Today, for a change, the wind has dropped and the sun is
shining. We still have a very high haze
over the sky (probably from bushfire smoke) but it is giving way to the odd
cloud and the temperature is definitely summer (we are expecting to reach 27
degrees Celsius later today).
When I pulled my curtains this morning the first thing I saw
was Mittens sitting on a post by the compost heap, no doubt watching for some
breakfast mice. Or she may have been
watching the cows in the field behind us as they have a habit of coming over to
the fence to look longingly at the green grass in our lawn (the grass is always
greener on the other side of the fence!).
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| Mittens |
Soon after I heard the whoosh of a hot air balloon, and the Hamilton Balloon sailed over top of us and out over the river and the other side of the city.
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| Our local commercial hot air balloon |
I have now finished re-organizing the pantry and feel happy
with it. Whenever I changed things
around my husband always used to grizzle that he couldn’t find anything, and I
guess son and grand-daughter will be the same for a couple of weeks now until
they get it sorted out.
Next week I want to start on the cupboards. We have doubled up on some of our appliances
and other bits and pieces, so it is time to get them sorted.
The best pantry I have ever had was one we built in 2006 when we redid our kitchen. I really
missed that pantry when we sold the house.
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| My dream pantry (2006) |
I have finished reading another book. This time it was Watership Down by Richard Adams.
I have seen the movie a few times, but this was the first time I have
read the book.
Even though it is a fictional tale, the details of how
rabbits live and behave appeared well researched and added immensely to the
story. It was quite gripping in places!
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| 'Watership Down' by Richard Adams |
My son loves his books and reads widely. He has been suggesting all sorts of genres
that I might like to try, but I think I will stick to more classic stories for
this year at least.
With that in mind, I
have drawn up a reading list of possible books.
Some are old favourites, some I read as a teenager, and some will be
completely new to me. There will be no
Charles Dickens on my list though, as through the years I have read (or tried
to read!) a lot of his books and didn’t like any of them!
Lunch is over (a cheese and salad sandwich), the dishes are
done, the house is quiet, I’ve spoken to my younger son on the phone, and
emailed with my daughter.
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| Cheese and Salad sandwich for lunch |
Now it’s time to get another glass of water and sit in my
comfy armchair and start another book – Children
Of The New Forest this time.
Hope everyone has a great weekend,
Was that your actual pantry. I can't imagine having one that stayed that organised. When cooking I tend to grab this and that and it always ends up being put back in a slightly different place.
ReplyDeleteYes it was Susan. I love having things organised and tidy - if I have things all over the place I only end up feeling depressed. The funny thing is, I don't mind other people having their things all over the place. I figure if it works for them, then what does it matter. Being organised is just my personal preference.
DeleteI am like that too, Margaret. Mess makes me confused, however, I am actually quite good at being messy! Nice to "meet" you, I've noticed you on Margaret Powling's blog. I'm from Auckland, and it's a beautiful day here.
DeleteWelcome Ratnamurti! I have seen your name on Margaret's blog (Devon Dreaming) as well :)
DeleteYour dream pantry looks amazing. I love how everything is neatly labeled.
ReplyDeleteWatership Down brings to mind a picture of my DH on the lower bunk with all 3 sons listening to him read that book to them. He'd never read it before so they were all loving it.
I looked up The Children of the New Forest and it looks like a book I'd enjoy reading. I must see if the library has it. I always like checking out books fellow bloggers are reading or recommending.
Labeling makes everything so much easier. I hope you find the book. I am enjoying reading it, and so far finding it has similarities to Robinson Crusoe in how they manage to survive on their own.
DeleteCats are funny that they like sitting up high, our cat does the same on her stand. And your pantry looks so neat and tidy, puts ours to shame.
ReplyDeleteMy pantry now is a bit different, but it works and that is the main thing.
DeleteI read Watership Down years ago and loved it. Also love the way NZ homes, most of them, have pantrys. Opening a door and finding a cupboard or even a room with shelves and all your kichten needs laid out in front of you is such a wonderful idea.
ReplyDeleteI agree. I remember my mother keeping all her foodstuffs in cupboards and a pantry is so much easier.
DeleteIt sounds like a perfect day, Margaret. A little project and a book.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately the book has taken over, and I am hoping to finish it today.
DeleteIt sounds like a great day in your new place. Getting organized isn't easy but I'm sure you will manage. I can see why you miss your other pantry--I LOVE being organized in the kitchen :)
ReplyDeleteYour post is a great addition to 'My Corner of the World' this week!
My Corner of the World
Thank-you Betty. I am glad you enjoyed it.
DeleteI have never read Watership Down but my older daughter has read it more than once...when in high school and maybe right after...
ReplyDeleteDo you want to come and redo my kitchen....LOL I keep working on things. My kids and hubby could always find stuff...but never know where to put things up. It always amazed me that they could live here and things not change yet they would put things up in the wrong place. Probably my husband more than kids.
Does it make your kitty happy when you go outside with it? Our two love for us to sit outside with them. Bubbie is not much of a hunter except for moles, and he will actually dig after them. Thankfully, Puss doesn't like to be outside unless we are out there for the most part because she is a little huntress.
I love designing things - kitchens, houses, gardens - and have done a few for myself over the years. However, my skills are not that marketable as I am way too practical and a lot of folk seem to prefer looks over practicality.
DeleteThe cats are usually outside before us, but always come running when we appear. You get welcomed and then they go off and do their own thing again (which is usually snoozing somewhere in the plants).
Oh, Mittens is a pretty/handsome cat!
ReplyDeleteMittens says thank-you :)
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