Make the most of every chance
Here is a brilliant poem for the New Year
by Poet and Respected Celebrant Gwyn Davies:
JUST ANOTHER DAY.
The New year is upon us, a so-called special day,
My thoughts are somewhat different, and that’s just how they will stay.
For every day, is special, only you can make it so,
And the world can be your oyster as about your way you go.
The past has brought you to this point, mistakes along the way,
But to get to where you are now, it’s the price we had to pay.
Friends and loved ones gathered, some taken in their prime,
Would they waste a moment, if they were given extra time?
No! those no longer with us, not a moment would they waste,
And what price would they pay to have another taste,
A life that they have lost now, each precious moment gone,
So, remember to savour every moment, those left to carry on.
For life is no rehearsal, there is no second chance,
And when the music’s playing, get up and have a dance.
When you’re feeling fit and well, don’t walk there, try and skip,
And when the bank account is healthy, book another trip.
For life is such a journey, the routes for us to choose,
And unless you make it happen, you have so much to lose.
So, when you’re simply fed up, down or feeling low,
Only you can make it happen, as you will all well know.
So, grasp that chance your given, a moment not to waste,
So much there still awaits you, so much there still to taste.
Avoid the words “if Only” and make the most of every chance,
For we may not have a warning when it’s time for our last dance.
Live Q&A: Garden maintenance with Crewcut
This Wednesday, we are having another Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with John Bracewell from Crewcut.
John Bracewell, former Black Caps coach turned Franchisee Development Manager and currently the face of Crewcut’s #Movember campaign, knows a thing or two about keeping the grass looking sharp—whether it’s on a cricket pitch or in your backyard!
As a seasoned Crewcut franchisee, John is excited to answer your lawn and gardening questions. After years of perfecting the greens on the field, he's ready to share tips on how to knock your garden out of the park. Let's just say he’s as passionate about lush lawns as he is about a good game of cricket!
John is happy to answer questions about lawn mowing, tree/hedge trimming, tidying your garden, ride on mowing, you name it! He'll be online on Wednesday, 27th of November to answer them all.
Share your question below now ⬇️
Calling All Puzzle Masters! Can You Solve This?
When John was six years old he hammered a nail into his favorite tree to mark his height.
Ten years later at age sixteen, John returned to see how much higher the nail was.
If the tree grew by five centimetres each year, how much higher would the nail be?
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What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
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