IF I WAS A PETULANT TWO YEAR OLD....

I would not be blogging today. I would be sulking in the corner, NOT blogging at all.  Cos I am sensitive.  And I don't like feeling angst over my blog.But... cos I am also BLOODY MINDED... I'm still blogging.****************************************************I received a parcel from the USA yesterday!The sender (Cyndi, private blog) sent it weeks ago and was starting to think it was lost forever.So I am happy to let her know it arrived at last.ABOVE: how gorgeous is that fabric!  And a really lovely patchwork magazine.  I thank you Cyndi for such a lovely unexpected gift....

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WHOOPS! FREAKIN DOGS!

What happens when you have two mad dogs running through the house... and they both try to jump out the dog door AT THE SAME TIME?ABOVE:  they smashed the dog door!  And put a big crack in the glass!ABOVE: running repairs until we can get a new dog door and a glazier to come and install a new pane of glass and the dog door.  *sigh*  ABOVE:  The little shits lying in the sunny patch on Steve's bed... which  HE MADE yesterday morning!  WONDERS WILL NEVER CEASE!Oh and why did I tidy his room the other day?  Cos I wanted to.  I know he can do it himself...

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SCARY DUST BUNNIES, WTF? AND COMMENTS

First off today, just when you think your home is REASONABLY clean and tidy, someone points this out:ABOVE:  the view UNDER the fridge!  OMG.  We are pigs!!!   (OK, I exaggerate a bit)... but still!  THAT job is going on the:  'You Guys' list!  Some bloke in this house needs to pull out that fridge and clean under it for me.WTF?  last week this cheese cost $20....ABOVE: this week?  $29.99  'SOMEONE' is ripping us off.COMMENTS:  now I really want your opinion on this one (PLEASE)...If you visit a person's blog over and over again, leave nice...

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DOING THE ROUNDS TODAY

The rounds of what?Blogs... I am going to visit me regular blog friends this morning, then spend the afternoon sewing I hope.When we were in Hamilton on Saturday I got Stew to take me to the local Spotlight shop... and they had the plain black fabric I wanted for the placemats.   Yaaaa hoooo.   ABOVE:  I give you two 'funnies' I found on the net.... cos I don't have any photos for today yet!I hope to get lots of washing done today too... the weather is due to crap out tomorrow for the rest of the week...Getting there.... blogs that is....ABOVE:  all set up for ironing.......

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SISTER IN LAW'S NEW HOME:

we are going out to Swanson to visit Stew's sister and check out her new house... she's had massive renovations done and we are really excited to see the changes.I have some 'before' photos, which I will post now, then when we get home I will post the 'after' photos.ABOVE:  front of house, hasn't changed much, new front windows and a door under the carport for access to self contained unit.ABOVE:  before  ....ABOVE:  and After.  She has put a vege garden in the front of the deck, and has even been eating salad greens from it already.  Impressed!BEFORE:   from...

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VOTING... THEN HAMILTON

Today our country holds it's General Election... where we get to say who we want in 'power' for the next 3 years.I have and no doubt always will vote for :        THE NATIONAL PARTY.I  had to take off the picture and blurb about John Key as it's classed as 'Electioneering'... oops, I didn't know that was a 'no-no' today!So that is first order of the day...VOTE.  Then we are going to Hamilton for lunch .... possibly catch up with Steve too... he's there for the weekend.So... ONWARD....  LEIGH:  oooo was that electioneering?  My bad.   But I am keeping...

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AUSSY MEAT IS.... REALLY GOOD!

I know this may sound weird, but I live in a country that is renowned for it's produce.... but when it comes to rump Steak.. You can't beat AUSTRALIAN!ABOVE: That is just ONE Steak! I cooked two and cut them up and they fed all of us last night.  And I usually 'kill' steak... it comes out dry and rubbery... but no matter what I do, I can't kill this meat!It always comes out beautifully, and so tasty!I hate to give our closet neighbours credit for much... but their Beef is amazing.Actually, I suppose I have to start really liking Australians now... my Mother lives there, and my Sister, and...

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