Northcote Rose Show
New Zealand has taught me an awareness of two things at least - Birds and Flowers. I would also like to say Self Awareness, but I hear the chorus of Nay-sayers in the background, so let's stay with the birds and flowers. At present the roses are out in force and Desika's love of flowers compelled a visit to a local rose show.
A new rose variety - the Desika
This newly acquired floral awareness does not run to naming names so just enjoy.
The round ones
The square ones
Basket cases
and Winners
and Rosaphilic Aficionados
I spent a relaxing weekend with Logan at his little farm near Wellsford. The early summer weather was perfect and a couple of small treks on the acreage produced a photo collection of the flora and fauna.
Logan feeds the chickens, ducks and guinea fowl.
Taking their places for the barn dance
The Beau Brummel of the Ball
The Matrons sit this one out
There's always an outsider
Event Security provided by Makeda
The lady in the balcony
At events like this one, corsages abound
Button-holes for the gentlemen
And try to involve the wall-flowers
A function venue like no other
With a touch of history
Even if the varnish has lost a little of its sheen
There's fresh lettuce on the sandwiches at supper
And Beau was the last to leave the dance floor
