Not much happening as the countdown to holiday continues. Three more working days until the car is off for a trip to the camping grounds of the Bay of Plenty, with an engagement party on the way, with us camping in the host’s garden, along with a few others.
Roll on sunshine, sea, sand, surf and sailing. Kids excited by the prospect of life under”canvas”. Same for me with prospect of fishing, though I never have before. I am sure some nice Kiwi man on the beach will show us how to add practical knowledge to our theoretical knowldge on surfcasting for out tea. We are proud rod owners.
The kite will come out, or is it the three kites, so that we have enough bits to put one up in the air. Time to practice those loop manoeuvres.
No doubt I will also become “MG” the BBQ king!
Happy dreaming
Author: migrant
Victorian Father Relents
So after being advised by modern women and mothers as to his anachronistic ways the father of the house withdrew his objection to the ear ring staging post in a young girl’s life.
Eleanor is very pleased with the outcome and reports it did not hurt too much, though she did feel a bit sick during the procedure. Mum reports she went white as a sheet.
Dad is hoping post-op recovery remains smooth.
Coming of age events are coming thick and fast for Eleanor as she has just inherited dad’s old mobile. He has upgraded fo flip top and so is trying to reach at least the 20th C. This will explain a spate of unrecognised international texts to limited contact list of dad.
School reports for the God Parents out there
A bit late in the day as these came out at the end of term, so just before Christmas, but obviously got lost in the general hubbub of activity.
Another narrow interest item, but you don’t have to read it!
extracts coming;
Isaac “is a very responsible class member. He enjoys undertaking all responsibility that he is asked to do anddoes so to the best of his ability and the minimum supervision”.
Present for good report is a trip to cinema and lunch alone with mum.
Joseph”I have enjoyed teaching Joe this year. He is beginning to take responsibility for himself and his work. Joe is always happy and has a smile on his face.well done Joe.”
Joe’s present for a good report was a trip to the ODI between NZ and Sri Lanka with dad, and even better with mates. For the especially interested, the Black Caps won.
Eleanor “..is an intelligent, friendly and popular student who models exemplary behaviour. She courteous in her interactions with both students and adults alike.”
Eleanor’s present will be taking over dad’s mobile phone when he has anew one soon. Goes to show that the nag factor does work
Memory Jogger
This one has a narrow audience but came to mind with discussion about a professor around the dinner table.
Who said ” ..someone appears to have icked in the garden” when talking to one of the inhabitants on the doorstep of 1 Eastwood Street?
Philosophy
“You know when you are getting old when you no longer believe the clouds are made of candyfloss and that he trees will not give you a hug when you are sad”
IQ aged 5 +11/12
“I thought they would end up in Kansas”
A bit late in the day but update of the New year period. We went camping up the”cup of tea coast”, Quirkes and Rudgleys in convoy. Tents were erected, and BBQ had, and wine and beer drunk, not withstanding the beers nicked out of the campsite fridge by the local trash. The Rs were in the reserve tent-which is no more. We pitched the tents in what turned out to be a wind tunnel on a very windy night, so much so that the Rudgley abode for the night was turned into a pancake when the three sets of poles snapped. There was lots of noise and a stirring speech from Richard in Churchillian fashion, telling his family it was all fine as long as they did as he said and did not open the tent door and create a vortex. Lisa laughed and cried and got up early to amuse Sara, and children turned over and ignored dad. It was decided to move on earlier than planned and the said “quality” tent from the Warehouse went in the bin.
Back to Wellington for New Year’s Eve on the deck.
New Year’s Day style contest
So, here are the men dressing up for the afternoon, enjoying the sun and dressed to kill. Which style do you prefer?
Boxing Day
So, here we all are on the day. Trip to the beach again, this time in beautiful sunshine to play cricket, play in the surf and run around. Adults sat on bums and ate and drank. In the evening, it was time to move around the coast and snorkel. The clever ones found the paua to cook on the beach, for all others to try the taste, and otherwise eat the chips from the local chipper.
Play spot the face in the photo. How many can you name?
Christmas Eve rugby on the the beach
We went to the south coast to see a different view and play with the oval ball on the beach. That is the males in the contingent did, while others went straight to the cafe. The line up are smiling. This is after everyone had had their turn at drinking coffee and pop.
Kiwi Christmas Tree
Down south version of the Christmas tree, this one, in our garden has just gone into bloom.
Certainly better than the naff plastic thing in the lounge!