Sunday, October 13, 2024
WHANGAREI MARITIME FESTIVAL
Saturday, October 5, 2024
SATURDAY
The first weekend since the clocks went forward for daylight savings and I overslept so we didn't get to the Growers' Market until just after 7.30 a.m. only to find that all the tomatoes had sold. I was able to get some good plants though. A punnet of beans, a couple of tomatoes, a couple of cucumber and some spring onions. The plants are very reasonable and good quality so I am growing less from seed.
On leaving the Market we pass the Library so I went to drop off a book that is due and noticed this bike with the wisteria growing in its basket. I couldn't resist taking a photo to share.
Have a good weekend.
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
WATERING CAN
Well more of a cross between a bucket and watering can.
Recently, I read about the Hachiman Japanese made designer watering cans and ordered one last week. I was pleased with the overnight delivery (from Auckland) and am very pleased with the can itself. I got the large size which is only 5 litres but so well designed. It feels quite sturdy and is easy to fill. There is no rose to block up and it pours well along the grooves.
Friday, September 27, 2024
SPRING FLOWERS
A few flowers from our Spring garden. Everything was so dry when I took these yesterday but the promised rain has just started thank goodness. There is also Echium Cottage Charm and Borage that has self sown throughout the garden.
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
A.H.Reed Park
Yesterday, we were lucky with the weather once again and did the walk through A.H. Reed Park.
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
THE BRIDGE
An exciting aspect of this project was the installation of an historic repurposed railway bridge.
Railway trusses from Taumarunui, constructed in around 1903, were used as a new bridge for pedestrians and cyclists.
The railway trusses once spanned the Ongarue River, and were part of the North Island Main Trunk Line.
The trusses are rare examples of a Howe Truss design and are of notable historic significance.
We are pleased to be able to give new life to this unique piece of New Zealand railway history as a landmark new shared path bridge
It is good that they were able to repurpose something old rather than having it dumped.
Monday, September 9, 2024
KAMO SHARED PATH
Today's Parkinson walk was along the Shared Pathway towards Kamo. on Friday the final part to Kamo was opened so we were able to have a longer walk.
Once again the weather gods were looking down on us. At the start of the walk a wisteria was in full bloom