Author Archives: Maureen Longo

Of Legends and Fixtures

Posted on October 22, 2016 by Maureen Longo

“You’re a bit of a legend around here”, the woman remarked, as Mr. Bill slowed his pace, allowing her to cross the footpath in front of him. That Mr. Bill could reduce his speed is most impressive, for he’s a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged biking, exercise, jogging, travel | 3 Comments

You’ve Got Mail!

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Maureen Longo

Opotiki Mailboxes Talk about hot mail! A microwave re-purposed for a mailbox, tickles my funny bone. Mr. Bill and I have seen all sorts of creative mailboxes when we are out and about. Old gas cans and water containers are fairly … Continue reading →

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A Wardrobe Malfunction

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Maureen Longo

Catching a wave, West End Beach, Ohope Beach NZ People watching is always entertaining on Ohope Beach. West End, the cozy stretch on our doorstop, is never empty. Even in the foulest weather, the dog walkers will be pounding the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Adventures in New Zealand, boggingfundamentals, Flame Coral tree, Surfers, travel | 8 Comments

The Foot Path Inspector

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Maureen Longo

Wise advice from Ruru Kia Ora Dear Readers, Words-marvelous, wonderful words, the Queen’s English is spoken in New Zealand, albeit with a Kiwi twist. Words that have thrilled me in long ago British Literature courses, are in common usage here … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Adventures in New Zealand, native plant, travel | 10 Comments

What! No Pizza?

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Maureen Longo

First someone ate all the pies, now no pizza? Well, at least there were croissants. In May, when Louie went to the East Cape to go fishing, Madame stayed behind to keep the home fires burning. Chez Louis remained open … Continue reading →

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Stairway to Heaven

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Maureen Longo

A few weeks ago, Mr. Bill passed along the public service announcement broadcast on, One Double X, our local radio station. The stairs to Otarawaiere Bay, would be closed the following morning for repairs. “Oh no, Mr. Bill”, I moaned … Continue reading →

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Four and Twenty Black Birds Baked in a Pie

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Maureen Longo

We did! We did! Who could resist a pie, from a company with such a delightful quirky name? Who could pass up the clever package? Certainly not me. The hard part was choosing; there were so many tempting pies on … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Adventures in New Zealand, food, travel | 5 Comments

There’s Laundry in the Forecast

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Maureen Longo

Kaikoura, NZ ~ Let your imagination provide the caption! New Zealand weather reports are so much more than forecasts. So much so, that I can almost agree with Paul Simon’s lyrics,”I get all the news I need from the weather … Continue reading →

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Winter Solstice

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Maureen Longo

Winter Solstice full moon over Ohope Beach June 21st, 2016 It’s June 21st and the day should be going on and on, instead at 5:10 pm, the day is nearly gone. Too soon, the sun will set on … Continue reading →