Category Archives: Stories

The Story of The Day I met Mama the Sheep

Posted on April 16, 2012 by

The day I met Mama the Sheep, it was a cold clear January morning. A man had called me and said he had sheep to sell, did I want a few.  So we hitched the rusty stock trailer to the … Continue reading →

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Banty the Bantam Rooster

Posted on October 22, 2011 by

Did I tell you about my mother’s rock gardens? I think I did.  At the big house on the beach. You will remember that Dad said he would place a rock once then shift it once, then he was done. … Continue reading →

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So, one day we put on a play

Posted on October 15, 2011 by

The basketball hit the fluourescent light bulb the very moment I stepped through the classroom door, as the new drama teacher. Glass confetti tinkling to my feet. Slightly alarmed I stood my ground as two tall teenage rugby players rushed … Continue reading →

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Cooking Nights with the Old Folks

Posted on October 6, 2011 by

I was a very young Mum when I got a job for six weeks working with the night nurse at an old folks home. There were two of us and not very much to do, so the other nurse delightfully, … Continue reading →

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Rubbish Men catch a Giggle

Posted on September 29, 2011 by

Yesterday I introduced you to the farm house in the orchard, we talked about its high ceilings and long old fashioned sash windows. It also had a long wide corridor that ran past all the bedroom doors and to a … Continue reading →

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The Table, the Cat and Kids with Balls

Posted on September 28, 2011 by

We have leapt a generation in this piece. But you know how sometimes a story will get stuck in the front of your brain and revolve around in there until it is down-loaded to clear the way for another. This … Continue reading →

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