Friday, 6 June 2008
Amazing flower
Check out how big this flower is! I am holding just one of the petals in both my hands, it is beautiful.
Wednesday, 4 June 2008
A temporary pet
This morning I was out for a brisk walk along the coastal path. I was watching the seagulls as I walked passed and then noticed a much smaller and different sounding one amongst them. It kept trying to land in the water and then changing its mind and landing on the path. When I got close enough I realised that it was a cockatiel. Very tame and I think quite hungry it let me catch it without too much effort at all. I have put up a note at the local pet food store. Isn't he beautiful!
I propped this branch up against the mirror so that he could look at himself. He comes up your arm onto your head and chews your hair.
I propped this branch up against the mirror so that he could look at himself. He comes up your arm onto your head and chews your hair.
Saturday, 31 May 2008
A day out on Donovan's boat
Can you believe how calm the sea was here!
Well the heading really says it all.
Thursday, 29 May 2008
Zeek's hockey
I watched my first hockey match today, it was great. You know those moms who stand on the side cheering and giving advice? That was me! I didn't know I was that kind of person.
The school hockey team were playing in a match for the first time and they did really well. They won two out of six matches. They were playing round robin (I had no idea what that was this morning, so don't worry if you don't either) It is where you have a few teams and they all rotate so that at the end everyone has played against everyone.
Some of the children were really amazing, I can see them going far if they stick at it - Zeek being one of them. (that is not a bias mom thing, he really is very good at it.) A great time was had by the players too, which is really the most important thing to me. (yes I know what you are thinking, but it REALLY is important to have fun while playing)
I noticed that a lot of the comments from parents were negative: "You missed that pass" or "Switch on!!" or "Don't miss again" And I noticed that the comments from Zeek's coach were for the most part positive and encouraging. I took a few pics of the game, but it is hard to catch with a digital camera that only takes the pic two seconds after you have pushed the button. So these are the best from the day.
The team having a Pow Wow before their first match starts
Zeek about to hit the ball back into play (now I don't know if that is the right terminology) 
Zeek tackles the ball away from this girl and is about to pass to his team mate.
The team being monkeys in the goals.
The proper formal pic taken by Mr. Stranex, Zeek's teacher and hockey coach.
The school hockey team were playing in a match for the first time and they did really well. They won two out of six matches. They were playing round robin (I had no idea what that was this morning, so don't worry if you don't either) It is where you have a few teams and they all rotate so that at the end everyone has played against everyone.
Some of the children were really amazing, I can see them going far if they stick at it - Zeek being one of them. (that is not a bias mom thing, he really is very good at it.) A great time was had by the players too, which is really the most important thing to me. (yes I know what you are thinking, but it REALLY is important to have fun while playing)
I noticed that a lot of the comments from parents were negative: "You missed that pass" or "Switch on!!" or "Don't miss again" And I noticed that the comments from Zeek's coach were for the most part positive and encouraging. I took a few pics of the game, but it is hard to catch with a digital camera that only takes the pic two seconds after you have pushed the button. So these are the best from the day.
The team having a Pow Wow before their first match starts
Zeek about to hit the ball back into play (now I don't know if that is the right terminology) 
Zeek tackles the ball away from this girl and is about to pass to his team mate.
The team being monkeys in the goals.
The proper formal pic taken by Mr. Stranex, Zeek's teacher and hockey coach.
Wednesday, 28 May 2008
Strange beings have invaded my home
Today I went up to my room to get something and this is what I saw on my bed. (Pete was the culprit here, he decided that his PJ's didn't need to be bundled up under his pillow) The thing at the head is my hair elastic that looks like hair. 
Then I went to the table to set it for supper and this is who I saw sitting there. By the way the note is supposed to say: It's only healthy. (Rachel was the culprit here, she was trying to show the others what they should be eating.)
They did this independently, no planning, so I think there must have been some brain waves crossing today.
Then I went to the table to set it for supper and this is who I saw sitting there. By the way the note is supposed to say: It's only healthy. (Rachel was the culprit here, she was trying to show the others what they should be eating.)
They did this independently, no planning, so I think there must have been some brain waves crossing today.
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