Welcome to this Spring Issue 2020.

Covid 19, take 2...lets see if we can get it right this time as I fear the populous will not indulge a 3rd time even though our esteemed colleagues in the press tell us otherwise. Yes we all thought we had beaten the blighter but alas not. 

At least we can rejoice the fact that Spring is just around the corner, 23rd September (8.02) and Daylight Saving kicks in 4 days later on the 27th September.

A big thank you to all who have supported us through the last few tough months, very much appreciated.
 

New products.....
 We are pleased to announce a new range of products with personalised branding avaiable on them. Do you want  a logo or a simple thank you if so we can help you with printed phone covers or drink bottles.   Enquire now.  

Ardmore Marist                                                          Congratulations to all the worthy recipients of this great little  badge we have just completed for the Ardmore Marist Rugby & Sports Club. Struck in brass and gold plated it is finished in 4 colours (including recessed black) and covered with epoxy.

Kitchens by Wood Design

 These little imitation hard enamel badges are fitted to bespoke manufactured kitchens.A great finishing touch by this Kerikeri based client...kitchensbywooddesign.co.nz
                                       

Rimu & Paua

Have you ever thought about inlaying Paua into a Native timber?
Yes it can be done, simple lettering to exquisite designs. Looks great and really makes it appear upmarket.
Anything is just about possible.

St Mary's College

            Mercy day is coming around again and here is the
             2020 version.
              Thanks to all the girls who had a hand in designing,                    well done

Embroidered Patches
                                                                                  
A new patch for the Cook Islands Corrective Services.
                  The stitching detail is amazing.                                                   

And just to make sure your brain is still working after lockdown...

Brain Teaser

1. A red house is made from red bricks. A blue house is made from blue bricks. A yellow house is made from yellow bricks. What is a green house made f

2. You're in a dark room with a candle, a wood stove, and a gas lamp. You only have one match, so what do you light first?

3. A cowboy rides into a town on Friday, stays for three days, and leaves on Friday. How does he manage this?

4. You're escaping a labyrinth, and there are three exits. Exit A leads to an inferno. Exit B leads to an assassin. Exit C leads to a lion that hasn't eaten in three months. Which exit do you pick?

see below for answers.

A Bit of History           
                       

The story of the “Flying Flea”…….
This issue’s subject is one that few of our readers will have heard of, unless they are fans of trivia like The Archivist is!
Back in 1933, a French designer called Henri Mignet created a diminutive aircraft that, he claimed, could be cheaply built and flown by almost anyone. It became known as the “Pou de Ciel” and arrived on the scene amidst the craze for “airmindedness” that was sweeping the world as Kingsford-Smith and Jean Batten filled the headlines and newsreels.
The catch was that “flown by almost anyone” should have had the proviso “who is a highly experienced pilot” and the HM-14, as it was styled, soon acquired a reputation for being unstable and dangerous, leading to many fatalities overseas. The one recorded fatality in this country took place near Timaru in 1942.
A Pou de Ciel League was formed in Wellington in 1935, with about 12 examples being built and three registered but none receiving a certificate of airworthiness, although they were clearly being flown with pictures to prove it!
The tiny badge is for a member of this short-lived league (France banned construction around 1936) and the newspapers of the time claim that the aim was to “promote cheap flying with safety”.
Cheap, maybe. Safe, hmmmmmm…
MOTAT has one example of the HM-14, another is in storage in Wanaka with a fuselage only in Taranaki.
Yours in history
The Archivist

Otago BSA Poker Run
 

The long-running, well-supported, annual Dunedin BSA POKER RUN was back on Saturday, August 29th for 2020.    

Pictured is this years badge for those who participated in the event. 

Testimonials

Meant to say thanks for the Lola badges. Arrived safe and sound about a week or so ago.They are fantastic, well done. They remind me of the Ferrari shield badges. They are that good.I’ll probably get a few more at some point. Anyway thanks again
Kind Regards, Frank

I just wanted to say how happy we were with the plaque made for us.It was fantastic quality and looked great mounted on the cheese board.The bride and groom were equally impressed.
Holly

Yes we got the badges and everyone is very happy with them! Thank you so much!Kind Regards, Vicky - Diocesan School for Girls

I’ve received your pins and they look AMAZING!!!Thanks so much for producing them, the Mayor and my fellow councillors will love them.
Cr Dinnie -New Plymouth District Council

Thanks so much - the badges have finally arrived and they are brilliant. So good to have the stock we can now send out our pre-orders!
Sally -William Pike Challenge

Just wanted to say a MASSIVE thank you for the trophy. It is bloody awesome! Wonderful job. Great comms. (Top drawer team)I didn't win it this time, but there is always next year
Thanks again. Lance

Thanks for all of your help, the medals finally arrived 
Courtney, Blake NZ

NZ Speech Therapists

A new badge for  the national body representing speech-language therapists, the professionals who work with and advocate for people who have communication and swallowing impairments.

Speech Awareness week 7-13 Sept 2020.

Spring Recipe

Chicken Tikka skewersI
 

• • 2 lemons
  • olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons Patak's tikka masala spice paste
  • 2 tablespoons natural yoghurt , plus extra to serve
  • ½ a small ripe pineapple
  • 3 fresh red chillies
  • 2 skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1-2 little gem lettuces
  • ½ a bunch of fresh coriander (15g) , optional
• 1. For the marinade, finely grate the zest of 1 lemon and reserve for garnish, then halve and squeeze the juice into a small bowl. Add 1 teaspoon of oil, the paste and yoghurt, then mix well.
  2. Peel the pineapple, removing any gnarly bits, then cut into quarters, discarding the core. Slice into 1cm thick chunks and add to the bowl with the marinade.
  3. Trim, halve and deseed the chillies, then add to the marinade. Slice the chicken into 2cm chunks and add to the mix. Toss together to coat, then place in the fridge to marinate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
  4. When you’re ready to cook, remove the chicken and pineapple mixture from the fridge, and pick out and tear the chilli into smaller pieces. Starting with the chicken, thread the ingredients onto skewers, alternating between the ingredients, as you go. Pour any remaining marinade over the the top and drizzle with a little oil.
  5. Put a dry, non-stick pan on a medium heat, add the skewers and cook for 7 to 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through, turning occasionally and seasoning with a little sea salt.
  6. Wash and trim the lettuce, then click off the leaves. Roughly shave the chicken, pineapple and chilli from the skewers with a sharp knife, then scatter over the reserved lemon zest and pick over the coriander leaves (if using).
  7. Slice the remaining lemon into wedges for squeezing over and serve with the lettuce and a dollop of yoghurt, if you like.

Our Weekend

 Another 3 months just seem to have flown by and our weekend work just keeps coming. One upside to being locked down is that you can achieve lots more around the place as our other love ( ballroom dancing & rock n roll) has been curtailed by the dreaded Covid also. Our garden will soon have a makeover as after 20 years+ the edging boards are somewhat worse for the wear and need replacing.
 Our friends in the paddocks have gifted us 6 little lambs this year so not a bad result at 150% rate. A little late again so no Xmas baa this year, perhaps just as well as we have not had good pasture growth this year. It's either been a mix of too much rain or lack of sunshine. Could be climate change?

Stay safe and Happy gardening
Pete & Jan

Answers

1. Glass
2. The match
3. He rides his horse, whose name is Friday
4. Exit C.  If the lion hasn't eaten in three months, it definitely starved to death. 

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