post-solstice quarterly report

Tomorrow is the first of July.  Such a cliche - to say the year is flying by, but it is anyway.
Life has been full. I've been chasing my tail. Metaphorically speaking, whirlwinds have spun.
In summary, here are a few snippets captured:

Off the press to the framers. Ode to Hemigway -The Iceberg Theory 1&2. Steel plates - biggest I've made yet 600mmx400mm. Triple bite and a mission to ink.

Our mate G bought a boat! So, it's been fish for tea a lot - beautiful kai moana.

This is my Manuka Press - Model 2, manufactured by an engineer in Christchurch. It is pretty heavy and the desk is now pretty warped - a bit of a concern when I get the press cranking....

Kawakawa woodcut teatowels drying in the hallway

Patea beach

C & K at Ototoka beach.

Some views of the inaugural Ink Inc. in Waverley for Whanganui Artist Open Studios. Featuring printed work by Beck White, Rachael Brown and myself, with fairtrade coffee roasted by Devils Cup. Patea represent.

A kid in my WW1 pigeon school holiday programme. Camera shy.

The Lonely Yeti wants to do your dishes.

T's 40th in Onekaka, Golden Bay. Nice to meet you.

The Bank - our whare.

These Three Oceans

Taranaki Arts Trail - June 2014

Lake Tarawera retreat foot outfits.

All downhill to summer now. Spotted a sprouted jonquil today.  And the kakabeak is doing its thing already. 
Slowly learning Mexican Spanish for our imminent trip. How do I feel about that?  Bien, gracias!
My cup runneth over. 
Adios, amigo x