Author Archives: Ross

We’re married now, with a licence to be husband and wife. YAHOOOZIEEEEEEEE……… We had a wonderful day with wonderful family and friends. It was everything we had planned and hoped for, and more. There was a bit of magic that … Continue reading →

We are well and busy parked up near Mosgiel near Dunedin. And thinking about our family and friends in Christchurch who are all OK as far as we know. Or as OK as you can be after an event as … Continue reading →

Another December day we had an outing to Picton. It’s hardly more than 20 minutes away from Blenheim and a nice place on a nice day.  It’s a busy sort of place. It seems like somewhere that most people are … Continue reading →

Back in December we were at a loose end one Sunday and went off for a walk in the Wither Hills that overlook Blenheim. It was a very hot day and it was the middle of the day by the … Continue reading →

Hi and Happy New Year for 2011. And did I mention Merry Christmas? We’re alive and well and keeping warm in Blenheim after a busy and happy Christmas and New Year and working for a bit and moving around for … Continue reading →

Wyn had discovered some information on the Northbank area of the Wairau Valley which Blenheim sits in. Northbank is another classic piece of kiwi/DoC underwhelming naming. It is actually the southern edge of the extensive and interesting Mt Richmond Forest … Continue reading →

November 25th was another warm work and walk day. It was a lovely warm evening and we set out a bit earlier than than the previous day. And went somewhere a bit different. Slightly. We took a track up from … Continue reading →

Back in Blenheim from the Sounds there was work to be done at the motels. We’d parked up at the Bowling Club again. 24th November was also the day of the 2nd explosion in the Pike River mine so there … Continue reading →

After our lovely peaceful morning at Cowshed Bay and Portage we headed back up the short road to Torea Saddle. This is the saddle with and road to Torea Bay on Queen Charlotte Sound which is a short water taxi … Continue reading →

Meanwhile, back in November we were enjoying a short break at Kenepuru Sound in the Marlborough Sounds. We had one more day to enjoy the quiet and the bird songs and the peace and calm. And a nice day it … Continue reading →

We were away from the motels by Wednesday afternoon. Just in time for the rain to set in in earnest. We’d been busy at the motels so it was good to relax. By 4.30pm I was asleep in Suzi. Thursday … Continue reading →

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Wow! The hot weather continues. We’ve just finished another short spell at the motels and it was hot again. Sunday hit 30 degrees and Monday topped 31 degrees. She’s a funny old spring in these parts. Blenheim sure seems to … Continue reading →

Monday at Cowshed Bay near Portage on Kenepuru Sound was a bit of a catch-up day. We had a few emails to sort out and some planning to do. There are worse spots to spend a Monday. We were keen … Continue reading →

Sunday 21 November we woke to the sounds of the birds at Cowshed Bay near Portage on Kenepuru Sound. It looked like we’d come to the right place to relax. It was an overcast morning but warm enough. Well after … Continue reading →