Tidy

The benefit of wearing a uniform at work

Phenomenal

Two days of glorious weather up here in Waikanae has finally allowed me to get my new telescope up and running.

Wasteful

These stupid birds are such messy eaters, they spray as much seed on the ground as they consume.

Calm

It’s an eerily still day here in Waikanae.

Job not well done

Forget climbing tall mountains, administering anaesthesia, or enduring childbirth

Killer instinct

When does pride in your national cricket team’s excellent performance become pity for their hapless opponents?

Shot

The first of my overseas friends – an erstwhile colleague, now in Germany- has had his first COVID 19 vaccination.