Favourite quote

What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived.
It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.
- Nelson Mandela

Monday, July 20, 2026

Busy month

Lots of projects on around the house, and the houses of my kids.

But I'm still surprised when you visit a coffee shop and they remember your preferance from a month or two ago. I thought I blended into the background, but the shop ladies remember me and my coffee. Okay I'm on first names basis with 2 of my locals.





















Before wife realised how hard it is to refurbish furniture (yep, she's given up now), I had to pick up drop sheets and other stuff from Bunnings for her





















We recently visited New Plymouth, unfortunately I forgot to take make up or shaving gear, but wife loved their gardens, the beach walks, lovely lakes and a romantic sunset with a glass of wine. We had an amazing time (without work pressures or pets or children to attend) and enjoyed a couple of pub dinners in town.


















Before you knew it, we were back at work, back in the ususal routine 😞