So Thats February Gone.

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My how time flies. I can't believe that we are into March already. February was so busy and the weather was just magic. Here's a run down of what we did.

At the start of the month we had a wedding. Melanie and Franz were married in a neat ceremony held at Sopranos Restaurant. Great day and so good to see everyone so happy.

We spent a nice afternoon down at "102" with a family catch up. Libby {my oldest niece } had the old homestead , where I, my two brothers and sister, were all bought up, looking great, and it's always neat to see some changes and to re explore the surrounding bush . Lots of memories. All the kids have grown up so much. The view is so good looking out over Wellington Harbour to the City especially on such a nice day.

Once more up to Hastings to spend time with Amy, Jeremy and the kids. Holly had the Weetbix Tryathlon which was over 1500 kids doing the swim, bike, ride thing. Unfortunately the swim was canceled so they started with an extra run. It is a fantastic event where every child gets a medal and bits and pieces. Holly had a great event and was absolutly worn out when she finished.

We have done a lot of walking and I'm pleased to say that we are back into biking again as we haven't been on a bike since September in Spain. It is so nice to get out and do it.

We spent a weekend in Taupo with Amy, Jeremy, the kids and Pam and Warwick. So nice and once again I'm in love with Taupo. We stayed in an apartment on the waterfront which was so, so nice. Great deck out front to look out over the pool and a great back garden to have b'fast in. Loverly weekend and so nice to catch up with Pam and Warwick who we hadn't seen since New Year. Christine came around for dinner and Mike arrived for a meal as well.

And back to Wellington were Di has started back at the old company, just for a few days to help out in the office and also help with the set up of a new store. She's loving it. Gives me a few days of respite as well. He He! So, we just keep going along and spending time working out what the plans are for Europe this year. So far we are in Norway from mid June until mid July, then off to Spain. Next to the UK and we are still in the planning stages of that. Hope all is well out there. Pip/Rod

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Photos

Lets Cut Just There.
Mel and Franz doing things together. Just as it should be.

Proud Parents.
Marianne and Butch with daughter and new son in law. All's good!!

Lunch TimeAt "102"
Di,Julie and Royce enjoy lunch.

Wellington Harbour.
Jenny, Suzie and Vicky on the front lawn enjoying the view.

Front Porch,"102"
Royce, Julie, Di and I just nattering.

Plimmerton Beach.
Di takes in the sun on a walk around Plimmerton.

Great Evening.
Out on the rocks on the way around the bays at Plimmerton.

Karehana Bay.
Looking back toward Paremata. Great evening to be walking.

Friends.
Bella, Holly M, and Holly walking to the start with many coaches and support crew.

Looking Good.
Holly off to a good start about 400mts out on the first run.

Biking Biking Biking.
And still going strong.

Every Kid Is A Winner
And they love it. Once they have recovered.Holly, Bella and Holly M.

Yes, I Can Breath Now.
Pleased as punch.

Sharing The Moment.
Amy and Jeremy share the moment with over 1500 kids. Such a good event.

To Cold For Me.
But the kids love it and Amy looks on while Jeremy relaxes in the spa.

Nattering.
Warwick and I catch up while enjoying the views from the deck.

Breakfast Time.
Great place to enjoy brekky, out the back of the apartment. Very very relaxing.

Nana Pam and Holly.
Catching up on what has been happening.

Another Place for Breakfast
Jeremy and Pam get ready to consume another brekky at Cafe L"Arte.

Family Time.
So nice to catch up and enjoy the atmosphere of Taupo. Where ever I go Taupo will always remain special to me.