Morning ladies, I'm going to be busy today. I need to mow two of my little lawns, but as the mower I use for the lower lawns is on the blink I'm going to lug the other mower down the steps so I can do the lower lawn, then I have some sewing to do before I go to Hamilton tomorrow, I have a pair of trousers and a pair of leggings to shorten for me, a pair of shorts to mend for my flatmate who is moving out this week, and a wheat bag to re-cover for my friend in Hamilton. I brought that back with me in October and of course have left it till the last minute.

Then at midday I'm off to my Mah Jong Christmas breakup lunch, and have to make something to take with me - think it will be curried eggs, and then we play until 4.30 and then at 7pm I have the neighbours coming for farewell drinks and nibbles to say goodbye to the flatmate as he is shifting to the outer reaches of town.

Tomorrow I have to have the cat in the cattery (club med for cats I call it) by 10 (that's a 20 minute drive north) and then head south.

So busy. I've already packed most of the stuff I'm taking with me but I'm sure to forget something.

Anyway have a super day everyone.

kuaka - 2017-12-12 09:00:00

Morning everyone.. Wow 1300 and 1 posts..

Glad the ramp is done Kiwimade.. I often "Plant the seed" of an idea and then wait for MrP to suggest the exact same thing..lol

Have fun Kuaka, a busy day for you. but drive carefully tomorrow.

Have to duck up and post a parcel and pic up a couple of things from the supermarket.
Our scarlet runners are growing 5 inches a day.. We have that big square netting stuff they put in concrete for the fence and Ive been watching them grow.
Didn't do any crochet yesterday, but did copy out some recipes etc.

Have a fab day everyone

popeye333 - 2017-12-12 09:11:00

Afternoon
Have a safe and enjoyable trip Kuaka. Good idea having a ramp Kiwimade much easier than steps.

Sister had a work colleagues baby shower yesterday and on Friday asked if I had anything in my bins. Have quite a lot of things but all seem to be gendered and this Mum is not finding out sex of baby. Fortunately found enough white wool and knitted a puerperium jersey over the weekend and put on multicoloured buttons. It looked quite cute and the Mum seemed to like it.

Enjoy the rest of the day

jayemtoo - 2017-12-12 12:54:00

morning ladies :) We were quite slack yesterday and went to the beach. Am pleased we did as it was to hot to do anything outside. So no garden or knitting lol but we did enjoy a beautiful day.

Happy knitting :)

kiwimade64 - 2017-12-13 06:49:00

Morning everyone
NIce to have a quiet day out eh Kiwimade.

No plans today, I Might make some of the sweets I want to make. Then again I may just sit and crochet.

I dont want to get into a habit of doing nothing in the day tho lol...

Have a fab day everyone

popeye333 - 2017-12-13 09:00:00

morning ladies :) It was nice to have a day out, I think we need to balance our lives a bit better. I'm to blame in that regards as I become obsessed with something and keep going until I have it finished and now MrK is complaining of his back and hip, not surprising really when I see everything he has been doing over the last few weeks.

I was given a big pile of rimu shelves by a friend and MrK is going to recycle them into gorgeous boxes so I may have a few to sell on here eventually. He was stoked when he saw it lol as I didn't tell him it was coming.

I've run out of yarn for the jumper so it will mean a trip to Tauranga to buy more - what a shame - another day out lol. I looked at Spotlight in Hamilton but the colour I want isn't there. Not fussy about batch number, I can blend it in if it is obviously different.

Happy knitting :)

Edited by kiwimade64 at 7:01 am, Thu 14 Dec

kiwimade64 - 2017-12-14 07:00:00

Morning everyone

Yep sometimes its good to get out and blow the cobwebs out eh Kiwimade.

Im out shopping with my sista again today. Not sure if we are doing the warehouse again or not. But hopefully will get into the sallies shop.

I have learnt that sitting isnt good for my Bones.. Yep I know, use it or lose it. But I have far less pain if I get about a bit.... so yesterday I made two lots of sweets before lunch. Then froze the last of the asparagus, made some crimbed sausages and then stuffed them for tea. And did the dishes.

So I must keep it up.

Ages ago the lawn guys moved the birdbath onto the concrete in front of the ranch slider... they have gained their confidence and now will sit and drink or bath, with Missy only a few feet away. And we can both see them too. Thrushes are quite friendly birds. And the difference in their colours and markings is amazing

Have a fab day everyone

popeye333 - 2017-12-14 08:43:00

Afternoon Ladies. It raining on and off here today. Fingers crossed it give the ground a good soak. My lawn is still green.
Just came in from my Thursday gym class,the last one for the year. One more Tuesday class to go.
Hope you had a good trip south Kuaku.
Another trip to Tauranga,will you go before Christmas? Love going to Tauranga. Try and do a day trip there when I come up either to Rotorua or Morrinsville.
Mr S had his xray on his back,results not good. Now a waiting game.It's been sooo hard on both of us.Both tried.

All family and friends' mail etc is finally arriving in OZ and England.
One more family Birthday(15th) to go and that it for 2017.Start again in early Jan.

Cut out a summer dress and just about finished sewing it. Something cool to wear.
Have a great day everyone.

sunflowers28 - 2017-12-14 12:31:00

morning ladies :) One more day and I think I will have t his concrete fill sorted and the garden ready for digging over. Our friend with the digger is calling in today so I should have a rough price for taking away all the rubble. My shoulders know I've been throwing big chunks of concrete onto the heap lol.

Was pretty tired but I did manage to see the meteors last night. I can lay in bed and look out the window. Was a few streaks of light and the odd flash but now at least I can say I saw it.

No knitting for me, I should be able to buy more yarn this afternoon.

Happy knitting :)

kiwimade64 - 2017-12-15 06:36:00

Morning everyone.

Wow meteors Kiwimade I didnt know there was going to be any.. I remember when Hayleys commet went over it was a huge happening lol.

Had a ball shopping yesterday.. Was sooo hot tho.

Rolled my wrist again early this morning. My fingers and wrist are rather sore this morning. I have to go to the chemist so Ill see if I can get one of those bandages that grips to itself. We have a wide one, but would like a narrower one.
HAve my new granddaughter coming in this morning. So I can give her her birthday present (3 on Sunday) and her christmas present too. Hopefully her mum will agree she can open both.

Have a fab day everyone

popeye333 - 2017-12-15 09:40:00

morning ladies :) the meteors will be around for a few more days popeye, from around midnight to 4.00am, just look to the north if you are awake.

Back to shoveling soil today, the edging is done, our friend has been and is getting back to us with a price to move all the rubbish with his digger. Will be money well spent.

Knitting this afternoon. I should finish this jumper (finally) today.

Happy knitting :)

kiwimade64 - 2017-12-16 06:41:00

Morning everyone

Wow Kiwimade for some silly reason I am usually awake then, so will check it out.
Im half way with the blanket.. But it was niggly on the wrist yesterday. But I made myself do 3 rows, to give it some exercise.

Hope to be making truffles today. MrP needs some help with the hose so it will be later. Depending on the heat I imagine it could be a sorry mess if its still this humid.

Have a fab day everyone

popeye333 - 2017-12-16 09:22:00

Morning everyone

Everyone must be busy..

Had a bit of a down day yesterday, but fine again this morning.

HAd a couple of good showers yesterday for the garden. You could almost hear the grass sigh with relief lol.

Did a few more rows yesterday.

My wrist is good again. Should see the rows of bruises tho on my right arm. Was reaching up getting bottles of lemonade at the supermarket and they were a long way back for this shrinking shorty.. So I was leaning over the edge and bruised. I hate bruises on the inside white part of my forearm.. There wasnt any staff around to help tho lol.

Making truffles today... Finally.

MrP forgot to ask me to get some rubber rings for the hose fittings so it is back on hold again.

Have a fab day everyone

popeye333 - 2017-12-17 09:20:00

Good Morning Everyone. Not a great day yesterday only got about half of what I had planed to do. Lots of tears last night. Got part of the gardening done and gave it a good watering. Will plant tonight when it's cooler.
Finished my dress this morning. Will a skirt and top something cooler to wear.
Had two nights running when I needed to help Mr S in the early hours.
Today I'm off to a new market that started up about 4 weeks ago.Then on to the Christmas Shop hopefully.

Hope everyone is ok and enjoying themsleves . If you able take some me time for yourself.
Have a great day.

sunflowers28 - 2017-12-17 10:15:00

morning (just!) ladies :) Damm sunflowers, it sounds like you need a bit more help than what you are getting! MrK bruises too popeye, and it's not until I mention them that he notices them.

Been talking to our son today and looks like he is flat out at work so we will only be able to catch up with him Christmas Day. Still, better than nothing.

Some baking done this morning, time for a sit down and knit.

Happy knitting :)

kiwimade64 - 2017-12-17 11:59:00

Hugs for you Sunflowers... Its not easy... Hope yoou enjoy the market and shopping.

Yeah most of the time I dont notice my bruises Kiwimade, but these are In my face being on the white part of my arm lol.

Good your son has lots of work, but yeah Maybe you will see him another day later, after the rush.

Truffles are made, got 27. Half are covered in chocolate. But the chocolate started to go funny, so I stopped. I dont know if Ill be able to reheat it or not. Theres a little bowl full lol.

Only White christmas and rocky road to make and I wont make them until the bark and coconut ice are gone.

Will line my little cake tins later and will make some small fruitcakes for some oldies in town here. Im over having a 3 kilo bag of mixed fruit in the fridge.

Have a fab day every one

popeye333 - 2017-12-17 12:26:00

Evening ladies, well I'm home safely. I achieved what I set out to do and also spent time with my best friend and we have had lots and lots of laughs, and I was determined not to be home alone yesterday which would have been Mr Ks birthday

I didn't have a very good trip down there, lots of trucks on the road, lots of roadworks, lots of cops. I had no sooner left the cattery and I got stuck behind some stupid woman in a brand new 4 wheel drive who wouldn't go above 60km and braked every time anything came towards her. Took me ages to get past her. Stopped in Whangarei for fuel and the other side of Whangerei, bugger me if I wasn't behind her again. Left home at 8.45am and arrived in Hamilton just after 3, having stopped for lunch at Drury for about 25 minutes.

Slightly better trip back as it was straight through all the roadworks and there weren't so many trucks on the road.

Puss is pleased to be home, and flatmate has gone. He has left a few things behind and he phoned this evening and asked if I could take them in to the op shop tomorrow and his girlfriend will pick them up for him.

While I've been gone a whole container of rat poison which was under the sink has been eaten, and there are some calling cards - I imagine there will be one or two rats not feeling so good right now!

Think it's time to put my feet up. I have just about knitted a pukeko while I've been away, just need to finish his head and sew him together.

Catch you all tomorrow.

kuaka - 2017-12-17 20:25:00

Morning everyone
Tis rather humid here, but its nice to have rain all the same.

I enjoyed making truffles yesterday, not sure I totally like them.. And I managed to ruin the chocolate. Will see if it can be ressurected , maybe Wednesday.

Want to give the floor a quick vacc this morning.. Lamndlord will be in to see us, so I like things looking nice. Its mainly Missys scratch pole that she is rapidly ripping apart lol.

Plodding away on the blanket.

Glad you had a good trip Kuaka...

Have a fab day everyone

popeye333 - 2017-12-18 08:47:00

morning ladies :) I have just come in from a couple of hours weeding, the convolvulus has overtaken me while I've been moving all the concrete. So now I have three piles of weeds waiting to go into the wheelie bins which will be emptied tomorrow. Will be able to mow the lawn then too.

I'm glad you had a great time kuaka, some days we are just not meant to be on our own.

I have finished the jumper and quite pleased with it in spite of having to unpick a sleeve. I will post pics after Christmas as they are gifts and our daughter will be able to see them if I show them now.

So now what to do lol... might do some crochet, I have some cotton somewhere.

Happy knitting :)

kiwimade64 - 2017-12-18 09:54:00

Morning everyone
A fine day but we have a lovely breeze.

Off to the clinic today for the anaethetist check up... Then we will pop into Kmart (its always messy in there) to see if they have some cheap polo shirts for MrP. Hes moaning he has no good shirts. Which is simply cos when he gets home he doesnt change, then dribbles food down them. He has some lovely shirts to only wear at home now.

I hope not to take all day, its far too hot to be sitting in the car.

Glad you got the jumper done Kiwimade..

Have a fab day everyone

popeye333 - 2017-12-19 08:04:00

Morning ladies, I'm just back from a 6km walk, we decided while it's hot that we will go in the mornings rather than at 5pm. It is going to be a stunning day after the rain we had late yesterday afternoon. I managed to get one lawn mowed, but decided that was enough and so I went to the club to play snooker. The heavens opened, we had "monsoon" type rain and thunder and lightning but it sure cleared the air of the humidity.

Have to do some gardening today (and the lawns if they have dried enough - otherwise they will have to wait till later) and I want to reorganise my clothes, put away my winter stuff and sort through the summer stuff to see if I can give some to the op shop. I also want to put up my Christmas tree and finish the pukeko which I knitted while I was away. Craft market tomorrow so an early start.

Have a super day everyone.

kuaka - 2017-12-19 09:10:00

morning ladies :) We had some pretty impressive thunder and a bit of rain although I think it rained overnight looking at the gardens. Lawns are mowed, I managed to squeeze the clippings into the wheelie bins (one compost and one regular) and a catcher full into our own compost bins. I've three quarter filled one wheelie bin already with the weeds from yesterday lol but it will all wilt down as the weeds die off.

I have some ironing to do so will do that in front of the open door as the breeze goes through the house. The Furry One is sprawled out in front of the door too, he knows the good spots!

Hopefully this afternoon I can start something on my hook, haven't quite decided yet. I could always pull out some hardanger to do instead.

Happy knitting :)

kiwimade64 - 2017-12-19 11:09:00

Hi again
Great that your trip away went well Kuaka fully appreciate the annoyance at getting behind a “snail” of a car.
Gosh you have been busy Kiwimade in your garden and shifting concrete.
All the best with your check up tomorrow Popeye.
Just back from Wellington where we had a really lovely Christmas get together with Sister’s extended family. Had to have it a bit early as one of the girls is going to England to have Christmas with her husbands family.
We had a secret Santa so only gave one present which took such a lot of pressure off but everyone received such thoughtful gifts. Everyone contributed to the BBQ and we all ate more than needed but so good.
Now I feel that I’ve had Christmas and would be happy to leave it that but have a brother and wife arriving end of the week so had better think about getting a bit organised for that.

Enjoy whatever you are doing

jayemtoo - 2017-12-19 18:15:00

morning ladies :) snail drivers! arrggg!! But now we can drive at 110kph on the new Waikato Expressway! Omg, lol, it feels weird driving at that speed legally!

Sounds like you had a lovely time jayemtoo, we have a secret Santa too and it's lots of fun. Each person brings something under $10 and gets too choose. BUT if the next person to choose decides he or she likes a gift already chosen, they can swap and you can't say no. Then we move on to the next person. So the first person to choose, is the last person to be able to swap. Lots of laughs!

Nothing on the hook or needles at this stage, just can't find something I feel like doing.

Happy knitting :)

kiwimade64 - 2017-12-20 07:19:00

Morning Ladies. Will it's rained overnight so everything looks clean and fresh in the gardens this morning.
Yesterday morning was taken up at the hospital with appointments .No more now till late Jan.17.So pleased!!
Kiwimade , the Expressway is very handy and we use it to get around visiting family. It would feel weird driving at 110kph.
Christmas Tree is up and the loung is looking great. Just need to hang the curtians up today.
Will pickup some lights when I go into town later.

The Silk Tree out in full flower so will set up table(s) and chairs under it as it gives great shade.My lawn/gardener worker due in today to tidy up my rose bush by our bedroom window. It a climber needs some TLC badly.
I have no knitting on my needls at present. The sewing machine is still out as I have a couple of things to finish.
Mr S picked up my Knitting Needle Box and spend sometime sorting them out and pairing them for me yesterday afternoon. He was not happy that I missed my Knit and Natter group final for the year due to his appointments.

Hope you all have a great day.

sunflowers28 - 2017-12-20 08:13:00

Morning everyone.
A busy time for all.

Well my appointment went well, He was very pleased with everything. And the hospital rang this morning, they are wanting it done sooner rather than later, so once they decide on a date they will send me a script for some Clexane, I have to come off the warfariin and onto clexane prior to the surgery and on it for a few days after.
cos I have said I should be able to inject it myself , it means I wont have to go into hospital a few days earlier. And Id I had any trouble I would go to the med centre anyway.

So its moving along fast. Im pleased cos I am feeling the best I have done in years.
I will have to sort out some wool and a design cos if i dont take enough I will be bored out of my head lol.

Took my crochet for a ride yesterday lol.. No waiting at all.

Found out yesterday that stents cost $30k now, so MrP's brother has $240K worth plus his valve. So I called him the 1/4 of a million dollar man lol.
Wow the money that is in our bodies is amazing lol..

We had awesome rain at 5am.. was worth getting up to watch it come down lol

Have a fab day all..

popeye333 - 2017-12-20 08:49:00

Morning everyone,
Bit of a mixed bag out there, sun but clouds and wind. Will be hot again later.
Yesterday got busier and busier, with the hospital ringing, the lawn guys a day early, a friend from Taranaki rung, the Occ Health lady came and then the Needs assessment lady rang.
Today I have to go up and do my INR, a bit of shopping and Im going to an oppy to buy some spoons and we will see if we can bend them to make them usable for MrP.
We figure its worth a try before we spend $25 on a spoon.

Have sorted some colours for another blanket, but I feel it needs another, which I dont have. So I may start the 2nd one I need to do cos thats all bright colours. And work on the other one when Ive got the extra colours.

Beans are all flowering big time, we have 5 tiny tomatoes so far.

Have a fab day all

popeye333 - 2017-12-21 08:40:00

morning ladies :) We picked our first courgette and dug our new spuds yesterday, so good! And we have baby tomatoes too popeye. Satisfyiing, isn't it.

Shopping is all done except for the ham and I'll pick that up from the butcher shortly. Don't even have to go right into town for that as the butcher is close to the edge of town.

Nothing on my needles or hooks either, still wondering what to do next.

Happy knitting :)

kiwimade64 - 2017-12-22 07:06:00

Morning everyone

It is satisfying eh Kiwimade. Have a wee scarlette runner bean too so small that the dried flower was still hanging on lol.

Got letters from the drs yesterday re both appoinments, the instructions for my "bridging" between the two blood thinners. Also found out when our med centre is open and the lab, so thats all sorted incase I get a date.

Havent crochet since Monday I think.. Just not into it at the mo. Too much other stuff going on lol.

Have washing on and decided to chnage the beds early so a friend will help me make them. Two on your own isnt much fun lol.

This morning I have to find a present which is wrapped but also small, I cannot figure why I have put it somewhere different..

Light misty rain, and very humid, wont help much having the dryer on either but all the windows are open today. Too much wind the last couple of days.

Have an awesome day everyone

popeye333 - 2017-12-22 09:40:00

Afternoon
Love having stuff in the garden to pick, strawberries a few every day not enough for a meal so I eat them straight away - yummy.
Think I will have a fennel to add to a salad for Christmas it’s not over big but enough of a bulb, unfortunately although there are a lot of tomatoes and good sizes they are still green.

Have a small cardy on the go I’m trying to adapt a 6mths to 1yr sized pattern so have a basic “go to” cardy and jersey pattern which I can add patterns to depending on wool available. I’ve done it with the puerperium pattern so can make different style Cardies and jerseys from the one pattern.

jayemtoo - 2017-12-22 12:58:00

morning ladies :) yummm fennel, that's something I haven't grown yet.

We're all organised here, so can chill for a bit today. MrK is off playing golf with his mates this afternoon - hit the ball, have a beer type of golf lol. Usually I am the sober driver but our friends wife is doing that today.

I should be able to find something crafty to do, will put the hose on the garden first though as it is an 'odd' day and our turn.

Happy knitting :)

kiwimade64 - 2017-12-23 07:54:00

Morning everyone,

Is fennel the one thats like aniseed?

We dont have water restrictions yet so Im watering at night.

There was a car accident on our corner yesterday around lunchtime so I was helping with that. I couldnt beleive it few people were there before me and none had called the police and ambulance.
The young lady was ok, stinned, but I didnt realise she lived in the house across the road from us. And her car ended up across the end of her own driveway.
Sadly she only had 3rd party insurance. The other car had been stolen and is damamged as well, but he took off.. they have caught him tho, or found the car at least. I havent checked yet.

Washing is just about up to date. I have sheets and duvets this morning and I want to was Mrp's crochet blanket, so Ill leave that till last cos of the cat fur. Will then run a couple of shed towels through to get the fluff out of the machine.

No crochet again lol.. And Im not really missing it.

Have to make my friends christmas cake today.. Just a banana cake, but Ive been doing it for her for quite a few years now.

Have a fab day everyone

popeye333 - 2017-12-23 09:08:00

Good Morning Ladies. Very overcast here to day. A little rain. Did s/market shop last night and got Mr S present with the help of a friend. Fingers crossed he will make use of it.

Friend drop off a Christmas Cake yesterday as she know I had not made one. I made one in Oct and it got used for as a Birthday Cake.lol.
Today I have a curtain to hang up and floors to mop out. Sorted out the Christmas Tree so that goes up sometime today as we have friends dropping by tonight.

Mr S is in alot of pain and worried he has not got me something for Christmas. We are having Lunch out on Christmas with friends,this is a first for all of us . Three Course Lunch at a local pub. Then Bar-que at our place in the evening. Just hope it stay warm and fine.
At present doing some stitchwork while it so busy and hot. Try not do to much knitting during the Summer whem it's so hot.
So pleased you are going to get your op and not have to wait. Popeye.

Off shortly to our local Farmers Market for some local cheese.
Have a great day. If you out about on the roads, take care!

Edited by sunflowers28 at 9:51 am, Sat 23 Dec

sunflowers28 - 2017-12-23 09:48:00

morning ladies :) The pub Christmas lunch sounds like a great idea sunflowers. What a stress saver! And MrS is such a sweetie to be worried about your gift.

Pretty much organised for tomorrow, will glaze the ham shortly and bake another batch of shortbread as I gave away most of the first batch as gifts.

I have some more soil to move this morning too, last bit to go. MrK wants some of it for the next lot of spuds he's planting so I can't take it all.

We have fantails back in the garden, am really chuffed. And MrK counted six swallows the other day, all made their homes somewhere close by.

Still nothing on the needles or hook, sigh... might get back into hardanger I think. It's a bit cooler than handling yarn.

Happy knitting :)

kiwimade64 - 2017-12-24 07:58:00

Morning everyone.
A warm start to the day.

Its lovely have=ng birds come to our birdbath. It used to be out of my view from my chair but the lawn guys moved it to the edge of our concrete pad at the ranch slider. And we have never moved it back. We have alot of Thrushes and sparrows etc come in for a wash.

No crochet for me either.. And Im not missing it either at the mo lol.

Have to pop up the supermarket, yeah Im mad lol .. And the hopefully to the recycle centre. I asked about a cat iron dutch oven on fb yesterday, so will hear this morning if its still there and not too expensive.

Then Ill make the trifles, Well get it to needing the custard stage. Then tonight we have decided to have fruit mince pies and custard for tea, so will make plenty for the trifles too.

Have a fab day everyone

popeye333 - 2017-12-24 08:57:00

Afternoon everybody
Have had a rough couple of weeks - it’s 12 months since Mr G passed and all the grandchildren’s birthdays fall within ten days of his passing so it’s been bittersweet - he was a great prankster and my kids call them his life lessons - kiwimade he had these rituals that he did with all of them - they didn’t know he was giving them a life’s lesson - one was he would take them up into the kawekas when they turned 8 to what he called his magic steam to show them an endangered frog - all the way up there teaching them about loving the forest - his endangered frog was this ghastly brilliant green tapioca he would set in a little bowl with chocolate frogs - and they were sworn to secrecy they were not allowed to talk about his prank - another was when the moon and tide was right he took them to Piha beach as soon as they could write their name - at midnight he would be galloping around the sand writing names with a stick - talking about the moon and tides then they had to sit on this special rock eating cold baked beans out of a can - my son is 46 and he said he can still taste those ghastly beans he sat there eating with his father when he was 6 - but listening to the two generations he gave his life lessons too made me think what a damn good idea it was there were so many things he taught them and they didn’t realise at the time
Popeye that’s fantastic you are going to get your op - might be a bit uncomfortable at first but will be well worth it -
Hope Mr Sunflower doesn’t have to wait too long
I haven’t done anything creative for a couple of weeks - keep thinking I should
Going up to my sons holiday house at Waipatiki beach for the day tomorrow won’t stsy as Ash can’t come as dogs are not very welcome up there and he can’t understand why he can’t go the beach with the kids plus they are having another family staying a couple of days with the worst children I have ever encountered!
Have a merry Xmas everybody and if anybody is travelling stay safe

gerry64 - 2017-12-24 14:45:00

Happy Christmas to everyone, may you all have a lovely day with no stresses and time to relax.

I’m having 2 brothers and their wives, and a friend here for dinner - a fairly traditional NZ style, cooked meats and salads followed by trifle, berries etc.
I enjoyed pottering around the kitchen yesterday and things seem to be pretty organised, just need to pop the meat in the oven later, do the potatoes and assemble the salads and “do” the table.

Went to sisters place yesterday to get some of her Christmas lilies as she is away and they were absolutely beautiful last week but unfortunately were all well past it now. I’ve picked some red and white rose buds instead for a centre piece.

Went to a carol service last evening which was nice with the traditional ones.

jayemtoo - 2017-12-25 06:49:00

morning ladies and Merry Christmas to you all.

Lovely to see you posting Gerry, what a wonderful man MrG was. I love his ideas and they will always be treasured.

I have the freshly dug spuds cooking for the potato salad and MrK is getting Christmas breakfast ready - it's his 'thing' on Christmas morning. Son is out of bed - the Furry One made sure of that lol.

I hope you all have a wonderful day and the New Year brings positive things.

Merry Christmas!

kiwimade64 - 2017-12-25 08:12:00

Morning all just been up to my sons house for present opening and breakfast - had strict instructions to be there at 7.30 from the two children but I had to wake them up -
So now out for a quick round the dog park before heading off up to Waipatiki for the rest of the day
My Xmas lillies flowered about 2 weeks early Jayemtoo and mine are finished
Have a great day everybody

gerry64 - 2017-12-25 09:11:00

Morning everyone. Merry Christmas. Do enjoy being with Family and friends.
Just the two of us, which we enjoy. Although some would think, well your together every day anyway. But it is still special.
Another year that MrP outlived the drs prediction.

Have a wonderful day and please be careful on the roads.

popeye333 - 2017-12-25 09:45:00

Good Morning Everyone .Merry Christmas Everyone. Bigs Thanks for your kind words over the last few months. Have not had a great start to the day. Mr S rolled over and landed on floor this morning. He all ok . Phoned our Doctors and the call went to St Johns.(This was set up in last few weeks here in Napier) A couple came out and checked him over and will revisit later in afternoon if I am worried about anything.
The Tree went up late last night and looks great in front of the new curtains.
Better move as we have friends calling in shortly for coffee and goodies. Later if Mr S feeling ok we have others joining us for lunch under our Silk Tree. The lawn is a shade of pink after the winds during the week.

Have a Great Day and if you on the roads please Take Care!.xxx

Edited by sunflowers28 at 9:50 am, Mon 25 Dec

sunflowers28 - 2017-12-25 09:48:00

I hope you all have a joyous day, however you choose to spend it.
Wellington is very overcast with a bit of wind and moisture in the air..not rain but I hope for that tomorrow. I think silk trees are wonderful and I was so sad when a family cut down a huge one on a home improvement programme. Just as well the house was being sold as I don't think the locals would have been happy.

marywea - 2017-12-25 10:08:00

Merry Christmas everyone. Very quiet here, son said he was going to leave Auckland at 3 or 4 in the morning so he could be here early but I was talking to him a while ago and he hadn't left yet. Said he went to Pukekohe yesterday and left his phone there so had to go back for it this morning - and he's on the north shore - so not a five minute drive.

I'm going up to the neighbours for lunch and if son arrives while I'm gone he can let himself in as he has a key.

It's warm and overcast here and not a breath of air, but we had rain earlier this morning and looking at the sky we could get some more.

I hope you all have a wonderful day and if you are out and about visiting friends and family, please stay safe on the roads.

Have a fabulous day.

kuaka - 2017-12-25 10:15:00

morning ladies, I hope you all had a wonderful day yesterday. Not good about MrS sunflowers, I hope his day improved too.

We had a very busy day with an excited four year old and a one year old who really couldn't be bothered with presents lol. I have family coming today so will do a quick tidy up and vacuum the dead flies (damed things). Then I'll put the bird feeding station up in the garden MrK bought me. I need to find something to put water in for the birds so will suss that out too. Can't wait to see the birds using it.

Happy knitting :)

kiwimade64 - 2017-12-26 07:23:00

Morning everyone
We had a lovely quiet day and sadly I ended up with diarreha for the afternoon.
So feeling a little flat this morning.

Fancy the kids not being too bothered by the presents Kiwimade.. Dont forget to show the Jumper you did for your grandboy.

I want to do a couple of repairs clothewise this morning.. By hand. I enjoy hand sewing.

My wrist is telling me finally that it needs some work, so will crochet this afternoon.

Have a fab day all

popeye333 - 2017-12-26 10:06:00

Afternoon ladies, had a lovely lunch and lots of fun yesterday at the neighbours. Son and his flatmate arrived while I was still there and they came up and had some lunch and then left, and then later on wondered if that was a bit rude - judging by the amount of food left over I'd say not - as the hostess said "it saves us eating it for days".
We were so full from lunch that we didn't bother having tea. Son took his dog for a walk and I had an early night. We had a lazy start to the day this morning, but now son and the flatmate have taken the dog for another walk. I plan to cook the chicken that I didn't get round to cooking yesterday. Other than that, just a lazy day. I've done a little knitting and will do some more (trying to finish another pukeko - the last one sold on Saturday only 20 minutes after I'd finished it).

Have a super day everyone.

kuaka - 2017-12-26 13:36:00

morning ladies :) lol kuaka, our son did the same with us. Came home, raided the fridge! Mind you, he had just finished a 12 hour shift at work. He works in retail and had some harrowing stories about customers over the Christmas shopping time. Some people are just plain too angry to be shopping!

We need basics like loo paper and toothpaste so I'll venture into town today.

Here's the wee jumper I knitted our grandson, can finally post a pic.

https://trademe.tmcdn.co.nz/photoserver/full/701454298.jpg

Happy knitting :)

kiwimade64 - 2017-12-27 07:22:00

Morning everyone

Lovely Jumper Kiwimade, love cables...

Lol My elder brother used to walk in and check out the fridges at home. Seldom ate anything but it was just something he did. But he would always be in the kitchen when mum was doing the veges for tea. Cos he loved the core of cabbages lol
I find I dont know what to call him now. Now that our sister and the eldest brother died, I guess that makes him the eldest now, but hes been the next up brother all our lives. But he is now the eldest, im the middle by 9 minutes and then my twin. I must ask him which he considers himself to be now.
Did a few rows of crochet yesterday. Amongst my second day of diareahh.. Im going to the chemist soon to get something to take for it. Used to get dia-stop but I dont think they make that anymore.

Have a fab day everyone.

popeye333 - 2017-12-27 09:12:00

morning ladies :) Am waiting for my antihistamine to kick in then I'll mow the lawn. The little bit of rain we had has made it grow. Our nieghbour who is a farmer told us we haven't had any significant rain for eight weeks now.

When MrK had a really bad bout of diarrhea, our doc told us to buy and drink coca cola. There is something in the coca cola that flushes out the bugs. He laughed and said it is the only time he recommends anyone drinking the stuff.

I'm having a tutu with some hardanger, my eye sight isn't the best so it will be a trip to the optician soon I think.

Happy knitting :)

kiwimade64 - 2017-12-28 06:53:00

Morning everyone
I drink it daily anyway Kiwimade. Not the full strength tho, only the diet. Even before I was diabetic I drank the diet one.

The pills have worked thank goodness.

Feeling back to normal today so Im on a mission to attack the spare room. Ive asked my sista to check in with me later on incase Ive been buried alive by an avalanche lol.

Had some snapper for tea last night, ohh it was sooo good. And cooked perfectly even if I do say so myself lol.

May crochet later...

Have a fab day all

popeye333 - 2017-12-28 09:44:00