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A farmer had some puppies he needed to sell. He painted a sign advertising the 4 pups and set about nailing it to a post on the edge of his yard. As he was driving the last nail into the post, he felt a tug on his overalls. He looked down into the eyes of a little boy.
"Mister," he said, … View moreA farmer had some puppies he needed to sell. He painted a sign advertising the 4 pups and set about nailing it to a post on the edge of his yard. As he was driving the last nail into the post, he felt a tug on his overalls. He looked down into the eyes of a little boy.
"Mister," he said, "I want to buy one of your puppies."
"Well," said the farmer, as he rubbed the sweat off the back of his neck, "These puppies come from fine parents and cost a good deal of money."
The boy dropped his head for a moment. Then reaching deep into his pocket, he pulled out a handful of change and held it up to the farmer.
"I've got thirty-nine cents. Is that enough to take a look?"
"Sure," said the farmer. And with that he let out a whistle. "Here, Dolly!" he called.
Out from the doghouse and down the ramp ran Dolly followed by four little balls of fur. The little boy pressed his face against the chain link fence. His eyes danced with delight. As the dogs made their way to the fence, the little boy noticed something else stirring inside the doghouse.
Slowly another little ball appeared, this one noticeably smaller. Down the ramp it slid. Then in a somewhat awkward manner, the little pup began hobbling toward the others, doing its best to catch up...
"I want that one," the little boy said, pointing to the runt.
The farmer knelt down at the boy's side and said, "Son, you don't want that puppy. He will never be able to run and play with you like these other dogs would."
With that the little boy stepped back from the fence, reached down, and began rolling up one leg of his trousers. In doing so he revealed a steel brace running down both sides of his leg attaching itself to a specially made shoe. Looking back up at the farmer, he said, "You see sir, I don't run too well myself, and he will need someone who understands."
With tears in his eyes, the farmer reached down and picked up the little pup. Holding it carefully he handed it to the little boy.
"How much?" asked the little boy...
"No charge," answered the farmer, "There's no charge for love."
Homework can often be difficult but creating a good routine and healthy study habits can make the process more effective and efficient.
Have you or your child implemented the following?
- create a distraction free environment
- schedule homework time
- give praise and rewards
- connect with … View moreHomework can often be difficult but creating a good routine and healthy study habits can make the process more effective and efficient.
Have you or your child implemented the following?
- create a distraction free environment
- schedule homework time
- give praise and rewards
- connect with teachers
- get additional support if needed
Follow the link to find out more:
I went to Pohe Island Skate Park yesterday - love the facilities, excellent for our community. I love what is being developed.
I became disabled after suffering a head injury from a bike accident. It was terribly disappointing to see at least 30% of kids at the skate park not wearing helmets.
So, I… View moreI went to Pohe Island Skate Park yesterday - love the facilities, excellent for our community. I love what is being developed.
I became disabled after suffering a head injury from a bike accident. It was terribly disappointing to see at least 30% of kids at the skate park not wearing helmets.
So, I have co-created this safety sign which I think should be used at all skate parks and BMX tracks.
One injured child is one too many.
THINK SAFETY
DON'T LET YOUR ABILITY BECOME A DISABILITY!
Kia Kaha
Saturday afternoon we heard a car engine, or several engines in turn, scream at maximum revs in the vicinity of the Kauri Hall for 20 minutes, half an hour, 3/4 of an hour? It is hard to judge, because such a thing seems to last longer than it really does, quite often.
A few minutes after 22:00 … View moreSaturday afternoon we heard a car engine, or several engines in turn, scream at maximum revs in the vicinity of the Kauri Hall for 20 minutes, half an hour, 3/4 of an hour? It is hard to judge, because such a thing seems to last longer than it really does, quite often.
A few minutes after 22:00 the same thing happened again. I was considering calling police, but figured that was probably a waste of time, when the noise stopped.
Going out this morning, there were shreds of tyres, quite literally, shreds all over Apotu Road and the intersections Crane Rd. and with SH1, not to mention lots of skid marks.
It baffles me what these people thought they were achieving. I now think it would've been a good idea to go down and take a photo or two of them while they were at it. Maybe next time I will. But why anyone would go and destroy their car in this fashion is beyond me. They must have ended up with bare rims when they were done, considering the amount of chunks of rubber left behind.
Nothing could stop Hollie and Andrew Welsh from tying the knot in Bream Bay on March 5 - not a terminal cancer diagnosis and certainly not a tsunami warning. What do you think of their story?
Our pioneering approach to retirement living includes resident-friendly terms designed to protect you and your family.
Ryman’s Peace of Mind Guarantees include terms such as our deferred management fee that is capped at 20 percent, one of the lowest in the retirement sector. Our base weekly … View moreOur pioneering approach to retirement living includes resident-friendly terms designed to protect you and your family.
Ryman’s Peace of Mind Guarantees include terms such as our deferred management fee that is capped at 20 percent, one of the lowest in the retirement sector. Our base weekly fee is fixed for the entire time you occupy your townhouse or apartment*, and comprehensive care can be dialled up as your needs change.
Terms like these provide you with greater confidence to live the way you want. They not only stack up in the retirement industry, they lead the way. *Some conditions apply.
Hi, I am needing to have some Open Home boards, as I am selling my house. Recommendations please and thanks
Avocados, (Hass and Reed), feijoas, figs, lettuce/salad, kale,NZ spinach, lemon grass, chillies, cucumber, farm eggs, fresh cut flowers, and more plus fabulous coffee and lunch food, hand crafts on a green grass park ! All at the Whangarei Mid Week Market today from 11.00am - 3.00pm William … View moreAvocados, (Hass and Reed), feijoas, figs, lettuce/salad, kale,NZ spinach, lemon grass, chillies, cucumber, farm eggs, fresh cut flowers, and more plus fabulous coffee and lunch food, hand crafts on a green grass park ! All at the Whangarei Mid Week Market today from 11.00am - 3.00pm William Fraser Park opposite the Riverside Petrol station. See you there ! ,
Grab the family, some sun block and a hat, and come have a chat about what we’ve got planned for Whangārei over the next 10 years.
Our Family Fun Day will have loads of fun activities for the kids including bouncy castles, mini cars, circus activities and more! We’ll have free coffees and … View moreGrab the family, some sun block and a hat, and come have a chat about what we’ve got planned for Whangārei over the next 10 years.
Our Family Fun Day will have loads of fun activities for the kids including bouncy castles, mini cars, circus activities and more! We’ll have free coffees and sausages on the BBQ, and some awesome prizes up for grabs.
We’ll also be there to chat about our next Long Term Plan, which sets out Council's activities and priorities for the next ten years, and how we will pay for them. You’ll also be able to have your say on big issues, like climate change, our city centre, rates and future events and conference centre options for Whangārei.
Sat 10th April,10.a.m to 12.00 Historian/Author Kaye Dragicevich will be speaking at Whangarei Library on her book "They shall grow not old, WW1 Soldiers of the Far North". All welcome.
Contact Nancy 0272720032.
Hope you are all having a wonderful time, and that you have had time to look at and go through your stamp collections.
Our next meeting is on Wednesday 10th March 2021. The doors open at 1pm, and the meeting starts at 1.30pm. March's theme(s) for display are the Letter N or Fantasy. As usual… View moreHope you are all having a wonderful time, and that you have had time to look at and go through your stamp collections.
Our next meeting is on Wednesday 10th March 2021. The doors open at 1pm, and the meeting starts at 1.30pm. March's theme(s) for display are the Letter N or Fantasy. As usual we will be keen to see what you have to share in Items of Interest. Our guest speaker in March is Michael Hill, and he will be talking on the UPU (Universal Postal Union). Gold coin entry at the Whangarei Theatre Company's premises on Reyburn House Lane, Town Basin, Whangarei.
The Ministry of Health announced a new online tool which can help people work out which vaccination group they belong to.
People could fill out the questionnaire about their health, location, job and life situation to find which of the four main vaccination groups they are in, and when they can … View moreThe Ministry of Health announced a new online tool which can help people work out which vaccination group they belong to.
People could fill out the questionnaire about their health, location, job and life situation to find which of the four main vaccination groups they are in, and when they can expect to get their vaccine.
At the end of the form there is an option to register for future email updates.
See the full RNZ article, which describes the new tool in its second section.
Ben the orca was stranded in 1997 and hit by a boat in 1998, giving his dorsal fin a unique shape. Since then, he has been spotted 140 times, giving researchers important information about where NZ orca swim to. Have you ever seen Ben around Whangārei?
our chickens hatched on the 14. Of October 2020, so are now just starting to lay.
We raised them totally organic, with a lot of fresh greens and homemade good food, no pellets.
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