The oldest stone building in New Zealand
Month: December 2011
Gone fishing
Unveiling
Christmas Day
A lovely day. A classic southern hemisphere event-wall to wall sunshine, no wind, eating breakfast on the deck, then Sara slaving over a hot cooker to produce roast turkey, roast tats, bread sauce and the rest.
Everyone had excitement opening their pressies. I was spoilt, Sara was spoilt and the children were spoilt!
Clear days bring beautiful evenings
Christmas Eve
Pano with phone-as reasonable attempt
It is another beautiful evening. The weather has been fine, calm and hot again today. No wind! On days and evenings like this the local saying of “why would you want to live anywhere else” gains strength.
Hurry up Santa!
Christmas pudding
All making a wish while stirring Sara’s pudd .
Big sun
This pattern means we are in with lots of sun for days ahead!
Party time
So the party happened. It went on too late. Saturday we were tired. Today we are feeling better.
Sara danced and looked good. The girls served the food. Joseph and Nathan served the beer and wine.
Many pairs of feet were tired and bruised. I blame the inappropriate foot wear.
PhD Graduation
So the big day finally arrived.
An initial presentation at the graduate school for all those students graduating, from certificates to PhDs. There were speeches and tears all around. After some professional photos and nibbles it was off to the bar for a brief interlude, before we were at the official ceremony at the Michael Fowler centre.
Then Sara and the other doctorate people starred before the masses came up to receive their degrees. we gave a big shout as Sara was called up to shake hands and be acknowledged.
It was a great occasion and we are all very proud of her.
