Despite my years of learning Spanish the finer differences between El niño and La niña as far as the weather is concerned are a bit of a mystery to me. All I know is that El niño is not something that we really want as it brings lower than average temperatures,... Factory production systems have always fascinated me. How systems and processes work together to create products often at high speed and precision accuracy. Our barn is turning into a plant factory although more of a prototype production line without high levels... Paths and foundations are essential infrastructure but rarely celebrated for their engineering prowess. To me celery is the culinary equivalent. That ingredient that is important to have but as an accompaniment rather than a dish in itself. I know there are lots... Bright Spring days are bringing new adventures to Domestic Executive HQ. It’s as though nature has truly woken up from it’s winter hibernation after a few weeks of fitful slumber. The bassets and I have been drinking in the rays and enjoying the warm.... One of the endearing qualities of New Zealand is that there is little requirement to keep up with Joneses. That was until today. Not to be outdone our neighbour Doug decided that his friend had a bigger digger than the one our landscapers use and decided to rub... 