Author: telboy2

Golf day out

An afternoon in the sun today with Murray, Steve and Bevan at Manor Park in the Hutt valley.

Murray is a member and his membership allows him to bring guests for free.

Today was the second time under this arrangement- the last in December I think. On that occasion I had not played for over a year but had that beginners composure and played quite well. Hitting the ball straight and well.

Today not so good. Again we played about 12 holes but only the last 4 or 5 were decent for me. An enjoyable time but I might need to do some practice in future to make the most of the opportunity.

NCEA

Late again. I must find a way to write my updates on time.

Isaac is the one still at school and is going through the NCEA stage. So this year has been NCEA level 1.

In fact he did so well during the year that he had achieved endorsement with excellence prior to the exams. He was aiming for subject endorsements with his exams. The results came out last week and, yes, he did very well.

So if I remember correctly, endorsement for art, maths and RE. English results were a bot of a surprise but maybe a useful learning experience. We will see.

Anyway, great success and happy and proud parents.

He has had his prize. That replacement computer(water damage) still has a significant contribution.

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Tongariro Crossing

We have lived here for twelve years and this activity has always been on the agenda.  Now it has happened.  A scorching day, with lots of energy needed and aching feet the result.

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Sara came down the massive shale
escarpment pictured above.  High fives.

A reminder of aging

Boxing day in the sun. After a Christmas day spent at home with lots of food and the company of the children,this morning involved a communal run along the waterfront. From the needle by St. Pats to Point Jerningham in the sunshine, though little wind, we ran. A beautiful way to spend a beautiful morning despite the physical discomfort.

There was an eye opener.Age is catching me. Finally all three children were able to out run me. The peak is well gone though one must keep going. I was pleased to do the the 7.5Km in particular, that the foot injury was quiet.

All again tomorrow.

 

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The Messiah

Saturday evening comprised our annual trip to  see the choral event of the Christmas season. The first time we went to see a performance was a long time ago at the Albert Hall. Since we have lived in Wellington we ave been maybe close to ten times. This one was quite a big event as it was being held at the Michael Fowler Centre. The NZSO and I presume big soloists and a famous conductor. Not famous to me but that does not count.

Unfortunately we found the performance a bit flat. We were sitting at the sides of the stalls ans so under the upper level which may  have blocked out so of the sound. Was the choir a bit small? The male voices seemed a little overpowered by the the female ones. I found the conductor a little ‘showy’.

Handels Messiah

So good but not great.

Sara requested that we go see it a performance in New York. Nice idea but not easy.