Author Archives: Maureen Longo

The Ditch Witch

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Maureen Longo

She’s here! She’s here! The Ditch Witch is in Florida! And it appears, that she is enjoying a busman’s holiday in the Sunshine State. Not long ago, Mr. Bill returned panting from his daily jog. It was excitement and not … Continue reading →

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A Hot Mess

Posted on April 8, 2019 by Maureen Longo

    This story is for Allen and it’s a story I never intended to write. However, after regaling Allen with my ‘loo misadventures’ he roared with laughter and urged me to tell the tale. How could I not oblige … Continue reading →

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Ode to a Little Blue Penguin

Posted on October 11, 2018 by Maureen Longo

‘Tis time for a sad story about a little blue penguin. Like a sad song that needs to be sung every now and then, a sorry tale needs telling, even in a travel blog; for as all travellers know, not … Continue reading →

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Playtime

Posted on September 14, 2018 by Maureen Longo

They recommend that couples play games to keep their romance alive. Well everyday is Valentine’s Day with Mr. Bill, for he and I are keen gamers. Our two favorites are “Guess What?” and “Memory”. It’s game on, as soon as … Continue reading →

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Father of the Bride!

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Maureen Longo

Oh happy day! Mr. Bill and I have travelled to Florida for our daughter’s wedding! Congratulations to Audry and Dave- three cheers for true love! Its’ been a while since we walked down the aisle but the trip is even … Continue reading →

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Here Come the Brides

Posted on May 6, 2018 by Maureen Longo

Everybody loves a bride the world over and brides the world over, take a lovely photograph. It is sheer delight to come upon a bride and groom in my travels with Mr. Bill. Love is in the air and we … Continue reading →

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The Case of the Poisoned Pine

Posted on April 24, 2018 by Maureen Longo

Mr. Bill, come quick! Call Nancy Drew. There’s a mystery to be solved. Was the Norfolk Pine really poisoned in the dead of night? Alas, ’tis true, The Pride of Beachpoint is no more, killed while the residents slept, unaware … Continue reading →

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March Madness

Posted on March 24, 2018 by Maureen Longo

  March Madness has hit New Zealand. Advertisements  for March Madness sales, began appearing toward the end of February. Frankly, I’m not at all sure, what the connection is between deeply discounted mattress sets and collegiate basketball; yet it feels … Continue reading →

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Hiding in Plain Sight

Posted on February 27, 2018 by Maureen Longo

There they were, scores of stingrays, hiding in plain sight, riding the face of the incoming wave. What I missed, Mr. Bill would have spotted. Briefly visible, before dropping into the tube, to ride the barrel wave- the penultamite run for … Continue reading →

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Water blog

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Maureen Longo

I do apologize Dear Reader, if you are feeling waterlogged, after reading one too many stories about cyclones. So begging your pardon, here is yet another soggy missive. Owing to Mr. Bill’s peculiar super power of attracting wind and rain, … Continue reading →

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