Two photos from yesterday morning's sunrise (looking westwards!)
I have not changed the colours at all.
dreaming of open seas
Monday, May 9, 2022
Saturday, February 5, 2022
Monday, January 17, 2022
Night-flowering cactus
At this time of year, I go for my daily walk very early in the morning, usually at about 5.30 a.m., as it is far too hot later in the day. I am not going to walk anywhere when it's 32 degrees Centigrade, which is what is forecast for later today!
This morning I detoured to see if the cactus I have seen on other summer mornings is still alive, and still flowering during the night...
As you can see, it is flowering beautifully. The sun is not properly up yet, and the delicate pink tips of the petals are still clearly visible...
Monday, November 15, 2021
Farewell, Manu
Last Thursday afternoon, our lovely little Jack Russell dog was put to sleep.
He was 16 years old, and up until a few months ago, he was the gentle, well-behaved,
happy little chap he had always been.
We got him when he was 6 weeks old. He was the runt of the litter,
the
last pup left - when I sat down on the floor he just climbed
into my
lap, and that was that.
He loved his walks, and the beach, and our cats.
Over the last year it became clear that Manu was losing his hearing, and his eyesight. He was still keen to go for a walk every day, and would wait at the door for me to be ready. However he would run out of steam after a short time, our walks got shorter and shorter, and he would sleep a great deal during the day.
The time came for his annual check-up, and I knew that this would be the last one.
Our lovely vet found several issues; his heart was beating at twice the normal
rate,missing a beat every now and then, he had a smell which she thought was
probably to do with liver function, and she could feel a mass in his stomach.
We came home, and after a long discussion the decision was made. I would
take him back on Thursday,and he would go gently to sleep.
Farewell, little mate.
Monday, October 11, 2021
Spring leaves
I do love spring, although it can be incredibly, annoyingly changeable!
It's so good to see our young trees getting their spring foliage (although
they're getting buffeted by the wind out there today).
I love autumn even more, except for the horrible fact
that it id followed by winter...
Monday, August 30, 2021
Sunday, June 6, 2021
Winter, Day 7
I have finally made the effort to use the new method of setting up a post.
I much prefer the previous system, but I suppose I will get used to it - not much choice, really.
Waihi Beach on a wintry sort of day. Mayor Island (Tuhua) in the background.
Same beach, different day. Manu enjoying the water.
Rainbow behind our house
Sunrise, with moon.
Sammy
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