New Years Eve V's Full Moon Madness..

Happy New Year! Have you seen the Moon lately?

It was sitting pretty above the Tipi poles yesterday morning ..

The Full Moon is always a time of high energy and creativity for me, so while it was quite exciting for that to coincide with New Years Eve, it also created a bit of a conundrum .. I already have too many projects in full swing and need to keep my focus, certainly not take on anything 'new' if you know what I mean?!

Anyhoo, Surfer Boy drove up from Christchurch to camp out back in his *new* tent, so we ticky-toured during the day and partied through the night .. He was in charge of drinks, the girl managed the music, and I provided entertainment with a bit of a light show using flowlights = LED lights I've strung together and swing like poi ..


That's my kitchen window in the background

Now that's what I call a Rainglow!


Gardenings (garden things): Elderberry has already come away nicely, and the Mulberry Tree has finally found a permanent home! More Tomatoes & Cucumbers potted on, as well as Basil & Mizuna .. Lawns = a mix of grass, red clover, plantain, yarrow, and a few other pretty 'weeds', are all enjoying the extra water and attention .. Hop vines in wine barrels have also been repositioned so I can set them to climb up the fence line and across to the roof, creating an enclosed courtyard outside the sun-room - I know it sounds odd to shade a sun-room, but it's peak tourist season so cool and private is what I want ..

I also turned the skirt of the tipi (East) and cleaned the air mattresses, which really is hard work as much fun as it looks!

It's hard work

But somebody has to do it


It doesn't sound like much when I write it down, but combine this with school holidays, grandparentals visits, Solstice/Xmas/NYE, Animals, Gardening, House/Cooking, Soapmaking & Lotion Crafting etc - it's been flat out!

I'm also still coughing, congested, sneezing etc, but regardless of that feeling great :D

So here's to 2010