Hi,
Well, Toby got his days wrong and tried to meet me at his appointment after school. At least it was a good test run for today, eh? Anyway, he still got home before me. But only just. And he rang me because he didn't have any house keys. I guess Toby's day was a bit "meh".
I made dinner for the two of us because Mike was running an outdoor leadership course with Josh for Meetup. It will also keep him busy next Monday night and the weekend after that. Good on them both.
Toby and I chilled out and Mike got home just before 9 pm. So it all went well.
Mike has more tramping club stuff tonight - and possibly again on Wednesday night. I have a shingles vaccine this morning and I'm meeting Toby after school for his appointment. Busy day ahead.
Right. Time to start the day. Maybe some tea would be good.
Have a brilliant day.
Love,
Angela
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Monday, May 9, 2016
The weekend celebrating with Amy and Martin
Hi,
Ok - that was an incredible weekend. Packed so much into it, it was just great. Let's see. How did it pan out?
Friday was supposed to be packing, but in reality I only got most of my stuff together. I never packed it. And Mike didn't even start. At least Toby was sorted.
Anyway, come Saturday morning, despite being awake super early, I just read and got distracted instead of finishing my packing. As a result, we were still there when Josh collected Toby for his sleepover and we were late getting away.
We were supposed to meet Celia and James in Martinborough around 10.30. But it was more like 11.15 by the time we found them and got our gear ready.
However, it was well worth it. We rode from Poppies to the bridge next to the back road towards Masterton. Some rolling hills made it interesting. Flat is boring. Right? The weather was absolutely stunning.
When we got back at around 12.15pm, it turns out that Poppies was completely booked. So Celia and James took us to Margrain, just down the road. Hardly second best, if you ask me. I had a wonderful lunch there. Wow!
Back to our accommodation in Featherston. We had a cabin booked (number 3) next to Ange at the Featherston Motel and Camping ground. What a lovely wee place. I'd stay there again in a heartbeat.
We both showered and got ready for the reason we were here in the Wairarapa. Amy and Martin were celebrating their wedding. They are a lovely couple and to be invited to help them celebrate with their family and friends was an honour I was not expecting. But, Mike and I feel privileged to have spent the time with them.
They had a selfie photo album so somewhere there is a record of me being there, and perhaps the photos look a little like the one below. Hahahah.
The venue was amazing. Tarureka Estate. If anyone wants an amazing place to do something really special, this is a great option. The food was great. The ambience, superb. The wedding was perfect. It's the first wedding we've been to in years. Seems as though we are no longer in that demographic. Too old now. Need to wait for nieces and nephews now. Amy looked incredible. Martin looked very handsome. I cried. Yep - a perfect day.
Back home around 11.30pm and fell into bed gratefully. Up early for a bike ride with James and Mike to Martinborough.
Had a coffee there (I had a date scone - mmmmmm) and back. Took us about 1.5 hours (maybe a wee bit more) - but that included the coffee stop. Back in time to throw myself in the shower and get ready for the BBQ at that venue.
Mike and I had another great time with Amy and Martin and their friends. Which included a lot of our friends. It was basically a huge work function. Hahahah.
We left early to head back to Wellington and collect Toby from Josh's care. Huge hugs for Amy and Martin and I have promised to visit for a ski holiday. I am Tahoe bound!
Back home and a tidy up and the obligatory ironing. I also did grocery shopping. Finally to bed after an amazing weekend.
Thank you so much to everyone for filling my weekend up with goodness.
Have a great week ahead.
Love,
Angela
Ok - that was an incredible weekend. Packed so much into it, it was just great. Let's see. How did it pan out?
Friday was supposed to be packing, but in reality I only got most of my stuff together. I never packed it. And Mike didn't even start. At least Toby was sorted.
Anyway, come Saturday morning, despite being awake super early, I just read and got distracted instead of finishing my packing. As a result, we were still there when Josh collected Toby for his sleepover and we were late getting away.
We were supposed to meet Celia and James in Martinborough around 10.30. But it was more like 11.15 by the time we found them and got our gear ready.
However, it was well worth it. We rode from Poppies to the bridge next to the back road towards Masterton. Some rolling hills made it interesting. Flat is boring. Right? The weather was absolutely stunning.
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| Wairarapa scenery in autumn |
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| Love my wheels |
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| This is a controlled dismount. |
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| Mike showing his technique |
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| Church |
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| Iced coffee at Margrain. It was good! |
When we got back at around 12.15pm, it turns out that Poppies was completely booked. So Celia and James took us to Margrain, just down the road. Hardly second best, if you ask me. I had a wonderful lunch there. Wow!
Back to our accommodation in Featherston. We had a cabin booked (number 3) next to Ange at the Featherston Motel and Camping ground. What a lovely wee place. I'd stay there again in a heartbeat.
We both showered and got ready for the reason we were here in the Wairarapa. Amy and Martin were celebrating their wedding. They are a lovely couple and to be invited to help them celebrate with their family and friends was an honour I was not expecting. But, Mike and I feel privileged to have spent the time with them.
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| Congratulations! |
They had a selfie photo album so somewhere there is a record of me being there, and perhaps the photos look a little like the one below. Hahahah.
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| Kelly, me and Mike. Yes - I am wearing a dress! |
The venue was amazing. Tarureka Estate. If anyone wants an amazing place to do something really special, this is a great option. The food was great. The ambience, superb. The wedding was perfect. It's the first wedding we've been to in years. Seems as though we are no longer in that demographic. Too old now. Need to wait for nieces and nephews now. Amy looked incredible. Martin looked very handsome. I cried. Yep - a perfect day.
Back home around 11.30pm and fell into bed gratefully. Up early for a bike ride with James and Mike to Martinborough.
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| Sunday morning bike ride |
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| James at the lookout |
Had a coffee there (I had a date scone - mmmmmm) and back. Took us about 1.5 hours (maybe a wee bit more) - but that included the coffee stop. Back in time to throw myself in the shower and get ready for the BBQ at that venue.
Mike and I had another great time with Amy and Martin and their friends. Which included a lot of our friends. It was basically a huge work function. Hahahah.
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| Selfie time at the Sunday BBQ |
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| Lovely grass |
We left early to head back to Wellington and collect Toby from Josh's care. Huge hugs for Amy and Martin and I have promised to visit for a ski holiday. I am Tahoe bound!
Back home and a tidy up and the obligatory ironing. I also did grocery shopping. Finally to bed after an amazing weekend.
Thank you so much to everyone for filling my weekend up with goodness.
Have a great week ahead.
Love,
Angela
Friday, May 6, 2016
The Thursday with Polar Bear Town night
Hi,
I had a great Thursday actually. A work colleague was down from Auckland (Nicolette) and she is lovely. She took me out for a birthday lunch. This year my birthday just keeps giving. It's awesome. I chose Rahzoo, because I quite like Rahzoo. And I had one of their iced coffees.
One of my colleagues also decided to wear my outfit. If I was a bit taller, a bit hairier on my face and had shorter hair, we'd be twins. Oh. And 25 years younger. Hahahah. It is purple shirt Thursday after all. Cody knew what he was doing because I always wear a purple shirt on Thursdays (either this one or one that is probably technically pink - or lilac as I prefer to call it on purple shirt days) and usually wear my grey pants. I am a creature of habit and routine. Except when I am doing something spontaneous.
Ok. Turns out I might be a creature of mayhem and randomness.
Went to drinks with Rex and Jo and then off to grab Mike from his drinks. But he got waylaid and I chatted to Adam for ages. Eventually dragged him away home via Uber.
Then I went around to Ange's house to eat cheese and watch Polar Bear Town. It was one of these North American style documentaries that thinks the viewer has the memory of a goldfish. And it was a series which we only had the first episode. But, it was a chance to look at wonderful scenery, ponder why humans live in such an inhospitable place and look at polar bears. And eat cheese. Whitestone Lindis Pass brie. Mmmmmm. Great cheese.
Back home and off to bed to read. And I may have stayed up to finish my book. So it is sleep Angela now.
The weekend beckons and we have a wedding in Featherston to go to. Woot! Amy and Martin are getting married. How cool! Can't wait. Josh will look after Toby for the Saturday and we'll be back Sunday afternoon.
Have an awesome weekend.
Love,
Angela
I had a great Thursday actually. A work colleague was down from Auckland (Nicolette) and she is lovely. She took me out for a birthday lunch. This year my birthday just keeps giving. It's awesome. I chose Rahzoo, because I quite like Rahzoo. And I had one of their iced coffees.
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| Iced coffee yum! |
One of my colleagues also decided to wear my outfit. If I was a bit taller, a bit hairier on my face and had shorter hair, we'd be twins. Oh. And 25 years younger. Hahahah. It is purple shirt Thursday after all. Cody knew what he was doing because I always wear a purple shirt on Thursdays (either this one or one that is probably technically pink - or lilac as I prefer to call it on purple shirt days) and usually wear my grey pants. I am a creature of habit and routine. Except when I am doing something spontaneous.
Ok. Turns out I might be a creature of mayhem and randomness.
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| Twins! |
Then I went around to Ange's house to eat cheese and watch Polar Bear Town. It was one of these North American style documentaries that thinks the viewer has the memory of a goldfish. And it was a series which we only had the first episode. But, it was a chance to look at wonderful scenery, ponder why humans live in such an inhospitable place and look at polar bears. And eat cheese. Whitestone Lindis Pass brie. Mmmmmm. Great cheese.
Back home and off to bed to read. And I may have stayed up to finish my book. So it is sleep Angela now.
The weekend beckons and we have a wedding in Featherston to go to. Woot! Amy and Martin are getting married. How cool! Can't wait. Josh will look after Toby for the Saturday and we'll be back Sunday afternoon.
Have an awesome weekend.
Love,
Angela
Thursday, May 5, 2016
The Wednesday with a busy evening
Hi,
I think I was transported to an alternate universe yesterday at work. We have loads of cutlery in the kitchen. Knives, forks (forks always go missing) and spoons. It's like I've entered a portal to another dimension.
I remember how happy I was when they finally put paper towel dispenser in the kitchen so you could actually clean up messes. This is right up there! Woot!
Anyway, I rode home with Mike because I was late leaving work and it coincided with his work end time. It was fun to ride with him.
Got home and quickly made tea and then shot out the door. I collected skis from Ana's house (work colleague) and went on to Philippa's house for a cup of tea and to admire her new couch. We chatted away for about an hour.
Then I was off to the supermarket for some much needed provisions. I ended up at the supermarket with the other slightly weird people that want to shop at 9.15pm. And the talkative checkout people. Being at my lowest ebb (I am a morning person after all), they possibly sensed vulnerability. Hahah.
Back home to put the groceries away and off to bed quick smart! I was in a coma soon because I don't recall Mike coming to bed at all.
This morning was pouring with rain and lashing wind. So I chickened out and caught the bus in.
Polar bear documentary with Ange tonight. Yay! Can't wait.
Have a brilliant day. Stay dry if you're in Wellington.
Love,
Angela
I think I was transported to an alternate universe yesterday at work. We have loads of cutlery in the kitchen. Knives, forks (forks always go missing) and spoons. It's like I've entered a portal to another dimension.
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| Cutlery! |
I remember how happy I was when they finally put paper towel dispenser in the kitchen so you could actually clean up messes. This is right up there! Woot!
Anyway, I rode home with Mike because I was late leaving work and it coincided with his work end time. It was fun to ride with him.
Got home and quickly made tea and then shot out the door. I collected skis from Ana's house (work colleague) and went on to Philippa's house for a cup of tea and to admire her new couch. We chatted away for about an hour.
Then I was off to the supermarket for some much needed provisions. I ended up at the supermarket with the other slightly weird people that want to shop at 9.15pm. And the talkative checkout people. Being at my lowest ebb (I am a morning person after all), they possibly sensed vulnerability. Hahah.
Back home to put the groceries away and off to bed quick smart! I was in a coma soon because I don't recall Mike coming to bed at all.
This morning was pouring with rain and lashing wind. So I chickened out and caught the bus in.
Polar bear documentary with Ange tonight. Yay! Can't wait.
Have a brilliant day. Stay dry if you're in Wellington.
Love,
Angela
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
The Tuesday with lovely time with Mike
Hi,
Had a hectic day at work. Any day where I have to talk non-stop for 2 hours in a training session is always going to be a tough day. Not exactly my happy place being in front of people. But it went ok.
I rode home and started thinking about cooking tea. Toby's day had gone well. I put tea on and as it got close to being ready, Mike rode home. So we ate nice and early. We had nothing else on, so Mike and I had a bath and chatted away for ages. Turns out he really likes me. Lots! :-) I'm very lucky.
From there, Mike made my evening even better by putting on David Attenborough documentaries. I drifted into a sleepy coma stretched out over Mike's lap. Pretty much a perfect evening.
My ride in this morning was good. Despite the change in weather, the rain isn't lashing down. Any ride with dry roads is a good ride, by definition.
I'll be a tad late riding home tonight after work. But I have plans to collect someone's old skis (they inherited them and don't know what to do with them!) and see Philippa for a nice cup of tea and check out her new couch.
Right. Time for tea. Have a fantastic day!
Love,
Angela
Had a hectic day at work. Any day where I have to talk non-stop for 2 hours in a training session is always going to be a tough day. Not exactly my happy place being in front of people. But it went ok.
I rode home and started thinking about cooking tea. Toby's day had gone well. I put tea on and as it got close to being ready, Mike rode home. So we ate nice and early. We had nothing else on, so Mike and I had a bath and chatted away for ages. Turns out he really likes me. Lots! :-) I'm very lucky.
From there, Mike made my evening even better by putting on David Attenborough documentaries. I drifted into a sleepy coma stretched out over Mike's lap. Pretty much a perfect evening.
My ride in this morning was good. Despite the change in weather, the rain isn't lashing down. Any ride with dry roads is a good ride, by definition.
I'll be a tad late riding home tonight after work. But I have plans to collect someone's old skis (they inherited them and don't know what to do with them!) and see Philippa for a nice cup of tea and check out her new couch.
Right. Time for tea. Have a fantastic day!
Love,
Angela
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
The Monday back at work
Hi,
Ok - I am completely confused. It feels just like Wednesday today. Anyway, yesterday was a wild and woolly ride home. The wind has got up, yet it isn't too cold just yet. Made it home ok and finally sorted out some tea for Toby just as Mike rode home. Oossshhh! He chose a dark and windy night for his first ride home in a while.
We had dinner and then Mike worked on some homework stuff. Eventually I went to bed and was out like a light. I am feeling like I need more sleep at the moment. Not sure why. Too many time zones lately, maybe?
Anyway, this morning's ride in was also wild. Gale force winds out there. The rain has mainly stayed away so far though. I hope Mike makes it into work in the dry.
Nothing on after work today. I'll ride home and sort out tea for us all. Toby's first day back at school went well although it seems like one of his friends has had their mother pass away. Jeepers. That's a bit tough when you're 13 years old.
Right. Time for a tea and to sort the day out.
Love,
Angela
Ok - I am completely confused. It feels just like Wednesday today. Anyway, yesterday was a wild and woolly ride home. The wind has got up, yet it isn't too cold just yet. Made it home ok and finally sorted out some tea for Toby just as Mike rode home. Oossshhh! He chose a dark and windy night for his first ride home in a while.
We had dinner and then Mike worked on some homework stuff. Eventually I went to bed and was out like a light. I am feeling like I need more sleep at the moment. Not sure why. Too many time zones lately, maybe?
Anyway, this morning's ride in was also wild. Gale force winds out there. The rain has mainly stayed away so far though. I hope Mike makes it into work in the dry.
Nothing on after work today. I'll ride home and sort out tea for us all. Toby's first day back at school went well although it seems like one of his friends has had their mother pass away. Jeepers. That's a bit tough when you're 13 years old.
Right. Time for a tea and to sort the day out.
Love,
Angela
Monday, May 2, 2016
The weekend in Palmerston North
Hi,
Up fairly early Saturday morning and I went out to archery with Ange. I tried my new bow out. It was great! Started at 10m and everything just worked. So we pushed out to 20-25m and I had no bother at all. I still need to refine a few things. But, basically, it just worked! I am very happy.
What a great weekend - can I have more like that, please? Friday I worked from home and it was hectic. But I did drive the boys to Weta Workshop for their tour while I worked in the car. Hahahah. Fun times. They enjoyed it a lot.
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| Trolls! |
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| Making lasagne |
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| Lasagne |
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| Eating lasagne |
Up fairly early Saturday morning and I went out to archery with Ange. I tried my new bow out. It was great! Started at 10m and everything just worked. So we pushed out to 20-25m and I had no bother at all. I still need to refine a few things. But, basically, it just worked! I am very happy.
Back home to pack for the weekend away in Palmerston North. A casual lunch and reading in the sun before heading off around 2pm. Nice drive up and I got there around 4pm. Settled in and read stuff about Japan. After settling a few things with Iona and Col we then went out for tea. Walked into town (it took around 20 mins) and ate lovely Indian food from a place called "Arranged Marriage". Great name!
I tried to fix Iona and Col's PC before bed. Little do they know my brain doesn't engage much after 6pm. Anyway - I can't see why it doesn't work. I'll need to do some research to help them further.
I slept well and woke early but tried to stay in bed. Hahahah. Eventually I got up and ate toast I found in the toaster and had a shower. We left for our bike ride around 9.30am.
Headed past the back of the airport to Feilding and had an awesome iced coffee at the Focal Point cinema. Then off past Colyton and back into P.N.
I ate some lunch with Iona and Col and then headed back home. Great weekend! I stopped off at Sally and Andrew's house and had a cup of tea and Mike turned up to drop off the MRG (Mighty Red Galant) - he has borrowed it for a day tramp on Sunday because I had the car for transporting my bike.
Back home to iron and have tea and off to bed. Mike went to collect Josh and the boys from the airport and discuss leadership course stuff with him. Toby and I went to bed.
I need more sleep. I need to sort that out.
But what an incredible weekend. Thank you.
Love,
Angela
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| Must read this! |
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| Iced coffee at Focal Point cinema at Feilding - a very good one! |
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| Iona and Col - and the expanse of Manawatu countryside |
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| Bike computer finally working |
I ate some lunch with Iona and Col and then headed back home. Great weekend! I stopped off at Sally and Andrew's house and had a cup of tea and Mike turned up to drop off the MRG (Mighty Red Galant) - he has borrowed it for a day tramp on Sunday because I had the car for transporting my bike.
Back home to iron and have tea and off to bed. Mike went to collect Josh and the boys from the airport and discuss leadership course stuff with him. Toby and I went to bed.
I need more sleep. I need to sort that out.
But what an incredible weekend. Thank you.
Love,
Angela
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