Page 2 of wordy Travel Blog Posts
January 29th 2012
Thsi morning Leigh and I met Mum and Dad at Beach Road in Onerahi for a walk and cup of tea. There were lots of fishermen out on their boats, several sailing yachts and even some outrigger canoes. Even though it was windy, we have never seen it so busy! They must know somethng we don't - maybe good fishing weather? Here are some photos taken by Dad.... read more
January 15th 2012
This morning we went to Kowhaiwera Bay to have morning tea and a paddle. We met some strange people there! here are some photos............. read more
January 14th 2012
This morning we all met at Mum and Dad's home in the Avenues to celebrate another birthday - 83 today!! The cake was maderia and it was delicious as were the shortbread biscuits. Dad liked the present of the bird bath and bird feeder which was placed under the tree in the garden. Michael, Catherine, Jason and Anita weren't there as they were away on holiday in Tauranga. And Rylee was not very well so Mike stayed at home to look after her! Mum, Dad, Leigh and I also went to Ashlee and Patrick's for dinner - we had home made fish and chips and banana cake for dessert - we sat outside and it was a lovely end to a happy day!!... read more
January 1st 2012
We celebrated New Years' Eve at Patrick and Ashlee's place - thank you to them for inviting us all - we had good fun and the food was really nice. Unfortunately no photos, but we met for morning tea on New Years' Day to say goodbye to Sally and Ian so here are a couple of photos!!... read more
December 30th 2011
I had a brilliant day today!! Leigh, Joseph, Stacey, Jennifer and I all went for a swim at the loal swimming pool. Then we met Ashlee, Patrick, Sally and Ian at McDonalds for coffee. I had loads of lovely presents - speakers for the computer, a folding chair for picnics, a pendant for my necklace, a sushi making kit, new chopping board and pegs, posh shampoo and conditioner, some body creams etc etc..... I had calls and texts too from Ben, Michael, Tineke, Nicola, Alesha, Toni......... read more
Afternoon Tea at Patrick and Ashlees'place
Published: December 30th 2011Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Whangarei
December 29th 2011
This afternoon were were iinvited to afternoon tea at Ashlee and Patrick's home. We saw the vegetable garden with the corn, courgettes, spring onions and tomatoes. Flynn was happy to see us too!! We were served tea and cupcakes for afternoon tea - delicious!!... read more
The Day after Boxing Day
Published: December 28th 2011Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Whangarei
December 27th 2011
After a morning shopping, Michael, Catherine, Jason and Anita came round for a game of cricket and a cup of tea. Anita is better, thank goodness so presents were given and mince pies and gingernuts were eaten. Here are a few photos......... read more
December 25th 2011
This morning Leigh went up to play golf nice and early and I went for a walk and we met back at home to make breakfast for everyone. After a healthy breakfast and lots of talking, Stacey and Joseph went to visit Stacey's grandparents and Ben, Jennifer and Paul went to the cottage to play Jennifer's new game that Ben got her for her birthday, and Leigh and I got the food ready for lunch. Unfortunately poor Anita was sick, so Michael, Catherine and Jason had to stay at home to look after her - we missed you! and of course, Amy Mike, Rylee and Georgie and Michael S was working... At 1230 we did our 'Secret Santa"and as you can see from the photos, it was very successful: At 1-pm we were all ready to ... read more
Christmas Eve Carol Singing
Published: December 25th 2011Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Whangarei
December 24th 2011
On Chrsitmas Eve we all went to Mum and Dads' to sing Christmas Carols and eat Christmas Cake. We were very lucky to see James as he had driven all the way home to see his family for Christmas - what a long way! Also Tineke, Amy, Ben, Joseph, Stacey, Patrick, Ashlee, Nicola, Jeff, Jakob and Hanna came too. Here are a few photos.............. read more
December 12th 2011
Today Jennifer is 22 years old - HAPPY BIRTHDAY and yesterday it was Stacey's 27th Birthday - HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOO!! We had a lovely lunch with Patrick, Ashlee, Jennifer, Paul, Leigh and I to celebrate the birthday. It was nice to catch up with everybody and the cake was delicious too. Unfortunately Granddad and Oma couldn't come this time as poor Granddad has fallen down the concrete steps at his home and cracked some ribs and is in agony! Hope he is better soon! Jennifer had lovely presents from the family including a Pandora Bracelet with a fancy charm for her graduation, a dress, pair of jandals, some bread making ingredients and a radio for the shower - oh dear now she will never get out of the shower!! Here are a couple of photos....... read more
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