The morning of the War Years Day dawned in quite a misty and atmospheric manner. It did seem quite appropriate when you thought about the reason for the day organised at Taranaki Pioneer Village. Still, there was hope that the fog would lift and that the rain would hold off during the day. Back in… Continue reading War Years Day Part I
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An Easter To Remember Part IV
Once most of our party had set off to have a rest before the dance I followed Monique and Edan back to Curragh Cottage where we found David and Sonya, as well as Falma and Claudia, who had spent the day baking in the cottage kitchen. It was nice to have a chance to sit… Continue reading An Easter To Remember Part IV
An Easter to Remember Part III
Sunday arrived far too quickly, as the last day of multi-day events often does. Still, I was quite looking forward to the day, and to 'officially debuting' my recently completed Tartan and White ensemble. Up and dressed, I wrestled my hair into a style that would work both with my new French Bonnet but would… Continue reading An Easter to Remember Part III
An Easter to Remember Part II
When I first found out that punting on the Avon was one of the activities for Easter (I think it was in May last year?) I was totally ready right then and there to book my flights to Christchurch. I'd always wanted to go punting and to be able to do it while historically costumed… Continue reading An Easter to Remember Part II
An Easter To Remember Part I
A couple of Easters ago, I was cat sitting for my sister and borrowing her sewing machine while attempting to sew petticoats and an underskirt. It was the very start of my journey into this wonderful hobby of historical costuming. I had absolutely no idea that two years later I would spend the same long… Continue reading An Easter To Remember Part I
From 2017 to Victorian Oamaru Part IV
Sunday I got up early on Sunday morning, hoping that I'd left myself enough time to get ready for breakfast out at Portside restaurant. Part of me did wish that I could have slept in a little longer but, being the last day of the Heritage Celebrations, I wanted to make the absolute most of… Continue reading From 2017 to Victorian Oamaru Part IV
From 2017 to Victorian Oamaru Part III
Saturday Despite falling into bed so late I still woke up reasonably early which was quite a surprise to me. I had expected to sleep a lot later and Saturday was the only morning where it wouldn't matter quite how late I did sleep. Even so, after a couple of failed snoozing attempts, I dragged… Continue reading From 2017 to Victorian Oamaru Part III
From 2017 to Victorian Oamaru Part II
Friday I woke on Friday, full of excitement for a very full day of Victorian and Oamaruvian goodness. Still quite used to waking early for work, despite my week's worth of holiday, I got up and after a shower, it was time to get ready. Thankfully, despite taking a little longer than I had hoped,… Continue reading From 2017 to Victorian Oamaru Part II
From 2017 to Victorian Oamaru, Part I
Thursday The day started off smoothly, starting at my parents' house, and leaving ahead of schedule to make it to Palmerston for my bus on to Oamaru. We even had enough time to pop out to Shag Point to look at the seals before having lunch back in Palmerston. I kept checking the time, counting… Continue reading From 2017 to Victorian Oamaru, Part I
Post Event Blues
Apart from historical costuming I also sporadically compete in half marathons. I've crossed the finish line twenty-five times and each time, no matter how exhausted I might be, I get that euphoric high. The next day I'm still riding pretty high from the race but then the Post Race Blues kick in. I feel flat,… Continue reading Post Event Blues
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