Day 254 - Salute

Salute

Petone Foreshore

The inscription on the plaque reads:

"These oars salute those who have arrived and departed these shores, and those who will arrive and depart in the future."

Day 253 - Spell check required

Spell check required

I couldn't believe this sign in a hospital elevator. Someone had already attacked two of the rogue apostrophes with a Twink pen, but somehow copy's remained. Seriously, how long would it have taken to ask someone to check the spelling and punctuation on this sign before it was produced? *shakes head in disbelief*

Day 252 - Good advice

Good advice

"Don't use chopsticks while driving"

Day 251 - Secret admirer

A secret admirer

A single red rose left at the door by an admirer, with an anonymous note constructed from letters cut out of a newspaper. (Its contents, although brief, prevent it from being a poison pen letter.) Unfortunately, the object of his affection had moved house several weeks earlier and never got to admire his handiwork. I guess it pays to always check your facts!

Day 250 - Rose tea set

Rose tea set

Sipping elegance

Day 249 - Half-baked

Half-baked

Banana loaf on its way

Day 248 - Piggy bank

Piggy bank

This is my original piggy bank from when I was just a few years old. It has collected change for more than 30 years. A friend of Mum's gave it to me. It has a big cork on the bottom so it can be used over and over. The cork cost 2c - it's written on the bottom, and I've never forgotten it!

Day 247 - Masks

Masks

Whispering their secrets

Day 246 - Seashore

Seashore

Day 245 - Throw parties, not stones

Throw parties, not stones

Sounds like a good idea to me!

Day 244 - Lady of the night

Lady of the night

Always ready for action

Day 243 - Days Bay jetty

Days Bay jetty

Day 242 - Extreme driftwood

Extreme driftwood

At what point does driftwood become a log?

Day 241 - Number 13

Number 13

An ornate welcome

Day 240 - Afternoon nap

Afternoon nap

Seagulls taking some time out

Day 239 - Lunch for a bug

Lunch for a bug

Or perhaps a whole bug family?

(Look closely - the holes in this plant's leaves would have taken some work!)

Day 238 - Peek-a-boo house

Peek-a-boo house

Every time I walk down the street, I imagine that this house is crouched down, hiding behind its hedge, peeping cheekily over the top, and getting ready to jump up and shout "peek-a-boo" at passersby.

Day 237 - Star mosaic

Star mosaic

Endlessly seeing stars

Day 236 - Bird sculpture

Bird sculpture

Nga Manu Nature Reserve

Day 235 - Easter cupcakes

Easter cupcakes

Chocolate overload!