tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495553397518653924.comments2024-01-19T11:41:09.359+13:00A Hebridean in New ZealandGBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10289400344300258872noreply@blogger.comBlogger9008125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495553397518653924.post-36861093436962692023-12-29T21:34:39.544+13:002023-12-29T21:34:39.544+13:00Well it was originally introduced into NZ from Aus...Well it was originally introduced into NZ from Australia so if you picked it up in NZ then perhaps the beetles immediately sensed an affinity with their antecedents past. Sorry - just being flippant. I hope that they don't ruin your holiday. I can't imagine they do much harm although it's not very nice having anything crawling around uninvited. Enjoy your holiday.GBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10289400344300258872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495553397518653924.post-17757926766695032052023-12-29T14:10:13.352+13:002023-12-29T14:10:13.352+13:00Thanks... Our caravan is from Australia 🤔 now I&#...Thanks... Our caravan is from Australia 🤔 now I'm wondering if they are from there or they've climbed in from the campsite we're at in New Plymouth 🤷katsbloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05052377969217012290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495553397518653924.post-80910966145729121522023-12-28T21:56:02.094+13:002023-12-28T21:56:02.094+13:00A friend in NZ who is very well versed in these th...A friend in NZ who is very well versed in these things said Desjardins's Flat Beetle, Cryptamorpha desjardinsi would be her best guess.GBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10289400344300258872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495553397518653924.post-83642257708147735102023-12-26T21:16:57.887+13:002023-12-26T21:16:57.887+13:00Did you find out what these are as they're get...Did you find out what these are as they're getting in my caravan 😔katsbloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05052377969217012290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495553397518653924.post-19815056397797285872019-11-10T01:57:38.072+13:002019-11-10T01:57:38.072+13:00That's lovely to hear, Neil. Thank you. I hope...That's lovely to hear, Neil. Thank you. I hope it continues to serve you well.GBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10289400344300258872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495553397518653924.post-10372960135212543072019-11-10T01:08:56.435+13:002019-11-10T01:08:56.435+13:00And here in late 2019 I turn over my cheeseboard c...And here in late 2019 I turn over my cheeseboard cover and trace the mark to this post. It is a greenish marbled dome, about 10 inches wide, set on a turned wooden platter (by Gisla woodcraft) with a small loop handle and a mouse! Still intact and still a lovely way to serve cheese.<br /><br />Neilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17040164916820855079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495553397518653924.post-86892715758450468552016-12-17T11:57:08.959+13:002016-12-17T11:57:08.959+13:00Lucky you! My SIL has one but the two halves are b...Lucky you! My SIL has one but the two halves are beginning to come apart. I've been looking for a new one for her. Didn't think of looking in New Zealand!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03575115452044595412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495553397518653924.post-15251973814952191092016-02-13T10:52:39.262+13:002016-02-13T10:52:39.262+13:00Great decision to return for a nice long visit.Great decision to return for a nice long visit.Terra https://www.blogger.com/profile/04396481049075747940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495553397518653924.post-17335910788863157902016-01-27T03:18:18.858+13:002016-01-27T03:18:18.858+13:00... Just keeping an eye! ;) ...... Just keeping an eye! ;) ...DawnTreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04533307672147117843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495553397518653924.post-21060773566566609692016-01-06T22:58:04.855+13:002016-01-06T22:58:04.855+13:00Three cheers and a big red rosy apple.Three cheers and a big red rosy apple.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12453125929159161583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495553397518653924.post-63581927749933377512015-12-20T14:28:39.358+13:002015-12-20T14:28:39.358+13:00Great news!Great news!Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14912163929816619485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495553397518653924.post-4413894147489440572015-12-18T09:05:02.913+13:002015-12-18T09:05:02.913+13:00Thank you Monica. I hope so too!Thank you Monica. I hope so too!GBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10289400344300258872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495553397518653924.post-69632476137602082852015-12-18T09:04:44.033+13:002015-12-18T09:04:44.033+13:00Thank you Virginia.Thank you Virginia.GBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10289400344300258872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495553397518653924.post-26758843084181962322015-12-18T08:38:28.272+13:002015-12-18T08:38:28.272+13:00Hope everything will fall into place and that you&...Hope everything will fall into place and that you'll get a really good holiday!DawnTreaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04533307672147117843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495553397518653924.post-54124890025633847502015-12-18T01:13:18.400+13:002015-12-18T01:13:18.400+13:00So VERRRRY HAPPY for you!!!!So VERRRRY HAPPY for you!!!!VirginiaChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17282569773671179047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495553397518653924.post-84210465437284945042015-12-16T07:26:44.607+13:002015-12-16T07:26:44.607+13:00Thanks Robyn.Thanks Robyn.GBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10289400344300258872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495553397518653924.post-49760629436005876912015-12-16T03:18:25.527+13:002015-12-16T03:18:25.527+13:00That's lovely news to read! So pleased you'...That's lovely news to read! So pleased you're able to go back!Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04175531371914205163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495553397518653924.post-91846233596502540072015-12-15T21:28:12.693+13:002015-12-15T21:28:12.693+13:00Fabulous Graham. I am there Feb/March. Usually a...Fabulous Graham. I am there Feb/March. Usually around 21st February until end of March, but might have to go over earlier this year...just waiting to see what is happening with Mum.Serenatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08473750681150978115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495553397518653924.post-77371432604134745742015-12-15T21:27:15.728+13:002015-12-15T21:27:15.728+13:00So he did! That will teach me to reply late at nig...So he did! That will teach me to reply late at night when I am not concentrating properly. Was just pleased Graham is able to go back. :-)Serenatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08473750681150978115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495553397518653924.post-69854649674229548512015-12-15T20:59:12.485+13:002015-12-15T20:59:12.485+13:00That was indeed the import of what I said Meike an...That was indeed the import of what I said Meike and I expect that much of New Zealand will be clamouring for some rain by the time I get there.GBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10289400344300258872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495553397518653924.post-62763645132238503892015-12-15T20:57:50.729+13:002015-12-15T20:57:50.729+13:00Six weeks Serenata. I leave on the 16 March. When ...Six weeks Serenata. I leave on the 16 March. When are you there.GBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10289400344300258872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495553397518653924.post-67922056875965096112015-12-15T20:01:58.860+13:002015-12-15T20:01:58.860+13:00Six weeks he said, Serenata, didn't he? :-)
G...Six weeks he said, Serenata, didn't he? :-)<br /><br />Graham, that's great news for you - and I am sure there won't be as much rain during your stay on NZ as there is on Lewis in six days...!Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495553397518653924.post-55348387791832074152015-12-15T12:57:11.676+13:002015-12-15T12:57:11.676+13:00Wow! How long will you be in NZ for? I wonder if...Wow! How long will you be in NZ for? I wonder if we will be there the same time? Serenatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08473750681150978115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495553397518653924.post-82154087253697124242015-07-09T01:15:13.975+12:002015-07-09T01:15:13.975+12:00It's a pleasure M. I hope you find some more. ...It's a pleasure M. I hope you find some more. They seem to pop up all over the place.GBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10289400344300258872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-495553397518653924.post-36834463878019786232015-07-08T23:41:29.128+12:002015-07-08T23:41:29.128+12:00So interesting ..... I found my Suger bowl in a Ch...So interesting ..... I found my Suger bowl in a Charity shop 300 miles rom Graham's pottery ,<br />Love it's Sea scape colours , now I am searching for all the other shapes ! Thanks Graham, Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07377917508419893084noreply@blogger.com