Hi,
Well, Tuesday went by without much fuss, I guess. But today (Wednesday ) is Aidan's birthday. So today is already looking pretty good.
Let's see... Tuesday. What happened yesterday? Well, work happened. I rode home against a fierce headwind. Got home and found Toby miserable from his day at school. I tried to cheer him up and eventually he came up for dinner with us and cracked into some homework. He never really told us what had happened. I suspect he lost his temper and was wallowing in self-pity at his lapse. He said he had apologised.
Mike and I went to bed quite early to watch a documentary on quantum physics. We both fell asleep within 5 minutes of it starting. We woke up when Toby came into our room when he was going to bed and turned off the computer. Hahah.
The night brought fantastic gales! Howling winds. It woke me up several times. 1.30am first. It was still like that when I woke up properly in the morning. So I caught the bus in!
Got user group tonight. Yay! I'll bus home and make sure Toby is ok before driving back in. Mike should get home just after I leave and cook tea for Toby and do homework. I won't be late anyway.
Have a marvellous day. Especially Aidan on her birthday. Not that it is her birthday yet where she is. It's still birthday eve where she is.
Love,
Angela
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Tuesday, June 9, 2015
The Monday with nothing much
Hi,
Well, I was about to ride home and get rid of all the angst from the day (as you do when you ride up a huge hill all the way home) when Mike said Toby needed a lift. So I grabbed the car and collected Toby on the way home.
Mike got home nice and early so I cooked tea while he finished homework with Toby. The evening disappeared in a flurry of eating and maths homework. I then went to bed and read lots. Jane Eyre. Loving it!
Right. Time to start the day - again. Second start. Hahah.
My tea has gone cold.
Have a wonderful day.
Love,
Angela
Well, I was about to ride home and get rid of all the angst from the day (as you do when you ride up a huge hill all the way home) when Mike said Toby needed a lift. So I grabbed the car and collected Toby on the way home.
Mike got home nice and early so I cooked tea while he finished homework with Toby. The evening disappeared in a flurry of eating and maths homework. I then went to bed and read lots. Jane Eyre. Loving it!
Right. Time to start the day - again. Second start. Hahah.
My tea has gone cold.
Have a wonderful day.
Love,
Angela
Monday, June 8, 2015
The weekend with a first aid course for Mike
Hi,
Had a good weekend. The weather was remarkably good. Cold, but not too windy and no rain that I noticed.
I drove home on Friday because Mike had the car in town and had drinks for a colleague that was leaving. I didn't feel super well, so I took the chance to get home easily and collected a burger for Toby on the way home.
Next morning Mike was up early for his first aid course with Josh. He has a new headtorch and was wandering around trying to impress me with it - by blinding me. He's such a boy!
Emerson and Duncan arrived on the bus around 10.30 and we left pretty soon after that and headed to H2OXtreme. I sat and watched the boys and lifted my feet off the ground every time the wave pool ran. The waves lapped around my seat. Hahah.
We then went for lunch to a favourite place of Aidan's (according to the boys). I had an iced coffee and Eggs Benedict but I was underwhelmed. I may ask Aidan to go elsewhere if she ever recommends we go there.
The boys wanted to go to their house to show off their new XBox console to Toby. It worked. He is now pestering us for one. I lay on the couch and tickled Lulu and enjoyed the view before darkness fell. I love the view from their house. I like looking through the pungas to the harbour. It's like imagining a time before all the houses were built.
Mike and Josh arrived with burgers and we ate there before heading home. I went to bed pretty early. Next morning, Mike and Josh were away early for their second day. I went to collect the boys from their house and then we were all off to Lazer Strike on Lower Hutt.
After that we collected feijoas from Sally and Andrew's house (I had a cup of tea with Andrew) and then back home to wait for Mike and Josh.
Mike decided to cook tea for himself and Toby while I went to visit Christine. The evening was stunning.
Roast lamb courtesy of Brian was excellent. Mmmmm. Back home and the boys were watching Army of Darkness. Drivel. Schlock horror garbage. They loved it.
Great week ahead. It's Aidan's birthday week! Woot! Hope she celebrates in style in London.
Love,
Angela
Had a good weekend. The weather was remarkably good. Cold, but not too windy and no rain that I noticed.
I drove home on Friday because Mike had the car in town and had drinks for a colleague that was leaving. I didn't feel super well, so I took the chance to get home easily and collected a burger for Toby on the way home.
Next morning Mike was up early for his first aid course with Josh. He has a new headtorch and was wandering around trying to impress me with it - by blinding me. He's such a boy!
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| Mike trying out his headtorch in the bedroom |
Emerson and Duncan arrived on the bus around 10.30 and we left pretty soon after that and headed to H2OXtreme. I sat and watched the boys and lifted my feet off the ground every time the wave pool ran. The waves lapped around my seat. Hahah.
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| Toby managed to fit into a wee Police ride |
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| Waiting for lunch |
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| Dangerous giving the camera to twelve year old boys |
The boys wanted to go to their house to show off their new XBox console to Toby. It worked. He is now pestering us for one. I lay on the couch and tickled Lulu and enjoyed the view before darkness fell. I love the view from their house. I like looking through the pungas to the harbour. It's like imagining a time before all the houses were built.
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| The infamous punga |
Mike and Josh arrived with burgers and we ate there before heading home. I went to bed pretty early. Next morning, Mike and Josh were away early for their second day. I went to collect the boys from their house and then we were all off to Lazer Strike on Lower Hutt.
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| Toby and Duncan have a Fanta |
After that we collected feijoas from Sally and Andrew's house (I had a cup of tea with Andrew) and then back home to wait for Mike and Josh.
Mike decided to cook tea for himself and Toby while I went to visit Christine. The evening was stunning.
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| Venus and Jupiter above the monastery |
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| Venus and Jupiter above the harbour |
Great week ahead. It's Aidan's birthday week! Woot! Hope she celebrates in style in London.
Love,
Angela
Friday, June 5, 2015
The Thursday with nothing for me
Hi,
Toby went to his first maths tutorial after school yesterday and by all accounts (well, his account) it was successful. Maths is his nemesis for some reason. A long history of reason, I guess. But the Year 10 boy helping him told him that he hated maths in Year 8 and now he loves it. Apparently he told him "Just wait until you reach Year 10!". Best thing Toby could have heard!
I did have palpitations when Toby took a normal bus back home. He was supposed to come to work. His phone was on as it would ring and ring. But he wouldn't answer that or at home. So, I was at work trying to get things done while waiting for him, but really I was just worried. But eventually he rang Mike and told him he was at home - with no house key! Gah! I sped home in the car and rescued him. Apart from the cold, he was fine as he has the wifi on the front door step.
Mike had a social club event on and got home at a reasonable time to chat to me and Toby and then he worked for a bit. I had a good sleep and my ride in was good - and bad. The roads were bone dry. But I had my dizzy thing, so every time I turned my head, I had to fight some wobbles. Hahah. Nothing like that to make you concentrate hard.
It's the weekend! Woot! Mike and Josh are away both days for a first aid course (I did it a few years ago - it's a great one!) and I have the boys both days. Swimming tomorrow at H2OXtreme (I like it there) followed by a cafe lunch (I also like that) and video games all afternoon (not so keen on that part). Just trying to figure out what to do for Sunday. I like movies. Wonder if there is anything suitable?
Right. Time to kick start the day. Have a great weekend.
Love,
Angela
Toby went to his first maths tutorial after school yesterday and by all accounts (well, his account) it was successful. Maths is his nemesis for some reason. A long history of reason, I guess. But the Year 10 boy helping him told him that he hated maths in Year 8 and now he loves it. Apparently he told him "Just wait until you reach Year 10!". Best thing Toby could have heard!
I did have palpitations when Toby took a normal bus back home. He was supposed to come to work. His phone was on as it would ring and ring. But he wouldn't answer that or at home. So, I was at work trying to get things done while waiting for him, but really I was just worried. But eventually he rang Mike and told him he was at home - with no house key! Gah! I sped home in the car and rescued him. Apart from the cold, he was fine as he has the wifi on the front door step.
Mike had a social club event on and got home at a reasonable time to chat to me and Toby and then he worked for a bit. I had a good sleep and my ride in was good - and bad. The roads were bone dry. But I had my dizzy thing, so every time I turned my head, I had to fight some wobbles. Hahah. Nothing like that to make you concentrate hard.
It's the weekend! Woot! Mike and Josh are away both days for a first aid course (I did it a few years ago - it's a great one!) and I have the boys both days. Swimming tomorrow at H2OXtreme (I like it there) followed by a cafe lunch (I also like that) and video games all afternoon (not so keen on that part). Just trying to figure out what to do for Sunday. I like movies. Wonder if there is anything suitable?
Right. Time to kick start the day. Have a great weekend.
Love,
Angela
Thursday, June 4, 2015
The Wednesday with nothing
Hi,
Well, apart from worrying about Mike's mother returning to a flooded Dunedin, yesterday went fine. Dunedin got two months' worth of rain in a day. Pretty wet down there. Mike's mother got a shuttle from the airport with a tiki tour all through Dunedin, so she saw a lot of the floods.
We were ok up here. Rain off and on but I got home dry, so that was good. Mike got home early and he cooked a yummy tea for us.
Not sure how the rest of the evening passed. Oh yeah! We had a bath. Hahah. Always a great way to relax the cares of the day away. And set me up nicely for a long sleep.
My ride in this morning was wet though. But not wringing wet. Just damp, really. My bike gear is secretly hanging up around my desk, and will hopefully be dry by the time I put it on again.
Have a marvellous day.
Love,
Angela
Well, apart from worrying about Mike's mother returning to a flooded Dunedin, yesterday went fine. Dunedin got two months' worth of rain in a day. Pretty wet down there. Mike's mother got a shuttle from the airport with a tiki tour all through Dunedin, so she saw a lot of the floods.
We were ok up here. Rain off and on but I got home dry, so that was good. Mike got home early and he cooked a yummy tea for us.
Not sure how the rest of the evening passed. Oh yeah! We had a bath. Hahah. Always a great way to relax the cares of the day away. And set me up nicely for a long sleep.
My ride in this morning was wet though. But not wringing wet. Just damp, really. My bike gear is secretly hanging up around my desk, and will hopefully be dry by the time I put it on again.
Have a marvellous day.
Love,
Angela
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
The Tuesday like a Monday
Hi,
Yay for Mike's mother coming to look after Toby. I got the car off Mike and hurtled home to take Toby to his appointment. That was an interesting one - and possibly his last. So, good on him for making progress. Now, if only we can start to make in-roads into his maths, he'll be well on the way.
Toby and I went grocery shopping on the way home to Countdown. We hardly ever go there. It's ok, but I prefer the New World at the bottom of the hill. But, I can get the Rooibos tea I like from Countdown, so I need to go on a semi-regular basis.
Came home and made tea for Toby and then waited for Mike to call me. He collected my bike from work and I collected him and the bike from The Terrace. Yay.
I wasn't feeling terribly well, so I went to bed. Mike rubbed Voltarin into my sore calf and I drifted off to sleep. Had the best night's sleep I have had for ages.
It was a rainy ride in this morning, but I didn't get very wet. No need to hang my wet gear all around my desk, so you know it can't be too bad. Grey day here, with a bit of wind. Normal, really.
But nothing that can't be fixed with a nice cup of tea.
Love,
Angela
Yay for Mike's mother coming to look after Toby. I got the car off Mike and hurtled home to take Toby to his appointment. That was an interesting one - and possibly his last. So, good on him for making progress. Now, if only we can start to make in-roads into his maths, he'll be well on the way.
Toby and I went grocery shopping on the way home to Countdown. We hardly ever go there. It's ok, but I prefer the New World at the bottom of the hill. But, I can get the Rooibos tea I like from Countdown, so I need to go on a semi-regular basis.
Came home and made tea for Toby and then waited for Mike to call me. He collected my bike from work and I collected him and the bike from The Terrace. Yay.
I wasn't feeling terribly well, so I went to bed. Mike rubbed Voltarin into my sore calf and I drifted off to sleep. Had the best night's sleep I have had for ages.
It was a rainy ride in this morning, but I didn't get very wet. No need to hang my wet gear all around my desk, so you know it can't be too bad. Grey day here, with a bit of wind. Normal, really.
But nothing that can't be fixed with a nice cup of tea.
Love,
Angela
Tuesday, June 2, 2015
The weekend with Matiu/Somes and three days off
Hi,
What a greet weekend. Up early Saturday to get some groceries for the weekend and collect my DoC permission form from the printer at work. Mike dropped me off in town and I bought tickets on the ferry for me and Christine before meeting her at Bin 44 on the waterfront for breakfast. Yum. I got eggs Benedict with feta and avocado. Scrumptious.
Celia and James also made the ferry and spent a few hours out on Matiu/Somes with us. We were with a group of parents with young kids in the Whare kiore to inspect our bags for stowaway pests. We were all good. No rats along for my trip.
We had the Forest and Bird House booked for our weekend ($200 a night - booked back in early March). Turns out it was just me and Christine as everyone else pulled out. But I was happy. We had a cup of tea and then walked around the island.
There was a model of a DoC hut with a visitors book. It overlooked the lighthouse and looked lovely.
The grey of the harbour was spectacular. I love this shade of grey. It's a special colour.
After our strenuous walk (not!) we went back for afternoon tea. Had a great cheeseboard that we made a huge dent in. Celia and James left to catch the 3.10pm ferry back and Christine and I kicked back and enjoyed the delights of the house. Well, I snuggled under a blanket on the couch and slept. Christine read.
We left at 1800 for a walk to find penguins. We made a good call and headed to the wharf. We saw 8 penguins. Two on the road on the way down that Christine almost played football with as they froze as we approached and Christine never saw them until she was almost on top of them. Next time we need red torches.
Back to the house and I made dinner (salad) and the heat pump came on (yes - a new fangled thing! From 6pm - 10pm). The place was toastie pie warm.
We went to bed pretty early though. And I slept well.
Up the next morning and I tried the shower. Perfectly warm. Solar heating makes all the difference. We cleaned up and left after eating crumpets for breakfast.
Sunday lunch was at Vivienne's house and we caught up with everyone. Lunch was lovely, as usual.
Back home and a few tasks around the house. Mike and Toby had tidied the laundry - you don't need to jump over things to get in there anymore. Wow. What a difference that makes.
Monday was Queens Birthday so we had a lazy start to the day. I grabbed Toby and we went to visit Andrew. Sally is away for two weeks in Manila for work. I collected feijoas and got pies for lunch. Mmmm. Good pies.
Ironing through the afternoon. Boring! And then we all went to see San Andreas. Loved it! Great movie. Just like real life in Wellington. Well, I guess it could be, one day. But it was wonderful, apart from its attempt at a plot. No need for that! Great special effects. Hoover Dam broke loose. Wow! Golden Gate Bridge got hammered by a tsunami. Yep - amazing movie to watch. So long as you can suspend disbelief, it's all good. And what's with Kylie Minogue being in the movie. I never recognised her at all! Hahah.
Back home to head to bed. Slept well and up for a run. It was pouring with rain but it stopped as I stepped outside. Woot! My calf played up again though. So it was a slow run.
Short week! Roll on the weekend! Yay!
Toby has two days off and Mike's mother is looking after him today. Nice.
Love,
Angela
What a greet weekend. Up early Saturday to get some groceries for the weekend and collect my DoC permission form from the printer at work. Mike dropped me off in town and I bought tickets on the ferry for me and Christine before meeting her at Bin 44 on the waterfront for breakfast. Yum. I got eggs Benedict with feta and avocado. Scrumptious.
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| Breakfast at Bin 44 |
Celia and James also made the ferry and spent a few hours out on Matiu/Somes with us. We were with a group of parents with young kids in the Whare kiore to inspect our bags for stowaway pests. We were all good. No rats along for my trip.
We had the Forest and Bird House booked for our weekend ($200 a night - booked back in early March). Turns out it was just me and Christine as everyone else pulled out. But I was happy. We had a cup of tea and then walked around the island.
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| James and Celia with a view of Wellington |
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| A DoC hut overlooking the lighthouse |
There was a model of a DoC hut with a visitors book. It overlooked the lighthouse and looked lovely.
The grey of the harbour was spectacular. I love this shade of grey. It's a special colour.
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| Looking right out through the harbour from this viewpoint |
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| Christine jumps for joy |
After our strenuous walk (not!) we went back for afternoon tea. Had a great cheeseboard that we made a huge dent in. Celia and James left to catch the 3.10pm ferry back and Christine and I kicked back and enjoyed the delights of the house. Well, I snuggled under a blanket on the couch and slept. Christine read.
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| Back for cheese! |
We left at 1800 for a walk to find penguins. We made a good call and headed to the wharf. We saw 8 penguins. Two on the road on the way down that Christine almost played football with as they froze as we approached and Christine never saw them until she was almost on top of them. Next time we need red torches.
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| Dinner |
Back to the house and I made dinner (salad) and the heat pump came on (yes - a new fangled thing! From 6pm - 10pm). The place was toastie pie warm.
We went to bed pretty early though. And I slept well.
Up the next morning and I tried the shower. Perfectly warm. Solar heating makes all the difference. We cleaned up and left after eating crumpets for breakfast.
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| Looking towards Eastbourne |
Sunday lunch was at Vivienne's house and we caught up with everyone. Lunch was lovely, as usual.
Back home and a few tasks around the house. Mike and Toby had tidied the laundry - you don't need to jump over things to get in there anymore. Wow. What a difference that makes.
Monday was Queens Birthday so we had a lazy start to the day. I grabbed Toby and we went to visit Andrew. Sally is away for two weeks in Manila for work. I collected feijoas and got pies for lunch. Mmmm. Good pies.
Ironing through the afternoon. Boring! And then we all went to see San Andreas. Loved it! Great movie. Just like real life in Wellington. Well, I guess it could be, one day. But it was wonderful, apart from its attempt at a plot. No need for that! Great special effects. Hoover Dam broke loose. Wow! Golden Gate Bridge got hammered by a tsunami. Yep - amazing movie to watch. So long as you can suspend disbelief, it's all good. And what's with Kylie Minogue being in the movie. I never recognised her at all! Hahah.
Back home to head to bed. Slept well and up for a run. It was pouring with rain but it stopped as I stepped outside. Woot! My calf played up again though. So it was a slow run.
Short week! Roll on the weekend! Yay!
Toby has two days off and Mike's mother is looking after him today. Nice.
Love,
Angela
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