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Well as the days get shorter and the nights longer, we’re definitely noticing the colder evenings and mornings kicking in. However today was one out of the box as summer squeezed in one more day. Although it was a foggy and frosty morning the promise of a the fog lifting to expose a warm cracker day was just what the body needed. First up was applying the last coat of paint to the cottage guest room window followed by a trip down to the village to empty the cassette ( moho’ers will understand) and pick up some chook food. After brunch Blake was hanging aroundRead More →

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Today Billy has rugby at Drummond for grading day, three 20 minute games against three different teams which starts at 1100hrs and Tessa has netball at 1330hrs at Winton. The weather is threatening but hopefully hangs off until later tonight. And Arlie tries her hand at Badminton. The first game played was against Riverton, it was a fairly even game with good attacking from both sides, Otautau’s appeared a bit rusty but manage to hold their own against Riverton, overall good forward play. The second game was against Waiau Star, this was a tough watch as Waiau Star showed how well they have jelled afterRead More →

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This week Jude and I thought it was time to give the farm and its habitants a break and support the grandchildren in their sports. First was on Sunday at Turnbull Thompson watching Russell playing Football for his team Queens Park Football Club (QP) against Waihopai. The weather was absolutely pathetic lol, with constant rain, at least it wasn’t too cold and only a light breeze and a good set of wet weather gear kept us happy and fortunately they were on the artificial turf. Russell is playing well and we have enjoyed watching him develop into a fine player. Right from the kick offRead More →

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Was a mild morning with a southerly breeze so straight after a morning cup of tea, we enjoyed a brisk walk around the Invercargill Estuary Track. Notice a large number of ducks, Royal Spoonbills and Swans on the estuary… I sure there will be more seeking safety in the no shooting zone this weekend as the seasonal duck shoot starts. After the walk it was time for a coffee. A month or so ago Jude had heard of a coffee roaster situated on Leven St, Invercargill and had purchased some of their coffee beans to try of which we were quite happy with the flavourRead More →

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Three nights ago 18th April while walking outside to head over to see Sam and Amanda, Jude looks up and spots a lightish glow in the evening sky. It was a unexpected Aurora, the Southern Lights is always a spectacular event especially when the skies allow a clear and grand view. Out comes her camera and the compulsory “Shane you will look and share with me!” look. I must say that it doesn’t excite me as much as my girl gets excited, but hey I do enjoy the look of utter joy on her face with such events. The iPhone camera like most of themRead More →