“They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them.”
My Dad -21st New Zealand infantry battalion. 1939-1945 Western desert Egypt.
Below: Alexander Beaton, 18th New Zealand infantry battalion. My great [...]
It’s Christmas Eve tomorrow and among the many things I need to do before then is to write this last post of 2009 to wish you, wherever you are reading this, the very best for the festive season.
Also a special thank you to all those people who have supported me with their custom, encouragement and [...]
These new buds on one of the plum trees that I pruned about 3 weeks back signal that spring is near.
As I am an avid photographer I’m always on the lookout for that great shot so one rainy morning last week I downed my tools, grabbed the camera and went wandering in the garden. Due [...]
A little over a week ago I took a day out from my usual routine to visit the agricultural field days which take place at Mystery Creek just south of Hamilton. The last time I went was about six years ago, its a much bigger event now.
Nathan our eldest son took some time off [...]
As much as I love working in my vegetable garden there are times when it takes back stage. The 25th of April – Anzac Day is one such time.
Above: My father served in the 21st New Zealand infantry battalion 1939-45 and fought against Erwin Rommel’s troops in Egypt.
Above: My great uncle missing in action at [...]
