Thursday 1 May

Well it's been a while since the last post and everything continues to go along well. All family are fine and Beat and I also. The new house is closed in and the lining has been started. We have seen the brick and it looks good. It's a huge house and should come together well. 

We took Toni shopping on Tuesday and she bought a pair of skinny jeans for herself while Natalie scored two new pairs of pyjamas -funny that. Maddison received a great end of term report and is close to a Bronze Award for behaviour. She is going well.

For Beat and I we continue our walking etc and try to keep fit. Work starts for me again next Tuesday which isn't a thrilling thought.

So to anyone reading that's it. If nobody does then I can read my own ramblings.

It's Raining!!!!!

A brief catch up since the last posting. I am writing this to myself as none of you turkeys who might be able to read these are doing so and if you are then your feedback is not really up to the mark.

News of the new house is that it is up to the brick stage. Roof is on, wiring is done and the gas fitter has been. Leanne and Danny have  put in lots of trees and mulched the sides of the drive so the overall look is also improving.

Grandkid news is that Maddison and Toni are into netball practice for the new season. Toni is also playing rugby and soccer and keeping up her early morning swimming training. Maddison received two certificates at assembly last week - academic and citizenship. Natalie can write her name and enjoys her pre-school on the three days she goes. Nana and Pop go to her swimming lesson on a Friday and she goes to gymnastics once a week. Pop believes the sport is more important than the school work.

Everyone else  is OK. 

Would somebody please read this and make some comment.

This Weeks Catch Up

Well the weekend is over and it was back to the computer today. Leanne and Danny and Maddison stayed again Friday night and were away early Saturday morning - early for them that is. We went over to see them yesterday and worked all afternoon on clearing manuka and gorse so that they can mulch and plant the area along one side of the drive. The photo is of their new house as of yesterday - it's huge.

Tracy and Shane arrived with Natalie and Toni and brought tea for us all. They barbecued etc and we all had a good time together at the end of the day.

Worked two days last week visiting  teachers in classrooms which is quite enjoyable and this week I have three days work.

Re-sowed the lawn of Saturday and now wait with everything crossed in the hope we have a good strike of new grass.

Just a quick catch up since the last post.

Leanne and Danny and Maddison stayed again last Friday night as they have since they started living in the caravan on their block of land. The good news is that the frame for their house is going up and by the end of last week it sounded as if most of the framing had been erected /assembled.

We continue to follow grandchildren to their various sporting events - on Monday just gone Toni ran in an 800m race at the Millenium Stadium to represent the school. Suffice it to say she is no Kenyan.

Beat and I continue our daily walking to maintain the fitness levels and I had to go to work yesterday which was a shock to the system after such a slow start to the year. The drive to Auckland (south of town) continues to be challenge. 2 hours for what is only a 1 1/4 hour trip can be frustrating if you let it be. A good chance to catch up on the latest music and news.

Working at home today hence have time to add another blog. Still no rain. The deadest lawn in the street and the need to re-sow if it ever rains again.

Catch Up Time

Well the last few days have been pretty much as usual. Worked in Auckland last Wednesday for the day and then Leanne and Maddison stayed over Friday night and left for home late Saturday afternoon.

On Sunday we went to the Auckland Region Surf Club Champs and I acted as a helper for the day. Long hot day and that was just watching. Toni excelled. She won the Board race, Diamond and Beach Sprint in her age group and her team came second in the Cameron and third in the board relay. A very successful outing. Meanwhile Natalie spent a morning at her surf club (Shrimps) and really enjoyed it. A future Flags champion.

Maddison played Touch on Friday afternoon and is still enjoying it.

Heading off to collect Tracy this morning as she has a date with the dentist. Ouch!!!

Thanks for the tip on podcasts Shane it has given me an idea for a trial.

Tuesday 5 March

Reporting from the running yesterday. In only her second attempt at running 800m Toni barefootedly managed a 3rd at the North Harbour Inter Secondary Schools Sports. Running like a gazelle she held on to easily complete the distance.

The relay team she was in came 3rd we think although it could have been 4th.

So Toni how was school today?? Must be a bummer having to do Maths and things.