Hi,
How amazing was our friend John talking to the Cubs last night? Every Cubs was totally absorbed by John's presentation. John went through the different uniforms he had, he told them about places he'd visited and answered their many and varied questions. What an amazing fellow. I will ask him back next year for sure!
Before Cubs we scoffed down pizzas at the Sampson house. Gourmet dinners were noted by their absence. In fact, because their schools are all off on holiday already, I think we're lucky we got thought of at all.
Tonight is karate night and Mike will take Toby to that. I took the bus in this morning due to the persistent rain. So soft, am I not?
Toby has asked us to attend assembly today at 2pm, so Mike drove in and will collect me. We'll both take a late lunch break. Should work out ok.
Hope you all have a good day!
Love,
Angela
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
It's cubs night tonight!
Me again, Angela is under the pump. You can see the change in work at her new job, by the lack of time to do a quick blog entry!
I don't really know what went on at home last night - because straight after dinner I headed out to Vivienne's and they helped me sort out my Linux box. It's a laptop that we use at Tramping Club as a sandbox for our website. I needed to change file permissions on it - John set me straight just how to do it. All good. Thanks John!
But then I stayed very late, er, very early, talking about the philosophy of open source vs capitalism and all sorts of other things. To the point where I ended up crashing on their sofa for the night. It was very comfy and I had a fantastic sleep, John woke me up at about 7:15 which meant I could race back just in time for Angela to leave for work!
In spite of that slightly unusual start to the morning it all went like clockwork. I dropped Toby off at school and drove in so we can get away quick-sharp for the Cubs logistics. Lesley is cooking us a 'gourmet meal' tonight! Hooray!
I don't really know what went on at home last night - because straight after dinner I headed out to Vivienne's and they helped me sort out my Linux box. It's a laptop that we use at Tramping Club as a sandbox for our website. I needed to change file permissions on it - John set me straight just how to do it. All good. Thanks John!
But then I stayed very late, er, very early, talking about the philosophy of open source vs capitalism and all sorts of other things. To the point where I ended up crashing on their sofa for the night. It was very comfy and I had a fantastic sleep, John woke me up at about 7:15 which meant I could race back just in time for Angela to leave for work!
In spite of that slightly unusual start to the morning it all went like clockwork. I dropped Toby off at school and drove in so we can get away quick-sharp for the Cubs logistics. Lesley is cooking us a 'gourmet meal' tonight! Hooray!
Monday, July 11, 2011
The weekend with social engagements and a bit of painting
Hi,
Mike finished the wardrobe interior painting. Hooray! The carpet people can come today (Monday) and finish Toby's room. If we're lucky.
Friday evening was a movie night at home and we watched "The Iron Giant" and it was great fun. A Cold War setting about a boy that befriends a scary huge robot. Saturday there was no swimming (school holidays have started for the private schools and Huia Pool has maintenance) so Mike painted while I read that book I wanted to finish.
Toby went to play with Jack in the afternoon and that turned into a movie in the evening too (Kung Fu Panda 2). We watched some TV and completely forgot about John and Tom arriving for tea until they knocked on the door. Oops. A quick Burger Wisconsin trip sorted that huge oversight out.
Sunday was Yum Cha in the morning (with Tabors and Jack and John) while Mike did a rubbish tip trip with various bits and pieces scattered around the neighbourhood (he put it out on Facebook that he didn't have enough for a trailerload and did anyone else have some rubbish - he was inundated).
Then I dropped Toby off at Kieran's house for a playdate, and caught up with the whanau at 40WLW. Very pleasant afternoon. Also caught up with Mike there briefly.
Back to have a nice cuppa with Kieran's parents and then off to see Mike and Karen for tea at their place.
Phew! Hectic.
The week looms large ahead. Got lots to get stuck into. Hope your week goes well too.
Love,
Angela
Mike finished the wardrobe interior painting. Hooray! The carpet people can come today (Monday) and finish Toby's room. If we're lucky.
Friday evening was a movie night at home and we watched "The Iron Giant" and it was great fun. A Cold War setting about a boy that befriends a scary huge robot. Saturday there was no swimming (school holidays have started for the private schools and Huia Pool has maintenance) so Mike painted while I read that book I wanted to finish.
Toby went to play with Jack in the afternoon and that turned into a movie in the evening too (Kung Fu Panda 2). We watched some TV and completely forgot about John and Tom arriving for tea until they knocked on the door. Oops. A quick Burger Wisconsin trip sorted that huge oversight out.
Sunday was Yum Cha in the morning (with Tabors and Jack and John) while Mike did a rubbish tip trip with various bits and pieces scattered around the neighbourhood (he put it out on Facebook that he didn't have enough for a trailerload and did anyone else have some rubbish - he was inundated).
Then I dropped Toby off at Kieran's house for a playdate, and caught up with the whanau at 40WLW. Very pleasant afternoon. Also caught up with Mike there briefly.
Back to have a nice cuppa with Kieran's parents and then off to see Mike and Karen for tea at their place.
Phew! Hectic.
The week looms large ahead. Got lots to get stuck into. Hope your week goes well too.
Love,
Angela
Friday, July 8, 2011
The Thursday with a new tyre
Hi,
I am so pleased - Mike bought a new tyre for me yesterday and fitted it too. So I rode in this morning, despite the drizzly cold rain. It actually stopped raining by the time I got into town, but I can't say I dried out any. It's going to be unpleasant pulling my wet gear on for the ride home. Thanks Mike.
Of course, the test will be when I get to the bike shed after work and check the pressure. It is always ok until I ride it somewhere. I have my fingers crossed.
It's Friday. Got swimming tomorrow and some painting (goes without saying at the moment). But I think that is it for this weekend. I want to read. Aidan T has given me an intriguing book set in 1171 in England and I am hooked. Murder mystery stuff. But the writing style is unusual - I'd let you know the name of it, but I have forgotten. Something about the art of death I think.
So, I still keep my twenty year old bike. $35 for a tyre is a lot cheaper than $1000 for a new bike. I am envious when I move other bikes in the bike shed around and they weigh nothing compared to my steel re-enforced machine!
Have a great weekend.
Love,
Angela
I am so pleased - Mike bought a new tyre for me yesterday and fitted it too. So I rode in this morning, despite the drizzly cold rain. It actually stopped raining by the time I got into town, but I can't say I dried out any. It's going to be unpleasant pulling my wet gear on for the ride home. Thanks Mike.
Of course, the test will be when I get to the bike shed after work and check the pressure. It is always ok until I ride it somewhere. I have my fingers crossed.
It's Friday. Got swimming tomorrow and some painting (goes without saying at the moment). But I think that is it for this weekend. I want to read. Aidan T has given me an intriguing book set in 1171 in England and I am hooked. Murder mystery stuff. But the writing style is unusual - I'd let you know the name of it, but I have forgotten. Something about the art of death I think.
So, I still keep my twenty year old bike. $35 for a tyre is a lot cheaper than $1000 for a new bike. I am envious when I move other bikes in the bike shed around and they weigh nothing compared to my steel re-enforced machine!
Have a great weekend.
Love,
Angela
An evening off!
I didn't do any painting last night, since the carpet layer's not coming today. We'll knock it off Saturday morning I reckon.
So that meant that we had a totally evening unusual activity - nothing. Or, just getting the normal stuff done.
Angela had to work slightly late so I grabbed Toby and made dinner. Spag Bol was Toby's request and I was happy to oblige. I helped him with his maths homework before dinner, that went well. I think he is getting it. He just needs to know that he is getting it and he'll be fine!
Then we fixed Angela's bike. It's getting a flat tyre every day, so I'm trying a new tyre. We'll see how that goes.
I got a call from Sue the WTMC Ruapehu Lodge person, we talked about the lodge - food, menus, food ordering, web presence, attracting families - for over an hour. By that time everyone else was in bed asleep! So I crawled into bed without waking everyone (I hope).
This morning was good, you can tell that cos I made it in by bus. Thank goodness it's Friday!!
So that meant that we had a totally evening unusual activity - nothing. Or, just getting the normal stuff done.
Angela had to work slightly late so I grabbed Toby and made dinner. Spag Bol was Toby's request and I was happy to oblige. I helped him with his maths homework before dinner, that went well. I think he is getting it. He just needs to know that he is getting it and he'll be fine!
Then we fixed Angela's bike. It's getting a flat tyre every day, so I'm trying a new tyre. We'll see how that goes.
I got a call from Sue the WTMC Ruapehu Lodge person, we talked about the lodge - food, menus, food ordering, web presence, attracting families - for over an hour. By that time everyone else was in bed asleep! So I crawled into bed without waking everyone (I hope).
This morning was good, you can tell that cos I made it in by bus. Thank goodness it's Friday!!
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Welcome back Angela!
Angela has blogged today! Yay! She must be getting relaxed at her new work now.
She'll be pleased to know that I've bought her a new tyre at lunch time. That should fix her flat tyre problems - I hope!
One thing we both forgot to mention about yesterday - it was karate night, and we left Toby at karate by himself for the very first time ever! He took it all in his stride though.
She'll be pleased to know that I've bought her a new tyre at lunch time. That should fix her flat tyre problems - I hope!
One thing we both forgot to mention about yesterday - it was karate night, and we left Toby at karate by himself for the very first time ever! He took it all in his stride though.
The Wednesday with karate and painting
Hi,
How do we know when the days of the week change? The only constant at the moment seems to be painting. "What day is it?" "Doesn't matter - we're painting". Nice.
Anyhow, yesterday was a normal Wednesday for the most part. Mike did get lots of flooring work done in preparation for the carpet layers tomorrow (Friday) and spent the evening in the closet. Well, in 4 closets. He is determined to get them painted before carpet is laid.
This might be easier than he thought as I got a call from the carpet people saying the carpet has been delayed. Oh dear. That is a good way to see Mike grumpy.
My bike's back tyre is flat - again. I am getting a bit frustrated with it - so much so that I nearly bought a new bike this week! The shop had run out of stock, otherwise I might very well have that new bike. Now the plan is to buy a new tyre and try that. Hopefully I can ride all next week. Otherwise, I will go down and buy the first suitable bike I find!
Time to go and forage for lunch. I never made any sandwiches today! Slack.
Love,
Angela
How do we know when the days of the week change? The only constant at the moment seems to be painting. "What day is it?" "Doesn't matter - we're painting". Nice.
Anyhow, yesterday was a normal Wednesday for the most part. Mike did get lots of flooring work done in preparation for the carpet layers tomorrow (Friday) and spent the evening in the closet. Well, in 4 closets. He is determined to get them painted before carpet is laid.
This might be easier than he thought as I got a call from the carpet people saying the carpet has been delayed. Oh dear. That is a good way to see Mike grumpy.
My bike's back tyre is flat - again. I am getting a bit frustrated with it - so much so that I nearly bought a new bike this week! The shop had run out of stock, otherwise I might very well have that new bike. Now the plan is to buy a new tyre and try that. Hopefully I can ride all next week. Otherwise, I will go down and buy the first suitable bike I find!
Time to go and forage for lunch. I never made any sandwiches today! Slack.
Love,
Angela
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