September burst forth with an amazing performance of Peter Pan, proudly presented by Halfmoon Bay School. A packed Community Centre watched spellbound as Peter Pan sprinkled fairy dust on Wendy, John and Michael to make them fly; the 'fearsome' ticking Crocodile chased after Captain Hook; mermaids blew bubbles; Tiger Lily escaped from the pirates and the Lost Boys listened to Wendy's stories. Thanks to everyone involved - the sets, orchestra, cast and costumes showed how much effort went into this but it was well worth it! I took some photos and video with my mobile phone but not sure how I transfer them to my computer.
On Friday I discovered a fun new tool on Resene's website - www.resene.co.nz/picturepalette - you can upload a low res photo for free and the Resene Palette Generator turns it into a palette of Resene colours. I spent a few hours sending up photos of the bush around me to get an idea of what colour I could paint the exterior of my new home. It would also be good for choosing colours for flower beds, patchwork and interior decoration - great for someone like me who have problems picking colours.
I also walked down to the Bay to get my mail and had a lovely surprise - Mum had sent me the 'NZ Bird Calls' book complete with CD so I played with colours whilst listening to squawks and whistles.
Saturday morning was museum volunteer training time - I found out how to open up, take money and answer basic questions and I put it all to the test next Saturday when I do it on my own. I then went off to check my rat lines, took Mac for a walk and walked home for a well-deserved rest.
Sunday started late as I slept in until 9.30am! I had to make up for it by sawing firewood and trying out my new slashers on the reeds around the house. The physical exercise was later matched by a brain workout at the famous Stewart Island Pub Quiz, starting at 6.30pm. Our team of Raylene, Sue, Rod, Ivan and me had a lot of fun and got a fourth place.
Monday was finish sawing the wood under the tarpaulin and stacking it in the woodshed. So great to have that job done and the area tidied up. So far I've only used my bowsaw and not my chainsaw - easier on the environment and burns more calories! Then off to the Bay in the afternoon to look at the concept plans for the new museum and information centre building - very impressive and so exciting if it goes ahead. Opus Architects had made a 3D model and were on hand to answer questions.
Today (Tuesday) it was up early and off to check my rat lines - no rats this time - and on the way back I zapped some barberry bushes. They are easy to spot at present as they are starting to flower. I had a cruisy afternoon cooking dinner for Raylene - corned silverside, roast veges and mustard sauce, with spiced plum pudding and custard for dessert. Very yummy and nice to be able to offer meals now that I have a flushing toilet again!
Tomorrow is a work day doing barberry so I guess I'd better get to bed. Thanks everyone for your comments - it's lovely to find out how to add them (go to Post Comment, type in your text then Select profile of Name/URL and then just add your name). Let me know if it works for you.
Have a great week...
