purchased it very cheaply when I came to Wellington in 2000. It struggled in Broadmeadows, then I moved it here in 2006 it started to grow and produce, and then on to Wilton where it thrived. However sadly since I left Wilton in August 2009 it has languished. My twice weekly visits were not enough. So I have brought it back, given it a prune, squashed green catepillars galore and purchased some Conqueror Oil which I will use when there is no wind and Chris topped up the potting mix. Fingers crossed.


This is the mess at the front door, oregano and chives that turned out to be more like spring onions. I need to trim and tidy well and truly but they are reminding me of summer and the many bees that visited so I am loathed to just yet....perhaps in another week or two.