the green house is getting an upgrade!

In honor of spring, here is a blog post. We, meaning mostly Nigel, are giving our greenhouse a makeover. The plastic sheeting has all disintegrated after two years. We were given old windows and 2x4's from friends. The paint came from the tip (dump), they let people take the old cans. So far, we have only had to buy screws! We will repay our friends with veggies.   

The greenhouse 'before' photo.

Nigel painting

Me painting according to Nigels
 instructions, he is a picky painter!

Windows going up.

Sun shining, Spring has arrived!

the pallet party

 We went to a 21st party the other evening. Now, for the non new zealanders. A 21st is a kiwi tradition. It seems to be to fall somewhere in between the american high school graduation party and a wedding reception! It is celebrating the individuals entry into adulthood and is often a very formal affair. At least the ones I have been to. There is always lots of good food and speeches. The one we went to the other night was for Nigels 3rd cousin. Her grandparents own a wood recycling place and the party was held there. It was decorated all with old pallets! The walls, the table, the planters, the bar. Very cool idea! I was pallet inspired.