Howdy all. The updates seem to have tapered off over the last little while. I think we need to note Joan is off on a cruise at the end of the week, Ian needs to update us with roofing progress and maybe his warts and I want to know what is happeing in cheese country….
Mini-Break
Leigh and I flew down to Christchurch (on airpoints) for a little break away from Nelson. The Big dog stayed at Colleen’s place and was spoiled rotten. The purpose of the trip was threefold, see Sam and check for clean underwear, visit with Joc and Rex (friends) and do a little geocaching. All three turned…
Saffron
Hey hey its saffron season. Leigh and I have a small patch of corms (yes that is the correct title) that produce a huge (okay 10-20 grams) of dried saffron every year. Its very cool. We pick the flowers every morning and pluck out the stamen. I dry them and boom you have saffron. Spice…
Home Renovations
We’ve done it now. Last night we hired a contractor to replace the entire outside of our house: Shingles — Charcoal Grey. Dark but not TOO dark Soffits and Eaves — Also a grey. Shelley would have liked to go right to a black, but it never happened. Siding — A light brown vinyl. Here,…
Happy Birthday Ian
As you know its Ian’s birthday. 38 by my calculations. Have a great day little Bro.