As I watched the rain the memories came flooding back.

Kevin Page throws his body on the line after enjoying a cuppa in the wind

Mrs P may be regretting her doggy diet decision.

Kevin Page takes on an interesting new role while hanging out at a service station

The good news is that the pukeko is still laughing

An octogenarian, a cheeseburger and some "waccy baccy" in this hilarious Kevin Page tale

Kevin Page suffers another DIY mishap

In such cases I turn to she who always makes me feel better: Mrs P.

'I was a super confident king of the forest.'

I picked up the broom and started sweeping soggy dog biscuits and potatoes into a pile

Sometimes it can be as simple as a muffin and a card

I like to think of it as a 'wellness retreat' for golfers with pot bellies

'It turned out he was doing a very important job'

Eventually I got the whole, sorry caravan back to the car.

Garish paint, unusual décor and dog poos on the carpet. Kevin Page on the Open Homes Trail

Not even two weeks into 2022 and Kevin Page has had enough of his New Year resolutions.

Kevin Page and his helpers opt to suck it up - but things don't go as planned.

Kevin Page: How Christmas snuck up on me and I wasn't ready

Groan. Gluey pawprints were everywhere.

The whole thing left me very confused

Our first thought was evil scammers had somehow hacked into her account

Comment: Kevin Page has yet another plan.

I made a mental note to remember it for Grandad's speech at her 21st birthday party.

Mrs P decided this past weekend was the perfect opportunity to do some baking.

She probably had about 15 to 20 jackets and coats of varying styles around the house.

Mrs P has banned me from anything to do with the job.

Kevin Page's jog on a wetland track turned into a terrifying encounter with a big bird.

Brussels sprouts hiding in the pockets joined a pair of cream trousers in the wash.

'It was then my spiritual side was given a jolt.'

I was away with the fairies when Mrs P had given me my instructions last time ... sigh

'Naturally, an investigation was required'

Great that in such difficult times people can still have a good laugh, writes Kevin Page.

I've a feeling that new curtains might cost a bit more than $1.50, writes Kevin Page

Checkout operators - a beacon of calmness in a simmering sea of unease.

A missing teaspoon has Kevin Page questioning if has caught a dose of Domestic Blindness.

Kevin Page does his best to avoid a repeat of the last spring clean/garage apocalypse

Embarrassed, Kevin Page muttered an apology and scarpered back to the safety of his car

An 8am stubble can turn into a 5pm shadow if one is not too careful, writes Kevin Page

Quality granddaughter time interrupted as Chevvy the dog makes a lucky break for freedom.

Ban the plastic containers causing all this trouble now, says Kevin Page

A change of routine sends our column writer on an adventure he'd rather not have had.

Kevin Page finds himself unexpectedly going barefoot until his next birthday in September.

Unfortunately, I wasn't quick enough to avoid the 'explosion'

Replacing a broken leaf rake with a blower - how hard could it be?

A phone data transfer mix up puts Kevin Page in a bit of a carrots and onions pickle.

Build another one, she said, a sentence that will go down in history for Kevin Page.

When we arrived at hospital there was 'the long wait' for information, writes Kevin Page.

New bag, a nice lunch, a new pair of black pants and a shiny pair of new brown boots.

It turns out the "hat" is quite warm. Instantly toasty, in fact.

Royally chuffed is Kevin Page, to be his daughter's pregnancy scan support person.

Retirement village a slice of heaven for Kevin Page's mum thanks to TV music channel.

Subway offers sun dried tomatoes which I hate. Does Mrs P know that?

It's the cats who are in control, says our sleep-deprived writer.

As the full on water jets fired up I realised one of the back side windows was still open.

Imagine the scene... it was like one of those lead-ups to a gunfight in an old western.

The new electric bed comes with a remote control - much to dog George's delight.

After months of searching Kevin Page finally finds a job and a letter from Inland Revenue.

Three hours later Kevin was still locked outside.

On Valentine's Day, our last day before heading home, I sat alone - but not for long ...

Mr P recalls Mrs P telling him, quite forcefully, not to eat in front of the computer...

Supermarket's bowl promotion a safer choice over the one for those knives.

Painting the house - choose a colour, buy the paint. How hard can it be?

To be there 'in sickness and in health". Kevin Page steps up to honour the contract.

The bird's going off in the bag trying to escape, George is pawing at it trying to get in.

She was supposed to be at the beach, not buying "bloody socks", writes Kevin Page.

We have already had the best Christmas present we could ask for.

As she finished and put the flannel down a puzzled look came over her...

A wedding anniversary brings out the best in Kevin Page, or so he thought...

Kevin Page undermines his own excess shoes dig at Mrs P.

Mistakenly throwing the car keys in to a wheelie bin lands Kevin Page in a spot of bother.

An entire morning had been wasted before the insurance claim could properly be made.

Mum's 80th birthday celebrations were anything but embarrassing, writes Kevin Page.

No keys mean no car to get food, a lost wallet is an extension of that frustration.

Standing in the trolley, arms spread wide like that scene from the Titanic, she let rip...

Hurling the cream splodge out the shop door was immaculate timing, writes Kevin Page.

The Boomerang Child's yoga classes prove to be a tad too relaxing for Kevin Page.

Sometimes it is just too hard to find inspiration