The weekend with Mike and fantasic fun

Hi,

What an amazing weekend - wish they could all be such fun.  The weather wasn't up for much, but neither was I so that was fine by me.  Toby and I left Wellington at around 6:30pm on Friday after collecting Brennan and Chelsea.  We ate at Maccas in Petone to get stomachs full for the Rimutaka windy windy road (Chelsea clutched an ice cream container but fortunately she didn't need it).

Eventually we got to Waikuku Lodge at about 9:15pm.  I had forgotten how windy the gravel road is into the lodge and it took ages.  Off to bed eventually.

Saturday it was rainy off and on (more on than off) but some of us ventured out.  I read a lot.  And ate a lot.  All weekend!  It was great.  The sort of weekend you dream about when it is a tough day at work.  In the middle of nowhere, surrounded by good company, buckets of yummy food, a thick book to read. Choice!  I did get out of the lodge once or twice.  Once to attempt (feebly) to chop wood with a huge axe, and once after dinner to see if we could shoot anything (no!).

The weekend fell on Malcolm's birthday and we had a lot of cake to get through as well as lemon cake made on the premises (ta Marion and Chelsea).  Mike arrived at about 2pm after a good Friday night out with work and a sleep in!  Col also arrived just before him after working late Friday!

Saturday Malcolm and Ron found enough copper wire to fashion an aerial for an old radio and we all listened to the France/Wales semi final.  Pants outcome!  The Welsh were a good team this RWC.  They will give Australia a run for their money!

Sunday I went for a walk with Helen, Iona and Col and enjoyed some sunshine (and some rain).  Then we had lunch and packed up for the weekend.  Great fun!  More please.

Toby and I dropped off Brennan and Chelsea and stayed for dinner after the cup of tea.  Mike cooked and it was wonderful.  Wellington was glorious and we ate outside in the setting sun.

Home to get ready for the big game and the All Blacks were on fire!  The first 15 minutes had the game virtually sealed.  Next week - the final!  Oooooossssshhh!

Have a great week!
Love,
Angela