Little tree, big apple

 I am not saying it has been hot, but on Friday, we saw a very hot blackbird. He was lying on his tummy with his wings spread out. He was beside the hedge and if he had moved back a few centimetres he would have been in the shade. Daft bird.

Our social life continues with lunches and morning or afternoon teas with friends from genealogy and tramping clubs.

On Sunday we went to Putaruru to see an old friend from trampiing club. They have planted a new apple tree. As you can see, the apple is almost as big as the tree. It did make me laugh.

The big tree that fell down in the storm has been cleaned up and taken away. Most of the town has been cleaned up and we are all tidy again.

Along the bike trail that goes to Te Aroha, someone has planted apple trees on the grass verge. Sadly no on is looking after them and they all have codlin moth. It seems such a waste as apple trees aren't cheap and need some tender loving care.