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
Category: Family
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
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
Half time whistle for the cricket season
So this morning was the last game of grade 10 for Joe until the resumption of hostilities in February, after possibly some intensive training.
Joe is an all rounder who is “solid”.
Just worked out his figures for proceedings so far.
Bowling; overs 14.3, runs 84 (includes 15 wides or No balls) Wickets 4, with an economy of 5.8
He has also been keeping wicket, no stumpings achieved but style marks reasonable.
Batting; 14 runs for 5 outs so average of 2.8, and strike rate of 17/100 balls. So needs some work on stroke play I would say.
However, his are not the worst figures-go team!
So rest now from Saturday mornings rushing around and being frazled in the sun. Time to work on Joe’s forward defensive and slow left arm spin.