Gary's new car

March 7th 2011
Up at around 9:00, after a late night to bed. It is initially a bit chilly in the morning but warms up as the sun comes up. Gary and Tracey have an itinerary planned out for us which involves an overnight stay in Paihia in the Bay of Islands which is about 200km from Auckland, We will set off tomorrow morning. Gary cooked us a full English Breakfast on the barbeque, This includes bacon, egg, sau ... read more

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The Polynesian Maori reached New Zealand in about A.D. 800. In 1840, their chieftains entered into a compact with Britain, the Treaty of Waitangi, in which they ceded sovereignty to Queen Victoria while retaining territorial rights. In that same year... ... read more

20th March 2011

Gary
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A "FUD" too many
Its seems I have inherited a thing of much amusement to anybody connected with Scotland since getting the "FUD" license plate. I have therefore decided to replace it with a personal plate (which Tracey is getting me for my birthday) and will read "REDS I" which may get less attention unless we have a bad result. So the "FUD" is out and its come on you Reds in future. Hope you are enjoying the South Island........ Gary

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