Tag Archives: Blenheim

…And All That Day You’ll Have Good Luck

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Ross

Meanwhile back in New Zealand we have been working at motels in Blenheim and hanging out here and there. Tuesday was a day for getting stuff done, including COF and WOF. Somehow both our truck Certificate of Fitness and our … Continue reading →

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Wandom Walking in Wither Hills

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Ross

The first big break from work we had in Blenheim we hung out around Blenheim. We had a few things to catch up with, and some rest and relaxation to do. The weather was warm and spring was in the … Continue reading →

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Fast Forward – All Over the Place

Posted on September 15, 2013 by Ross

And that was about it. We’d spent five wonderful weeks touring the northern beaches of Auckland City. And never left the city. We’d taken advantage of the wonderful chain of Auckland Regional Parks on the eastern side. And explored a … Continue reading →

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Much More Motels

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Ross

So we worked one more gig at the motels at Blenheim, in March. And tried to get some jobs with the grape harvest. The big companies are awful. It’s all on-line applications and you cannot get to talk to anyone … Continue reading →

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Back to the Wither Hills

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Ross

Yesterday we continued resting up. And did a few things around town in Blenheim. And finally headed out for a walk later in the afternoon. We were parked up not far from the Wither Hills, so off we went. Wyn … Continue reading →

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Busy in Blenheim

Posted on October 7, 2012 by Ross

Just when I was doing so well…. We went and got busy working at the motels in Blenheim early in September and now it’s early in October! 21 days straight at the motels and busy busy. No time for blog. … Continue reading →

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Changing Islands

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Ross

Sunday was a day for catching up on some of the administration. And no walk. Later on we moved over to the motels and parked up and moved in. Monday morning we took over for three days. Monday was Waitangi … Continue reading →

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Unto the Wither Hills

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Ross

“I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.” Psalms 121.1. I had to memorise that in Standard 4 Sunday School. I never forgot it – I learned it well. So well that when the … Continue reading →

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