2018-03-16 06:21
With the fringe weather from the last couple of cyclones, my garden has been acting strange.My poor abutilon got broken off at the ground by the wind while it was in full bloom :(My dahlias… Read More
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2018-03-14 23:56
Not your normal road sign!Along the dirt road called the 309 Road, you can't help but find Stu's pigs. They are an unofficial tourist stop and wander freely across the farm and road where ev… Read More
2018-03-12 22:17
The weather wasn't great but the scenery was!Cathedral Cove Read More
2018-03-11 21:53
I was fascinated by the fact that pine trees are used as fences/windbreaks.Mussel boatOutside a closed cafe :(All SeasonsSaturday Snapshot Read More
2018-03-10 23:32
As we wandered the countryside (as we do a lot!) we passed this little church.Hubby was kind enough to turn around (again) for a photograph and there was amember mowing the grass who let me… Read More
2018-03-08 11:03
We had perfect weather to drive to Fletcher Bay. The roads were covered by pohutukawa trees and I could only imagine them in full bloom.A good portion of the road was dirt and one lane… Read More
2018-03-07 22:39
This is the cottage we stayed in for most of the week of our holiday. It's called Pinehaven in Katikati and is owned by a lovely couple, Jill and Glen.It's truly a secluded riverside cottage… Read More
2018-03-05 21:25
Our first stop was Wai Iti beach. We had been there before but not when the tide was this low. I was tickled because I had recently seen a picture there that someone had called pet… Read More
2018-03-05 01:59
I'm back from our vacation holiday.We got the cats from the cattery, went grocery shopping and are getting back to our routines. I have over 800 photos to sort through and edit and ther… Read More
2018-02-22 21:13
It's been an interesting few days,with no power for over 48 hours, but we got itback just in time to get ready for a holiday!So, to tide you over, here are some photos that I took last weeke… Read More
2018-02-18 23:36
Even though I thoroughly enjoy my solitude at our house, Hubby makes sure that I get outand about on the weekends. This weekend he took me to Lake Mangamahoe, outsideof New Plymouth. It's be… Read More
2018-02-17 21:37
'The real king of burgers' McDonald's ad from Burger King window.Friday's Fave Five Read More
2018-02-15 22:23
In my last post, I told you that I get very few butterflies in my garden. Well, before my last scheduled post was published another admiral showed up!And, as a bonus, there was a monarc… Read More
2018-02-13 23:00
I don't get a lot of butterflies in my flower garden--just the occasionalmonarch, red admiral and this lovely yellow admiral.How's your world looking today?Link up below and share your… Read More
2018-02-13 06:13
My Sunday BestSilent SundaySunday Snap Read More
2018-02-12 00:58
I was happily surprised that my seeds from one plant last year gaveme so many wonderful hibiscus blooms this year. I wish I could remember where I got the original plant!All Seaso… Read More
2018-02-09 02:58
Even after 11 years, I still can't get enough of the ocean. Little Things ThursdayLovin' Life Read More
2018-02-06 23:00
Brooklands Zoo in New Plymouth has some interesting characters.Show us your world this week by linking up below. Just click the blue 'add my link' button Read More
2018-02-06 22:17
A bach (pronounced batch), at Urenui.Pancake RocksGood Random FunAll Seasons Read More
2018-02-04 04:10
This bloke riding a penny-farthing bike caught my eye at 'Hay Day' a while back.Sunday SnapFriday Photo Friends Read More
2018-01-31 22:55
2018-01-29 02:35
Silent SundayAll Seasons Read More
2018-01-26 21:50
2018-01-22 03:13
It's amazing what you find when you look closely at the world around you. This is mold in the corner of a window. Insulation is something that has only been required here in houses… Read More
2018-01-20 05:37
Weekend in Black and WhiteFriday's Fave Five Read More
2018-01-19 09:52
I have fallen totally in love with pincushion flowers. Their tiny petalsmake me smile :)Wordless WednesdayLittle Things ThursdayFloral Friday Photos Read More
2018-01-17 01:54
This barn seemed to have some character even in its abandoned state.Also linking to Tuesday's Treasures You can link up below by clicking the blue 'add your link' button to share… Read More
2018-01-14 07:38
Our area of the country has been declared a drought area but our little 'micro climate'doesn't seem to be hit too hard. Hubby waters his veggies often but my flowers don't seem to  &hell…Read More
2018-01-12 06:14
These are shots that I took at Okato Beach on New Year's Eve. You can see Hubby's photos here.It was quite a hike for an old lady, such as myself, so we probably won't be going back.The blac… Read More
2018-01-07 21:16
On New Year's Eve, we took a ride to Okato to visit a beach that Hubby heard about.These images were taken by Hubby, as he is much more able to navigate the rocks and more willing to ge… Read More
2018-01-04 05:09
A few blooms from my garden. Nature NotesFloral BlissIf you like photo link-ups, click on the 'photo memes' tab at the top for alist for every day of the week!If you like photo link-ups, cli… Read More
2018-01-01 23:20
This little gem is fenced off but I always wonder what stories it could tell.I see some interesting things at the cows' water trough.Good Random FunAll SeasonsIf you like photo link-ups, cli… Read More
2018-01-01 01:42
While we were up on the mountain a while back, Hubby's customer/friend from worklet us wander into the lodge.It was built in 1896. Click here for some more information about it.Honeymoon sui… Read More
2017-12-29 23:34
I snapped this from my front porch a few evenings ago at sunset. The clouds over Stratford (to the right of the mountain) looked like a tornado to me!Skywatch FridayFriday Photo Journal… Read More
2017-12-28 01:02
This is where we actually had our Christmas Day picnic. Although I could find very little information on the place, I did find a few articles.The Ototoka Stream feeds what was onc… Read More
2017-12-27 00:56
Toetoe is a native grass in New Zealand. It is similar to introduced pampas grass butisn't as fluffy and usually only hangs from one side of the stem.Linking up to: My Sunday BestIf you like… Read More
2017-12-25 22:36
We found lots of fun stuff at Waiinu Beach.Our World TuesdayNature NotesIf you like photo link-ups, click on the 'photo memes' tab at the top for a list for every day of the week!If you… Read More
2017-12-25 11:26
At our house, Christmas Day calls for a picnic, usually at the beach.Some of the beaches were a bit crowded as the weather was hot!So, we found a not-so-crowded beach and took a stroll.Becau… Read More
2017-12-18 02:50
If you like photo link-ups, click on the 'photo memes' tab at the top for a list for every day of the week!If you like photo link-ups, click on the 'photo memes' tab at the top for a li… Read More
2017-12-15 01:08
Hubby took me for a ride up the mountain to show me the foxgloves growing along the roadside.There was a lot to see in the short ride!The little flat spot in the middle is an actual ski fiel… Read More
2017-12-13 11:08
Our World TuesdayWordless WednesdayIf you like photo link-ups, click on the 'photo memes' tab at the top for a list for every day of the week!If you like photo link-ups, click on the 'p… Read More
2017-12-11 10:02
A car club was having a meeting up the mountain.This tree is in Stratford. The wind had blown the decorations off and the tree over, butsomeone put it back up.All SeasonsIf you like photo li… Read More
2017-12-11 07:26
It's been a hot beginning to the summer but the flowers don't seem to mind. Bits of rain during the night are enough to keep them happy for now.Sunday in my CityGarden Happiness/Garden… Read More
2017-12-06 23:59
As a kid, I was the only one who couldn't see the 'man in the moon'.I guess I was always logical, even at a young age.Nowadays, I just like to photograph the moon and the supermoon lastweeke… Read More
2017-12-04 04:17
They say that 'One swallow does not a summer make'.I wonder what these swallows are trying to say!All Seasons Saturday CrittersBird D'Pot … Read More
2017-12-02 07:37
The Weekend in Black and WhiteHigh 5 for FridayIf you like photo link-ups, click on the 'photo memes' tab at the top for a list for every day of the week!If you like photo link-ups, cli… Read More
2017-11-30 01:58
My garden isn't very big but it certainly doesn't lack color :)The old fashioned roses in the first two photos (they came with the house we rent) are probably 40 years old or more and a… Read More
2017-11-26 23:54
I'm not sure that my camera is capable of any star shots better than this,but I tried, I clicked, I posted :)The Weekend in Black and WhiteSkywatch FridayIf you like photo link-ups, click on… Read More
2017-11-24 10:53
My garden is full of color and buzzing bees, too! I'm so amazed that these gorgeous flowers grow in my garden; especially, the white rose bush that recovered by my planting one branch f… Read More
2017-11-22 21:55
When I was closing the curtains for the night, I noticed the bit of moon.Nature NotesPictorial TuesdayIf you like photo link-ups, click on the 'photo memes' tab at the top for a list fo… Read More
2017-11-20 02:18
It was fun to get photos of Mt Taranaki from the other side with different foreground scenery. I will share more photos later.We stopped at Urenui beach as it had been a while sin… Read More
2017-11-17 22:03
I love that there is so much green to see most of the year in NZ.We saw lots of wild turkeys on our recent trip.These are the tops of ponga trees growing along the ForgottenWorld Highw… Read More
2017-11-16 22:00
There's something soothing about water, at least, to me, and it alwayshas a calming effect, no matter what mood I am in.Hubby took this photo in Raglan.Little Things ThursdaySkywatch FridayI… Read More
2017-11-16 01:00
Mokau is one of those towns along State Highway 3 that you stop for coffeeand a comfort stop on your way somewhere else. The museum is across the streetfrom the public toilets and I have see… Read More
2017-11-12 22:18
All SeasonsSunday SnapSaturday SnapshotIf you like photo link-ups, click on the 'photo memes' tab at the top for a list for every day of the week! Read More
2017-11-10 04:24
Warm weather has arrived and my flowers are enjoying it a lot!Bees are loving the flowers as well.I can't wait to see what my summer seeds brings!Floral BlissIf you like photo link-ups, clic… Read More
2017-11-08 22:24
Okahukura was our starting point for the railcart ride.This eucalyptus tree looked quite lonely.The town of Maitere was our destination and turn-around point for the cars.Maitere was where a… Read More
2017-11-06 02:55
Combining golf carts and railroad tracks was a spark of inspiration. Click here to find out more. We took the 5-tunnel rail tour last week and saw some wonderful scenery thatyou wouldn'… Read More
2017-11-04 06:44
We spent two days in the Waikato area of the North Island. These are some of the sightsalong the way.I probably have ten photos of this rock formation!I have no idea what kind of tree this i… Read More
2017-11-01 04:30
This is the (man made) entrance to Ruakuri (rua means 'two', kuri means 'dog') CaveAccording to Maori legend, hunters found two dogs at the entrance of the cave.Basically, engineers shoved a… Read More
2017-10-27 22:19
I am so glad that I got into photography. Looking through my archives shows such a diversity of things to see in New Zealand.Three Things ThursdayThankful ThursdayFriday Photo FriendsIf… Read More
2017-10-26 05:14
Pictorial TuesdayOur World TuesdayIf you like photo link-ups, click on the 'photo memes' tab at the top for a list for every day of the week! Read More
2017-10-21 21:45
No matter how many times I see it, the ocean always amazes me when I see it.These islands are called the Sugar Loaf Islands which surround an underground volcano.Friday Photo JournalSk… Read More
2017-10-19 06:16
Lichen covers many rural buildings and fences in Taranaki.A touch of the Southern US in New Plymouth!I am curious what these walls would be used for. There is a stream to the right, jus… Read More
2017-10-16 04:18
I finally had some great weather for photos of the garden.If you like photo link-ups, click on the 'photo memes' tab at the top for a list for every day of the week! Read More
2017-10-15 11:18
We went to New Plymouth today and stopped at some of the lookouts.The water was such a lovely color in the sun, but the photos didn't even come close!So, I will show you one of the Sugar Loa… Read More
2017-10-13 10:12
We have had a lot of rain this winter (12 months' worth in 8 months, says the weatherman) and I haven't had a lot of chances to walk down our road this spring. So, when the sun came out and… Read More
2017-10-12 03:48
This is one of the stops on our latest drive around Taranaki. I find thediversity of headstones interesting.If you like photo link-ups, click on the 'photo memes' tab at the top for a… Read More
2017-10-06 00:15
You might remember from earlier posts that there is a hawk that lives close to our house. Every day, I see him (her?) flying along the fence lines looking for food. Since they are opportunis… Read More
2017-10-03 22:17
The mural below is historic because Eltham was the first town in NZ to have a sealed road.We have some great local artists in Taranaki and I love seeing their work along the roadside.Ho… Read More
2017-10-02 01:40
I have to admit that the rain is getting less and less, although I would prefer that it just STOP for a week or two! In between the rain showers there has been a bit ofsunshine and the… Read More
2017-09-28 22:18
We drive by this farm with the world's friendliest pigs occasionally and last week they surprised us with cute little babies following themto the fence. This ram wasn't having the… Read More
2017-09-26 21:00
My world is still wet (although, it is getting a bit warmer) and I have a bit of cabin fever, so, I've been trawling through the archives again and thoughtI would share this one wi… Read More
2017-09-25 03:10
On the way home from shopping, we drove through a few of the streetsof Eltham to see the blossoms. Even with overcast skies, we weren't disappointedAll SeasonsIf you like photo link-ups, cli… Read More
2017-09-24 09:09
Every morning, rain or shine, they sit on the fence and patiently wait for meto put out some birdseed on the driveway. The male chafinch hops aroundon the front porch rail when he's hun… Read More
2017-09-19 22:00
Hubby picked these up for me when we were at Ototoka Beachlast week. I think spring may be very close andI am so happy about the thought! How is your week looking?Link up with us… Read More
2017-09-19 01:56
Macro Monday2Nature NotesIf you like photo link-ups, click on the 'photo memes' tab at the top for a list for every day of the week! Read More
2017-09-17 06:22
I was driving home today and was surprised to see thislovely rainbow as I drove along. It's a good thing there's notmuch traffic on the backroads!I think these are perfect shots for my 2000t… Read More
2017-09-12 23:13
Good Random FunSeasons - LNRIf you like photo link-ups, click on the 'photo memes' tab at the top for a list for every day of the week! Read More
2017-09-11 00:23
With all the storms and devastation around the world, I feel guiltyabout complaining about rain every day.So, I will share some lovely flowers to lighten my mood today.All SeasonsFlora… Read More
2017-09-09 01:42
I really like all the different textures in this photo.This lovely piece of driftwood was against the embankment in the center of the photo above.Having a great zoom on my camera allowed me… Read More
2017-09-07 00:25
Now that I've been in New Zealand for over 10 years, I like to think I know my way around Taranaki pretty well. Going through my archives (and seeing photos of others on FB), I find places t… Read More
2017-09-03 23:12
We went for a drive and I couldn't resist these little beauties :)Friday Photo JournalFriday Photo FriendsIf you like photo link-ups, click on the 'photo memes' tab at the top for a list for… Read More
2017-08-31 23:49
These are some of the first photos that I took when I arrived in NZ.Tuesday's TreasuresNature NotesIf you like photo link-ups, click on the 'photo memes' tab at the top for a list for every… Read More
2017-08-31 01:27
Blogland never ceases to amaze me. I have posted some favorite photos that I just couldn't wait to share. And, sometimes, I have shared shots that I like a lot but was not sure tha… Read More
2017-08-27 09:29
I visited the farm that is on the land where we rent and saw some oftheir new calves. They are well cared for but I found that farming isnot a simple operation any more.This one was born tha… Read More
2017-08-22 22:00
This lovely creature is a brolga, an animal from tropical Australia.What have you seen this week that you'd like to share?Link up below and share your post for the world to see!!If you like… Read More
2017-08-21 07:58
Although the weather still isn't great, our drive around thecountryside was brightened by these little bouncy babies!My Sunday BestSaturday CrittersCamera Critters**I have updated my list of… Read More
2017-08-17 22:39
I went to my favorite public garden this week and, even thoughit was rainy, there was lots of color waiting for me!Floral Friday PhotosFloral Bliss**I have updated my list of photo links, so… Read More
2017-08-14 22:21
These are some other animals that we saw at Brooklands Zoo.You can click here to read about their animals. I'm not a big fan of largezoos holding animals captive, but these animals seem to l… Read More
2017-08-13 23:17
We took advantage of some great weather (along with half the parents in Taranaki!) and went to the Brooklands Zoo that is in Pukekura Park.These are some of the birds in the walk-through avi… Read More
2017-08-11 05:22
Between the rainy bits of the winter, these lovelylittle bits of color sway in the breeze outside my windows.I can't wait until spring gets here!Little Things ThursdayFloral Friday Photos**I… Read More
2017-08-09 09:44
I never get tired of saying that I never get tired of beingat the ocean side. Whatever the weather, it's beautiful to me.When it has been stormy, it seems that the water puts on a show… Read More
2017-08-07 23:32
Today, I'm sharing some more random photos taken here and there.Good Random FunSeasons - LNRIf you like photo link-ups, click on the 'photo memes' tab at the top for a list for every day of… Read More
2017-08-07 02:14
I finally got outside in some sunshine after a rainy night. I took sooo many pictures but I know I won't keep them all. I am sharing a few with you today.My Sunday BestShadow Shot… Read More
2017-08-05 03:37
My archives are full of these guys. They are always fun to see, especiallywhen they are hungry.This one even photobombed me while trying to photograph the oceanout of the car window!If you l… Read More
2017-07-31 08:34
This beautiful magnolia is blooming in Hawera. It's another lovely bit if spring even though it's still winter!The rest of these photos are from the archives.As some of you know, Hubby… Read More
2017-07-29 00:57
I converted some of my photos of Whanganui to black and whiteand I'm very pleased with the result.The Weekend in Black and WhiteIf you like photo link-ups, click on the 'photo memes' tab at… Read More
2017-07-28 00:59
Every now and then, Hubby comes home with a gorgeous bouquet of flowers for me.He usually tells me that, 'They were on special.' [That's how he defends the 20 items he brings hom… Read More
2017-07-24 08:26
It's easy to overlook this shipping marker on the side of the road leading to thebeach at Opunake. As simple as it is, I'm sure it was very important when ships came with a variety of c… Read More
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