Kitchen witch

Here's a small mortar and pestle that has yet to be used (I bought it at Farmer's half-price sale recently).

If you are sure which bit is which or even what it is, Wikipedia is its usual useful self. I see it dates pack to ancient Egyptian times. Nice!

Kariba finishes this week and is home Saturday. Abby and Anton finishing exams here in Chch and Zane pounding out the last bits of his thesis. Everyone's ready to relax.

Mum said she drove her car today and all was good, go Mum! (Slowly)