Hi,
Yesterday was a tiring day and I got home and veged out. That meant Burger Wisconsin for tea. Yummo! And then I packed for my camping trip Friday night with Christine. We're going to sleep in her horse float. How could I pass that opportunity up? Having never slept in a horse float, it is obviously something I need to try.
Busy at work. I drove in so I can get away on time and battle the Friday traffic out of town. The weather has changed to a southerly but it is pretty feeble by Wellington standards. It rained this morning for the first time in ages, but it was just a sprinkling really.
Saturday is frantic for us. Toby has a haircut. I drive back from Feilding and the horse float night. I have a spa appointment at 1.45pm. We have a BBQ from 2pm. And family dinner from 6pm. And I need to buy presents in there somewhere too. Yikes.
Sunday is free. Free! And Mike and I have Monday off together to celebrate our twentieth year together that week. Nice. And it just gets better and better knowing him. I am pretty lucky.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Love,
Angela
Friday, November 30, 2012
Thursday, November 29, 2012
The Wednesday with our first BBQ
Hi,
'Tis the season... for barbecuing Choice. I dragged the cover off the BBQ last night and took the lid off and groaned. Then I cleaned the hot plates and found a gas bottle and eventually I was able to cook dinner! It was scrumptious but by the time I was eating Kapiti vanilla ice cream (oooohhh - it's good!) I was more than a little chilly.
Yesterday was so beautiful here. At lunch time I went into Midland Park over the road from work and ate a bowl of strawberries. I asked for two bowls, one with my ice cream (no no yucky red sauce stuff!) and one with my strawberries. They laughed and said I was the first bespoke serving for the day. I sat in baking hot sunshine with some colleagues and listened to the Wellington Ukulele Orchestra giving a free concert. It was such a lot of fun.
Of course, The Hobbit world premier was also on yesterday afternoon so all the eyes of the world were on Wellington. The day was superb and the helicopter shots of Wellington did a great job selling this as paradise on Earth.
Anyhow, we had a great dinner at home. Jack was staying over because his parents were busy. We went to sleep with our red lamp in our bedroom providing a night light for Toby. His night light was too bright for Jack. I never had any bother falling asleep. Even with the bright moon lighting up our room from behind the punga. But perhaps it did affect me because I had an amazing dream!
The dream had me travelling with my suitcase on the train from Karen's house to the airport. I got halfway and thought I might be late for my flight so I rang Mike. He panicked I was going to be late (which of course panicked me, because Mike never worries about being late) and said I had to catch a taxi the rest of the way. To... Gatwick! Which, is an airport in London. This astonished me. So much so that Mike says my brain compensated for me being late and missing my plane by providing the ideal "get out of jail card" in the shape of a Zombie Apocalypse. Yep. Zombies. Ended up with all my worldly possessions in an abandoned farm house in the middle of nowhere. Had to barricade ourselves in at night against the zombies.
One day some men broke in and fiddled with the electricity. They short circuited the system and the light went out. Aidan T turned up and said they had tripped the circuit board and wandered off to flip it back on. Meanwhile, I looked out the window and saw a massive tsunami coming over the hills. Mike and I braced ourselves in the house and Toby went out for a better look. Fortunately the house floated (it is a dream) and Mike picked Toby out of the water. We landed eventually and wandered around with some survivors. I saw people carrying their gear. One family were riding a giant Dachshund - all their gear lashed on, and the Dad with some reins. Weird. Weird. Then I woke up.
I may be going a bit mad! Hahahah.
Have a great day!
Love,
Angela
'Tis the season... for barbecuing Choice. I dragged the cover off the BBQ last night and took the lid off and groaned. Then I cleaned the hot plates and found a gas bottle and eventually I was able to cook dinner! It was scrumptious but by the time I was eating Kapiti vanilla ice cream (oooohhh - it's good!) I was more than a little chilly.
Yesterday was so beautiful here. At lunch time I went into Midland Park over the road from work and ate a bowl of strawberries. I asked for two bowls, one with my ice cream (no no yucky red sauce stuff!) and one with my strawberries. They laughed and said I was the first bespoke serving for the day. I sat in baking hot sunshine with some colleagues and listened to the Wellington Ukulele Orchestra giving a free concert. It was such a lot of fun.
Of course, The Hobbit world premier was also on yesterday afternoon so all the eyes of the world were on Wellington. The day was superb and the helicopter shots of Wellington did a great job selling this as paradise on Earth.
Anyhow, we had a great dinner at home. Jack was staying over because his parents were busy. We went to sleep with our red lamp in our bedroom providing a night light for Toby. His night light was too bright for Jack. I never had any bother falling asleep. Even with the bright moon lighting up our room from behind the punga. But perhaps it did affect me because I had an amazing dream!
The dream had me travelling with my suitcase on the train from Karen's house to the airport. I got halfway and thought I might be late for my flight so I rang Mike. He panicked I was going to be late (which of course panicked me, because Mike never worries about being late) and said I had to catch a taxi the rest of the way. To... Gatwick! Which, is an airport in London. This astonished me. So much so that Mike says my brain compensated for me being late and missing my plane by providing the ideal "get out of jail card" in the shape of a Zombie Apocalypse. Yep. Zombies. Ended up with all my worldly possessions in an abandoned farm house in the middle of nowhere. Had to barricade ourselves in at night against the zombies.
One day some men broke in and fiddled with the electricity. They short circuited the system and the light went out. Aidan T turned up and said they had tripped the circuit board and wandered off to flip it back on. Meanwhile, I looked out the window and saw a massive tsunami coming over the hills. Mike and I braced ourselves in the house and Toby went out for a better look. Fortunately the house floated (it is a dream) and Mike picked Toby out of the water. We landed eventually and wandered around with some survivors. I saw people carrying their gear. One family were riding a giant Dachshund - all their gear lashed on, and the Dad with some reins. Weird. Weird. Then I woke up.
I may be going a bit mad! Hahahah.
Have a great day!
Love,
Angela
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
The Tuesday with Cubs
Hi,
Has something moved New Zealand 600 km north or something? Because this weather is not usual. Hahahah. Another gorgeous day - I am so enjoying this. I am wearing a short sleeved blouse at work. Yep - hot today. The weather, I mean, of course. ;-)
We had Cubs last night. I rode home and tidied and cooked dinner for me and Toby. Mike got home and showered and then started preparing his meal for his tramping club website buddies. We left with Jack in a whirlwind of activity and had a lot of fun at Cubs. Well done, Henry (new leader). It was a great night. A badge night (book reader and computer badges) with a water fight at the end. Choice!
Back home to eat dessert (that was what Mike's dinner party was up to - perfect timing on my part) and then to bed. Toby is reading my Kindle at the moment so I lay in bed staring at the ceiling and now know exactly what I am buying Toby for Christmas! I picked up a real book and read that. How quaint!
The ride down the hill this morning was great fun. Mike was with me. We tailed a 4x4 all the way down. It isn't often a car can go faster than us. And this was not one of those times. In fact, I am sort of chuffed that I left a Ducati in my dust on Monday morning on the way down (he only passed me on the flat at the bottom) and I tailed a Porsche down yesterday. Hahahah. Love the bike down the hill.
Have a brilliant day! Hope your weather is as good as here!
Love,
Angela
Has something moved New Zealand 600 km north or something? Because this weather is not usual. Hahahah. Another gorgeous day - I am so enjoying this. I am wearing a short sleeved blouse at work. Yep - hot today. The weather, I mean, of course. ;-)
We had Cubs last night. I rode home and tidied and cooked dinner for me and Toby. Mike got home and showered and then started preparing his meal for his tramping club website buddies. We left with Jack in a whirlwind of activity and had a lot of fun at Cubs. Well done, Henry (new leader). It was a great night. A badge night (book reader and computer badges) with a water fight at the end. Choice!
Back home to eat dessert (that was what Mike's dinner party was up to - perfect timing on my part) and then to bed. Toby is reading my Kindle at the moment so I lay in bed staring at the ceiling and now know exactly what I am buying Toby for Christmas! I picked up a real book and read that. How quaint!
The ride down the hill this morning was great fun. Mike was with me. We tailed a 4x4 all the way down. It isn't often a car can go faster than us. And this was not one of those times. In fact, I am sort of chuffed that I left a Ducati in my dust on Monday morning on the way down (he only passed me on the flat at the bottom) and I tailed a Porsche down yesterday. Hahahah. Love the bike down the hill.
Have a brilliant day! Hope your weather is as good as here!
Love,
Angela
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
The Monday with nothing
Hi,
I rode home and got dinner ready while Mike sorted out Toby's homework (Mike rode home a few minutes behind me). And then I was off to the supermarket for essentials (away for the weekend = no food in the house) and back to finish off some work before bed. And that is the extent of Monday evening. Boring, huh?
This morning is so lovely here. We have had a really nice run of gorgeous weather. I can't help be concerned that this is summer. 20 C yesterday and 19C forecast today. It doesn't get a lot better in the height of summer here than this. It might rain for the next three months! Hahahah. Still, it is lovely.
Tonight is Cubs night and we have a water fight and a badge night. Should be fun.
Have a wonderful day!
Love,
Angela
I rode home and got dinner ready while Mike sorted out Toby's homework (Mike rode home a few minutes behind me). And then I was off to the supermarket for essentials (away for the weekend = no food in the house) and back to finish off some work before bed. And that is the extent of Monday evening. Boring, huh?
This morning is so lovely here. We have had a really nice run of gorgeous weather. I can't help be concerned that this is summer. 20 C yesterday and 19C forecast today. It doesn't get a lot better in the height of summer here than this. It might rain for the next three months! Hahahah. Still, it is lovely.
Tonight is Cubs night and we have a water fight and a badge night. Should be fun.
Have a wonderful day!
Love,
Angela
Monday, November 26, 2012
The weekend with a work social function
Hi,
Friday saw us collect Toby from the library and head off immediately to Ruapehu for a work social club weekend. We had a great drive, leaving behind threatening clouds and driving into sunshine. We took the Desert Road to Whakapapa so we could drive past the erupting volcano. As you do. We saw a lot of steam still, but nothing much else. Got to the Forest and Bird lodge at 9pm and the others promptly served dinner for everyone. Choice!
We ate and went to bed.
Up the next morning and Mike went off mountain biking. Toby and I elected to stay and "guard" the lodge. Right. We actually were more than happy reading and eating. Mike got back after white water rafting on the Tongariro river and has munched up two fingers and his wedding ring. The river guide said he's seen a lot of men lose their wedding rings when they fall in. Mike was in no danger of that, as he got his fingers wedged between the raft and a cliff. The ring was mangled into his fingers. He has a nice mess but it looks like he will survive with fingers and ring intact. Close call though.
Ouch!
We went to the Chateau for dinner and I had a fabulous meal. My haloumi starter was great and my beef eye fillet was simply the best. Toby behaved very well (he was the only kid on this weekend).
I took Toby back to the lodge and the others went out to the pub. Toby and I were fast asleep when the others returned and they hardly woke me at all. So they were well behaved.
Lovely brekkie the next morning and then tidy and leave. We went home via Whanganui - a great road! I might switch routes now!
Kebabs at Bulls and home. Mike took Toby to the Scots Christmas service and I tidied the house (in vain really - it needs more than two hours work!).
Andrew did a great time around Taupo on Saturday. 5 hours and 8 mins. I hear he is already plotting sub 5 hours for next year. Crazy man!
Time for the week to commence. Busy, busy.
Have a wonderful week.
Love,
Angela
Friday saw us collect Toby from the library and head off immediately to Ruapehu for a work social club weekend. We had a great drive, leaving behind threatening clouds and driving into sunshine. We took the Desert Road to Whakapapa so we could drive past the erupting volcano. As you do. We saw a lot of steam still, but nothing much else. Got to the Forest and Bird lodge at 9pm and the others promptly served dinner for everyone. Choice!
We ate and went to bed.
Up the next morning and Mike went off mountain biking. Toby and I elected to stay and "guard" the lodge. Right. We actually were more than happy reading and eating. Mike got back after white water rafting on the Tongariro river and has munched up two fingers and his wedding ring. The river guide said he's seen a lot of men lose their wedding rings when they fall in. Mike was in no danger of that, as he got his fingers wedged between the raft and a cliff. The ring was mangled into his fingers. He has a nice mess but it looks like he will survive with fingers and ring intact. Close call though.
Ouch!
We went to the Chateau for dinner and I had a fabulous meal. My haloumi starter was great and my beef eye fillet was simply the best. Toby behaved very well (he was the only kid on this weekend).
I took Toby back to the lodge and the others went out to the pub. Toby and I were fast asleep when the others returned and they hardly woke me at all. So they were well behaved.
Lovely brekkie the next morning and then tidy and leave. We went home via Whanganui - a great road! I might switch routes now!
Kebabs at Bulls and home. Mike took Toby to the Scots Christmas service and I tidied the house (in vain really - it needs more than two hours work!).
Andrew did a great time around Taupo on Saturday. 5 hours and 8 mins. I hear he is already plotting sub 5 hours for next year. Crazy man!
Time for the week to commence. Busy, busy.
Have a wonderful week.
Love,
Angela
Friday, November 23, 2012
The Thursday with packing
Hi,
Rode home in the absolute best evening ever. What a gorgeous day in Wellington. Mike made dinner and we ate and relaxed before packing for the weekend.
Threw some stuff in a pile and shoved it in a bag. What art is there to packing anyway? Drove in this morning and parked next to Andrew's car. He's off to ride around Taupo this weekend. Here's hoping the timings work out and we catch up on Sunday for the drive back. Good luck, Andrew!
Have a great weekend. I am looking forward to spending time with Toby. Turns out Lucy and I are the only women on this trip and that Toby is the only kid. Hmmmm. Hahahah.
Love,
Angela
Rode home in the absolute best evening ever. What a gorgeous day in Wellington. Mike made dinner and we ate and relaxed before packing for the weekend.
Threw some stuff in a pile and shoved it in a bag. What art is there to packing anyway? Drove in this morning and parked next to Andrew's car. He's off to ride around Taupo this weekend. Here's hoping the timings work out and we catch up on Sunday for the drive back. Good luck, Andrew!
Have a great weekend. I am looking forward to spending time with Toby. Turns out Lucy and I are the only women on this trip and that Toby is the only kid. Hmmmm. Hahahah.
Love,
Angela
Thursday, November 22, 2012
The Wednesday with nothing
Hi,
I rode home and drove Benjamin home (he looked after the boys - three of them!) and wished we could just keep going. The wee convertible was lovely, the weather amazing, and the road to Taupo beckoned! But responsibilities such as family, work and the fact Benjamin probably wouldn't enjoy a spontaneous trip to Taupo meant I just sang loudly and dropped him off and went home to cook dinner. Hahahah.
Mike went to tramping club and eventually rode home at 9.30pm. Almost at the same time Jack's Dad collected him. Late night for the boys. Still, it all meant we slept really well.
Time for a cup of tea. I'm busy at a new client site today. More talking in front of strangers. Why am I doing this job again?
We have a short day at work tomorrow because we're off to Ruapehu (don't mind the erupting volcanoes - possibly two of them!) for a work social function. And because they had space, I am taking Toby. Hmmmm. He may get an education in poor behaviour resulting from excessive alcohol consumption. But I intend to take him away and do things with him (I am thinking hot pools, cafes and reading and watching movies).
Have a great day.
Love,
Angela
I rode home and drove Benjamin home (he looked after the boys - three of them!) and wished we could just keep going. The wee convertible was lovely, the weather amazing, and the road to Taupo beckoned! But responsibilities such as family, work and the fact Benjamin probably wouldn't enjoy a spontaneous trip to Taupo meant I just sang loudly and dropped him off and went home to cook dinner. Hahahah.
Mike went to tramping club and eventually rode home at 9.30pm. Almost at the same time Jack's Dad collected him. Late night for the boys. Still, it all meant we slept really well.
Time for a cup of tea. I'm busy at a new client site today. More talking in front of strangers. Why am I doing this job again?
We have a short day at work tomorrow because we're off to Ruapehu (don't mind the erupting volcanoes - possibly two of them!) for a work social function. And because they had space, I am taking Toby. Hmmmm. He may get an education in poor behaviour resulting from excessive alcohol consumption. But I intend to take him away and do things with him (I am thinking hot pools, cafes and reading and watching movies).
Have a great day.
Love,
Angela
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