The ‘grown-ups’ team beating Jake at pool Got to hook up with my youngest sister-in-law this evening. Kelly is living in Auckland at the moment after long stretches in Wanganui and Christchurch. It was really good to see her and catch up. I took Jake with me, and we had Burger Fuel in Ponsonby, then [...]
Categories: New Zealand,Travel
Tagged: New Zealand, Personal, Travel
My Grandmother, laughing at one of my brilliant jokes, no doubt My grandmother, Ellen (Nellie) Dubber will be 92 next month. She lives in a retirement village that reminds me quite strongly of one of the best hotels I’ve ever stayed in. Similar decor, piped music and soft furnishings. It was great to be able [...]
Categories: New Zealand,Travel
Tagged: New Zealand, Personal, Travel
I’m going to wear this rock around my neck It’s been three months since my 40th birthday, and the presents keep on coming. My parents have organised a gift from them and my sisters. It’s another original New Zealand artwork, and this time it’s not going to be something to permanently engrave into my skin, [...]
Categories: New Zealand,Travel
Tagged: New Zealand, Personal, Travel
