Tag Archives: travel

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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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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Bomb Cyclone

Posted on January 30, 2018 by Maureen Longo

Mr. Bill is a cyclone magnet. Taking a walk on the wild side last year, he enjoyed flings with Debbie, Cook and Donna. Now it’s true that, some married men like to flirt with danger when they are chick magnets … Continue reading →

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If a Tree Fell…

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Maureen Longo

Tra, La! With strident opening notes, the silence was shattered. Boom! She dropped several octaves; it was all bass no treble, when vocal cords vibrated by powerful pipes, turned her salvo into a roar. Dishes rattled in the china cabinet and the apartment … Continue reading →

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After the Cyclone

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Maureen Longo

  Sharing storm stories the morning after the cyclone, Beachpoint was abuzz with excited chatter, as returning residents were reunited, none the worst for the wear and all with a story to tell. Although everyone was evacuated, not all of … Continue reading →

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A Floridan Interlude

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Maureen Longo

As we waited for our visas to return to Paradise, we spent the time in God’s Waiting Room, otherwise known as Florida. You might well ask, “What’s ‘not to like’ about Florida?” The answer would be,’nothing’; it’s all good. Like … Continue reading →

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A Fanciful Friendship- Epilogue

Posted on April 18, 2017 by Maureen Longo

It’s been four years since I discovered this magical place, where real yields to surreal but for all those who believe in fairy tales, finding the spot, is a piece of cake or sometimes wedding cake.  After saying, “I Do”, … Continue reading →

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A Fanciful Friendship

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Maureen Longo

When calling within New Zealand, I use a dumb cousin rather than a smart phone. I haven’t a clue why Kiwis call basic cell phones dumb cousins but they do. I’m fond of my dumb cousin; it might not have … Continue reading →

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Merge Like A Zip!

Posted on January 31, 2017 by Maureen Longo

“Faster Mr. Bill, faster!“, I urged as we approached our first ‘Merge Like A Zip’ road sign outside Taupo. Inexplicably,Mr. Bill  ignored my helpful advice to speed up; instead, Mr. Bill slowed down. I patiently explained, that zip meant zoom and he … Continue reading →

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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 →

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