Blogs from Bucklands Beach, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand, Oceania
Birthday Time Again
Published: March 16th 2011Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Auckland » Bucklands Beach
March 16th 2011
Yes it is that time of the year again Grahams birthday, he is not counting anymore. We all went out to Clevedon to the Log Cabin. It was a beautiful Summers day or should I say the 1st of March is the beginning of Autumn here in NZ. We have had a very long hot Summer starting way back in October and in the last six months we have only had three rain events. It is very dry and still the sun shines. It has been very sad in NZ with the Christchurch Earthquake and all the misery that it has caused. We of course live in the Ring of Fire and we are known as the Shaky Isles. We now are seeing the utter devastation of the Japanese Earthquake, Tsunami and Nuclear Power Plant problems. ... read more
January 24th 2011
We have been having a very hot sunny summer until three days ago. Two cyclones, one from Queensland and the other from Vanuatu decided to visit our shores. Luckily for us once a cyclone hits the Tasman Sea it is usually is downgraded to a storm, so the intensity is not as great. This was a rather large storm and it coincided with a very large King tide of 4.1m. There has been a lot of flooding as well as huge winds and a lot of rain. Auckland had 150mm in a 24 hour period. The winds started from the SE turned to the NE and now we have a screaming SW. The seawater at Eastern Beach was over the road, all the grass has disappeared and the seats at the beach are now sitting in ... read more
Summer Fun
Published: January 19th 2011Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Auckland » Bucklands Beach
January 19th 2011
Aaron,Rosie and Alexandra were over from Queensland staying with Joel and Chelle. Gary and Sandra came up from Athenree to stay in their van at Joel and Chelles. Tayla and Jamie also joined the family for a few days. Gary had a wee mishap with the van. He was backing into Joels drive late at night and he misjudged and the vans wheels ended up in the drain. It was not a happy time, but having two practical sons is very useful. They devised a method of how to extract the van from the drain and all was well. Chelles sign at the gate came in for a few strong words!! as the sign distracts Gary as he is trying to park the van. The family came over to us for lunch on the Saturday. We ... read more
Christmas
Published: December 28th 2010Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Auckland » Bucklands Beach
December 28th 2010
Hello! Well we have had a good week up in Auckland with the Mairs, visited the local area and the largest shopping mall in all NZ!!! Did a day trip over to Waiheke Island which was gorgeous - lots of sun. Had a good christmas day which was very different, champagne and pancake brunch, walk on the beach and roast dinner. Best of both worlds! Boxing day we spent on the beach which was another beautiful day. Went to the cinema yesterday as the weather wasn't too good and saw The Tourist which was really good. Just sorting a few things out before we fly to Melbourne tomorrow. Hope you all had a great Christmas and have a fab New Year! Love Anastasia and Roseanna ... read more
Tayla and Jamie making decorations for Xmas
Published: December 27th 2010Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Auckland » Bucklands Beach
December 27th 2010
The girls Graham and I had a lovely day making Xmas decorations for the house at Beachlands and presents for their Nana and Pop. We also went out to dinner at the Yacht Club with my Mum's and their husbands for Xmas. We had a wonderful evening and the dinner was not too bad. The desserts were wonderful.... read more
Auckland!!
Published: December 20th 2010Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Auckland » Bucklands BeachDecember 20th 2010
Hello!! Just to let you all know that we have made it to the Mairs, we have skipped the bay of islands for the moment as the weather is not so great :( but still not as cold as it is over there!!! Planning to stay here now until Christmas so will be able to Skype etc much more easily. Had a good wander around Auckland, today looking forward to settling down and getting into the Christmas spirit :) Lots of love Merry Christmas Anastasia and Roseanna xxx ... read more
Happy Saturday baking?
Published: November 20th 2010Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Auckland » Bucklands Beach
November 20th 2010
We had a lovely day with the little girls. Joel and Chelle had a day of shopping to do. The girls decided that they would like to spend the day with us baking, walking and training the dogs and just having a little bit of fun. Chelle spent a lot of time clearing out her front garden. This entailed shifting hundreds of stones etc and then Joel put down a lawn. The cats approve of the lawn they use it as their toilet area!... read more
September 2nd 2010
We just love baby sitting Evie she is sooo cute and Fletcher just loves her company. They rough and tumble all day. I must say when Evie took up gardening yesterday, we needed to have a few words!!!!... read more
Eastern Beach Sunrise
Published: August 26th 2010Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Auckland » Bucklands Beach
August 26th 2010
We arrived back from holiday to rain rain rain and it is now going to rain for the next three days. Great fun!!! Amongst all the rain we have been having some lovely sunrises. I just love the colours of sunrises and sunsets. We also have a new addition to the family in the form of Evie a lovely little Golden Retriever puppy. Mind you she has very sharp teeth as my poor finger will tell you!!!... read more
