Tuesday, April 7, 2026

You caught me in the black light (The Pineapple Thief)

Photo by Toan Nguyen on Unsplash

Wie geht's?

Autumn rain and the end of daylight saving in Nu Zild means winter is coming.

Preparations are on-going: thanks to Chris we now have two clean chimneys ready for Jacky to do her firestarter thing; the outside stereo system will soon be disconnected; the outside chairs and table need to be moved under cover; and the sails over the zen garden will need to be cleaned and stored ready for their return in November.

For the last two weekends I've been cutting up the logs that have been aging under the macrocarpas, stacking them in the woodshed, next to the pinecones we've been collecting. We still need another delivery of wood but so far so good.

The wood basket has been moved inside and the box of pinecones/ kindling will soon appear at the back door along with the large blue barrel that holds a couple of days supply of firewood.


Long range forecast for Takapau

Lately, we've had a taster with some colder temperatures, moody grey skies and rain. That also means the near future's outside walks will be weather permitting as my walking shoes won't hold up for long in the rain.

So, I've spent time today cleaning up the cross trainer that's been sitting in the workshop and I've moved it into my outside music room.

Welcome to April at Maple Grove.

Love and peace - Wozza

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