high hopes

I had high hopes of a great concert, and was in no way disappointed.

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waitete swinging

waitete bay

Everyone has their favourite beach. Mine is Waitete Bay. I'm probably influenced by my father, who always preferred places that were isolated. None of this sharing the picnic spot with others. So beaches such as The Mount and Whangamata do nothing for me. In fact, I don't feel like I've been to the beach or had a summer until I've been 'up the Coro'.
Waitete Bay is north of Coromandel Town. When and/or if I ever win the lotto, that is where I would buy a bach.

when life gives you lemons

When life gives you lemons...make lemon curd.
I love lemons. Lots of people had a bumper crop last year (2013). Thank you Olive and Mum - I made a double batch of lemon curd for Christmas.

christmas mince

The Christmas mince is made. I think it's just an excuse to taste test the brandy. Even though I checked it when I made the Christmas cake. There's just enough left for the chocolate mousse. But I'll surely need a new bottle for next Christmas.

iggy

It's been so busy, this blog has been totally neglected for over a month. Now I'm in catch up mode.

I told my heavily pregnant daughter for two weeks that she would 'pop soon'. And on the 12 October she finally did, giving birth to a very healthy 10lb boy named Iggy. It's a very cute name and you do get used to it. However if my father was alive, he would be calling him George or Tom or something very plain. I have two great nephews, Dante and Phoenix whom Dad nicknamed Bill and Fred.
Iggy Daniel Morris, after his crazy Uncle Daniel!
No I didn't knit him anything or make him any quilts but I'm sure his time will come for his own quilt. However I did buy him a cute stripy cardy from my favourite shop for people who don't knit!  -  Purple Patch.

One week old.

One day old.

One month old.

birthday quilt....tick

The 'I Spy' quilt was finished in time for the early birthday party. Quite an achievement considering I only started the quilting the weekend before. It's been a while since I whipped up a quilt that quickly.
Nice to know I can still do it.