2017-07-22 06:18
These are some archived shots to share on this dreary, rainy day.They made me smile and hope they do the same for you :)The Wave Opunake Christian Fellowship'Let God's love flood your soul'T… Read More
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2017-07-20 03:29
I spent a few minutes shooting the moon last week.Pictorial 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! Read More
2017-07-17 00:41
I ran across this cute little church on one of our tripsand had to stop for a photo.InSPIREd SundayAll SeasonsSaturday SnapshotIf you like photo link-ups, click on the 'photo memes' tab at t… Read More
2017-07-15 05:00
The Weekend in Black and WhiteIf 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
2017-07-10 23:25
I love that I caught this hawk in the shot!Welcome swallow on the front porchParadise ducks that live in the next paddockGood Random Fun (you pick!)Seasons - LNRIf you like photo link-ups, c… Read More
2017-07-09 08:46
These are a few churches that I ran across from several years back.InSPIREd SundayIf 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
2017-07-07 00:28
I never thought I'd see spring bulbs in the middle of winter, but I guess stranger things have happened. I am definitely not complaining, as this shows you how mild the winter has been… Read More
2017-07-04 03:02
As he drives his truck around Taranaki, Hubby is always on the lookout for interesting places to show me. If you didn't know it was there, you wouldtotally overlook this entrance… Read More
2017-07-02 22:29
Besides the driftwood, I was amazed at the amount of pumice on thebeach, washed down from the volcano that is Mt Ruapehu, which has been erupting regularlysince 1969 with the latest events i… Read More
2017-07-01 01:32
These images from my archives converted nicely, I think.The Weekend in Black and WhiteIf you like photo link-ups, click on the 'photo memes' tab at the top for a list for every day of the we… Read More
2017-06-27 00:48
These photos were all taken in or from my yard/garden in the last month.I am still in shock that I have so many flowers blooming in the middle of winter, but I am certainly enjoying the… Read More
2017-06-26 07:30
We drove down to Whanganui on Sunday and visited Castlecliff Beach. It was a bit nippy andvery few people were around but the scenery was mysterious and magical.It amazing to think that all… Read More
2017-06-24 11:29
Hubby surprises me with flowers now and then andhe brought me roses a while back.The Weekend in Black and WhiteIf you like photo link-ups, click on the 'photo memes' tab at the top for a lis… Read More
2017-06-19 07:08
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2017-06-17 06:30
I caught this pigeon watching us as we walked up the Hawera water tower.You don't usually see keruru (NZ pigeon) in the open very often but this one was checking out the view.I have no… Read More
2017-06-16 00:34
We drive by this building now and then and, each time, it make me smile.It's not because it's a registered historic place--because it's not.I smile because the owner had enough pride in the… Read More
2017-06-13 08:42
In his wanderings while working, Hubby found these abandoned houses.All the gates were tied shut so I took these from the walkway.Tuesday's Treasures Read More
2017-06-12 00:57
These photos are a great warm-up for me on this cold, wintry day.I hope you like them as much as I do!Friday Photo FriendsFriday Photo JournalAll Seasons Read More
2017-06-09 01:07
This is a redoubt tower at Manaia. Click to learn more.The DOC did a wonderful job making an accessibility ramp up to Wilkies Pools. 'The Vicarage' in New Plymouth, built in 1845… Read More
2017-06-06 05:35
The town of Toko was established in the 1890's and was a bustling village at one time (click here for a photo of the railway station opening) before the railway station, saw mill and dairy f… Read More
2017-06-02 03:11
Today, I'm sharing some photos from the Butterfly House in Thames.Little Things Thursday Read More
2017-05-30 04:03
Again, from the archives, I'm sharing some seaside scenes.Concretions amaze me!This is actually from beside a river a good walk from the ocean.We usually see green algae in places like this… Read More
2017-05-29 02:12
As I have mentioned numerous times, most of the trees here in New Zealand are pine so we are lucky to have two ornamental cherry trees in our yard garden to witness the glory of autumn.Until… Read More
2017-05-27 02:10
I have been in the archives again and found these to share. Since winter is moving in, I think there will be lots of archive photos to show, but. don't worry, I have lots!wild goatsFrid… Read More
2017-05-23 06:11
I always am impressed with the different styles of architecture I findas we wander the countryside. Tuesday's TreasuresPictorial Tuesday Read More
2017-05-19 00:19
I bought a 2-inch square pot of a Jelly Bean Plant in the early part ofspring and it seems to be happy.While photographing it for this blog post, I noticed the symmetry of the 'beans' and th… Read More
2017-05-17 08:53
I haven't been out for photos lately, as the weather has not cooperated,so I picked some shots from the archives.Tuesday's TreasuresAll SeasonsGood Random Fun Read More
2017-05-15 04:19
It might be because I was so far from any ocean before I moved,but I am fascinated with the water and the coastline here no matterwhat part of the country I'm in.Scenic WeekendsMy Sunday Bes… Read More
2017-05-11 23:26
I live in a wonderful place for lovely skies. Everywhere I go, I am alwaysamazed by the colors and cloud formations and birds flying overhead.These are the latest shots I have taken from the… Read More
2017-05-10 23:52
Hubby brought it to my attention that last Sunday was National Alpaca Day so we wentout to hug a few along with some fun photos. The Weekly Smile Read More
2017-05-09 02:37
Hubby pointed out this bridge that runs parallel to the road. Upon a closer look, I believe it used to be the main road before the new one was built.Roadside stand with blue hones… Read More
2017-05-07 23:21
The architecture I find in New Zealand is so diverse, especially the churches.InSPIREd SundayAll Seasons Read More
2017-05-05 00:07
My camellia has one brave bloom at the end of autumn, 5 month before it should be blooming for the Fringe Festival.*shakes my head*These other garden beauties are still showing their co… Read More
2017-05-01 23:15
This visitor was on my again-blooming azalea last week Read More
2017-04-30 09:08
The world looks different without color but is stillbeautiful, nonetheless.Weekend in Black and WhiteAll Seasons Read More
2017-04-28 07:53
One of the few things I love more than gardening is going to the coast and taking a walk with my camera. Hubby finds the best places! Thankful ThursdayLittle Things ThursdayFriday… Read More
2017-04-26 07:52
I put this photo on my desktop and realized that I could see the fantail's beakalong with the bug it was after. So, I edited it a bit and was surprisedto see its tongue along with all the ot… Read More
2017-04-25 00:55
This lovely hawk posed for a while before flying off.My Easter surprise at Pukekura Park :)A pair of yellow admirals have been hanging out at my flower garden.This is the bloom of my swan pl… Read More
2017-04-23 23:27
Here are some coastal images for my northern hemisphere friends whomight need a little warm-me-up :)Scenic WeekendsMy Sunday BestAll Seasons Read More
2017-04-21 04:45
After many days of warm rain, it's beginning to look like autumn is close by.The weather is warm during the day but cooler at night but the colors ofthe garden don't care--they just do… Read More
2017-04-20 01:47
These photos are a slice of New Plymouth, the largest city in Taranaki.The murals are seen on the underpass walkway to the coastline.One of the clever warnings on the electrical boxes… Read More
2017-04-18 01:29
Taiaroa Heads LighthouseAhuriri LighthouseAll SeasonsGood Random Fun (take your pick!)Seasons - LNR Read More
2017-04-15 23:15
While we were in the South Island, we visited Steampunk HQ in Oamaru, a weird and fun place! Read More
2017-04-13 05:09
I know I've posted this before, but I was looking through my archives andfound this shot. After some lunch and feeding the gulls, I was trying to take a shot out the car window when thi… Read More
2017-04-12 03:15
Tucked away beneath the branches of the surrounding trees is a historic treasure called Richmond Cottage. It was originally built in 1853 near the waterfront from rocks found on the land. Th… Read More
2017-04-11 01:21
Good, Random, Fun (take your pick!)Seasons-LNRMy Sunday Best**Just a reminder: I have updated my list of photo meme so you might want to check them out. Click the 'photo memes' tab at t… Read More
2017-04-10 05:50
These critters wandered near enough to the house to be within camera lens distance.This guy stopped by the water trough in the back pasture.One of the herd that visits occasionally.This year… Read More
2017-04-07 06:23
I got to see the mountain at sunset for the first time in ages! The weather was rainy even before we got the backlash from Hurricane Debbie. Read More
2017-04-06 02:28
As many of you may know, I love going to Hollard Gardens in Kopanga and we found the flowers looking quite happy over the weekend.Floral BlissNature Thursday - DNDNature Notes Read More
2017-04-02 23:41
The coast of New Zealand (all 14,000 km or 8700 miles of it) is gorgeous and I never cease to be amazed every time I see it. Most of these were taken by Hubby.Scenic WeekendsIn Heaven (sky s… Read More
2017-03-31 08:52
Here are some South Island roadside shots that I found interesting.I adore wandering about in New Zealand!A fence made from crab traps.Eucalyptus treesThere are bits of history to be found e… Read More
2017-03-26 23:55
Hubby is always on the look-out for churches anywhere we go.These are a few that he found in the South Island.InSPIREd SundayMy Sunday BestSaturday Snapshot Read More
2017-03-24 06:23
While driving around last weekend, Hubby saw a sign for eggs for sale. We stopped and took them off the shelf, put the money in the little jar and drove off with our organic eggs… Read More
2017-03-22 06:41
I only had 5 monarch caterpillars this year.Nature NotesLife through the LensFloral Bliss Read More
2017-03-20 00:21
While we were in the South Island, I noticed the bales of hay laying in the fields. Just about all the farms had them looking very meticulous in the way they were laid out which is in… Read More
2017-03-16 09:50
Once I get out of the farmland of Taranaki, I am charmed by the historic buildings and scenes of the rest of New Zealand, especially in the South Island. These are some more of the sights th… Read More
2017-03-12 23:44
Hubby is a great spotter for photos for me and he pointed out thisrain-filled web that I would have missed.Scenic WeekendsSeasons Read More
2017-03-10 11:20
We wandered through a few sections of the Dunedin Botanic Gardens but didn't see it all. I was thrilled with the roses that we saw.The fuzzy shots are taken in the greenhouses Read More
2017-03-10 03:38
If you would like to see years and years of discarded items organized into a quaint little village, you have to stop by Demolition World if you are ever in the Invercargill area.The owners h… Read More
2017-03-06 22:47
Here are some more random photos from the South Island.This is an actual cottage.I can't imagine the back-breaking work it took to build these rock walls.Blueskin BayFeeling InspiredOpen Sla… Read More
2017-03-06 00:45
This lovely church in Port Chalmers is undergoing earthquake-proofing and is only open for tours on days that cruise ships are in port. Sadly, we missed the tour by one day, but maybe we wil… Read More
2017-03-02 23:30
Night shots are something that I have been working on and,when I saw this sliver of the moon, I ran outside like a madwomanto see if I could capture it.Not bad, but I will have to keep worki… Read More
2017-02-28 23:00
A fun sight along the road!What is your world looking like this week?Link up below and show the world your little corner.Click the blue 'add your link' button Read More
2017-02-28 22:33
I'm working on filling in the gaps of the garden with different kinds of flowers and they seem to be doing well.BegoniaZinniasAbutilonRudbekiaZinniaPincushionRudbekiaBalloon plantNot sure of… Read More
2017-02-28 04:50
Considering the fact that the British meaning of 'sod' is demeaning, I had to stopto look around.Fortunately, 'sod' is the material that the house is made from!Hugh Murray built in the 1860s… Read More
2017-02-26 10:16
These are some random shots as we drove around Otago and Port Chalmers.Katiki Point LighthouseHarbour Mouth MolarsHubby captured a little blue penguin!SeasonsSaturday Snapshot Read More
2017-02-25 02:18
We took a tour at The Penguin Place where the rarest penguins in the world are cared for. Most of the yellow eyed penguins we saw were juveniles that were molting. Many of the juv… Read More
2017-02-23 04:54
Ulva Island named after an island in the far north Shetland Islands. Most of Ulva Island is a predator-free national park and has many hiking trails and many unique creatures.The… Read More
2017-02-23 03:35
This wonderful building is built in the Flemish Renaissance Style but I just call it gorgeous! The booking hall below contains almost 750,000 mosaic tiles.You can click here for the web… Read More
2017-02-20 22:32
Hubby, Missy, the MIL and I took a boat ferry across Foveaux Strait, which takes about one hour from Bluff to Stewart Island. It was pretty rough and I was the only one that didn't hav… Read More
2017-02-19 23:56
The latest addition to my flower garden is a wishing well built by Hubby.I will have more photos when I get more camera batteries. They both lasted just long enough for our holiday, bot… Read More
2017-02-18 11:10
This is the lighthouse at Taiaroa Heads.Friday Photo Friends Read More
2017-02-16 21:07
We spent a week in the southern part of the South Island, mostly new territory for me. With just a few specific things planned to see, we mostly just enjoying the wildlife and scenery… Read More
2017-02-05 10:00
It's holiday (vacation) time and I will be out looking for lovely photos to share with you.See you later! Read More
2017-01-31 23:00
Summer brings great things like busy bees. I love the buzz when I walk around the garden.What's up in your world this week?Link up below and show off your corner to the rest of the worl… Read More
2017-01-30 09:23
I love living in a country where dirt roads are a normal part of the scenery.This guy got out of the pasture (we assume, since he was laying down with the steers on theother side of th… Read More
2017-01-29 09:10
This is a photo of St Andrew's Union Church in Featherston.And this is the church hall next door.InSPIREd Sunday Read More
2017-01-27 11:09
When we are out and about, I seem to be drawn to the trees. Pine trees are everywhere (some native, some not) because they grow super fast in New Zealand. I like the lines of trees and the l… Read More
2017-01-24 05:13
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2017-01-22 22:00
We started out for Three Sisters to see how the earthquake had changed the coastline. Even though we arrived at low tide, the wild wind blew water back up the river bed so hard that access w… Read More
2017-01-19 07:28
Many of the seeds that I have planted in the last few months have disappointed me and I have a garden full of markers where they should have bloomed. :( But, I have hopes that they will bloo… Read More
2017-01-17 23:30
This sign hands on a fence in Hawera on a busy road.Every week you can link up your blog to show us what's happeningin your world. Just click the blue 'add your link' button below Read More
2017-01-16 00:11
There is an exasperating wire that runs across the front yard garden and ruins a lot of sky photos from the windows. The good think about it is that many different birds find it a good place… Read More
2017-01-14 01:33
Some photos were taken by Hubby and some, by me.Wandering CameraFriday Photo Journal Read More
2017-01-13 04:26
We are in need of rain for the water tank but the flowersdon't seem to mind. Nature Thursday - DNDFlower FridayFloral Bliss Read More
2017-01-11 21:30
What does your world look like this week?Link up your blog with us each week and then take an armchair triparound the world by visiting the other blogs!The link is different this week, but w… Read More
2017-01-11 04:48
We took a ride down to Manutahi Beach for some exercise and, of course, pictures.The photos below were taken by Hubby who doesn't mind walking throughthe flowing water and getting his… Read More
2017-01-08 22:25
A walk in the Goblin Forest on Mt Taranaki produces lovely photos.Nice Little Things AroundSunday Pleasure Read More
2017-01-08 01:21
Taranaki has some great surfing waves and I love to see them and listen to them. I could stay beside the sea for hours, but that would be stretching Hubby's patience!Scenic WeekendsFriday Ph… Read More
2017-01-06 06:59
I thought I'd share my garden colors with you as it's becoming quite dry here, as usual.You'll notice that dahlias are doing quite well :)The roses are blooming wonderfully. This is the one… Read More
2017-01-05 02:14
We went for a drive to check out the surf beaches and found these surfers (the little dots). I will share more water photos later but now I want to share some interesting things we foun… Read More
2017-01-03 23:00
Click here for the story behind the sculpture.One of the sights we saw while riding around in Taranaki.What did you do this week? Link up you blog and show us what's going on in your ne… Read More
2016-12-29 10:38
We went out on the day after Christmas looking for pohutukawas and were not disappointed!We also found this cute display Read More
2016-12-28 03:19
Sadly, after the last bout of earthquakes earlier in the month, poor Elephant Rock has lost his trunk and is now a humble arch. :( The good news is that there should be some new and interest… Read More
2016-12-26 09:08
These are some lovely flowers from a visit to Hollards last week. I am always amazed to see the different colors and shapes they grow there. The volunteers do a fabulous job!Weekend PictureS… Read More
2016-12-23 11:29
Even after 10 years, it's still weird having Christmas when the weather looks like this!Skywatch FridayFriday Photo JournalFriday Photo Friends Read More
2016-12-18 00:32
This is a macro shot of mold growing in the corner of a window. I think it's beautiful, even if it doesn't sound a bit disgusting. Such is the life of living on a South Pacific island :)The… Read More
2016-12-16 05:49
Having flowers on all sides of the house gives me options for quite a variety of colors and textures as I await my seeds to bloom.There are calendulas everywhere in my garden. I have them al… Read More
2016-12-15 04:27
These are some of the feathery visitors I see on a regular basis. KingfisherEnglish goldfinchWelcome SwallowGray WarblerMale ChafinchSparrow and Yellowhammer (aka Spanary)Wild Bird Wedn… Read More
2016-12-13 22:00
I find this huge vine in Hollard Gardens very fascinating. There's not much on the internet about it, except the definition 'passion flower.'So, what's going on in your world this week? &hell…Read More
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