We took a walk on the Mt. Arthur track in the rain yesterday.
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Friday, November 21, 2008
stop and smell the roses
We're easing into Spring slowly down here on the top of the south. After some beautiful days, this weekend is chilly and overcast. Great for working in the veggie garden. Amy's been making rose jam with the plentiful rose petals from the many rose bushes around the property. Quinne seems to appreciate the flowers the most.
In her already well developed kiwi accent, Quinne names the flowers and birds she sees around the property. She usually knows the Maori name over the pakeha name, so when some potential customers came by the other day, I was happy to pronounce the Maori name for the wood pigeon that the bride-to-be pointed out flying overhead. I only knew it from Quinne pointing it out to me.
Amy's up to her ears organizing a Christmas market at the kindergarten, and I've been busy drumming up business. The work is coming in, and it's very exciting. There seems to be more commercial opportunities in Nelson than I expected. Networking is key. It's also a good way to meet people. We're all learning tons and having fun.
Beck is making himself very well understood these days, although Quinne has to translate at times. They have their ups and downs, but generally get along well and love each other dearly.
Hope you all enjoy the weekend.
In her already well developed kiwi accent, Quinne names the flowers and birds she sees around the property. She usually knows the Maori name over the pakeha name, so when some potential customers came by the other day, I was happy to pronounce the Maori name for the wood pigeon that the bride-to-be pointed out flying overhead. I only knew it from Quinne pointing it out to me.
Amy's up to her ears organizing a Christmas market at the kindergarten, and I've been busy drumming up business. The work is coming in, and it's very exciting. There seems to be more commercial opportunities in Nelson than I expected. Networking is key. It's also a good way to meet people. We're all learning tons and having fun.
Beck is making himself very well understood these days, although Quinne has to translate at times. They have their ups and downs, but generally get along well and love each other dearly.
Hope you all enjoy the weekend.
Saturday, November 8, 2008
new camera
We voted this weekend. It's mandatory for all residents to vote here in New Zealand. Isn't that great? It was so simple and easy. That means we voted in two elections in one week.
Just as importantly, I have a new camera. That means you can expect more frequent postings. Let me know what you think of this effect...
Just as importantly, I have a new camera. That means you can expect more frequent postings. Let me know what you think of this effect...
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Halloween
Happy Guy Fawks Day!
Given that the house we're living in now is the third time lucky (the other two houses burned down), we're not doing much to celebrate Guy Fawks Day. Instead, we celebrated Halloween the other night. No, we didn't make the kids hike to the next closest neighbor, where they would've received some very confused looks. Instead, the kids dressed up and knocked on each of the doors of our house. Amy dressed up differently before opening the door to offer a treat for their bags. It was a hoot.
We even had an apple bob.
Beck found it easier to use his hands...
Given that the house we're living in now is the third time lucky (the other two houses burned down), we're not doing much to celebrate Guy Fawks Day. Instead, we celebrated Halloween the other night. No, we didn't make the kids hike to the next closest neighbor, where they would've received some very confused looks. Instead, the kids dressed up and knocked on each of the doors of our house. Amy dressed up differently before opening the door to offer a treat for their bags. It was a hoot.
We even had an apple bob.
Beck found it easier to use his hands...
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