A boomer's blog that meanders along the back roads
Our People, Our Country
Timber Trail Accommodation Digs Boomers On Bikes
The central North Island tracks of the NZ Cycle Trail are fast becoming a favourite playground for grey power couples. Waikato River and Timber Trail are top of the list of must-do FITNESS CHALLENGES.
Creepy Critters and Soapy Issues
Temperatures are on the way down and our daylight hours are about to get one hour shorter.
Reflections on The Seasons
Summer is almost gone and Easter is around the corner. Already the leaves are starting to change their colour and fall.
Auckland’s Sustainable Whanau Challenge
I've almost completed the second week of "The Sustainable Whanau Challenge." So far so good with only the occasional slip up.
Cleaning Up
We have had a big response to a question raised by JimO from Torbay who asked for help cleaning shower glass.
Monica Louis
Life begins at 50+; it may be just an expression but it's absolutely true for me.
Kitchen Aromas
"Try this," Mark said, pushing a small bottle of feijoa-flavoured aerated drink across the café table to our Aussie mate.
Give Your Brain A Boost
Puzzles are great for your brain and memory health, but can you do more?
A Holiday in New Plymouth
We never did climb Mt Taranaki when we were on holiday in New Plymouth recently.




