Dad raised her as a normal kid, loved to rough and tumble but mother had other ideas...
'Be careful on that slide, you might fall off.'
'Get out of that tree, you'll hurt yourself.'
'The lift may break down, let's take the stairs.'
The world became a scary place. Is it any wonder she's afraid.
I wrote this one in my head while I was in the shower. It's where I do my best work. Only had to remove one word. Now, if only I could find a way to take my notebook and pencil in the shower and spend all day in there...I'd be able to finish my novel *giggles*
Flash Fiction - Each Friday, I compose a short story of 55 words - no more, no less. If you would like to join in the fun and games... post your story and report to the boss - If you're not interested in contributing a story, feel free to read the other entries. I'm sure any comments you have would be appreciated.
Happy reading and writing!
Love KB
XXX
Friday, 31 July 2009
Thursday, 30 July 2009
A TRAVELLING KIWI
I'd like to introduce you to my friend, Mr Kiwi.
He's going to accompany me on my future travels. Pics of where he's been so far are on his new blog.
Mr and Mrs Kiwi are hoping to start a family soon. I'll be looking for volunteers to adopt the babies and photograph them on their travels. My dear friend Missy has first dibs on the little Kiwis, any other takers?
P.S. My stalker has been fired and replaced by Missy. She'd found Kiwi's blog before the paint had dried, LOL.
He's going to accompany me on my future travels. Pics of where he's been so far are on his new blog.
Mr and Mrs Kiwi are hoping to start a family soon. I'll be looking for volunteers to adopt the babies and photograph them on their travels. My dear friend Missy has first dibs on the little Kiwis, any other takers?
P.S. My stalker has been fired and replaced by Missy. She'd found Kiwi's blog before the paint had dried, LOL.
Wednesday, 29 July 2009
CARDRONA, NEW ZEALAND
You'll be pleased to know these are the last of the pics, hehe. It's a bit of a relief to be up-to-date for a change. Back to my blonde ramblings...BE AFRAID, BE VERY AFRAID!
Tuesday, 28 July 2009
TOYS, PLANES AND AUTOMOBILES
If you're ever in Wanaka, pay the Toy and Transport Museum a visit. Just $10 for hours of fun.
CRAZE BARBIE, HEHE
MY FIRST CAR WAS ONE OF THESE
FROM THE WORLD'S FASTEST INDIAN SIGNED BY ROGER DONALDSON AND ANTHONY HOPKINS
CRAZE BARBIE, HEHE
MY FIRST CAR WAS ONE OF THESE
FROM THE WORLD'S FASTEST INDIAN SIGNED BY ROGER DONALDSON AND ANTHONY HOPKINS
Monday, 27 July 2009
MEME TIME
Tagged by: Nazish
It's harder than it looks! Use the first letter of your name to answer each of the following questions. They have to be real .... nothing made up! If the person before you had the same first initial, you must use different answers. You cannot use any word twice and you can't use your name for the boy/girl name question. Then you need to tag 4 people..So here goes my answers..
1. What is your name: Karen
2. A four Letter Word: Kept
3. A boy's Name: Kevin
4. A girl's Name: Katherine
5. An occupation: Kite maker
6. A colour: Key Lime
7. Something you wear: Knickers
8. A food: Kit kat bar
9. Something found in the bathroom: Kohl pencil
10. A place: Kenya
11. A reason for being late: kicked myself and fell over
12. Something you shout: KB, you're so blonde
13. A movie title: King Kong
14. Something you drink: Kava
15. A musical group: Kagagoogoo
16. An animal: Kangaroo
17. A street name: King St
18. A type of car: Kawasaki
19. Something scary: Karaoke
20. Ice cream flavour: Kiwi fruit
I won't tag anyone but feel free to do your own version.
It's harder than it looks! Use the first letter of your name to answer each of the following questions. They have to be real .... nothing made up! If the person before you had the same first initial, you must use different answers. You cannot use any word twice and you can't use your name for the boy/girl name question. Then you need to tag 4 people..So here goes my answers..
1. What is your name: Karen
2. A four Letter Word: Kept
3. A boy's Name: Kevin
4. A girl's Name: Katherine
5. An occupation: Kite maker
6. A colour: Key Lime
7. Something you wear: Knickers
8. A food: Kit kat bar
9. Something found in the bathroom: Kohl pencil
10. A place: Kenya
11. A reason for being late: kicked myself and fell over
12. Something you shout: KB, you're so blonde
13. A movie title: King Kong
14. Something you drink: Kava
15. A musical group: Kagagoogoo
16. An animal: Kangaroo
17. A street name: King St
18. A type of car: Kawasaki
19. Something scary: Karaoke
20. Ice cream flavour: Kiwi fruit
I won't tag anyone but feel free to do your own version.
Sunday, 26 July 2009
WAITANGI, NEW ZEALAND
Captain William Hobson arrived in the Bay of Islands in 1840 to make a treaty with the Maori chiefs on behalf of the British Government.
On February 6th 1840, 42 chiefs signed the Treaty in front of the Residency of Waitangi. Copies of the Treaty were carried around the country and by September, over 500 chiefs had signed it.
The Treaty is an agreement between two peoples to live and work together in one nation. However, debate still continues to this day in NZ over the Treaty's interpretation.
WALKWAY TO THE GROUNDS
MAORI WAKA (CANOE)
Made from three native trees, the canoe is 35 metres long and needs a minimum of 76 paddlers to handle it safely.
THE BEACH WHERE THE CAPTAIN LANDED
HASN'T CHANGED MUCH HAS IT?
A FLAGSTAFF WAS ERECTED AT THE PLACE THE TREATY WAS SIGNED
THE TREATY HOUSE
COPY OF THE TREATY OF WAITANGI
On February 6th 1840, 42 chiefs signed the Treaty in front of the Residency of Waitangi. Copies of the Treaty were carried around the country and by September, over 500 chiefs had signed it.
The Treaty is an agreement between two peoples to live and work together in one nation. However, debate still continues to this day in NZ over the Treaty's interpretation.
WALKWAY TO THE GROUNDS
MAORI WAKA (CANOE)
Made from three native trees, the canoe is 35 metres long and needs a minimum of 76 paddlers to handle it safely.
THE BEACH WHERE THE CAPTAIN LANDED
HASN'T CHANGED MUCH HAS IT?
A FLAGSTAFF WAS ERECTED AT THE PLACE THE TREATY WAS SIGNED
THE TREATY HOUSE
COPY OF THE TREATY OF WAITANGI
Saturday, 25 July 2009
BAY OF ISLANDS, NEW ZEALAND
A few more pics from our stay in the Bay of Islands.
The town of Paihia is a short ferry ride from Russell. I, in my infinite wisdom, decided it would be nice to drive there via the scenic route. The trip should have taken us half an hour but we took a wrong turn. An hour and a half of windy road later and after several times yelling to hubby, 'pull over, I'm going to be sick,' we arrived in Paihia.
HARURU FALLS
While we were out and about, we saw a sign to Haruru Falls. As you know, hubby loves to take me on long walks on the pretence they are short walks. This time, I read for myself that the walk would take 90 mins each way. We decided to drive there instead and all I can say is...thank goodness for that. If I'd had to walk for an hour and half to see one of the smallest water falls I've ever seen in my life, I would not have been happy, LOL.
MANGINANGINA - Try saying that in a hurry!
Finally, a KB sized walk. The native trees here were amazing. I took many pics but unfortunately, they didn't do the trees justice.
MISSION HOUSE
We arrived at the house 10 mins before closing. Never mind, better luck next time.
We spent the follwing week in our caravan in Rotorua. Didn't take any pics as we had a quiet time there. Decided to go home when the frost arrived.
Righto, that's all my pics from Bay of Islands but I'm not done yet. Still have many from Wanaka to post.
The town of Paihia is a short ferry ride from Russell. I, in my infinite wisdom, decided it would be nice to drive there via the scenic route. The trip should have taken us half an hour but we took a wrong turn. An hour and a half of windy road later and after several times yelling to hubby, 'pull over, I'm going to be sick,' we arrived in Paihia.
HARURU FALLS
While we were out and about, we saw a sign to Haruru Falls. As you know, hubby loves to take me on long walks on the pretence they are short walks. This time, I read for myself that the walk would take 90 mins each way. We decided to drive there instead and all I can say is...thank goodness for that. If I'd had to walk for an hour and half to see one of the smallest water falls I've ever seen in my life, I would not have been happy, LOL.
MANGINANGINA - Try saying that in a hurry!
Finally, a KB sized walk. The native trees here were amazing. I took many pics but unfortunately, they didn't do the trees justice.
MISSION HOUSE
We arrived at the house 10 mins before closing. Never mind, better luck next time.
We spent the follwing week in our caravan in Rotorua. Didn't take any pics as we had a quiet time there. Decided to go home when the frost arrived.
Righto, that's all my pics from Bay of Islands but I'm not done yet. Still have many from Wanaka to post.
Friday, 24 July 2009
FRIDAY UPDATE
Yay, finally getting over my flu and out of my pyjamas. Least I did lots of reading.
BOOKS READ THIS MONTH
JULY
17. The Uncanny - Andrew Klavan
18. Writing for self-discovery - Myra Schneider
19. Devil's Waltz - Jonathan Kellerman
20. Bad Love - Jonathan Kellerman
SKYWATCH - CHRISTCHURCH TO WANANKA, NZ
There's a link to Skywatch on my sidebar.
Internet buddies
Far and wide
Bring smiles to my face
Tears to my eyes
With me
What you see is what you get
No need to embelish
Like others I've met
Ego maniacs
Drama queens
Who knows what lurks
Behind those screens
Keep your distance
Stay away
Surrounding myself with friends
Who live for today
Flash Fiction - Each Friday, I compose a short story of 55 words - no more, no less. If you would like to join in the fun and games... post your story and report to the boss - G-MAN
If you're not interested in contributing a story, feel free to read the other entries. I'm sure any comments you have would be appreciated.
Righto, that's all from me today. I'm off to enjoy my weekend.
Looking forward to NZ/South Africa tomorrow. Go the Mighty All Blacks!
Happy reading and writing!
Love KB
XXX
BOOKS READ THIS MONTH
JULY
17. The Uncanny - Andrew Klavan
18. Writing for self-discovery - Myra Schneider
19. Devil's Waltz - Jonathan Kellerman
20. Bad Love - Jonathan Kellerman
SKYWATCH - CHRISTCHURCH TO WANANKA, NZ
There's a link to Skywatch on my sidebar.
FLASH 55
Internet buddies
Far and wide
Bring smiles to my face
Tears to my eyes
With me
What you see is what you get
No need to embelish
Like others I've met
Ego maniacs
Drama queens
Who knows what lurks
Behind those screens
Keep your distance
Stay away
Surrounding myself with friends
Who live for today
Flash Fiction - Each Friday, I compose a short story of 55 words - no more, no less. If you would like to join in the fun and games... post your story and report to the boss - G-MAN
If you're not interested in contributing a story, feel free to read the other entries. I'm sure any comments you have would be appreciated.
Righto, that's all from me today. I'm off to enjoy my weekend.
Looking forward to NZ/South Africa tomorrow. Go the Mighty All Blacks!
Happy reading and writing!
Love KB
XXX
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