tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27621187905304999262024-03-14T00:02:07.763+13:00AnneKcamannekennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14164979231246027124noreply@blogger.comBlogger865125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762118790530499926.post-54326668592867937192024-02-07T09:40:00.001+13:002024-02-07T09:40:13.218+13:00What a welcome...<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifW0ivTD8Ga4uIfn92RASTK799cmJMHO_4SQ8zz1KCtDASfJGYyT0ke2Vel95ABwY2C0qndZsBMCcDL0isK4QRy3JNlif6dMfM7QkDxlPfa7pkGjYn2OaFPXqIJl7EvCn-fme-qPgPv5C024tJUOFs_XkAMeXnYVTXF_Q6LbNaIAm84Os27FvehvQoljY/s1172/Screen%20Shot%202024-02-07%20at%209.37.58%20AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="926" data-original-width="1172" height="506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifW0ivTD8Ga4uIfn92RASTK799cmJMHO_4SQ8zz1KCtDASfJGYyT0ke2Vel95ABwY2C0qndZsBMCcDL0isK4QRy3JNlif6dMfM7QkDxlPfa7pkGjYn2OaFPXqIJl7EvCn-fme-qPgPv5C024tJUOFs_XkAMeXnYVTXF_Q6LbNaIAm84Os27FvehvQoljY/w640-h506/Screen%20Shot%202024-02-07%20at%209.37.58%20AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">WOW I sure am grateful to be here. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Shelley said the stars aligned and I sure do agree. </span></p>annekennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14164979231246027124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762118790530499926.post-62749750390463387912024-02-07T09:38:00.000+13:002024-02-07T09:38:15.855+13:00New Year, New Role, New Start<p><span style="font-size: large;">WOW, what a start to 2024...</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">For a few years now I have been interested in the Learning Support Co-ordinator Roles. I have three friends in these roles and I see their impact, their job satisfaction and their JOY in their roles. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Increasingly, the travel in my work was getting out of control. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Very late last year, the stars aligned, and I have accepted a role as Learning Support Co-ordinator in the Beachside Cluster, across Tainui and Musselburgh Schools. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I am beyond excited. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">“And suddenly you know it’s time to start something new and trust the MAGIC of beginnings…”</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">11 years ago today I started with CORE Education and it has been a MAGICAL carpet ride, making friends for life, working with incredible educators, and travelling… an incredible amount of travel… especially around the south, and also out to the Chathams and even over to Denver for ISTE! </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Now it’s time for a new chapter! I am ridiculously excited for this new beginning! In a way, it feels like bringing together my life as a teacher, deputy principal, mentor and facilitator of happiness, into the privilege of walking alongside learners, families and teachers! </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">A new chapter begins…</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEigamUFN1AQeGjEUQFjrkhdtR6SpgS_MnuCFboCRJDSn4EoygvdwZR7fDelg8tYo2Wm1O-IHJTjd0YVqbapp5c8uTYKzGpTfdC0oHtyh-StEHuDd3ZQj9B65KmwQdrIMhMlfSrlsC3b5Ix0Ze4vCMZdr8BoCyh9hOTdqo5nM5wKudBLtkvUzVRfMbaypEk" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEigamUFN1AQeGjEUQFjrkhdtR6SpgS_MnuCFboCRJDSn4EoygvdwZR7fDelg8tYo2Wm1O-IHJTjd0YVqbapp5c8uTYKzGpTfdC0oHtyh-StEHuDd3ZQj9B65KmwQdrIMhMlfSrlsC3b5Ix0Ze4vCMZdr8BoCyh9hOTdqo5nM5wKudBLtkvUzVRfMbaypEk=w600-h640" width="600" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">As part of my move to a new role, it was very important for me to spend time in Wellington with our Founders Nick Billows, Derek Wenmoth and my mentor Mary Anne Mills. What a week! It really was unreal.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">So many amazing things happened last week. One in particular is very important to my new journey. I had the privilege of spending time with Harry Mills, CEO, The Aha! Advantage, and author of numerous books. We had incredible discussions as our current and recent reading has many overlaps. I shared this image with Harry:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhUG8xeo65cIJIcIrTx1JjTsHBIqrJ4kjxp_4b7p45kduOMtG52phXu0jF-HY_N8N1jK6dB92yWXlpz1EdQZSC2kauEjjigRpvpp64DTmsH_V3YezfNMjHzZOTB-zmr94RIR9kkLDIADjZr9h62rHZJaepQkPVrH3myVw6Gvbukc4PwoFaXjs9p19TO0K8" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1250" data-original-width="1244" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhUG8xeo65cIJIcIrTx1JjTsHBIqrJ4kjxp_4b7p45kduOMtG52phXu0jF-HY_N8N1jK6dB92yWXlpz1EdQZSC2kauEjjigRpvpp64DTmsH_V3YezfNMjHzZOTB-zmr94RIR9kkLDIADjZr9h62rHZJaepQkPVrH3myVw6Gvbukc4PwoFaXjs9p19TO0K8=w398-h400" width="398" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Harry immediately recognised the style and made the connect that this is the illustrator of the images in Adam Grant's latest book, Hidden Potential. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">I discussed with Harry, my recent changes, and my passion for Positive Psychology. I was in the process of enrolling for my Master of Positive Psychology out of Melbourne, when I won my new role.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Harry offered me an incredible opportunity. He suggested I locate ten books that will challenge me, support me, engage me, inspire me, and cause me to flourish in my role. I am incredibly grateful for this and indeed, I have my first two books. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Building on my recent success with Whole School Educator Wellbeing, I believe I will get a lot more out of these reads, if I engage in discussion, through chapter chat. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">So... this is where I start...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Book one is: </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>No Hard Feelings </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Emotions at Work (and how they help us succeed)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">By Liz Fosslien and Mollie West Duffy</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhOAusHWXo0SoFHHVP4Jtcm_I9aTdp-ObfxvB7RpF8W02TCw8BsRDyNDmC_fQ2hevj2BXo15cLWLh-M_YVrxZ-Im8qju7xgXM6JcralKzHLySquf_88gjaFgz2klbwA6l5StLguydjPzeOuyT2zg6eKd813aW5iC9nyYtnfDT8qvaX4yX2_jVJFvxA-jj4" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="988" data-original-width="698" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhOAusHWXo0SoFHHVP4Jtcm_I9aTdp-ObfxvB7RpF8W02TCw8BsRDyNDmC_fQ2hevj2BXo15cLWLh-M_YVrxZ-Im8qju7xgXM6JcralKzHLySquf_88gjaFgz2klbwA6l5StLguydjPzeOuyT2zg6eKd813aW5iC9nyYtnfDT8qvaX4yX2_jVJFvxA-jj4=w283-h400" width="283" /></a></div></div><span style="font-size: large;"><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>Book 2 is:</span><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>The Learning Challenge</b><div>How to Guide Students Through the Learning Pit to Achieve Deeper Understanding</div><div>By James Nottingham</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiiYuYQb7xldVKZjwiWeGuvEh0o0jqnz-tqXzFK3KtZFZKJnBDNoB7V7yGLabuEKipZulRUTFAqhP78CjjhEEgcmjTahZ-iA9jAdGCSR_oAfaQZZxpXOF_AmkskcT824lffZt5AnL7xOVtuGBAqNj11Y_8XGD0ZaaBvU4D00RoNETol57iTGD_UM4ahdDI" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="902" data-original-width="702" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiiYuYQb7xldVKZjwiWeGuvEh0o0jqnz-tqXzFK3KtZFZKJnBDNoB7V7yGLabuEKipZulRUTFAqhP78CjjhEEgcmjTahZ-iA9jAdGCSR_oAfaQZZxpXOF_AmkskcT824lffZt5AnL7xOVtuGBAqNj11Y_8XGD0ZaaBvU4D00RoNETol57iTGD_UM4ahdDI=w312-h400" width="312" /></a></div><br />So here is a link to the chapter chat...</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">I can't wait for you to join this fun...</span></div>annekennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14164979231246027124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762118790530499926.post-44964862891447475072024-01-30T19:03:00.001+13:002024-01-30T19:03:31.406+13:00Hi Blog, I'm back...<p> <span style="font-size: large;">WOW I can hardly believe how long I have been missing in action. I have blogged loquaciously in a private reflection blog over the last few years. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">SOOO excited to be back... and I have so much to share...</span></p>annekennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14164979231246027124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762118790530499926.post-74535835951555867242021-10-08T19:52:00.002+13:002021-10-08T19:52:37.703+13:00Reading Science in Schools Link<p><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1yQR5JO834LAVvvxkLxJ2k31k1WDBsHNb?fbclid=IwAR0Rxrf6BKjGcxd6y1ekjTHHdNAAPRdLKezin9sSZ1m4e2T_n9eOqkXlYBI" target="_blank">Reading Science in Schools</a> - curating link for future reading and reference. </span> </p>annekennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14164979231246027124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762118790530499926.post-17152221886825719942021-09-04T19:32:00.085+12:002021-09-08T20:32:40.755+12:00Q for Quality - Day 3 Alert Level 4<p> <span style="font-size: large;">Q for Quality... and what a quality day this has been...</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bCR3_PwfFm4/YTht2rkmxcI/AAAAAAAAdBA/EKEOtrsCNNgZZ6GjLwfg-EGnOQ5RuOaiACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/B6BCE08B-DE38-49A2-B033-C04996195246.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bCR3_PwfFm4/YTht2rkmxcI/AAAAAAAAdBA/EKEOtrsCNNgZZ6GjLwfg-EGnOQ5RuOaiACLcBGAsYHQ/w225-h400/B6BCE08B-DE38-49A2-B033-C04996195246.JPG" width="225" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">The sun shone, the birds sang... and I got stuck into work. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><u><br /></u></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x4qeoM9ehMU/YTht28J1o8I/AAAAAAAAdBI/VutY_P_UPJw4CG7sEr-O79BijmtwVXevwCLcBGAsYHQ/s394/Ephoto360.com_16131765c6d532%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="385" data-original-width="394" height="313" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x4qeoM9ehMU/YTht28J1o8I/AAAAAAAAdBI/VutY_P_UPJw4CG7sEr-O79BijmtwVXevwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Ephoto360.com_16131765c6d532%2B2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large; text-align: left;">21 degrees and it was a time for walk. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IC6YYR5oQyU/YTht4SbexbI/AAAAAAAAdBM/tCCb4Hoy-hYViM6ZDZEhfNcVbQC9MVi0gCLcBGAsYHQ/s1792/IMG_3374.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1792" data-original-width="828" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IC6YYR5oQyU/YTht4SbexbI/AAAAAAAAdBM/tCCb4Hoy-hYViM6ZDZEhfNcVbQC9MVi0gCLcBGAsYHQ/w185-h400/IMG_3374.PNG" width="185" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0ehERNFrayo/YTht4Zjb16I/AAAAAAAAdBU/bHR3g2ndbxYNoCenBMg1j-rlchLC3G9cgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3376.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0ehERNFrayo/YTht4Zjb16I/AAAAAAAAdBU/bHR3g2ndbxYNoCenBMg1j-rlchLC3G9cgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3376.JPG" width="240" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">I had been looking up at Chain Hills and was looking forward to a bit of an uphill climb, but oh my goodness, it was a hot day for this...</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2tiOzeo0LXQ/YTht2DzqgtI/AAAAAAAAdA4/NXYK4GD2Ad40JroGv5I-hCJKaSYdO1JMACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/21D069D2-484A-4D88-B339-3D8C85AF904A.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2tiOzeo0LXQ/YTht2DzqgtI/AAAAAAAAdA4/NXYK4GD2Ad40JroGv5I-hCJKaSYdO1JMACLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/21D069D2-484A-4D88-B339-3D8C85AF904A.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">It was so good to see the motorway so quiet... this pause really must have been so good for the universe again. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Up the old motorway, and along chain hill road, and I decided to head down through the paddock. What an adventure this turned out to be. I met a very friendly, cute little lamb. </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZL4zCOUBnDQ/YTht2XLLFnI/AAAAAAAAdA8/RAnpmK63Z6o0Py81ACOa7FMqbMruLGb5wCLcBGAsYHQ/s1440/BD8AE596-3938-4C87-985E-CCCF6B27D2A2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZL4zCOUBnDQ/YTht2XLLFnI/AAAAAAAAdA8/RAnpmK63Z6o0Py81ACOa7FMqbMruLGb5wCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/BD8AE596-3938-4C87-985E-CCCF6B27D2A2.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KGr1to0qC0w/YTht4ZQ3NbI/AAAAAAAAdBQ/Dk8HA93NLQMJ0xHSPbYLbLLvUP2p_hJqQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3382.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KGr1to0qC0w/YTht4ZQ3NbI/AAAAAAAAdBQ/Dk8HA93NLQMJ0xHSPbYLbLLvUP2p_hJqQCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/IMG_3382.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Stunning views over town towards the ocean...</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cWo41126W2I/YTht5Or6JbI/AAAAAAAAdBY/R2rcjFgJnyAvXnOMKeQrxcWTTY8UB9sxwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3387.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cWo41126W2I/YTht5Or6JbI/AAAAAAAAdBY/R2rcjFgJnyAvXnOMKeQrxcWTTY8UB9sxwCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/IMG_3387.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Heading back down through the paddocks... I had to find my way around the paths, across the gully and found myself inside an electric fence area... a bit of slithering and manoeuvring and I was safely out... Looking back up it doesn't look anywhere near as steep as it seemed on the way down...</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ed9hjNtVJmc/YTht5FIOd7I/AAAAAAAAdBc/gUTWSNNPFQkCjRlk3i3o88Dvc4vSALmzACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3389.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ed9hjNtVJmc/YTht5FIOd7I/AAAAAAAAdBc/gUTWSNNPFQkCjRlk3i3o88Dvc4vSALmzACLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_3389.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;">Nearly 8km walk in that heat, over those hills... a quality walk on a quality day...</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kX260ods4to/YTht1eeDXrI/AAAAAAAAdA0/ctBod7n2RjAlnthhDPY5h0qPTPICWTssACLcBGAsYHQ/s999/46DCB8F9-BCC7-42C6-BA15-BBC5051031A9.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="999" data-original-width="999" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kX260ods4to/YTht1eeDXrI/AAAAAAAAdA0/ctBod7n2RjAlnthhDPY5h0qPTPICWTssACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/46DCB8F9-BCC7-42C6-BA15-BBC5051031A9.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Driveway drinks was a very nice reward at the end of the day. It is so good to have such great neighbours... we sat and yarned til the sunset and the day began to cool. </span></div><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Snm8IVhZTkA/YTht2wA1cMI/AAAAAAAAdBE/-y3i8-eI6ek1ctz7cNn5w81-R8APfrBVACLcBGAsYHQ/s1440/C6685C54-02FA-4BF3-9A8C-D8868B37C06F.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Snm8IVhZTkA/YTht2wA1cMI/AAAAAAAAdBE/-y3i8-eI6ek1ctz7cNn5w81-R8APfrBVACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/C6685C54-02FA-4BF3-9A8C-D8868B37C06F.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">I ended this quality day staying up wayyyy too late, but oh it was worth it to see Holly Robinson win a gold in the Javelin for New Zealand. So good to see Raylene interviewed with her too. Well done team.</span></div><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dd2ik3goRO4/YTht5cItjZI/AAAAAAAAdBg/xf_u-DIGFIwjBEaFDqrk9dFrlq5eHoMQgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3404.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dd2ik3goRO4/YTht5cItjZI/AAAAAAAAdBg/xf_u-DIGFIwjBEaFDqrk9dFrlq5eHoMQgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3404.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p>annekennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14164979231246027124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762118790530499926.post-37486251853040480782021-09-02T19:57:00.001+12:002021-09-02T19:58:34.739+12:00P for Purpose - Day 2 Alert Level 3<p><span style="font-size: large;">P for purpose... Purpose is my <a href="https://oneword365.com/" target="_blank">one word</a> for 2021. I am committed to thinking about what I do, and checking in on myself that I am purposeful in my life. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">So today, a day on purpose. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I spent hours this morning catching up on recordings and tidied my office. It was sad to see this slide in Helen's session, to see all the people who have left CORE... we miss them. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DLhdxHb8PoE/YTCCvRh6iYI/AAAAAAAAdAA/6sGHQJQFqWoq4wG-8dGHuNnNNoUyTttpQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3362.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DLhdxHb8PoE/YTCCvRh6iYI/AAAAAAAAdAA/6sGHQJQFqWoq4wG-8dGHuNnNNoUyTttpQCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/IMG_3362.JPG" width="400" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">WOW what a space my office is becoming. It is soooo fabulous to be home to have time to actually enjoy my office space. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I also found some absolute treasures... this collection of cereal cards from 25 - 30 years ago is an absolute treasure. I must show these to little guy next time. <br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4LvMM6T_Se0/YTCCwTDxA7I/AAAAAAAAdAI/rVL8e0M60Rs6Wn5TGjoeig5QDMHxYmHSgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3363.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4LvMM6T_Se0/YTCCwTDxA7I/AAAAAAAAdAI/rVL8e0M60Rs6Wn5TGjoeig5QDMHxYmHSgCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_3363.JPG" width="300" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">And would you believe, another 19 degree day. I was really sore after that mammoth 33km ride yesterday. Getting out of the bed this morning I sure did feel it. The best move I made was doing a FitOn session them session 30 of the Adrienne Yoga Breath challenge.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Midday, I decided to take a break and go for a very gentle cycle. Yes, it was gentle, and indeed it was delightful to stay off the main streets. I meandered in and out of the Mosgiel street, smells the stunning scent of spring blooms and viewing gorgeous gardens. I sure didn't set out intending to bike 22.5km. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g28EnQzgt1w/YTCCwLwAmTI/AAAAAAAAdAE/UnTnuKlAehMtJL36gvehD0v5V-XVi2aHwCLcBGAsYHQ/s874/IMG_3365.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="874" data-original-width="828" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g28EnQzgt1w/YTCCwLwAmTI/AAAAAAAAdAE/UnTnuKlAehMtJL36gvehD0v5V-XVi2aHwCLcBGAsYHQ/w379-h400/IMG_3365.jpg" width="379" /></a></span></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-82XGVyTBI7c/YTCCvBVNuHI/AAAAAAAAc_4/3l-KJUjTMw8Ez6CJOd7sAqFo6TLRF7zJACLcBGAsYHQ/s1440/F29F746B-3221-4DE1-BDC1-9FCCFE3BEE0B.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-82XGVyTBI7c/YTCCvBVNuHI/AAAAAAAAc_4/3l-KJUjTMw8Ez6CJOd7sAqFo6TLRF7zJACLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/F29F746B-3221-4DE1-BDC1-9FCCFE3BEE0B.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Great mail in the post today! Mental Health Awareness resources arrived. I can't wait to use these in my mahi. Such incredible free resources. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NGcQSEQi_48/YTCCvOybIUI/AAAAAAAAc_8/psUP9RSNRyQlYo4GVClIjqq4mm82IlfyACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/382A45BC-F402-4E36-A43C-7B1257BA2FB4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NGcQSEQi_48/YTCCvOybIUI/AAAAAAAAc_8/psUP9RSNRyQlYo4GVClIjqq4mm82IlfyACLcBGAsYHQ/w225-h400/382A45BC-F402-4E36-A43C-7B1257BA2FB4.JPG" width="225" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p>annekennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14164979231246027124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762118790530499926.post-80410338456238952272021-09-01T19:54:00.003+12:002021-09-02T19:58:20.434+12:00O for On-Track - Day 1 Alert Level 3<p> <span style="font-size: large;">O for On-Track...</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">What a day! My morning started early so I could have a break in the middle of the day, and what a stunner of a day I picked for this. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">An early morning Webinar was a great learning opportunity. Check out this amazing read and share widely! </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://deep-learning.global/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Engage-Secondary-Students-Because-The-Future-Depends-on-it.pdf" target="_blank">Engage Secondary Students Because the Future Depends on it.</a></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">This is such an awesome read, and the 12 points are so worth spending time reflecting on. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ngYShVS8cZU/YS8oHsfnegI/AAAAAAAAc-0/vjwPKvP-cxIeSSf8mNygiOoNQgFWzSr3wCLcBGAsYHQ/s520/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-01%2Bat%2B7.13.03%2BPM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="518" data-original-width="520" height="399" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ngYShVS8cZU/YS8oHsfnegI/AAAAAAAAc-0/vjwPKvP-cxIeSSf8mNygiOoNQgFWzSr3wCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h399/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-09-01%2Bat%2B7.13.03%2BPM.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">After a long morning online, I headed off on an adventure and found myself on the right track... hahahaha </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BzOV-VPa4vA/YS8osoPxctI/AAAAAAAAc-8/kFO4RbKevRU__SPn8YeARmbcJ_YcMz3WQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3344.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BzOV-VPa4vA/YS8osoPxctI/AAAAAAAAc-8/kFO4RbKevRU__SPn8YeARmbcJ_YcMz3WQCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_3344.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Grant was back at work today, so I really missed my biking buddy. The stunning weather and lack of wind saw me head all the way out to Outram in a stunning 19degrees. That ice cream sure did taste great. </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6RPgXHLeEhc/YS8os-yr05I/AAAAAAAAc_E/sM9soOXwmOUefnzfomwlUjaopsyHEPjPgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3346.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6RPgXHLeEhc/YS8os-yr05I/AAAAAAAAc_E/sM9soOXwmOUefnzfomwlUjaopsyHEPjPgCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3346.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">After enjoying my ice cream in the sun I had an idea... Why not bike over to Allanton and come home that way. WOW, what a trip down memory lane. It wasn't yesterday for sure, but my summers were punctuated with bike rides from Allanton to Grantly Farm, or latterly to Outram for berry picking. I started picking black currants, moved to raspberries and had a brief stint in the boysenberry patch, until I ate more than I picked, and I moved back to the raspberries and black currants. I remember long, hot days. I remember fun and laughter and meeting lots of people. And most of all, I am soooo grateful for the work ethic I learnt, and the money I earned which enabled me to purchase my little red mini. It sure was a reminiscing ride. </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oO0SFdnJ0Bw/YS8ovvcn-BI/AAAAAAAAc_U/8hJRd6oU-cgWIgoBqfXSC9exI3uCHFoUACLcBGAsYHQ/s828/IMG_3353.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="828" height="380" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oO0SFdnJ0Bw/YS8ovvcn-BI/AAAAAAAAc_U/8hJRd6oU-cgWIgoBqfXSC9exI3uCHFoUACLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h380/IMG_3353.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">I loved everything about the ride apart from two things. Three particularly inconsiderate drivers sped by so fast, the hairs on my arm bristled, and the volume of traffic was horrendous.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">And, on the straight between Outram and Allanton I must have ventured too close to a magpie's nest. WOW it was horrendous to have the magpie shadow swooping and diving... I certainly did up the pace, and eventually, after about five swoops I must have moved beyond her concern....</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Teehee, another giggle, I was biking along just out of Allanton when I hear toot, toot, and who should it be, but Grant. So much for keeping my big ride, especially on the open roads, on the low down....</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Back home and a stunning walk around the garden. The magnolia bud of a few short days ago burst out today, and owe what a beauty...</span></div><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9MWCT-1bBo0/YS8ouSPXw_I/AAAAAAAAc_M/6a11zv9mz181VDxF6Hro1UFaXQqj3El2QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3347.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9MWCT-1bBo0/YS8ouSPXw_I/AAAAAAAAc_M/6a11zv9mz181VDxF6Hro1UFaXQqj3El2QCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_3347.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qhqZVXciMIk/YS8ouLaqQ9I/AAAAAAAAc_I/sWsh8P82jmQlqUeS_tus7JhxH1P-W-6kwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3348.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qhqZVXciMIk/YS8ouLaqQ9I/AAAAAAAAc_I/sWsh8P82jmQlqUeS_tus7JhxH1P-W-6kwCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_3348.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6W7EDejUdaw/YS8ourz8RwI/AAAAAAAAc_Q/n9x8Wq_SQEwkiYIdcXfxzVqJOExHFS9uACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3350.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6W7EDejUdaw/YS8ourz8RwI/AAAAAAAAc_Q/n9x8Wq_SQEwkiYIdcXfxzVqJOExHFS9uACLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_3350.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iIk9KK29uZE/YS8ovgYPxAI/AAAAAAAAc_c/zoZEqMnH2JIIi5u5YPxS6O6mHImQkncGACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3351.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iIk9KK29uZE/YS8ovgYPxAI/AAAAAAAAc_c/zoZEqMnH2JIIi5u5YPxS6O6mHImQkncGACLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_3351.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BurRPh7vciQ/YS8ovqgimKI/AAAAAAAAc_Y/VHWWSeJJTm0p8EYKfme4X_XFxqcVzHKywCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3352.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BurRPh7vciQ/YS8ovqgimKI/AAAAAAAAc_Y/VHWWSeJJTm0p8EYKfme4X_XFxqcVzHKywCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_3352.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">I am absolutely loving the hyacinth clumps. Each of these clumps have been gifts to Mum over the years. I would buy her a pot, then bring home and repot, some returned to her garden. They hold such precious memories...</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Xc-S4XWW0Z8/YS8owuLCI_I/AAAAAAAAc_g/Q3HMLMKeoSIZ_JGoZF0KXgJ7oGNwGaOJwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3355.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Xc-S4XWW0Z8/YS8owuLCI_I/AAAAAAAAc_g/Q3HMLMKeoSIZ_JGoZF0KXgJ7oGNwGaOJwCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_3355.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">And another delicious dinner. Kale, Pak choi and spinach from our garden. And an apricot and cream cheese stuffed chicken breast... delicious!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">An on-track day all day...</span></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p>annekennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14164979231246027124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762118790530499926.post-7078883428670380102021-08-31T20:58:00.003+12:002021-09-02T19:57:24.949+12:00N for NEED - Day 14 Alert Level 4<p><span style="font-size: large;"> No for NEED - need for focussing on wellbeing. Need for connecting, getting active, taking notice, learning and giving. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w6whZUWO33I/YS3tDtnmaXI/AAAAAAAAc94/3BX0yZB4qesPZ3QDw4Ne6e0tk9l5BohnQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3330.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w6whZUWO33I/YS3tDtnmaXI/AAAAAAAAc94/3BX0yZB4qesPZ3QDw4Ne6e0tk9l5BohnQCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_3330.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">What a stunning blue sky day after a nasty frost. I truly love this plant when it is flowering. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p4berzRo-9g/YS3tigsnoyI/AAAAAAAAc-k/uaZn54T5UK4sSNHKV6ItRu8K211d1y0NgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1052/IMG_3332.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1052" data-original-width="828" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p4berzRo-9g/YS3tigsnoyI/AAAAAAAAc-k/uaZn54T5UK4sSNHKV6ItRu8K211d1y0NgCLcBGAsYHQ/w315-h400/IMG_3332.jpg" width="315" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">A stunning walk with Grant around the area. I really will miss these daily outings as he starts back at work tomorrow. I am going to try and keep a walk or bike ride as a regular after work activity. </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Bj4_WbRE5Ac/YS3tDghtxaI/AAAAAAAAc90/HXXfukE1s7sfMBMr7LOhSqAe8nhy_iWigCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3331.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Bj4_WbRE5Ac/YS3tDghtxaI/AAAAAAAAc90/HXXfukE1s7sfMBMr7LOhSqAe8nhy_iWigCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/IMG_3331.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'll also miss our lunches in the sun...</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PGxlh9Jp_I0/YS3tEbtHG4I/AAAAAAAAc98/LYN2Mm5Iin8FVYiAbfB7XOWSgiIWAZVSgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3333.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PGxlh9Jp_I0/YS3tEbtHG4I/AAAAAAAAc98/LYN2Mm5Iin8FVYiAbfB7XOWSgiIWAZVSgCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_3333.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Another real positive out of this time of pause - I have really committed to recording in my journal. It is a great journal and I love the focus it is giving me. I am being so much kinder to myself. </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8dWq5Z8KFQk/YS3tFbFzXFI/AAAAAAAAc-A/32fXVBbYYYUeOWG1sf_1Ci99C9Z2Zha6QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3334.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8dWq5Z8KFQk/YS3tFbFzXFI/AAAAAAAAc-A/32fXVBbYYYUeOWG1sf_1Ci99C9Z2Zha6QCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_3334.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Xa2K_M4H_bA/YS3tF6DvtvI/AAAAAAAAc-I/YlcbCscf0HE5x3TgdV2CC-kHWjnEaVR9QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3335.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Xa2K_M4H_bA/YS3tF6DvtvI/AAAAAAAAc-I/YlcbCscf0HE5x3TgdV2CC-kHWjnEaVR9QCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_3335.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">How good does that look. Grant started painting the walls today, that I had water-blasted. They look AMAZING!!! I am really looking forward to us chipping away at this over the next few months...</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fb5bS74w7f0/YS3tGBq-w2I/AAAAAAAAc-E/JhNI7cC_JmMXren9M6uDPFfnm8q5BSFLACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3336.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fb5bS74w7f0/YS3tGBq-w2I/AAAAAAAAc-E/JhNI7cC_JmMXren9M6uDPFfnm8q5BSFLACLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_3336.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">And how awesome to finish the time in the garden tonight with picking a stunning vase of camelia. They really are an awesome flower. I can't believe our white camelia was literally browned off this morning with the frost, so plan to enjoy many vase fulls of these before they drop... I NEED flowers in vases... they are such a wonderful addition!</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p>annekennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14164979231246027124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762118790530499926.post-61209152952021293962021-08-30T20:39:00.001+12:002021-08-31T20:45:48.162+12:00M for Monday - Day 13 in Alert Level 4<p><span style="font-size: large;">M for Monday, marvellous Monday, or is it. I think I enjoyed the weekend so much that I really didn't want it to end. When I checked my calendar last night I just wasn't ready for the online hours that Monday had in store for me. I started the day with FitOn. Yesterday was my first rest day in weeks and I really needed it. This morning I woke up so sore and stiff, that getting downstairs and into my workout took really dedication... and I did it.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-chJxqAy6MEw/YS3rahEWwoI/AAAAAAAAc9Q/TJYaNQ-lq-w8xxs4i01bu8CoRicLkUPawCLcBGAsYHQ/s662/IMG_3313.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="662" data-original-width="629" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-chJxqAy6MEw/YS3rahEWwoI/AAAAAAAAc9Q/TJYaNQ-lq-w8xxs4i01bu8CoRicLkUPawCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3313.jpg" width="304" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">I took a break to walk and look at the fabulous results of our weekend's work. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LapTwHttO64/YS3rdaslGpI/AAAAAAAAc9g/H_QG_JNBCtoK9l7Zu-IkevAh1A8jOe50QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3328.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LapTwHttO64/YS3rdaslGpI/AAAAAAAAc9g/H_QG_JNBCtoK9l7Zu-IkevAh1A8jOe50QCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3328.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Between my online sessions, I managed to fit in making a batch of savoury and a batch of date scones - YUMMO.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IETZwDYly_o/YS3rcyUWFzI/AAAAAAAAc9Y/9px4VvEf_RQoDDD0M_TMka_1xFxLT72ewCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3314.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IETZwDYly_o/YS3rcyUWFzI/AAAAAAAAc9Y/9px4VvEf_RQoDDD0M_TMka_1xFxLT72ewCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_3314.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">An a very special friend catch up to end this Marvellous Monday - yes you really were marvellous!!!</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--DQK1liro1w/YS3rdRtddvI/AAAAAAAAc9c/xO9c_ojGMPsPswOrKuKnB31Bf4IA8VFQACLcBGAsYHQ/s2046/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-08-30%2Bat%2B6.11.29%2BPM.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1316" data-original-width="2046" height="206" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--DQK1liro1w/YS3rdRtddvI/AAAAAAAAc9c/xO9c_ojGMPsPswOrKuKnB31Bf4IA8VFQACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-08-30%2Bat%2B6.11.29%2BPM.PNG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p>annekennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14164979231246027124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762118790530499926.post-1767068055671283562021-08-29T20:31:00.001+12:002021-08-31T20:39:18.900+12:00L for Learning - Day 12 Alert Level 4<p> <span style="font-size: large;">L for Learning, learning, learning...</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I love it, absolutely love new learning. Today, I think my greatest learning was how much I love water-blasting. I literally spent hours blasting the outside furniture, steps, walls, under and over the deck. I came in absolutely soaked and freezing. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r26RMhxT_7g/YS3psrynjRI/AAAAAAAAc8I/yz3l2bfWlhkEiYvbTIcJP_3ktUFpbLbuQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3301.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r26RMhxT_7g/YS3psrynjRI/AAAAAAAAc8I/yz3l2bfWlhkEiYvbTIcJP_3ktUFpbLbuQCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_3301.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EL2eJ0RLqAc/YS3ptK9yQHI/AAAAAAAAc8Q/uBls9LqVZpUO-u-oxx0-cC9HhzGcTzpTQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3302.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EL2eJ0RLqAc/YS3ptK9yQHI/AAAAAAAAc8Q/uBls9LqVZpUO-u-oxx0-cC9HhzGcTzpTQCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/IMG_3302.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zIryGARmra4/YS3pwa4H57I/AAAAAAAAc8U/rJnqRosZ73ExfsWrbCgEi0HHd_ubKzJ_ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3304.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zIryGARmra4/YS3pwa4H57I/AAAAAAAAc8U/rJnqRosZ73ExfsWrbCgEi0HHd_ubKzJ_ACLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_3304.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q_UgJMlAna4/YS3pxV-UDKI/AAAAAAAAc8c/mEQrMfkM0IAo29G5keaitZIjkmRojh2DwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3306.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q_UgJMlAna4/YS3pxV-UDKI/AAAAAAAAc8c/mEQrMfkM0IAo29G5keaitZIjkmRojh2DwCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_3306.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zG1Bz7N1DOw/YS3p01glezI/AAAAAAAAc8o/8L2ng0gaUHEdxfNWG--nOSHhZmve2KnoACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3308.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zG1Bz7N1DOw/YS3p01glezI/AAAAAAAAc8o/8L2ng0gaUHEdxfNWG--nOSHhZmve2KnoACLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_3308.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MaL07GdHDZI/YS3p0vYyjuI/AAAAAAAAc8k/4SJw3UStoRcZ9OCEQzu5N4cyyvpxl3QGACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3309.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MaL07GdHDZI/YS3p0vYyjuI/AAAAAAAAc8k/4SJw3UStoRcZ9OCEQzu5N4cyyvpxl3QGACLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/IMG_3309.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Once I warmed up, I headed to the kitchen for a bit of a bake-fest. So flipping awesome. I thoroughly loved it!</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YDnT_-M89WY/YS3p1wNx7wI/AAAAAAAAc8s/_t2sDxaEWcYIaFcsKIMBZw7li-y2KSsjACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3310.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YDnT_-M89WY/YS3p1wNx7wI/AAAAAAAAc8s/_t2sDxaEWcYIaFcsKIMBZw7li-y2KSsjACLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_3310.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5i8I-YoTix4/YS3p2Hr5oaI/AAAAAAAAc8w/KVfn5-XXnj44z3M3hu65igCnLNrJGpRGgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3311.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5i8I-YoTix4/YS3p2Hr5oaI/AAAAAAAAc8w/KVfn5-XXnj44z3M3hu65igCnLNrJGpRGgCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_3311.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gvyyADsjspE/YS3p2dHYShI/AAAAAAAAc80/QVJWXO6wibELycfsHR9LB6UfoJtG3Gq2QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3312.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gvyyADsjspE/YS3p2dHYShI/AAAAAAAAc80/QVJWXO6wibELycfsHR9LB6UfoJtG3Gq2QCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_3312.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p>annekennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14164979231246027124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762118790530499926.post-74492091410416959102021-08-28T20:12:00.001+12:002021-08-31T20:31:01.778+12:00K for Kowhai - Day 11 Alert Level 4<p> <span style="font-size: large;">K for Kowhai...</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I just love looking out my window and seeing the feeding frenzy taking place on the Kowhai. It seems as if it is being engulfed by the birds earlier this year as it is barely flowering. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nkagFU0SF-M/YS3ld2BstgI/AAAAAAAAc7Y/CPH9lrwlEG4DFhAOjuQJc76zdzl_bPODwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3294.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nkagFU0SF-M/YS3ld2BstgI/AAAAAAAAc7Y/CPH9lrwlEG4DFhAOjuQJc76zdzl_bPODwCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_3294.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Out to the garden early and oh what a wonderful surprise checking on the seeds. It looks like I have a fabulous strike of asters and peas. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GNwYbMd38ps/YS3lY3GDo8I/AAAAAAAAc60/JxlX9l6S5iMaVg-FKl_N9k1F-r00xXA4ACLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_3285.JPG" width="300" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Hx20nCSPhTs/YS3lY28cLpI/AAAAAAAAc68/fJAqqTvILVw36aQSb804msmhd2H5s7QrACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3286.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Hx20nCSPhTs/YS3lY28cLpI/AAAAAAAAc68/fJAqqTvILVw36aQSb804msmhd2H5s7QrACLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_3286.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><p><br /></p><span style="font-size: large;">Next up on the gardening agenda, was a trim of our native w</span><span style="font-size: x-large;">eeping Pussy Willow (Salix caprea 'Pendula'). What started as a little tidy up to remove the dead branches underneath, quickly turned into a literal overhaul. </span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LVAKZYXSdtQ/YS3lY09AbkI/AAAAAAAAc64/8C_sO09qHd0N76ILd046pV-9lk-fYjvtACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3287.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LVAKZYXSdtQ/YS3lY09AbkI/AAAAAAAAc64/8C_sO09qHd0N76ILd046pV-9lk-fYjvtACLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_3287.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-agDCkek0SAA/YS3lbYXnXCI/AAAAAAAAc7I/EfB4ZN4cfG8iI17BHdMMNSjDnFnSFNVgwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3288.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-agDCkek0SAA/YS3lbYXnXCI/AAAAAAAAc7I/EfB4ZN4cfG8iI17BHdMMNSjDnFnSFNVgwCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_3288.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Truly opening this up was wonderful, and I water blasted the sticky sap off it. Fingers crossed we don't have the wasp problem this year. (And fingers crossed it survives the very harsh prune back.)</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NKWGdjz4zAk/YS3la0w8M7I/AAAAAAAAc7A/yEb9-8P2QnQIQkO_am_LDW_j7dQWYbRvwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3289.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NKWGdjz4zAk/YS3la0w8M7I/AAAAAAAAc7A/yEb9-8P2QnQIQkO_am_LDW_j7dQWYbRvwCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_3289.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">It is so awesome to see the magnolia bursting into life. And the hyacinth clumps are starting to flower. </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rXN0yp1_sXs/YS3lcoszSOI/AAAAAAAAc7M/yJY1e4hSqFkJL3OLq2Olb_vTeUhAugP4wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3292.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rXN0yp1_sXs/YS3lcoszSOI/AAAAAAAAc7M/yJY1e4hSqFkJL3OLq2Olb_vTeUhAugP4wCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_3292.JPG" width="300" /></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Then it was time for a little water blasting of steps and paths. Oh how I love water blasting...</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZydfSnFWC9Y/YS3lczYHOKI/AAAAAAAAc7U/_eo7XT394T4VRGra0pRkkUCo0ABDPjYdACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3291.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZydfSnFWC9Y/YS3lczYHOKI/AAAAAAAAc7U/_eo7XT394T4VRGra0pRkkUCo0ABDPjYdACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3291.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZydfSnFWC9Y/YS3lczYHOKI/AAAAAAAAc7U/_eo7XT394T4VRGra0pRkkUCo0ABDPjYdACLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_3291.JPG" width="300" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4VbieoJpfy8/YS3le4gKQTI/AAAAAAAAc7g/jyeiIaqr3YcZNLFzJ3jZ4b8wkXco_MG7ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3295.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4VbieoJpfy8/YS3le4gKQTI/AAAAAAAAc7g/jyeiIaqr3YcZNLFzJ3jZ4b8wkXco_MG7ACLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_3295.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UmlkBaL6Z3o/YS3lfBwx0EI/AAAAAAAAc7k/PH-GZb_2Nxc0kQWt9QAKEncmLa4xv1j_gCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3296.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UmlkBaL6Z3o/YS3lfBwx0EI/AAAAAAAAc7k/PH-GZb_2Nxc0kQWt9QAKEncmLa4xv1j_gCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_3296.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">It really is so rewarding to see the difference. </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YSi0h3cYjNI/YS3le4r-NII/AAAAAAAAc7c/2z1egYfd4RUDicZaMi17t5z9V8wbCZyewCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3297.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="266" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YSi0h3cYjNI/YS3le4r-NII/AAAAAAAAc7c/2z1egYfd4RUDicZaMi17t5z9V8wbCZyewCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h266/IMG_3297.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">All too soon it was time for driveway drinks. We were very sensible and kept a very safe distance apart. Even the driveway ducks kept their distance. </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7lS2jQONvuU/YS3lgKD-8iI/AAAAAAAAc7o/9HCLfTSGnX4BKTT0KcAjPh13AnZInezcgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3299.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7lS2jQONvuU/YS3lgKD-8iI/AAAAAAAAc7o/9HCLfTSGnX4BKTT0KcAjPh13AnZInezcgCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_3299.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">So I started the day enjoying the birds in our kowhai tree and I finished the day soaking my kowhai seeds ready for planting. </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cvhstJsoIvw/YS3lgBidEeI/AAAAAAAAc7s/F-iVnUwp_4QDvIC8D2JJhpLrqx_aLqMUACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3300.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cvhstJsoIvw/YS3lgBidEeI/AAAAAAAAc7s/F-iVnUwp_4QDvIC8D2JJhpLrqx_aLqMUACLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_3300.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">And we finished the night with a stunning port roast... YUMMO</span></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p>annekennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14164979231246027124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762118790530499926.post-87778498749768135092021-08-27T20:02:00.001+12:002021-08-31T20:12:44.759+12:00J for JOY - Day 10 Alert Level Four<p> <span style="font-size: large;">Agh yes, JOY, there is so much JOY to be found at Alert Level Four. Today is no exception. The morning started with another fabulous FitOn session, then it was into online mahi.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Another awesome patch of the section was tidied by Grant. This area has been quite overgrown and we've never really seen the need to clear extra space. How good does it look though!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WYiCvwSNtEk/YS3jn-87FOI/AAAAAAAAc6c/J_Ax1nb0RvwjBk45YDoJ5rQJ_F5CgsCtgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3259.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WYiCvwSNtEk/YS3jn-87FOI/AAAAAAAAc6c/J_Ax1nb0RvwjBk45YDoJ5rQJ_F5CgsCtgCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_3259.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;">And a walk around the garden and I discovered this little treasure I purchased from Hokonui alpines last year. It's a little daphne. I absolutely love the colour. </span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nnHDw5pZg1c/YS3jnQDy6iI/AAAAAAAAc6U/7KTg0er5BJEKWrW7wMP8hj_Kf80bG0SvACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3260.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nnHDw5pZg1c/YS3jnQDy6iI/AAAAAAAAc6U/7KTg0er5BJEKWrW7wMP8hj_Kf80bG0SvACLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_3260.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">A real treat at this time of lockdown was a necessary essential service patrol out in the forest. Oh how exciting to get out and take a picnic lunch. Shame about the weather but it was such a JOYFUL time to be out and about. </span></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NLSzVGSKqxo/YS3jngVWFbI/AAAAAAAAc6Y/RUqxEZddlpIE4ncSII5ZWYuYljICDT5rQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1920/IMG_3261.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="225" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NLSzVGSKqxo/YS3jngVWFbI/AAAAAAAAc6Y/RUqxEZddlpIE4ncSII5ZWYuYljICDT5rQCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h225/IMG_3261.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ccevcj1Xxpg/YS3jotOlhyI/AAAAAAAAc6g/xsKbGfvIB4AZVbG6Sx5eOtujh_-o57FAACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3262.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ccevcj1Xxpg/YS3jotOlhyI/AAAAAAAAc6g/xsKbGfvIB4AZVbG6Sx5eOtujh_-o57FAACLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/IMG_3262.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">An end of the day catch up with my amazing friends from Teacher's College topped a truly JOYFUL day!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--pZojg4dvaY/YS3jm1aYwCI/AAAAAAAAc6Q/FR5jAWwhoBwVNJXBw6liXRgZvyTwRXiVgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1496/76F9F8C4-ABF5-4682-AFEA-A5F6C2A4D76D.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1496" data-original-width="1496" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--pZojg4dvaY/YS3jm1aYwCI/AAAAAAAAc6Q/FR5jAWwhoBwVNJXBw6liXRgZvyTwRXiVgCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/76F9F8C4-ABF5-4682-AFEA-A5F6C2A4D76D.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p></p>annekennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14164979231246027124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762118790530499926.post-54502383435419286472021-08-26T18:22:00.001+12:002021-08-26T18:22:30.707+12:00I for inspire - Day 9 Alert Level Four<p> <span style="font-size: large;">I for INSPIRE, inspiration, inspirational, interesting, intriguing...</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">What a day today, I've been online for many, many hours today. Taking regular breaks and walking around the garden has kept me sane-ish.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">In these times, it really is so important to take these breaks, to get out of the office, the house and around the garden. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Inspiration was everywhere to be found in the garden today... When I took a break and Grant and I walked around the garden, Grant noticed flowers on this newbie. This is a plant I purchased at the Larnach Garden plant sale. I seem to remember it was a Michaelia, but not sure. What ever it is, I LOVE it....</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WkgdhDs9IBw/YScwuipdEuI/AAAAAAAAc5I/bHmtaLV41yYHVA54UKsqz-HJF4iuIKFUgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3229.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WkgdhDs9IBw/YScwuipdEuI/AAAAAAAAc5I/bHmtaLV41yYHVA54UKsqz-HJF4iuIKFUgCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_3229.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G1CbRlVdlpo/YScwuWq3CsI/AAAAAAAAc5E/78r9QHL0N3IC5U5BHu1thaGAu3ZbM0EmACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3230.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G1CbRlVdlpo/YScwuWq3CsI/AAAAAAAAc5E/78r9QHL0N3IC5U5BHu1thaGAu3ZbM0EmACLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_3230.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y8MAvNO7GXM/YScwuoETMRI/AAAAAAAAc5A/5tp9ZnjdP7MdpkaU8Px-I1CqxrR85i7qwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3231.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y8MAvNO7GXM/YScwuoETMRI/AAAAAAAAc5A/5tp9ZnjdP7MdpkaU8Px-I1CqxrR85i7qwCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_3231.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YlseWJ_8rIE/YScwwG3DNrI/AAAAAAAAc5M/J96U9gK9G0A_1HNsYTViCrP5R3mCd_QWgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3232.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YlseWJ_8rIE/YScwwG3DNrI/AAAAAAAAc5M/J96U9gK9G0A_1HNsYTViCrP5R3mCd_QWgCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_3232.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I love seeing all of the hyacinths popping up... can't wait to pick them and have hyacinth perfume through the house...</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--IT5m8Mg7YQ/YScwwgiYedI/AAAAAAAAc5U/CZrMFrhWHz4VjTty9dvzhozWtERa3r9vwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3233.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--IT5m8Mg7YQ/YScwwgiYedI/AAAAAAAAc5U/CZrMFrhWHz4VjTty9dvzhozWtERa3r9vwCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_3233.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rK6l6OXTfCI/YScwwsmBgYI/AAAAAAAAc5Q/7_w9kxDP2swQyJtzfVPxc03UlB18tRkhwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3234.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rK6l6OXTfCI/YScwwsmBgYI/AAAAAAAAc5Q/7_w9kxDP2swQyJtzfVPxc03UlB18tRkhwCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_3234.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">My trilliums are popping up everywhere.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Another highlight in my day today was working with our team to unpack our strengths. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Identifying strengths using the <a href="https://www.viacharacter.org/" target="_blank">VIA strength survey</a> can really help in so many ways. </span></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Working adults that know their own strengths are <b>9 times as likely to be psychologically flourishing</b> as those who are unaware of their own strengths. Those that often use their strengths are <b>19 times as likely to be psychologically flourishing</b> as those who seldom use their strengths.</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">(Hone et al., 2015)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Have you identified your strengths?</span></div><div><br /></div></div><p><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p>annekennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14164979231246027124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762118790530499926.post-83910158493496441972021-08-25T19:30:00.002+12:002021-08-25T19:30:29.062+12:00H for Hope - Day 8 Alert Level 4<p><span style="font-size: large;">H for Hope, and happy, hedges, heroes, home</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">What a day! The day started with work online, then a midday break for a bike ride.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">What a ride... 29kms in the stunning sunshine, and the not so stunning swirling wind... I swear we biked into far too many head winds today.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R_DEkNb_LdM/YSXwQlPwWfI/AAAAAAAAc4c/IlaitCUC0O0Nup9TmdtA-JerqYcrGtojQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3211.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R_DEkNb_LdM/YSXwQlPwWfI/AAAAAAAAc4c/IlaitCUC0O0Nup9TmdtA-JerqYcrGtojQCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/IMG_3211.JPG" width="400" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'm absolutely loving the time to cycle, and breathe the fresh air, and the time to notice different sights. </span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jxC6tIcDt2c/YSXwQ044WqI/AAAAAAAAc4g/Gu4xJ3S3eOISlV5BCxuySXcLJjONLYdSQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3212.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jxC6tIcDt2c/YSXwQ044WqI/AAAAAAAAc4g/Gu4xJ3S3eOISlV5BCxuySXcLJjONLYdSQCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/IMG_3212.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Looking back across the dairy farms...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y8NvSt6uKJU/YSXwQyjXywI/AAAAAAAAc4k/HZqvt3d6mz8HnPy_r-gSI4fJaWNSFTFEQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3213.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y8NvSt6uKJU/YSXwQyjXywI/AAAAAAAAc4k/HZqvt3d6mz8HnPy_r-gSI4fJaWNSFTFEQCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_3213.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Paused on the bridge over the silver stream... interesting cloud formation today...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Wunutfe3Cgw/YSXwRyV-PxI/AAAAAAAAc4s/vhaZUj2D3TcEKC_N6ZqimeljvEhZVEY9gCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3214.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Wunutfe3Cgw/YSXwRyV-PxI/AAAAAAAAc4s/vhaZUj2D3TcEKC_N6ZqimeljvEhZVEY9gCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_3214.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Lunch on the lawn in the sun is a precious treat. I am just loving the time at home.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UBuKCkx7OXg/YSXwRSnQcJI/AAAAAAAAc4o/mL6gsvBjaaAuocdaoiUEVXAvs4f8n5mVACLcBGAsYHQ/s811/IMG_3215.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="811" data-original-width="791" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UBuKCkx7OXg/YSXwRSnQcJI/AAAAAAAAc4o/mL6gsvBjaaAuocdaoiUEVXAvs4f8n5mVACLcBGAsYHQ/w390-h400/IMG_3215.jpg" width="390" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>...and there it goes, 29km around the Taieri. That's about as far as we can go without going out onto the main roads... Looking forward to lots more rides...</span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">So much hope as we continue in level 4, so much hope that we might change levels on Friday with still no cases of COVID in the South Island...</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p>annekennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14164979231246027124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762118790530499926.post-88083502981764009192021-08-24T18:53:00.001+12:002021-08-25T19:18:40.881+12:00G for Golden - Day 7 Alert Level 4<p><span style="font-size: large;">G for Golden, glorious, glow, goodtimes </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">What a Golden day - 20 degrees, and you really can feel spring in the air. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Online again, and a whole lot of sorting in my office. So happy to have a sustainable set up.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Today was all about walking rather than biking...</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">What stunning walk on a glorious day. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kp7drXtiK_4/YSXtYuLxOzI/AAAAAAAAc3o/8OSJmDOh8aMtpgCiJez7Vu_XR4JViUwhACLcBGAsYHQ/s806/8DB3D276-4388-472A-984B-497AA2368160.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="806" data-original-width="788" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kp7drXtiK_4/YSXtYuLxOzI/AAAAAAAAc3o/8OSJmDOh8aMtpgCiJez7Vu_XR4JViUwhACLcBGAsYHQ/w391-h400/8DB3D276-4388-472A-984B-497AA2368160.JPG" width="391" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">It is just so awesome to walk in the local area. It was great to see so many people out and about exercising on a glorious day. </span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-esQ9WFfSwlc/YSXtZYq_Q7I/AAAAAAAAc3w/wkCToCqGGKEXQNASUkUGeApNXjGo_2OXQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3189%2B2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-esQ9WFfSwlc/YSXtZYq_Q7I/AAAAAAAAc3w/wkCToCqGGKEXQNASUkUGeApNXjGo_2OXQCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_3189%2B2.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Stunning blossom displays on our walk...</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bU1L2PH5dSg/YSXtaGSGp1I/AAAAAAAAc34/xGfYAuFwLjEAeFbnwXGiDiIKTL_Ejdr1ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3191.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bU1L2PH5dSg/YSXtaGSGp1I/AAAAAAAAc34/xGfYAuFwLjEAeFbnwXGiDiIKTL_Ejdr1ACLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_3191.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Intriguing to see how much you notice when you are walking, things I've driven right past and not paid any attention to...</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Aq4qLrTjza0/YSXtZ3DVryI/AAAAAAAAc30/57SDcKLyq-E6SQ5HGAqNuRnw9B6UWNGrwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3192.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Aq4qLrTjza0/YSXtZ3DVryI/AAAAAAAAc30/57SDcKLyq-E6SQ5HGAqNuRnw9B6UWNGrwCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/IMG_3192.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xfpGtCgyAVw/YSXtaQ96XeI/AAAAAAAAc38/hExDih9VrogAAPGyrl39fZQvVXw9DDWtACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3193.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xfpGtCgyAVw/YSXtaQ96XeI/AAAAAAAAc38/hExDih9VrogAAPGyrl39fZQvVXw9DDWtACLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/IMG_3193.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">We had a great walk around the Grange, Mosgiel's newest retirement village. Maybe one day in the distant future, this is where we will reside....</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LHcdBvaN1-w/YSXtY9v7suI/AAAAAAAAc3s/0cn3WaTrC7AujQLLByxQiqmdSMkpYKHcwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1799/17A539C2-F6D7-4380-AA9F-FA20D547425A.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1799" data-original-width="1799" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LHcdBvaN1-w/YSXtY9v7suI/AAAAAAAAc3s/0cn3WaTrC7AujQLLByxQiqmdSMkpYKHcwCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/17A539C2-F6D7-4380-AA9F-FA20D547425A.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Home for a walk around the garden and oh what a stunning display. My miniature daffodil clumps are amazing this year. And the hellebores are just starting to flower - much later than usual...</span></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m5UTJ3SLHSY/YSXta4lu2KI/AAAAAAAAc4A/RCpvPYslOIUQkakNXCT8LqiFzcpm3IqOwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3206.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m5UTJ3SLHSY/YSXta4lu2KI/AAAAAAAAc4A/RCpvPYslOIUQkakNXCT8LqiFzcpm3IqOwCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_3206.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Rounded off a glorious day with a Roast chicken dinner and nice rose - glorious....</span></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p>annekennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14164979231246027124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762118790530499926.post-21275727577259264922021-08-23T19:42:00.004+12:002021-08-23T19:42:56.233+12:00F for FOUR - Day six Alert Level 4<p> <span style="font-size: large;">F for FOUR - a continuation of level four... F is also for fiery skies, friends, fun, full moon, fast, and so much more. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Monday, and the work day looms, but time for FitOn and Yoga before the onslaught of online meetings. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The morning disappeared into Zoom land...</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Lunch outside in the sun, then back into Zoom. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Finally, the end of work day arrived and off we went for our, now daily, bike ride. Turns out we should each take a phone and / or make a detailed plan of where we are biking. Lost site of Grant at the 9 km mark... and didn't find him again til the 25 km mark... Actually, he found me as he made it home after searching for me for some time, and came looking in the ute. Turns out we were only one block apart... I should listen more closely to the 'plans'... and we should ride closer together... </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I saw a whole lot of riders in yellow, but none of them were him...</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Home by 6 to listen to the news that the Alert Level 4 has been extended to the end of the week. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">An end of the day walk around the garden, and wow, spring really is springing.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Tired legs, at the end of the day! </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EyT6sxGgT3M/YSNQYWyAyPI/AAAAAAAAc2Q/w9adcpO8C4wb32S37oHXg2uqlM3ANlaNACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3167.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1024" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EyT6sxGgT3M/YSNQYWyAyPI/AAAAAAAAc2Q/w9adcpO8C4wb32S37oHXg2uqlM3ANlaNACLcBGAsYHQ/w200-h400/IMG_3167.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">So so funny to see the memes appearing from Chris Hipkins blooper yesterday, stretch your legs became spread your legs... teehee</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BKUfpFoNkgY/YSNQZZa5VuI/AAAAAAAAc2U/70wfKO7F3NwymGGuKKV7W_s1-HjAG4RXQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3175.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BKUfpFoNkgY/YSNQZZa5VuI/AAAAAAAAc2U/70wfKO7F3NwymGGuKKV7W_s1-HjAG4RXQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3175.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nRPfn62BABs/YSNQZm-ZChI/AAAAAAAAc2Y/rlAy1Sq5UeEsUdlm_ZqJDWci-OBuYnTigCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3176.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xCEO_Z3fwuY/YSNQbFNmaoI/AAAAAAAAc2k/uF3O8IlmsFcB_L1gOGH5xe6OiVmmpWSPwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3180.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vg0yjvov_NA/YSNQbsmqV7I/AAAAAAAAc2s/o6w7tPZtGYUx54lQY-oxTPEXegAOCht7gCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3181.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vg0yjvov_NA/YSNQbsmqV7I/AAAAAAAAc2s/o6w7tPZtGYUx54lQY-oxTPEXegAOCht7gCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3181.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EvbvNVXHR8w/YSNQc06u6aI/AAAAAAAAc2w/qtAdrNac5X8JqXo3JeyKcRuvQVo9Il8xwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3182.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EvbvNVXHR8w/YSNQc06u6aI/AAAAAAAAc2w/qtAdrNac5X8JqXo3JeyKcRuvQVo9Il8xwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3182.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">So many clumps of daffodils and mini daffodils flowering in the garden... and the promise of hyacinths just around the corner...</span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N5epdmUmeeU/YSNQdIZgpdI/AAAAAAAAc20/HQgciqVtJLs4H0Q0D6-BmowJiToXFUPxgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3184.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N5epdmUmeeU/YSNQdIZgpdI/AAAAAAAAc20/HQgciqVtJLs4H0Q0D6-BmowJiToXFUPxgCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/IMG_3184.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">So awesome to pick a stunning bunch of very fragrant early cheer, in my birthday vase from Mary Anne...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I6M9qVQ03AQ/YSNQeGWVpAI/AAAAAAAAc3E/A5ieXG1txQErTWTjnSkEr08wSo8jbC2TACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3186.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I6M9qVQ03AQ/YSNQeGWVpAI/AAAAAAAAc3E/A5ieXG1txQErTWTjnSkEr08wSo8jbC2TACLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/IMG_3186.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Stunning skies tonight...</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3rahAZ_DvWo/YSNQdzGYQKI/AAAAAAAAc28/s-wx_4jX0iIMgDJ4b4JMaDo0gXqlWRP0ACLcBGAsYHQ/s912/IMG_3187.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="912" data-original-width="828" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3rahAZ_DvWo/YSNQdzGYQKI/AAAAAAAAc28/s-wx_4jX0iIMgDJ4b4JMaDo0gXqlWRP0ACLcBGAsYHQ/w364-h400/IMG_3187.jpg" width="364" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Another big day on the bike...</span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p>annekennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14164979231246027124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762118790530499926.post-8683238494733050192021-08-22T19:26:00.006+12:002021-08-22T19:26:58.243+12:00FitOn badges 22 August 2021<p><span style="font-size: large;">I truly can't rave enough about FitOn. I love the exercises, the workouts, and I love the ongoing motivation. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ctAkyrw5ixM/YSH7yyCJqII/AAAAAAAAc0Q/7xz9ISqE9Gwdp1IcaEDg-HsPx0vdEleYgCLcBGAsYHQ/s663/IMG_3153.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="663" data-original-width="625" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ctAkyrw5ixM/YSH7yyCJqII/AAAAAAAAc0Q/7xz9ISqE9Gwdp1IcaEDg-HsPx0vdEleYgCLcBGAsYHQ/w378-h400/IMG_3153.jpg" width="378" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Fifth toning workout - results starting to show.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GfGUug-AZL0/YSH7y1SYFVI/AAAAAAAAc0U/IQrEXs5K-FkK7LtSA3eAzLVqHO9SE2fhACLcBGAsYHQ/s674/IMG_3154.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="674" data-original-width="622" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GfGUug-AZL0/YSH7y1SYFVI/AAAAAAAAc0U/IQrEXs5K-FkK7LtSA3eAzLVqHO9SE2fhACLcBGAsYHQ/w369-h400/IMG_3154.jpg" width="369" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="font-size: large;">Woohoo, that sure is a bit of consistency!!!!</span></p>annekennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14164979231246027124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762118790530499926.post-48451592201077713852021-08-22T19:23:00.002+12:002021-08-22T19:47:28.435+12:00E for Energetic - Day 5 Alert Level 4<p> <span style="font-size: large;">E for Energetic, and exhausted, energy, enthusiastic, easy, </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">After another great sleep I decided today was a great opportunity to bake and cook and get some meals in the freezer for upcoming events. I had soaked the fruit overnight and was interested to try Jenny's fruit loaf recipe. It was a bit of a mixed result. The small loaf was great, but I didn't cook the large one long enough, so the birds got a big lunch!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_CWH6NW8DoQ/YSH471g1MGI/AAAAAAAAczc/NybV5dWvmmcQL21y9VGTY9zAAi0zYactACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3156.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_CWH6NW8DoQ/YSH471g1MGI/AAAAAAAAczc/NybV5dWvmmcQL21y9VGTY9zAAi0zYactACLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_3156.JPG" width="300" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">I also baked two sticky date puddings, and a large date loaf.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HuNC0kaijP0/YSH48TJZvsI/AAAAAAAAczk/SNad81eUmeEGBaBWUPXbhvXC_uGrpb7JwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3157.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HuNC0kaijP0/YSH48TJZvsI/AAAAAAAAczk/SNad81eUmeEGBaBWUPXbhvXC_uGrpb7JwCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/IMG_3157.JPG" width="400" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Great to get the freezer stacked. </span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J5NZTyikRtU/YSH48cl8wCI/AAAAAAAAczg/67QQcqHaHWsTWcl0b0SbugY0hOdopDtnQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3158.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J5NZTyikRtU/YSH48cl8wCI/AAAAAAAAczg/67QQcqHaHWsTWcl0b0SbugY0hOdopDtnQCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_3158.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Then it was off for a bike ride. The sun had finally come out, and we decided to have a gentle ride. Check out some of the amazing footpath artwork, and games people are adding. Unreal! I didn't add the bears today as there was a bit of a drunken bear theme going on out there. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I truly don't think I have ever seen so many people on Mosgiel streets! So great to see families out biking, walking, jogging...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oMGq4rw6tnA/YSH49D7-S3I/AAAAAAAAczo/LcfdSn_kPAIxHP7QDUeJ9-KpuMIZu8LNgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3159.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oMGq4rw6tnA/YSH49D7-S3I/AAAAAAAAczo/LcfdSn_kPAIxHP7QDUeJ9-KpuMIZu8LNgCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_3159.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">So the last three days we've biked 11km, 12km, 13km, so why not up it a bit? 23km? Hmmmmm that was a big jump up and I sure am feeling that tonight. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QFnHsBS22_4/YSH46gmG87I/AAAAAAAAczY/1Q0aIPP40aMemmVd8jTaTofJuHyQhsuEgCLcBGAsYHQ/s827/E3F3F8D4-B9D2-4FA3-9347-A5F557664D71.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="827" data-original-width="827" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QFnHsBS22_4/YSH46gmG87I/AAAAAAAAczY/1Q0aIPP40aMemmVd8jTaTofJuHyQhsuEgCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/E3F3F8D4-B9D2-4FA3-9347-A5F557664D71.JPG" width="400" /></a></div></div><p><span style="font-size: large;">A nice rose with dinner, and for those of you that know the wine COVID testing video, yes, I took a couple of tests tonight... hahahaha</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dlGAxU15rz0/YSH49-Kco1I/AAAAAAAAczs/lRHVwsTCItUHo0tsNfwDOyKM0THRbY7GQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3163.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dlGAxU15rz0/YSH49-Kco1I/AAAAAAAAczs/lRHVwsTCItUHo0tsNfwDOyKM0THRbY7GQCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_3163.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">...and back in the kitchen, I round the night off with baking three batches of lasagne! And I am pleased to confirm it is delicious.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y-h9-ZsO33s/YSH4977skOI/AAAAAAAAczw/18xig2jLAxsXxe4KWlA5wxyrSoGCtFSxgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3164.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y-h9-ZsO33s/YSH4977skOI/AAAAAAAAczw/18xig2jLAxsXxe4KWlA5wxyrSoGCtFSxgCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_3164.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-irCBjbdCoZY/YSH4-PUqGqI/AAAAAAAAcz0/g1TJvm3BG8s_T_D61_9V1Vk9TkB9YtDVQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3165.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-irCBjbdCoZY/YSH4-PUqGqI/AAAAAAAAcz0/g1TJvm3BG8s_T_D61_9V1Vk9TkB9YtDVQCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_3165.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Energised to exhausted.... and it may indeed be an early night for me tonight... </div><br /> </span><p></p>annekennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14164979231246027124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762118790530499926.post-13123742740327744532021-08-21T19:44:00.000+12:002021-08-21T19:44:05.819+12:00D for Delightful - Day 4 Level Four Alert <p> <span style="font-size: large;">D for Delightful, daffodils, dreamy, D as in Vitamin D, dramatic, duck, and dinner...</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">What a day! We started with a -6 frost, then the sun shone. We got out in the garden and managed to complete a task that has need attention for a very long time. We repaired the stone path around the vege garden and concreted it. What a delightful sight indeed. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P3nbYI09kEI/YSCs_WoSn1I/AAAAAAAAcx8/zp0FDvEqm0EFp-bavHJ5tozo6BCyJ9btACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3132.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P3nbYI09kEI/YSCs_WoSn1I/AAAAAAAAcx8/zp0FDvEqm0EFp-bavHJ5tozo6BCyJ9btACLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_3132.JPG" width="300" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DL8QJ1hR1pY/YSCs_kOVdqI/AAAAAAAAcyA/C-qW4pnQlq0U6Im6PvFotJUv5LNgM7zYgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3133.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DL8QJ1hR1pY/YSCs_kOVdqI/AAAAAAAAcyA/C-qW4pnQlq0U6Im6PvFotJUv5LNgM7zYgCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_3133.JPG" width="300" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7wQiVTuuQqA/YSCs_K76mzI/AAAAAAAAcx4/6KUfqsVMIwgASAqSkBaGSqUoX5NhgDCHwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2030/IMG_3134.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1356" data-original-width="2030" height="268" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7wQiVTuuQqA/YSCs_K76mzI/AAAAAAAAcx4/6KUfqsVMIwgASAqSkBaGSqUoX5NhgDCHwCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h268/IMG_3134.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><span style="font-size: large;">An afternoon in the garden was a real pleasure in the sunshine. I finally moved the reeds from the back and put my new rustaholic reeds in. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NF04blRAnec/YSCtCPLWWgI/AAAAAAAAcyI/gmEh4WlhHoQZFTi9DClbzVanAfygvsM2QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3135.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NF04blRAnec/YSCtCPLWWgI/AAAAAAAAcyI/gmEh4WlhHoQZFTi9DClbzVanAfygvsM2QCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_3135.JPG" width="300" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--yhiYYlbp6w/YSCtCaUnNuI/AAAAAAAAcyM/_pgruV_Yc6APwhwqxRYeae7CL7TDAU4NgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3137.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--yhiYYlbp6w/YSCtCaUnNuI/AAAAAAAAcyM/_pgruV_Yc6APwhwqxRYeae7CL7TDAU4NgCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_3137.JPG" width="300" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vKyacr84XzQ/YSCtBkMXfTI/AAAAAAAAcyE/llx3I_tgcWE9nL-hzvlCR2GNm-39R0EagCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3136.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vKyacr84XzQ/YSCtBkMXfTI/AAAAAAAAcyE/llx3I_tgcWE9nL-hzvlCR2GNm-39R0EagCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_3136.JPG" width="300" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GYvmVJLQhRQ/YSCtDAv8W7I/AAAAAAAAcyQ/4CJpVYNQDO4lOFuQmzzuKAlGRYiPJ_iQgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3138.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GYvmVJLQhRQ/YSCtDAv8W7I/AAAAAAAAcyQ/4CJpVYNQDO4lOFuQmzzuKAlGRYiPJ_iQgCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_3138.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">Then it was off for another bike ride. We are gradually increasing the distance each day, and I have to admit, saddle seat is real. So many incredible sites for Isolation - driveway drinks, bears back out and this incredible chalk hopscotch...</span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o9iQSMVymYo/YSCtEKzoXMI/AAAAAAAAcyY/lg9mTJeHQnoTTyr7xNBlm4Rckees8-bYACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3139.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o9iQSMVymYo/YSCtEKzoXMI/AAAAAAAAcyY/lg9mTJeHQnoTTyr7xNBlm4Rckees8-bYACLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_3139.JPG" width="300" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">A trip to New World this evening was a very pleasant experience with no queues and shelves very well stocked. </span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Roast Duck for dinner was another delight. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NByXBSgCN7w/YSCtEfSM4kI/AAAAAAAAcyc/tCgRmcqUHLcMzpjewQpLuNZoi_jqoXl6gCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3141.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NByXBSgCN7w/YSCtEfSM4kI/AAAAAAAAcyc/tCgRmcqUHLcMzpjewQpLuNZoi_jqoXl6gCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_3141.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The highlight of the delights though has to be FaceTime and the opportunity to read bedtime stories to lil guy!!!</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hrzCLgfP1gY/YSCtWcYyuSI/AAAAAAAAcyw/61RZMShUbfwVY0Sqsnj_Pft3ZF7I-wpLQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1792/IMG_3142.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1792" data-original-width="828" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hrzCLgfP1gY/YSCtWcYyuSI/AAAAAAAAcyw/61RZMShUbfwVY0Sqsnj_Pft3ZF7I-wpLQCLcBGAsYHQ/w185-h400/IMG_3142.PNG" width="185" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Delightful day indeed!</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p>annekennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14164979231246027124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762118790530499926.post-16933255995594686042021-08-20T19:43:00.004+12:002021-08-21T19:15:24.453+12:00C for Cold - Day 3 at Alert Level Four<p> <span style="font-size: large;">C for COLD! C could be for so many things today, cold, cool, catastrophizing, connect and even calm...</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">So, what a surprise today to open the curtains to see snow on the Maungatuas. I know it was forecast to be cool but I wasn't expecting the snow...</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">An early FitOn session to warm up and YAY, another badge earned!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xdp8iqVhSNE/YR9a-Gl5ZdI/AAAAAAAAcxY/ZEj3aNymy5cuzYSUk3zhUnqRC0ddHAv8ACLcBGAsYHQ/s674/IMG_3126.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="674" data-original-width="619" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xdp8iqVhSNE/YR9a-Gl5ZdI/AAAAAAAAcxY/ZEj3aNymy5cuzYSUk3zhUnqRC0ddHAv8ACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3126.jpg" width="294" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Off we went for an early bike ride, trying to avoid the predicted rain. Oh my goodness, wind blasting into our faces, and numb fingers. I can hardly imaging how cold it must be for all the poor new baby lambs... </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZCF3GwiKaog/YR9a-86_0MI/AAAAAAAAcxg/W03EghmpKzsIo6MaZ0oHBUNMuACmlV2iACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3127.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZCF3GwiKaog/YR9a-86_0MI/AAAAAAAAcxg/W03EghmpKzsIo6MaZ0oHBUNMuACmlV2iACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3127.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Turning away from the head wind, and riding home with the tail wind was a delight. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ku9UAnaOYAE/YR9a_mXGToI/AAAAAAAAcxk/BEcwZKKSvnIPkfAYGr28Hri2S-B-tIi7QCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3128.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ku9UAnaOYAE/YR9a_mXGToI/AAAAAAAAcxk/BEcwZKKSvnIPkfAYGr28Hri2S-B-tIi7QCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3128.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4V9uOCW_dKg/YR9a-2EJayI/AAAAAAAAcxc/g0l4wEtlUIsWSe4AcpMqd_qfQT69WcajQCLcBGAsYHQ/s887/IMG_3129.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="887" data-original-width="827" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4V9uOCW_dKg/YR9a-2EJayI/AAAAAAAAcxc/g0l4wEtlUIsWSe4AcpMqd_qfQT69WcajQCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/IMG_3129.jpg" width="298" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;">So, day three of isolation was all about online meetings. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">At 3pm the update came through that we remain at Level 4 until at least 11.59pm on Tuesday the 24th of August. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">That takes me through til G at least... </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I love thinking of the word, hmmm I wonder what D will deliver tomorrow...</span></p>annekennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14164979231246027124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762118790530499926.post-26651991261710937672021-08-20T19:27:00.006+12:002021-08-22T19:46:27.120+12:00FitOn Fist Pump<p> <span style="font-size: large;">Stronger daily! 15th strength workout!!!</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1mY4Y-EgREY/YSH8l6W5bJI/AAAAAAAAc0g/CSAMQ_AIhWUjJ5K9G4cpyJwKLtns-b0YwCLcBGAsYHQ/s674/IMG_3126%2B2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="674" data-original-width="619" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1mY4Y-EgREY/YSH8l6W5bJI/AAAAAAAAc0g/CSAMQ_AIhWUjJ5K9G4cpyJwKLtns-b0YwCLcBGAsYHQ/w368-h400/IMG_3126%2B2.jpg" width="368" /></a></div><br /><p></p>annekennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14164979231246027124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762118790530499926.post-44793233814075760132021-08-19T19:29:00.008+12:002021-08-22T19:31:40.098+12:00On fire with FitOn<p><span style="font-size: large;">Feeling on fire today too. Love, love, love the constant rewarding. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xHwZhuhhtFM/YSH9BVwLMrI/AAAAAAAAc0o/rkcSOLEl5D4it4Mp8DGTbYpGH4qKbHEPgCLcBGAsYHQ/s650/IMG_3109.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="617" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xHwZhuhhtFM/YSH9BVwLMrI/AAAAAAAAc0o/rkcSOLEl5D4it4Mp8DGTbYpGH4qKbHEPgCLcBGAsYHQ/w380-h400/IMG_3109.jpg" width="380" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KNtofOHhMek/YSH9BcQD8cI/AAAAAAAAc0s/NtFW87KlnS02ipEFJicmX8Q1rCSdzJHSgCLcBGAsYHQ/s651/IMG_3110.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="651" data-original-width="623" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KNtofOHhMek/YSH9BcQD8cI/AAAAAAAAc0s/NtFW87KlnS02ipEFJicmX8Q1rCSdzJHSgCLcBGAsYHQ/w383-h400/IMG_3110.jpg" width="383" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p>annekennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14164979231246027124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762118790530499926.post-67122027133515552812021-08-19T19:25:00.001+12:002021-08-19T19:25:18.687+12:00B for BIKING - Day 2 at Alert Level 4<p><span style="font-size: large;">B for BIKING, and bliss, birds, blossoms, blooms, bees, balance...</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Day two, agh, how glorious this pause is. I am struggling with fitting work in around my "Anne" time, but working on a balance. It is a little harder to take when Grant is home enjoying time in the garden, and I am upstairs in the office in online meetings, but we are working to make this work. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The end of the day today saw us out on our bikes again. What a glorious day it has been. The wind dropped and the sun shone. It truly is amazing to be back biking on streets almost empty of traffic. It is so quiet you could hear the birds singing everywhere today. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P1DWMkeVC50/YR4GS_F2HHI/AAAAAAAAcxE/ay3iF0AfIV8xC4Cn_bTz4tlxu_c-anxaACLcBGAsYHQ/s1014/IMG_3122.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1014" data-original-width="823" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P1DWMkeVC50/YR4GS_F2HHI/AAAAAAAAcxE/ay3iF0AfIV8xC4Cn_bTz4tlxu_c-anxaACLcBGAsYHQ/w325-h400/IMG_3122.jpg" width="325" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">So many wonderful options to bike from our place. I am really looking forward to getting out and about on the bike as often as possible. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZZl_W6UQyaY/YR4GSP27ggI/AAAAAAAAcxA/D3Mi9wBsomYfp1zsXI75T4FU6NUIU9lkQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3112.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZZl_W6UQyaY/YR4GSP27ggI/AAAAAAAAcxA/D3Mi9wBsomYfp1zsXI75T4FU6NUIU9lkQCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_3112.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Stunning sunshine, blossom, and clumps of miniature daffodils all on show today. </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aYvzpOjjvsg/YR4GSAC6giI/AAAAAAAAcw4/TllbjBJ_SLkfWzCEYzy5JWEAVRRhBpuFgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3113.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aYvzpOjjvsg/YR4GSAC6giI/AAAAAAAAcw4/TllbjBJ_SLkfWzCEYzy5JWEAVRRhBpuFgCLcBGAsYHQ/w300-h400/IMG_3113.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">It was so quiet out today, you could hear the bees buzzing around this stunning blossom tree. </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-opmY3uQ1cmw/YR4GSf7dA8I/AAAAAAAAcw8/c7y_JqrUqpozRHlcOl_YNyiSHs0F7CJsACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_3116.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-opmY3uQ1cmw/YR4GSf7dA8I/AAAAAAAAcw8/c7y_JqrUqpozRHlcOl_YNyiSHs0F7CJsACLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h300/IMG_3116.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Blooming beautiful and very fragrant. The sun over the past couple of days has really seen the spring flowers bursting out in our garden. Soooo fragrant too. </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p>annekennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14164979231246027124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762118790530499926.post-69498310154117526492021-08-18T19:05:00.001+12:002021-08-19T19:06:43.563+12:00A for ACTIVE - Day one at Alert Level 4<p><span style="font-size: large;">Here goes... day one at Alert Level 4!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Today is brought to you by the letter A for Active. At 11.59 yesterday evening we entered level four after a community COVID case was identified in Auckland. Just yesterday I was shocked to see that it was over a year since I had blogged and I thought, what better way to get back to it than blogging.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">A for active.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I really am secretly delighted with this little pause in our country. I am so sorry for those who are suffering and hope for speedy recoveries, and a drop down the levels, but for now, we can pause. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Keeping active is so important for me and I want to share a couple of wonderful opportunities. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://fitonapp.com/" target="_blank">FitOn </a>is an incredible free app. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tMDMQCSTxLo/YR4BQ8BHtLI/AAAAAAAAcwo/PdS7eb-_fkQMvb2oU_AzSuUkHQ-3_xv8wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-08-19%2Bat%2B6.58.35%2BPM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1030" data-original-width="2048" height="201" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tMDMQCSTxLo/YR4BQ8BHtLI/AAAAAAAAcwo/PdS7eb-_fkQMvb2oU_AzSuUkHQ-3_xv8wCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h201/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-08-19%2Bat%2B6.58.35%2BPM.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">I am thoroughly enjoying the workouts, challenges and opportunity to work out at home for free.<br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="BREATH - A 30 Day Yoga Journey" target="_blank">BREATH - A 30 Day Yoga Journey</a> is free online.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EWrX8aQI3Dg/YR4B82WX9_I/AAAAAAAAcww/WQDnSI2LclgRdaH-iVxhEpDFfEYBiKXjwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1678/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-08-19%2Bat%2B7.00.53%2BPM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1068" data-original-width="1678" height="255" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EWrX8aQI3Dg/YR4B82WX9_I/AAAAAAAAcww/WQDnSI2LclgRdaH-iVxhEpDFfEYBiKXjwCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h255/Screen%2BShot%2B2021-08-19%2Bat%2B7.00.53%2BPM.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">This is a wonderful free series. I have not managed to complete them daily, but am up to day 22 and absolutely loving it. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Biking - YUSS, back on my bike. What an absolute delight to get back on my bike, on the super quiet streets. I am so glad we have our bikes and helmets here at home this time. It was super windy today, and freezing cold. I biked as far as I could into the wind, turned around and in the blink of an eye I was back home!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Active is a great start to the time of isolation for me. </span></div></div>annekennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14164979231246027124noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762118790530499926.post-14151170378529324922021-08-18T18:34:00.008+12:002021-08-19T18:48:30.202+12:00ABC of isolation... Here goes an new idea I have to get me blogging again. <p> <span style="font-size: large;">Here we go with an idea that popped into my head when Alert Level 4 was announced.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I am planning to post each day, working my way through the alphabet.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I sure hope I don't get all the way through before we drop down a level, but here goes...</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">And I am issuing a challenge. To get back blogging and writing, how about you join me in this ABC blogging... I would love to hear from you if you are planning this, and we could set up a group blog to follow each other.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p>annekennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14164979231246027124noreply@blogger.com0