An iPhone just can't compete......

Oh the joys of the telephone box

Parnell, Auckland
© by Sparrowchatter 2011

As the Irish would have it..........

Tree trees....
Parnell, Auckland
© by Sparrowchatter 2011

Business trip boycott

The kitten has decided I am not allowed to fly tomorrow morning.
© by Sparrowchatter 2011

Permission to take off

Taken on my tip tip toes - the tree must have been 30 ft high and this flower stood at about 10 feet. Conveniently the bee had clearance for take off just as I took the shot.

Greytown, New Zealand
© by Sparrowchatter 2011

Snoozing Seagull

This breed has an amazing capacity to doze in the midst of a blustery southerly.



Plimmerton, New Zealand
© by Sparrowchatter 2011

Grateful for rain

Our lemon tree, early morning
© by Sparrowchatter 2011

Damson and chocolate steamed pudding

Here's a recipe for those of you who own a microwave:

2/3 cup brown sugar (muscavado or soft brown)
2 eggs
100g melted butter
3/4 cup self raising flour
1/4 cup milk
3 tablespoon damson jam and a few chopped plums
1/4 cup good quality cocoa powder

Mix together sugar, flour, cocoa, eggs and milk. Add melted butter. Put jam and chopped plums in the bottom of a microwave proof jug, pour mixture in on top. Cook, covered with a plate, in the microwave on high for 4 minutes. Let it stand for a minute, then cook for a further 4 minutes.

Serve with plain yoghurt.,