It has become apparent that the new neighbour is 'dodgy' and we need an outside security camera, maybe two. We have basic motion activated security lights outside and Arlo cameras inside, an earlier version that still has cloud storage, but have gone off the idea of the Arlo Pro 3 floodlight security camera because we don't want to pay for a monthly package. (Although if someone could explain whether we need cloud storage or not - that would be great).

Looking for recommendations for exterior cameras, preferably battery/solar operated rather than wired into the house. Thanks in advance.

If you could have one perfect day, what would it look like? Who would you be with. What would you do?

For me, it would be having a long brunch at  a private spa lodge, with my imaginary man.

Going for a long hand in hand stroll along the tree lined river bank, and stopping ever now and then, sitting down, and having a smooch or three, and just continue nattering away about how lucky we are to have each other.

Back to the spa lodge for a joint full body massage (or is that a joint and a massage?), and then hopping into the spa pool, for a lovely soak.

Going back to our room, and then filling in the time before dinner, by ummmmmmmm reading.

Getting dressed up to the nines, and going downstairs for a magnificent dinner of steak, scalloped potatoes and salad, with a glass of wine. For dessert, we would feed each other Chocolate Ricotta Mousse.

Then we would get picked up in a limo, and drive down to the waterfront, go down to the beach, and snuggle up on the sand. Then we would go over to the campfire site that we have just spotted, and go join in, where there are guitars playing, singing and much merriment. Toasting marshmallows of course, and a little bit more wine.

Limo comes and picks us up, and brings us back to our lodge, where we undress each other, and enjoy each other for the whole night.



Don't wake me up ya buggers.

Now I wanna hear your stories. Would it be a romantic day? A fun filled day of adventures?? A day alone??

ETA: I'm a story teller. Hope it's not too boring for y'all, but it's just who I am.:-))

Cool. I think I might get my ass into gear and get some listings done on my personal account.

It would have to be the rose for me. Such beauties.

Second favourite would be the hydrangea. Reminds me of home (South Africa), and also here in NZ at my Grandparents house.

Today's collectibles conundrum comes the way of this attractive wee demitasse cup and saucer branded "The Grand".

The saucer dates from 1946/8, stamped with Gibson & Paterson who supplied a lot of hotelware throughout the country. The cup is stamped Scoular, a Dunedin importer.

My question... who were they for? There's a multitude of "Grand Hotel" in NZ, but I guess I'm looking for "The Grand". Any clues?

https://imgur.com/a/THhwm1A

This week is a ripper for me. One of my best ever.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/1271063...ncy-castle

Any gals wanna join me on a trip to Hastings??

Gauteng is my own province. Born in Pretoria. Has a very high population of black South Afrikans. Very worrying, to ever get back home again.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/world/africa/300...l-red-list

I like travelling solo. Still not sure about cruises in this time and place, but good to see the cruise lines are making more than a token effort to appease the singletons.

Note that they're not sailing for another year and a half... maybe things will be different by then?

https://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/experienc...ler-market

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/other-spor...o-olympics

I see this as another head that has rolled, in light of the tragic death of Olivia Podmore.

Cycling NZ have shown that they don't have their eye on the ball, and need to get their heads out of their arse, and give these athletes what they deserve.