Category: Family
Playing Around just like MM
Basin Reserve
Yesterday afternoon Joe and I went for a flying visit to the cricket. This was after he has hit a mesmerising 6 runs in his under 10s game and bowled a tidy 2 overs of left arm spin. The boy deserved his crunchy and his trip out.
If only the West Indies could play as well as the Onslow Shastris. We were a bit late to see the dolly catch dropped at mid off which should have accounted for Fleming, but instead watched him and Fulton hit the bowling around with ease. Penetrating bowling it was not.
I enjoyed the viewing, and Joe got the autograph of Jimmy Franklin-who000?
International Arts Festival- Episode Five
So the final outing of the luvvies of Khandallah.
Saturday night out to the Opera House to see “DJ Spooky” perform.
He is a mixer, multimedia artist.
The show was “Rebirth of a Nation”, his working of a 1913 film “Birth of a Nation”, a KKK propaganda film, with music mixing overlay. Sounded interesting so we went along with the other Wellingtonian hip dudes.
It was different, with flim playing on 2-3 screens with his added effects and titles and written commentary, with him standing of stage mixing the music. I was a bit diappointed because the use of the film was not different enough. Music was fine but not overwhelming to me, though the better half was on the the wavelength more.
Anyway, not something I have done before so worth the effort to see something new. A better review form my accomplice, so theoverallscore for the fesival is
3/5
Happy Cultural Times
New Cap Listening to National Anthem at Eden Park
Well he is playing rugby this winter and has already been to two pre-season training sessions to work on his skills and fitness.
A few nuggets have been passed on in the garden about the finer points of catch and pass, with addition of hip movements in the next lesson.
Slow movements towards holiday
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
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.