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Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Diary Sunday 24th May
Diary Sunday 24th May
Another very cold wet day. We were around home all day until it was time to go for our afternoon drive.
As usual, we went to Tai Tapu. When we go half way along Rhodes Road, we found the road covered in flood water. The paddocks on the left were very deep in flood water. We have never seen it so wet there before.
I was unwilling to continue. The water could be any depth. There was a vehicle coming up behind me. I pulled into the left and let it pass. It was a four wheel drive vehicle and it headed into the water. I am glad we did not go through. That vehicle got through ok, but after about 150 meters, he was going very slowly with a large bow wave. It looked as though it was getting close to floor level of the vehicle.
We back tracked and went around to the Duck pond in the other direction. From the duck pond back towards where we had stopped and turned back, the water over the road looked even deeper. We turned around again and went to the Tai Tapu hotel. We went inside and had a glass of wine.
We stayed in the Public Bar by the Pellet fire – our favourite alcove in the lounge bar was already taken.
After about an hour, we set off home. We stopped at Halswell and bought a bottle of wine. I had bought a rigger from the Tavern last night.
We came home and had a light meal and a few drinks.
Diary Sunday 24th May
Diary Sunday 24th May
Another very cold wet day. We were around home all day until it was time to go for our afternoon drive.
As usual, we went to Tai Tapu. When we go half way along Rhodes Road, we found the road covered in flood water. The paddocks on the left were very deep in flood water. We have never seen it so wet there before.
I was unwilling to continue. The water could be any depth. There was a vehicle coming up behind me. I pulled into the left and let it pass. It was a four wheel drive vehicle and it headed into the water. I am glad we did not go through. That vehicle got through ok, but after about 150 meters, he was going very slowly with a large bow wave. It looked as though it was getting close to floor level of the vehicle.
We back tracked and went around to the Duck pond in the other direction. From the duck pond back towards where we had stopped and turned back, the water over the road looked even deeper. We turned around again and went to the Tai Tapu hotel. We went inside and had a glass of wine.
We stayed in the Public Bar by the Pellet fire – our favourite alcove in the lounge bar was already taken.
After about an hour, we set off home. We stopped at Halswell and bought a bottle of wine. I had bought a rigger from the Tavern last night.
We came home and had a light meal and a few drinks.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Wednesday 18th March
Wednesday 18th March 2009
I had a very sleepless night. I had an appointment at Milford Chambers at 10-45 am for a medical examination.
I decided to give breakfast a miss. I had not eaten or anything or had anything to drink since about bed time last night.
We left here at 10 am. We arrived at our destination and had about a twenty minute wait.
I then went into the surgery or examination room and was I glad to get out of there.
I drove home and I had intended to go to the bank on the way. I had bought a usb video key on Trade Me last night. It was only $31.00 (a buy now price) and seemed cheap for a new item.
I wanted some cash to pay into the owners bank account. I changed my mind about the bank visit - I was not feeling well at all.
It was good to get home and lie down. I had to drink plenty and at first, I did not eat anything but gradually took food as the day went by.
About dinner time, I was feeling a lot better. I had a light meal and we are now watching tv. I am still not completely right, but much better. I am hoping to be back to normal tomorrow morning.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Nice New Looking House
Last Week, at long Last, the house was painted from top to bottom. Prior to doing so, the spouting was removed.
There were repairs to be done to the fascia board before the painting could be done.
Here is the finished results: Note that the high structure that was over the spa has been removed. A layer of scaffolding is still on the deck
Here is a picture from a different location:
And another:
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Godwits Again
It seems a while since I have put anything here. Nothing since this article on the Godwits.
Well, it is now February 15th - almost the 16th.
I read in the paper this week that the Godwits started leaving the Estuary early this week. They are faced with an incredible journey north west across the pacific to the south China Sea - where they will rest for a while before they continue - somehere up near Siberia I think.
Hopefully, I will get more articles here before they get back.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
The Godwit
They are back. They arrived a few days ago at the estuary after their 11000 kilometer non stop flight.
On the next sunny day, we are going down to see them.
On the T V news last night, a guy wants them removed from the protected species list and suggests that people be allowed to eat them.
Rather than that, why not sell six breeding pairs to an interested person and allow theme to breed in captivity.
The deal being, that 50 per cent of the chicks are returned to D O C to be released - and the remainder used by the breeder to build up stocks and sell to people who want to eat them.
On the next sunny day, we are going down to see them.
On the T V news last night, a guy wants them removed from the protected species list and suggests that people be allowed to eat them.
Rather than that, why not sell six breeding pairs to an interested person and allow theme to breed in captivity.
The deal being, that 50 per cent of the chicks are returned to D O C to be released - and the remainder used by the breeder to build up stocks and sell to people who want to eat them.
 clipped from images.usatoday.com
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Monday, September 08, 2008
Friday, September 05, 2008
Naughty Cat
This was from Dawnae this week.
The caption was I can't respond to any emails today;
something has crashed on my computer
and the mouse is missing.
I thought it was quite good so
I have put it here. If anyone has
any good cat pictures, please send
them.
Ruth loves cats and always gets a thrill from them.
L L L
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
Dawne and Bill
At stock sale at Warwick, Queensland, Australia
August 2008
 clipped from picasaweb.google.com
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Saturday, August 30, 2008
Fw: The Weekend Builder: USB Power Strip, IKEA Hack, Macbook Upgrade, and more cool projects!
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