Missing in Action

Have you ever noticed that there are certain items in the universe that can never be found at the point or time of need? In my household these include:
1) replacement staples
2) matching knee-high socks
3) a new tub of baking powder (by spring there are 4 tubs lurking in the dark corners of the pantry)
4) Sticking plasters for cuts
5) Tape measure
6) Electric fuses
7) Replacement batteries for the garage remote/tv remote/digital camera
8) Padlocks for suitcases.

You probably have your own list.

I think this would be a great starting point for a creative wedding or new home gift; to fill a large ice cream tub with a collection of stuff that you can never normally find in the house.

Ahhh, Sundays

For chicken lovers

Olive was an Orpington
who wished she'd been hard wired,
for every day just after lunch
she got extremely tired.

When really low on energy
she'd spit upon her comb
and jam it in those three point plugs
you have around the home.

After 30 minutes
she'd be recharged again;
it's just a thing you have to do
if you're a battery hen.

by Garrick Tremain

From our Sunday walk

Trial run for Rosh Hashanah

This recipe is from the late Leah Rabin. Send me an email if you would like a copy. Oh, and it only has a teaspoon of fat in it, for those of you who are watching the weight.

Messing around in boats

Boatsheds, Titahi Bay, NZ

Ruby Tuesday

Taken at a local outdoor festival. Fairy outfits for kids