Author Archives: Tricia

Training to be a Gold Star…The Financial Ramifications

Posted on June 15, 2021 by Tricia

We had excitedly arrived up the night before as planned, and our car was valet parked. We were told however that our hotel was down the road and to be back in the morning ready for a 9am start. Who … Continue reading →

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Easter Treasures

Posted on May 23, 2021 by Tricia

Easter is often a time we gather as a family. I love how once the little ones are in bed we can relax with a glass or two of a soft red, made better with a nutty dark chocolate and … Continue reading →

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Time to say ‘Goodbye’

Posted on February 13, 2021 by Tricia

It seems to me strange that death is not talked about more openly and almost not accepted as a natural occurrence. Even when someone elderly dies, it is spoken of as ‘too soon’. Most of us fear death, even when … Continue reading →

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Mum slipped into my dreams…

Posted on November 29, 2020 by Tricia

Mum came to me in my sleep last night. She slipped into my dreams.It was kind’ve timely as today is the Anniversary of her passing. Just writing that makes my eyes prick with tears. The memory of that day floods … Continue reading →

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Grocery shopping – Tick

Posted on May 3, 2020 by Tricia

As the designated shopper since Covid 19, I find myself after a long sojourn, once again in the role I played for many years. Doing the grocery shop. Somehow, we seem to have some role reversal, where Monie runs the … Continue reading →

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Four Weddings and a Fortieth…

Posted on November 18, 2019 by Tricia

It seemed like there had been no weddings in the family for years and years, and then this year we had four. Two on Gilbert’s side and two on mine. One at almost the top of New Zealand, and one … Continue reading →

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Narla holidays in the Country

Posted on August 4, 2019 by Tricia

Just found this… I wrote it after Tara’s dog Narla came to stay. It went a bit like this. DAY 1 Narla: Hi Paddy. WOW!  So much room, you should see my place, its tiny! Paddy: Yeah…Oh don’t poo there! … Continue reading →

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Back to Nan Ling, China…

Posted on March 11, 2019 by Tricia

Twenty years ago today we went to bed with all our bags packed ready to leave for China in the morning. All seven of us. We were to stay in the Village Gilbert’s Father grew up in and experience the … Continue reading →

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T’was the night before Xmas…

Posted on February 19, 2019 by Tricia

Baby was due mid to end of December, the busiest time of year, so we knew we had to be organised, and organised we were! A heater was sitting in the corner ready to plug in if needed. New baby … Continue reading →

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Sleeep, sleeeep, sleeeeep…

Posted on September 20, 2018 by Tricia

Its 2.30am. I toss and check the time again. 3am. God the nights are sooo long. I remember Mum telling me this and in my carefree ignorance I nodded, as I was often awake with babies and would sometimes nod … Continue reading →

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