(07-03-2025, 05:32 AM)Oh_hunnihunni Wrote: Had an interesting Instagram messaging conversation with my daughter last night that started off with her asking me how to set up a compost bin, and ended with her telling me she is going to buy two alpacas because they are cute and look after chooks.

That woman is as mad as her mother.

(07-03-2025, 12:04 PM)Oh_hunnihunni Wrote: I had Rodd Camille for years, those are pretty pieces. Great price too!

A neighbour was driving towards Pak'nS yesterday when she noticed a woman on the footpath in trouble, so she pulled over and asked if she could help. The woman was literally dripping wet and in tears, and hobbling so she got her into the car and drove her home. Apparently her ex had arranged to meet her at Lake Pupuke to give her something she needed and instead of handing it over he pushed her into the lake and threatened her so she couldn't get out till he left. No one came to help her, and there were people around.

It reminded me that there are some horrible things happening around us that we just aren't aware of, and they kind of put our lives into perspective. We really are very lucky in comparison to many...

(07-03-2025, 12:04 PM)Oh_hunnihunni Wrote: I had Rodd Camille for years, those are pretty pieces. Great price too!

A neighbour was driving towards Pak'nS yesterday when she noticed a woman on the footpath in trouble, so she pulled over and asked if she could help. The woman was literally dripping wet and in tears, and hobbling so she got her into the car and drove her home. Apparently her ex had arranged to meet her at Lake Pupuke to give her something she needed and instead of handing it over he pushed her into the lake and threatened her so she couldn't get out till he left. No one came to help her, and there were people around.

It reminded me that there are some horrible things happening around us that we just aren't aware of, and they kind of put our lives into perspective. We really are very lucky in comparison to many...

(07-03-2025, 11:49 AM)popeye333 Wrote: I admit Hunni I feel younger now than I have done for the last 10 years. All the Horrible hubby stuff really made me old.

Turning 60 in our family is a biggie really. My eldest nephew will be 50 next year. Outlived his mother, brother, uncle and all the grandparents.

I had fun opp shopping. I have a stack of 5 cookbooks. Yeah I shouldn't have but they are kiwi bakers and I have a good collection of them. And it was 5 books for $3. 2 Jo Seagers, 3 Alison Holsts and one Robyn Martin which I already had.

Best Buy other than finally finding the right bags for my vacuum cleaner are 5 Rodd Silver bread and butter knives. 50 cents each.  Im guessing they didn't look to see what was written on them. So I'm soaking them gently to get the last of the sellotape off them and I will use them. They have pretty handles.

Not sure if my pain med is getting too strong but I kept getting wobbly when out. I usually try not to take one before i go out. So I better try harder and just not do it... To see if it is the pills.

Have decided Ill be having a bit of a change around in the kitchen on the weekend.  The breakfast bar area is getting too cluttered and I can see it from the lounge so it has been annoying me.

(07-03-2025, 04:18 PM)Oh_hunnihunni Wrote: I could do you a swap for some mirabilis seeds km, if you are interested. Miracle of Peru is their common name...

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(07-03-2025, 11:49 AM)popeye333 Wrote: I admit Hunni I feel younger now than I have done for the last 10 years. All the Horrible hubby stuff really made me old.

Turning 60 in our family is a biggie really. My eldest nephew will be 50 next year. Outlived his mother, brother, uncle and all the grandparents.

I had fun opp shopping. I have a stack of 5 cookbooks. Yeah I shouldn't have but they are kiwi bakers and I have a good collection of them. And it was 5 books for $3. 2 Jo Seagers, 3 Alison Holsts and one Robyn Martin which I already had.

Best Buy other than finally finding the right bags for my vacuum cleaner are 5 Rodd Silver bread and butter knives. 50 cents each.  Im guessing they didn't look to see what was written on them. So I'm soaking them gently to get the last of the sellotape off them and I will use them. They have pretty handles.

Not sure if my pain med is getting too strong but I kept getting wobbly when out. I usually try not to take one before i go out. So I better try harder and just not do it... To see if it is the pills.

Have decided Ill be having a bit of a change around in the kitchen on the weekend.  The breakfast bar area is getting too cluttered and I can see it from the lounge so it has been annoying me.

Those years looking after Mum were difficult popeye, but not something I regret doing. Looking back though I spent most of my fit adult life looking after someone or another, as we do, and it has made me very wary of going down that path ever again. So I am careful with my friendships, keeping an eye open for excessively needy or manipulative personalities, these last years I am determined to look after myself, even if that appears selfish from the outside.

I recommend it. And if folk do not understand why, that is their issue, not mine...

(07-03-2025, 06:34 PM)Oh_hunnihunni Wrote: It is fun, and it is a discipline to keep making that choice to have fun. Living alone can be a challenge and it is easy to sink into loneliness - I have seen neighbours go that route. It really is a choice to find the bright sides, to look for positive ways to engage and have fun. So far it is working for me and fortunately I have a good close friend who will give me a kick in the pants if I slide  lol. We all need someone like that. Not to rely on, but to trust enough, like family.

Gorgeous evening out there, the half moon is up and the light is golden. My garden is watered, and I am planning winter planting. It will be a busy weekend pulling out the finished ones to make room for the new seedlings.