How would anyone even know this is the home page of the Horowhenua District Council?
This morning I’m in that weird haze of “what time is it really?” as last night we changed the clocks. Ahead: changing the time on oven clock, kitchen clock, 2 cameras, car, toothbrush clock, towel rail (reset — it doesn’t have a clock as such), and the other one I always forget…
Hah, I hate stereotypes about older people. However … 7 of us at brunch, aged between 64 and maybe 76. First topic of chat: eyesight problems. Followed by discussion of hearing problems and forgetfulness. Sigh.
We drove to Wellington today to help a friend celebrate her birthday at Field & Green. I had smashed peas and avocado with smoked salmon. Very delicious.
Fascinating 45 minute documentary from the most excellent Caitlin Doughty: The Forgotten Disaster of the SS Eastland (1915 in Chicago, 844 dead):
A massive ship, an unthinkable tragedy, a chance to make sure the victims of the SS Eastland aren’t lost to time.
Painters are working almost next door. Meanwhile our bathroom ceiling (~4 m2) is flaking. Last painted July 2019. Today Leon came and prepped the job. In a couple of days he’ll do the painting. Great, quick work! 👍
Well a 5.8 quake is one way to be woken while just drifting off to sleep. All good. No damage etc. another day another quake in New Zealand. 〰️
This 50 minute concert was a delight: Faia Younan I فايا يونان. From the Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation.
Massively enjoyable: The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman. Humorous, great characters (old folks in a seniors village, where ‘giving a talk on tablets’ has a whole other meaning). Well worth reading. 📚
Equinox egg. First quail egg of the season. Such clever girls! 🐦
Every second of the Royal Funeral is designed to reinforce status and power. The organisation of the event dwarfs something like the Olympic Games. And who knew there’s a Royal Trumpeter and a Royal Drum Horse?! Let alone the Royal Company of Archers.
This recipe looked easy and delicious and it was, but fiery hot. Next time I’ll use only 1/3 the spices I think. 🔥🔥🔥
Delicious chickpea spinach curry | Food with Chetna.
I’ve read as much as I’m going to of Life in the Shallows The wetlands of Aotearoa New Zealand. The book is excellent (it’s just due back at the Library). It’s very easy to read, the tone is light and the pictures very helpful.
If you’re interested at all in wetlands give it a try.
Sasha on the grass. 🐶
A nice treat after a few errands. Chocolate ice cream at Brown Acres. Yum.
A neighbour has a couple of sheep on his property, and recently lambs have appeared too. They weren’t very keen on my taking their photo.
New Watch OS9 feature that I love: Save a Custom Timer — swipe left on the timer and tap the Star. I use 2 minute and 3 minute timers all day when I make a cup of tea. Now they’ll stay in my list whatever other timers I may also use.
A bit of 7 am drama today as the Rescue Helicopter landed at the beach entrance where apparently there were 4 cop cars. Rumour has it the cops are looking for a silver vehicle containing a person with a gun.
Some of the most hilarious and clever scientific names have been applied to spiders or insects … a spider named Apopyllus now, a beetle named Agra phobia, a fly named Pieza rhea and a wasp named Verae peculya.
Source: Life in the Shallows The wetlands of Aotearoa New Zealand.
