Saturday, July 31, 2010

High Flyers

January 25, 2009 by Gail  
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You know the scene, when stuffy ol’ Mr Banks finally gets fired from the Bank he goes where any woe begone Banker would go because it’s the only place nobody gives a darn who you are and

Russian Jack

January 24, 2009 by Gail  
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“Years ago swaggers were a common sight on the roads of Wairarapa. Men of all ages, all sizes and nearly all races, walked the dusty roads with all their worldly possessions tied in a swag held over their shoulder, usually balanced with a stick. Originally they were

Bootcamp with Rosemary

January 23, 2009 by Gail  
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I happen to like Chef Rosemary Shrager alot because she’s such a no-mess charlie in the kitchen, very sargeant major-like but with a heart of gold. I’m a self-confessed

Lost y’er Marbles

January 22, 2009 by Gail  
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Growing up the school playground was often filled with school children intent on claiming their competitors best, biggest and most handsome. The competition was

Wallingford Station

January 21, 2009 by Gail  
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Have you ever wondered what country living looks like in the back-blocks of rural New Zealand? It looks like this. This is Wallngford Station. “It was originally the home of John Davies Ormond, known as

Weaving Magic – Erenora Puketapu-Hetet

January 20, 2009 by Gail  
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When one speaks of renaissance in weaving one might consider Erenora Puketapu-Hetet, weaver and cultural leader a major contributor to the Maori cultural renaissance and a key