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Teaser Tuesdays ~ The Chinaman by Stephen Leather

2012-01-31T14:09:00.002+13:00

Teaser Tuesdays is hosted by the lovely MizB of Should Be Reading.

Here's how it works...

Grab your latest read, open it up and share two sentences from the page. Easy as that. Don't forget to link back to MizB and share the title and author of your book so others can add to their TBR (to be read) list if they wish.

Here's my teaser...

The bike's lights were still flashinig. Her frown deepened and at that moment the twenty-five pounds of Semtex explosive in the back carrier box exploded in a flash of blinding white light, blowing in the window and striking her with thousands of glass daggers.

Have a great day/night and I'll see you again soon.
Happy reading,
Love KB
xxx

A Woman's Best Friend

2012-01-29T16:50:00.004+13:00

If you have a pic of pets or animals to share with Coco, post to your blog and leave a link and comment below.

You can see more of Coco's Animal Antics here.

This post has been shared with Camera Critters.

Have a great weekend
Love KB
xxx

It's The Return Of The Wee Little Ones With Hairy Feet

2012-01-12T16:43:00.002+13:00

I can't wait to see this but I guess I'll have to since it's not out until the end of the year.

See you tomorrow,
Love KB
xxx

Boobs, Officer

2012-01-09T15:28:00.002+13:00

A female officer arrests a drunk. She warns him, "You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be held against you."
The drunk replies, "Boobs."

Love KB
xxx

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Keeping Up With KB - Resolutions

2012-01-08T16:08:00.008+13:00

I can't believe we're one week into the new year already. It's been a busy week for us but a good busy time.

I've made my resolutions, as I do every year. I'm pleased that some of the resolutions I made last year have stuck. I've given up coffee, we've started growing our own veggies and I eat fruit and/or vegetables with most of my meals. Still working on the fitness, (as usual) and drinking less wine, (as usual) but I'm getting there.

As well as the old faithfuls (exercise, drinking), I've come up with a few new resolutions this year. I want to continue to grow more of my own veggies. It's been great to pop out the front door and pick lettuce, tomatoes and fresh herbs. Now I know what I'm doing, I want to expand my horizons and grow different varieties of veggies.

Also, I want to purchase more cruelty free products. Whitesnake and I started buying free range eggs last year instead of caged hens eggs. They are more expensive but taste so much better. We'll continue with this and buy more free range food when we can.

Last month, after watching the beagle freedom project on utube, I did some research on products that are tested on animals. I went through our cupboards and was shocked by the amount of products we had purchased that are tested on animals. Since then, I've been keeping an eye out for products that are not tested on animals. I'll continue to do this and replace as many brands as I can with cruelty free products. I'd like to do more but I guess every little we can do helps.

That reminds me of something which happened the other day. One of my facebook friends was having a go at us meat eaters, saying if we really loved animals, we wouldn't eat meat. I don't think I'd ever give up eating meat because I enjoy it so much but I don't see how that makes me hate animals. I know my friend wears makeup, takes medicine, cleans her house, washes her hair with products that are tested on animals. Just because someone doesn't eat meat, doesn't mean they love animals more than I do. I love animals too, I just try to help them when I can, in different ways. And, I don't have anything against people who don't eat animal products, in fact my sister is vegan and I admire her determination very much but don't preach to me about how much better you are than me just because you don't eat meat. Maybe if we all did our bit to help instead of blaming others, we could help the animals even more.

Righto, I feel much better for getting that off my chest. What are your resolutions for this year? Can you recommend any cruelty free products to me? I'm finding it especially hard to find hair care products that don't cost a fortune. Every time I wash my hair I think of those poor bunnies having shampoo put in their eyes.

See you tomorrow
love KB
xxx

Weekend Walkabout

2012-01-08T14:33:00.001+13:00

Welcome to Weekend Walkabout, a place to share and explore the different corners of our world.

We haven't walked anywhere interesting this week as it's been raining most of the time. Here's hoping the weather improves soon so we can get back to it.

Walkabout is a phrase which means to walk around and explore with no specific destination in mind. Have you been walkabout anywhere interesting this week? If so, post your story or pictures to your blog, leave a comment here and a link to your post on our Linky and Whitesnake or KB will come take a look. Don't forget to put a link to Weekend Walkabout so others can find us and join in the fun.

See you tomorrow
Love KB
xxx

Weekend Walkabout - Farm Cove

2012-01-01T14:59:00.007+13:00

Welcome to Weekend Walkabout, a place to share and explore the different corners of our world.

Whitesnake and I spent some time on Boxing Day at Farm Cove. Hope you enjoy the pics.

Walkabout is a phrase which means to walk around and explore with no specific destination in mind. Have you been walkabout anywhere interesting this week? If so, post your story or pictures to your blog, leave a comment here and a link to your post on our Linky and Whitesnake or KB will come take a look. Don't forget to put a link to Weekend Walkabout so others can find us and join in the fun.

This post has been shared with Scenic Sunday and Our World Tuesday
See you tomorrow
Love KB
xxx

Happy New Year

2011-12-31T10:21:00.002+13:00

Thanks to all who visited my blog and shared their stories with me this year. It's pouring with rain over most of NZ today so we'll be staying in tonight AND Whitesnake has to work in the morning. How will you be bringing in the New Year?

See you next year.

Love KB
xxx

Friday Flash 55 - Burn Time

2011-12-30T10:29:00.004+13:00

Each Friday I write a short story in exactly 55 words. If you'd like to join in the fun and games, write your story, visit G-Man and let him know you've posted.

She’d been holidaying in Tahiti for a week. Staying out of the sun to protect her pale skin.

Every day another tanned person commented,” You’re so pale. First day here?”

She finally had enough and sat out in the sun all day without sunscreen. It took three days to recover from her sunstroke. Never again.

Yes, this happened to me once. Ouchie. Don't forget to slip, slop, slap this Summer. Not much chance of that today, it's pouring with rain. Actually, we haven't had much of a Summer at all so far :(

Have a great weekend and a Happy New Year.

Love KB
xxx

Quote Of The Day

2011-12-29T14:47:00.002+13:00

Oscar Wilde

My Favourite Ad for 2011

2011-12-28T10:50:00.006+13:00

I usually fast forward the ads on telly but I always watch this one. It has a cute dog in it...of course.

Pass the tissues!

Love KB
xxx

Keeping Up With KB - Christmas Day

2011-12-27T12:53:00.033+13:00

Hi all,

Hope you had a wonderful Christmas because we certainly did.

Whitesnake, Coco and I spent the morning together opening pressies, pottering around and watching the top 400 awesome hits of the eighties.

The music reminded me of happy times but some clips brought back memories of a couple of bad perms I had, which I'd rather forget.

We headed over to my parents' house for a late lunch. I was really pleased that the food was reasonably healthy and I didn't feel like I'd overindulged. It was great to catch up with my sis and her fella. We don't see them enough and are going to make more of an effort to catch up in the future.

Whitesnake and I spent the evening having a few drinks while we watched, A Christmas Carol (my favourite Christmas movie). All in all, a lovely day.

Hope you all had a lovely Christmas.
Love KB
xxx

Merry Christmas

2011-12-17T15:52:00.004+13:00

I'll be taking a short blog break while I celebrate the holiday season. Have a wonderful time with your friends and family, stay safe and I'll see you after Christmas.

Lots of Love
KB
xxx

Weekend Walkabout ~ Cockle Bay

2011-12-11T16:51:00.011+13:00

Welcome to Weekend Walkabout, a place to share and explore the different corners of our world.

These pics were taken by Whitesnake. He found a walking track near Cockle Bay which we hadn't seen before, while I sat in the car drinking coffee and eating a muffin, hehe!

See you tomorrow
Love KB
xxx

Our recipe this week is...Sage Pork Chops with Rice Pilaf

These pics have been shared with Scenic Sunday, Watery Wednesday and Outdoor Wednesday

Friday Flash 55 - Beware Of Idiots

2011-12-09T15:18:00.006+13:00

Each Friday I write a short story in exactly 55 words. If you'd like to join in the fun and games, write your story, visit G-Man and let him know you've posted.

I rush out the front door to warn the stranger not to open the gate. She pushes her way through anyway. My dog bolts through the space to freedom.

"Didn't you read the sign?"

"Lots of people have those signs but don't have a dog," she replies.

She tries to sell me something. Bloody idiot.

This is based on an event that happened to me last week. I was so angry. I have a sign on my gate, the gate is bolted from the inside and she still came waltzing in as if she owned the place. Then she had the nerve to try to sell me something. I told her I was not interested and I would have to rescue my dog before she reached the busy road.The young woman looked at me like I was the one putting her out.

I sent an email to the company concerned and asked not to be visited by them again. They replied that they were sorry and would not enter my property again. I sent another email asking how they would do this without having my address. Idiots!

What annoyed me the most was that if Coco had bitten the woman, she'd be the one classed as dangerous.

Rant over.

Have a great weekend all.

Love KB
xxx

Weekend Walkabout - Mangemangeroa Reserve

2011-12-04T11:13:00.011+13:00

Welcome to Weekend Walkabout, a place to share and explore the different corners of our world.

We found this beautiful walkway this week. We've driven past this place many times but didn't realise there was a walkway off the road. We'd already had our walk for the day when we spotted it so we'll head back soon to check it out and take more pics.

See you tomorrow
Love KB
xxx

These pics have been shared with Scenic Sunday Outdoor Wednesday and Watery Wednesday.

Beagle Freedom Project

2011-12-02T11:31:00.024+13:00

These dogs have lived their lives so far in a research lab. They have never seen the sun, been cuddled or felt grass under their paws. Watch the video to see them set free. I cried buckets.

Follow the linky if you'd like to find out more...huffingtonpost.com lab raised beagles go outside

There is also a list of companies which test on animals. I was shocked when I read some of the names, I'm making it my mission to be more aware of the products I buy and to finding out which products I can buy which are not tested on animals.

Pass the tissues.
Love KB
xxx

Cockle Bay, New Zealand

2011-12-01T11:15:00.005+13:00

These pics have been shared with Watery Wednesday and Wordless Wednesday.

Have a great day/night.

Love KB
xxx

P.S. I forgot to add that the pics were taken by Whitesnake.

Teaser Tuesdays ~ Another Woman by Penny Vincenzi

2011-11-29T11:17:00.004+13:00

Here's my teaser...

A perfect wedding for a perfect bride. And who could possibly have thought, on that golden scented evening, entertained a suspicion even for a moment, that the perfect wedding was never to take place at all?

Have a great day/night and I'll see you again soon.
Happy reading,
Love KB
xxx

Weekend Walkabout ~ Pine Harbour

2011-11-27T12:10:00.008+13:00

Welcome to Weekend Walkabout, a place to share and explore the different corners of our world.

It was Whitesnake's bithday earlier this week and one of the ways we celebrated was to head out to Pine Harbour for a Walkabout.

First stop The Jolly Roger

followed by a few old cars and bikes

it was really windy

and a coffee at Pepperjacks

See you tomorrow
Love KB
xxx

It's Time

2011-11-26T10:10:00.002+13:00

Don't forget to vote today, New Zealand.

In other news...we had heaps of fun for Whitesnake's birthday. I'll post some pics tomorrow. We have some pics of what we had for dinner on our joint blog...KB and Whitesnakes home.

See ya later
Love KB
xxx

Happy Birthday Whitesnake

2011-11-24T01:12:00.002+13:00

It's my darling Whitesnake's Birthday today.

Happy Birthday my love, looking forward to spending the day with you.

Your KB
xxxx

Keeping Up With KB

2011-11-22T14:46:00.002+13:00

I haven't written a Keeping Up With KB for ages. I guess there just hasn't been much to say recently.

Dad is doing really well and healing nicely. Whitesnake will be starting a new role at work soon. I'm really pleased as the hours are much more suitable for us...no more finishing at midnight! It's Whitesnake's Birthday later in the week, we're going out tomorrow to celebrate. I'll take some pics to show you. The weather is heating up so I gave Coco a hair cut yesterday.

Righto, I think that's me all caught up.

Hope you are well.

Love KB
xxx

Skywatch Friday

2011-11-18T15:07:00.004+13:00

Here's my contribution to Skywatch, a beautiful sky last night.

I haven't blogged for a week? Wow! I was ill for a couple of days but feeling good now.
See you tomorrow.
Love KB
xxx

Flash Fiction Friday ~ It Makes You Wanna Scream

2011-11-11T15:43:00.006+13:00

Each Friday I write a short story in exactly 55 words. If you'd like to join in the fun and games, write your story, visit G-Man and let him know you've posted.

Why do kids scream when they play?

They squeal, giggle and laugh all day.

Why does our dog sleep half the day away?

She wakes to eat, cuddle and play.

Why do we work hard all day?

It makes us scream in a different way.

We need to take time to laugh, cuddle and play.

Have a great weekend all.

Love KB
xxx

Our recipe today is...Simply Delish Sticky Red Onions, Poached Eggs with a Herb Butter Sauce .