309 Road: The Man Behind the Name
Becs Cox shares the story of the Topp man who drove up therange A son, brother, husband, father, trooper, farmer and carriage driver – Mr William (Bill) Betheridge Topp Junior was born 6th of September 1874 in Whangapoua. He was the third child and first son of William Betheridge Topp Senior (born in Cape Town, […]
Where are all the EGGS?
So, I’ve a theory on where all the eggs are. The guilt felt by farmers because of the cages was massive. So the area that the chickens have now is vast! They can’t find the hens to retrieve the eggs. It’s a real egg hunt.
Why did the chicken cross the road?
Free range, innit?!
Let’s Have a Bowl
Getting the Best From our Piece of Paradise So you’ve discovered the ‘new year, new me’ ambition has become a too-distant memory, as we creep towards the second quarter of 2023. It’s become all too easy to slip back into the old habits – you know, the not-so-good ones. But it doesn’t matter, all is […]
So … How’s That Airbnb Going?
So, let’s unpack these perspectives a little. In terms of providing short-term accommodation, Mercury Bay has a wide range of motels catering for quite up-market tastes through to holiday camps and cheaper family-friendly options. Very seldom are these filled to capacity (with the occasional exception of specific events such as the Summer Concert). Taking this view, Airbnb takes business away from established businesses in the area, rather than filling a need in the accommodation market.
Common Ground – A Page Dedicated to Expression March 2023
Photos by Lia Priemus on her Last Visit to India 2022 A Sadhu in deep meditation at the holy heritage site Pashupatinath in Katmandu, Nepal A wonderful morning greeting from a holy Sadhu in Pushkar , Rajasthan The Hare Krishnas made such beautiful music at the holy lake in Pushkar , Rajasthan – Such happiness […]