It's possible this weather may just last *knock on wood* despite my predictions we were enjoying an early summer and that it would end just as abruptly. Yesterday we enjoyed a high of 29.9 degrees at 2pm according to our local weather station data. (that's about 94 degrees?). The kids put the sprinkler on the lawn, put on swimming attire - note the sling - and enjoyed the heat. For a short time. Since burn time over New Zealand is running at about 8 minutes right now.

I have thousands of these pictures dating back years. These aren't even good ones, as far as good sprinkler pics go, but I never tire of taking them.







Thanks so much to everyone that send Abby their best wishes. I read every comment and always take on board any of the good wishes, hugs and advice you all send in times like this. I love the Kia Kaha she was sent yesterday :o)

She has done remarkably well. I know it hurts. I can tell because she goes quiet. And refuses to move. But if I ask her if it is hurting I am met with a snappy "No it doesn't!" . If you knew Abby you'd know that is typical. Pride the size of Africa. No way is she admitting anything hurts.

Scrapbooking... Did you know Queen & Co released a mini line for Valentines? The whole range can be seen here. It includes some mini felt. high on the cute scale.
Yes there are still great things in store for CHA winter, which is Feb 10th- 13th. it's only a little over a month away so I expect we will be releasing images in about 3 weeks. Each CHA seems to come around so quickly.

I know it's old news, but I see Junkitz has closed doors. The owners will be working for Inque Boutique. A curious move.

A hint for those that want to keep track of all the competitions, design team openings, scrapbooking scene news and a whole tonne of inspirational links, check out Scrap Scene. I signed up for scrapscene about a year ago and now every morning when I wake up I have an email from Scrapscene with a bunch of links in it. One of the most important scrapbooking resources for me right now.

Prima Dt call closed last night. Good luck to everyone that entered.

I'm working on Tarisota this week, (the new kit has just gone up on site) and next week I'm working on Big picture Scrapbooking classes. For those of you that are registered with big Picture SCrapbooking, it's not long until you get that email outlining my classes :o)
And for those of you not registered, you should. There are lots of free resources on there.

Hubby's been fishing. My washing smells like smoked fish. The passionfruit vine is overflowing with fruit that will soon start to ripen. I scratched my brother's name on this one anticipating that he may actually come home in time to eat it :o) Anyone else name their fruit? lol. I've accidently left the togs and towels on the line , it didn't get dark til 9pm but it'll be right, the sun will be up again at 5.30pm to take the night chill off. Not that there is a chill. Anyone else sleeping on top of the covers?
I love summer.



Laters.