SKYWATCH AND FLASH FRIDAY

SKYWATCH FRIDAY - AUTUMN SKY





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FLASH 55 - OLDER AND WISER?


Filling up on food and wine provides comfort during lonely nights. She's no longer twenty something, although she feels like that inside. Her mind is writing cheques her body can't cash. Every birthday she resolves to change, yet the years slip away. Will this year be different? She intends to stay a very long time.


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.

Happy reading and writing!
Love
KB
xxx

MOUNTAINS, SIGNS AND A TOPLESS ZONE

LENSDAY CHALLENGE - MOUNTAIN



A pic I took of Mt Ruapehu. Do you recognise it from LOTR? It's difficult to see the Mt because of the clouds (NZ isn't called the land of the long white cloud for nothing) but I still love the shot. I've been as far up the mountain as the ski field. I was too busy admiring the view to learn much about skiing. Hope you likey.

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THURSDAY CHALLENGE - SIGNS



This is a sign my friend made. He hangs it in his shed at the beach house we visit. Makes me giggle every time I see it. He's forever hopeful.

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QUOTE OF THE DAY


Out of clutter; find simplicity.
- Albert Einstein


I'm in the process of sorting through my clutter. Clothes are mostly done, photos and writing stored away, G has been tackling the cupboards. I'm leaving my books till last. I have boxes of books in my study (about 500 unread), I find it really hard to part with a book I haven't read and I'm having to be very stern with myself. At least I have them sorted into categories now - to be read, to wild release and to give to charity. Only thing is, I have had them in categories for almost two years and still they remain.

It's true that clearing away clutter helps make things simpler. Not only because you have more room and can easily find things but also I find it helps clear my head. Every time I walk into my room and see the books, it reminds me of a job unfinished. Tidying things away gives the mind time to think of more important things. Wonder if my books will still be in boxes next year? Hehe.



DAILY RAMBLE

Had to bite the bullet and order a tank of water today. That's $180 down the drain (hehe) but we don't pay water rates so I guess the cost evens out. So the water is arriving this afternoon which means it's sure to rain by tonight. It's always the way.

Righto, I'm off to watch a bit of telly. Which reminds me Criminal Minds is on later and just thinking about that makes me giggle. My Mum told me the other day that she enjoys watching the show but it's a bit violent. Erm Mum, it's called CRIMINAL Minds. She does make me laugh.

Night all, have a great day/night.

KB'S RAMBLINGS

QUOTE OF THE DAY

There is only one journey. Going inside yourself.

- Rainer Maria Rilke


This quote appealed to me today as I've been on quite the inner journey these last six months. Perhaps I'll tell more about it some day.




DAILY RAMBLE

I've had a relaxing day today. Went out for breakfast this morning. I ate eggs, toast and hash browns at a cost of $2. The decafe coffee cost me more than my breakfast. How does that work?

Bought myself a couple of pairs of jeans, which fit really well. I've been looking for some jeans for ages. All the ones I tried on where the style with the low waist that the youngsters wear. Not exactly a good look when you're over 40. Well not if you're me and you have to keep holding your belly in. Too much info Karen, let's move on.

I returned home to find my first birthday card for this year. Nearly wet my pants laughing when I read it. Thanks sweet Tim. Where do you find these cards?

I've just been reading the local rag. There is an ad in there which reads...Do you want to learn English? Erm, how are students going to notice the ad if they can't read English? Oh dear.

My rain dance obvioulsy isn't working...not a drop of rain all day.

That's enough rambling for today. Night all.

xxx

JOIN ME IN A RAIN DANCE?

The area where I live isn't on the town water supply. All the water we use comes from the sky, onto our roof and through a filter system under the house.

Unfortunately, we haven't had much rain fall recently (very unusual for Auckland). We held G's Birthday Party last weekend and had many people staying with us. I thought it was time for me to check our water tank - not my favourite job. I donned wellies, a torch and tip toed under the house. Eew, cobwebs, spiders and I hate to think what else is under there.

Anyway, the tank is running very low. I need you all to stop what you are doing and perform a rain dance.

Thank you

*performs rain dance*

WATERY WEDNESDAY - LAKE ROTOITI, NZ

A beautiful, quiet spot...wish I was there now.








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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, G

My eldest step-daughter turned 22 last week, woohoo, party time.


DON'T YOU JUST LOVE IT WHEN FAMILY TURN UP EARLY AND YOU CAN SET THEM TO WORK








ME IN MY PINNY - LET THE COOKING BEGIN.



Hubby and I spent most of the day cooking and cleaning up after people. I don't mind being in the kitchen though, it's the focal point of the house and I can see and hear everything that's going on.


HELLO STRANGER...LONG TIME NO SEE



THE BEST BEHAVED DOG IN THE WORLD - SAM. PUTS MY MISBEHAVED DAWG TO SHAME.



BIRTHDAY GIRL AND HER FELLA



Watch where you are putting those hands Mr.





IT WAS ALL A BIT MUCH FOR SOME




MY GIRL LOOKS CUTE WITH HER NEW HAIRCUT







ME THINKS THIS WAS G'S FAVOURITE PRESSIE. CAN YOU GUESS WHAT THEY ARE DOING?


We decide to put our old furniture to use and set it up in the garden for the kids to hang out on.




HAPPY BIRTHDAY G. LOVE YOU HEAPS!



Once the cake was served, I could finally let my hair down and have some fun.I had been drinking non-alcoholic drinks up until this stage. Piny thrown off and down the hatch with the tequila. It didn't take me long to catch up and make a fool of myself on the guitar hero and the sing star. Hence the lack of further photos.

Me thinks a great time was had by all.

A DAY AT THE ZOO

Hubby's step-daughter and her little ones came over from Australia for a visit. We were lucky enough to spend a day with them at Auckland Zoo. Most of my pics are of the kiddies, funny how that happens when wee ones are around but there were animals at the zoo too, honest.

Hubby took pics too. He will post them later.