On Thursday I had to say goodbye to my beautiful friend and constant companion for the last 9 years, it was a terrible decision that I had been putting off for the last few weeks but it had to be done.
Goodbye Oscar RIP.
Tuesday, 9 July 2013
Wednesday, 26 June 2013
Wellington Storm
We have had a huge storm early this week, had some gusts recorded of 200km/hr!, Wellington is a complete mess around the coast.
One of the large inter-island ferries broke her moorings and needed the help of 2 tugs to hold her while she was able to take over under her own power holding her own in the middle of the harbour.
I had to go and check my boat at the marina, all a bit dramatic, boats with broken moorings and blown out Genoa's, that had unfurled, that was only along my pier,
One of my stern lines was looking a bit stressed but I was able to get an extra line around the stern pile with the aid of a fender that I floated, Read, blown around the pile and then tied to the Port stern cleat.
All a bit tricky...
The picture of the Ketch (above) was next to me, when I was on the hard last week while my boat was being anti fouled and new anode fitted.
Luckily I was now back in the water in the relative safety of the marina.
One of the large inter-island ferries broke her moorings and needed the help of 2 tugs to hold her while she was able to take over under her own power holding her own in the middle of the harbour.
I had to go and check my boat at the marina, all a bit dramatic, boats with broken moorings and blown out Genoa's, that had unfurled, that was only along my pier,
One of my stern lines was looking a bit stressed but I was able to get an extra line around the stern pile with the aid of a fender that I floated, Read, blown around the pile and then tied to the Port stern cleat.
All a bit tricky...
The picture of the Ketch (above) was next to me, when I was on the hard last week while my boat was being anti fouled and new anode fitted.
Luckily I was now back in the water in the relative safety of the marina.
Thursday, 9 May 2013
The Possible End to the Golden Weather
Over the past couple of days we have had a reminder that winter is on it's way, with frost on the cars in the morning.
The grass has changed to a bright green and now we are back to mowing the lawns every week.
The wine growers have finished picking and from all accounts it has been the best season in Martinborough for 20 years, and now we are all looking forward to some tasty Pinot's...
I have had the gallery open most weekends with a reasonable flow of visitors but have only been able to use my new shiny eftpos machine once and that was for the princely sum of $20.00 for some greeting cards.
I don't think I am going to make my fortune this month!
Just finished organising for the boat to come out of the water for its annual bottom clean and anode replacement.
I hope that the anti-fouling is still in good condition and will last another 12 months.
The grass has changed to a bright green and now we are back to mowing the lawns every week.
The wine growers have finished picking and from all accounts it has been the best season in Martinborough for 20 years, and now we are all looking forward to some tasty Pinot's...
I have had the gallery open most weekends with a reasonable flow of visitors but have only been able to use my new shiny eftpos machine once and that was for the princely sum of $20.00 for some greeting cards.
I don't think I am going to make my fortune this month!
Just finished organising for the boat to come out of the water for its annual bottom clean and anode replacement.
I hope that the anti-fouling is still in good condition and will last another 12 months.
Thursday, 4 April 2013
Thursday, 21 March 2013
I Have My Very Own eftpos Machine
I now have my very own eftpos machine for the gallery, all ready for the sales....
Yes, of course I can take your credit card.
Tuesday, 12 March 2013
Long Hot Summer
Cancel all the things I've said about our weather, we've had a great run, now 45 days of clear warm weather.
Had some really good sailing, with winds that really showed how well the Westerly Corsair could go.
Although it's only been around and about Wellington harbour, it still takes at least half a day of sailing to get around.
Our 6,000l tank which we use for irrigation is down to about 1,000l which should last at least the next few weeks, then it's the town supply and pay!
And now Mrs DIY is making hints about a swimming pool.
Had some really good sailing, with winds that really showed how well the Westerly Corsair could go.
Although it's only been around and about Wellington harbour, it still takes at least half a day of sailing to get around.
Our 6,000l tank which we use for irrigation is down to about 1,000l which should last at least the next few weeks, then it's the town supply and pay!
And now Mrs DIY is making hints about a swimming pool.
Tuesday, 19 February 2013
Red Dots
These are the most beautiful thing an artists gets as a prize after many hours work and a affirmation of the art produced is good enough for someone to buy.
I think I am now classed as an emerging artist...
Sold 7 Paintings in the 3 hours of the exhibition and now I'm a very happy artist.
Many thanks to all the people that supported me, and kept telling me my pictures were OK.
Sold 7 Paintings in the 3 hours of the exhibition and now I'm a very happy artist.
Many thanks to all the people that supported me, and kept telling me my pictures were OK.
Wednesday, 13 February 2013
My Yahoo Account Was Hacked from Turkey!!
On Sunday someone hacked my Yahoo account from Turkey! (see log)
It was only my Paranoia re spam, that I noticed the problem so quickly (1 hr later) and change my password and upped my security, something I should have done before.
I know it's a pain but regular changes to you password/s is really a good idea.
The next trick is to remember them ....
It was only my Paranoia re spam, that I noticed the problem so quickly (1 hr later) and change my password and upped my security, something I should have done before.
I know it's a pain but regular changes to you password/s is really a good idea.
The next trick is to remember them ....
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Gallery Exhibition - 1st Showing
Yes the moment of truth is about happen, the gallery opening, Saturday 16 February from 2pm-5pm, only days away, where has the time gone?.
A little thought keeps runs trough my head, "don't give up your day job" which is bit daft, as I don't have a day job, only painting and that is currently unpaid. (please buy one)
I did some calculations on my last sale and I think it worked out to about $2.50 per hour. it would be nice if I could get to the minimum wage..
A little thought keeps runs trough my head, "don't give up your day job" which is bit daft, as I don't have a day job, only painting and that is currently unpaid. (please buy one)
Monday, 4 February 2013
An end to the Summer?
After an amazing run of summer weather, we have had temp of in excess of 36deg in Martinborough with the accompanying beautiful days.
Even had to move the dog walking to the early morning because of the heat.
Today the weather office tells us it is coming to an end for a few days (see rain map) but there's another high on the way, I hate to say this but a little drop of rain will help the garden which is totally dried out after over 3 weeks of continuous hot weather and no rain.
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