The weekend with peace and quiet

Hi,

Mike headed off to the South Island for a tramp to the Richmond Ranges on Friday after work.  The ferry had seven metre swells to contend with.  Wow!

Friday's iced coffee

I did catch up with Steph for an iced coffee on Friday - really early.  I think it was an impromptu brekky.

After work, I rode home and relaxed with Toby before a good night sleep.  We were up early for Toby's haircut and then we had Maccas for breakfast on Lambton Quay and then followed the Pride Parade from Frank Kitts Park to Waitangi Park.  Such a lovely atmosphere.

Pride Parade stretches out ahead

Toby looking at a solid chain

Toby and I then scooted off to Joe's Garage where we met Mark.  Iced coffee capital of Wellington.  Mark and I chatted away as we haven't really seen each other lately (he is a client of work's).  From there we all went to the Embassy.  Mark and Toby went to get us seats and I waited and met Christine before heading in.

Saturday's iced coffee

We had tickets to Follow the Leader, with Mai as one of the panel.  Plus Justin Duckworth and Harold Hillman.  It was fascinating.  I was especially impressed with Mai saying we're all leaders at the start and Justin ending with how we can all be leaders (e.g. by not tolerating conversations that you disagree with and standing up to say something).  But the stuff in-between was also really good.

As the panel came onto the stage and sat down, Mai shielded her eyes from the glare of the lights and peered around the audience.  When she saw us, she waved - so we waved back.  And then Peter (the chair) told everyone that they would start, after Mai finished waving.

And at the end, they whisked the panel away for book signing, but Mai weaved her way up into the audience and gave me and Toby a hug.  She measured herself against Toby for Jack's information and then she was off.

 From there, Toby and I went shopping and then caught a bus home and did nothing until the evening when we watched an episode of the X files.

Sunday's iced coffee

Slept like the dead!  Up early for a run then off to archery with Ange.  An ok session - I was a bit distracted.  But my final round after almost two hours was probably my best.  Caffiend was full so we ate across the road.  Caffiend is better.  My iced coffee was a bit too sweet.

Dropped Ange off, picked up Toby and went to Uncle Bill's Wholesale shop and got purple hair spray.

Purple hair day

 Yes - Toby lost a bet at school and has to dye his hair pink.  Purple seemed close enough.  And it isn't permanent.

He's off to school like that today.  Funny chap.  We hope it means he thinks more carefully about bets.

The week lies ahead - and looks awfully busy.  Mike is probably also going tramping the coming weekend too.

Have a fabulous week.

Love,
Angela