Our Summer Holiday

Just the start of what went in to the car ;-p

.. after a few hours and a few trips back inside to get stuff we MIGHT need .. we left at 11.30am .

 

We stopped in at W-nui Playground and the kids had a play ...

 

.. and checked out the bird aviary ...

   

.. then we went for a walk over to the Gazebo ..

 

 

.. the view looking over the lake ..

.. we also caught up with F and P and the kids (on their way back from their holiday)

 

.. so the kids did some more playing ..

 

.. about 5 hours after we left (as we took our time and stopped a few times we got to the bach .. the kids were soooo excited ..

 

.. then after I unpacked .. they settled in and I settled down with a coffee ..lol ..

 

... doing some drawings ...

.. playing some Trouble ...

MONDAY

 

.. the next morning I woke up to them all being busy in the kitchen making milkshakes for breakfast ...

 

.. then packed up a lunch and went to the beach ...

  

 

.. the boys checked out the surf ..

.. while Miss got used to the surroundings .. then the sea ..

 

.. she would sneak up then run like anything back again before it came in .. I went in with her a few times and she got a bit frightened but after a while got used to it ..

.. then it was home for lunch (as it started to rain a little) ..

.. we checked out the town .. and had a wee look at the windmill (from outside) ...

.. then the boys wanted to check out the skate park ..

 

.. Miss wanted to check out the playground while the boys biked around ...

 

.. our creations from last year ..

 

.. then we went for a walk down to the school .. and the kids played and biked ..

 

 

 

TUESDAY

... we went back to the skate park for a small stop on the way to P N-th ..

 

.. we had lunch in the sq-re (as I got a bit confused as to where it was I should have been going) .. and so called in to the info centre there ..

 

.. it was a quick stop at the cafe for ice-blocks and a coffee for me at the Esp-nade

.. then it was time for a ride on the train ..

.. and a second ride on the train with a stop at the playground ...

 

..attempting to get the rolling barrel going ..

 

.. the octopus swing ...

... fun on the slide .. 

.. going up.. up .. and up ..

 

.. M was brave enough to have a go at the flying fox after a tentative to-ing and fro-ing .. about whether he would or not ..

... then back on the train back to the car again ..

WEDNESDAY

.. we travelled to W-nae to visit B-i-l and S-i-l and called in to the playground before we headed home .. with McDonalds for dinner ..

    

 

.. it was a bit cramped in bed that night ;-(

 

THURSDAY

... we had a chill out day at the bach ..

.. the lawns got mowed .. and the gardens weeded a little ..

.. some dancing and singing ..

.. some DVD watching and chilling ..

 

   

.. then a quick trip to the school .. then back to S and A's to drop off the lawnmower ..and for the kids to play with their kids ..

.. then we went for a walk along S-set Walk after dinner of Fish and Chips ..

.. the sunset was gorgeous that night .. I didn't have my camera for photos of it across the sea .. but got some photos when we got back to the bach ..

 

FRIDAY

.. that morning was a clean up day and packing stuff back in to the car ..

.. then a quick trip to the skate park AGAIN .. to check out the up-skilling .. and to take a few videos ..

 

.. and a stop at Subway for lunch at Blls .. then another stop at W-nui playground for a break ..

 

.. and another visit to the bird aviary ..

... then home again in time for dinner .. pretty good considering we left Ftown at 12.30 .. and were home at 4.45 ..

BL time again ..

 

Just been looking at my holiday photos .. I NEED to lose my spare tyre in the middle!!!
If photos aren't an incentive for me I don't know what is ..

Awwww ..

A fb quiz result - what is the symbol of your personality ..

I know it's all a load of crock .. but this was cool ..

Bountiful basket

You are very loved. Everyone finds you a welcoming, warm person. They look to you for advice and comfort, and someone to just have a good time with. Your personality is seen as cliche and average, but in truth, you have talents and skills and ideas that no one has thought of before. You are someone with style. You are good with colors, and you know how to color people's worlds and minds to your way. You think new relationships are a coloring book, to fill them in with fulfilling conversations and meetings. You may seem nice and perfect and beautiful, you have a policy of "forgive but never forget". You always remember your enemies if you have any, and you know where to steer. Sometimes, when you're completely lost, you are dependent on friends for help. You hope they'll be there for you, but sometimes you fear that they won't be. That is something you are afraid of. You are ready to give, but you are also ready to accept. To many, it seems like you change your personality just for different people, but in fact, you are the one thing that's not changing. Other people grow on you, and grow fond of you, not the other way around. You are always yourself, and you are definite.

WW points for this week - Wk 1

POINTS ^® Tracker entries

Monday, 04 January 2010

Breakfast
1  serving Nature Valley - Crunchy Bars Oats n Honey	3
1/4 serving 2x Milk (50ml) for coffee - Food I created	0.5
Subtotal	3.5
Lunch
1  serving JC Pizza All round	4
Subtotal	4
Dinner
1  serving JC Fish fillet with herb crust	5.5
Summer Salad	0.5
Subtotal	6
Snacks
32  nuts roasted almonds	4
Subtotal	4
Food POINTS values used	17.5
Food POINTS values remaining	1.5
Exercise
60 min Walking (>4.8 kph [12.5 mins/km] and <8.0 kph [7.5 mins/km] on level surface)	3
Exercise POINTS bonus earned	3

Tuesday, 05 January 2010

Breakfast
1  serving Nature Valley - Crunchy Bars Oats n Honey	3
1  cup (s) black coffee	0
Subtotal	3
Lunch
1  serving JC Sausage Roll	3
Subtotal	3
Dinner
1  serving JC Chicken Parmigiana	5.5
Subtotal	5.5
Snacks
2  cup (s) black coffee	0
1  serving Pams Rice Crack3r Snacks	3
16  nuts roasted almonds	2
1  medium Beverages Diet Coke	0
1  packet (s) Crinkle Crisps Roast Chicken	1
1  cup (s) plum	1
Subtotal	7
Food POINTS values used	18.5
Food POINTS values remaining	2.5
Exercise
No entries for exercise.
Exercise POINTS bonus earned	0

Wednesday, 06 January 2010

Breakfast
1  serving Nature Valley - Crunchy Bars - Roasted Almond	3
1  cup (s) black coffee	0
Subtotal	3
Lunch
4  slice (s) Corn Thins Multigrain Corn Thins	1.5
1  serve (s) Tuna Sensations Tuna Sensations, Savoury Onion	2
Subtotal	3.5
Dinner
1  serving JC Spagheeti and Meatball	4.5
Subtotal	4.5
Snacks
2  packet (s) Crinkle Crisps Roast Chicken	2.5
16  nuts roasted almonds	2
1  cup (s) black coffee	0
1  packet (s) Potato Bakes Potato Bake, Salt and Vinegar	1
Subtotal	5.5
Food POINTS values used	16.5
Food POINTS values remaining	2.5
Exercise
10 min Walking (>3.2 kph [18.5 mins/km] and <4.8 kph [12.5 mins/km] on level surface)	0.5
60 min Walking (>4.8 kph [12.5 mins/km] and <8.0 kph [7.5 mins/km] on level surface)	3
Exercise POINTS bonus earned	3.5

Map of the Human Heart - Sweetheart

Cool album I just downloaded from here

Hailing from North America's most untapped music scene, Sweetheart was formed in Vancouver in mid 2004. Fate intervened earlier that same year when Marty (guitar and vocals) and MK (drums and percussion) bumped into each other at a party in Vancouver not having seen each other in over a year. Both knew each other from residing and playing in bands in Victoria BC. Talk of old times & exploits would lead to a few rehearsals where the pair realized their similar music interests and instant chemistry. From then on it was clear what the duo wanted to do. To create what they call “emotional event music” or break up music, make up music, first date music, fight music, party music, any music that was written with emotion and would evoke and emotional response.

After solidifying the line-up with Sammy (guitar) and Weezee (bass), an LP was independently released late in 2006. Aptly titled “Map of the Human Heart” this album became a story of emotions as each member of the band went through a major life changing events; a father died, a marriage is dissolved and a child is born. The result was 12 catchy pop/punk/rock anthems that will have you singing along to every word.

From Map of the Human Heart, “Shout It” was featured on Muchmusic, “See You on the Weekend” was selected for a Starbucks compilation album that hit the Billboard Top 200, and many other songs were placed in over 30 originally American aired shows such as Pimp My Ride, the Real World, and Last Comic Standing. Touring the album for 2 years the boys opened up for such bands as Shiny Toy Guns, The Stills, The Trews, Mariana's Trench, Faber Drive, The Dudes, and Two Hours Traffic, just to name a few. With a critically acclaimed live show and called one of “Vancouver's best live bands”, their stage energy is second to none and totally infectious.

Canadian success has continued to grow with “We Are All Connected” currently being heard on multiple commercial and college radio stations across Canada including 100.5 The Peak (Vancouver) and 102.1 The Edge (Toronto).

Continuing to write song after song, the boys are ready to break-out with their upcoming untitled release. A culmination of two years of writing and growing, living and hurting, it will showcase a maturity with a harder & darker edge. In true Sweetheart style they’ve taken the trials and tribulations of their life, and turned those emotions into instantly relatable songs.

Christine Feehan ~THE DARK SERIES~

Christine Feehan Website

Just for my reference - what I've been reading for the last couple of months

:-)

BOOK #1: DARK PRINCE - read
BOOK #2: DARK DESIRE - read
BOOK #3: DARK GOLD - read
BOOK #4: DARK MAGIC - read
BOOK #5: DARK CHALLENGE - read
BOOK #6: DARK FIRE - read
BOOK #7: DARK DREAM
BOOK #8: DARK LEGEND
BOOK #9: DARK GUARDIAN - read
BOOK #10: DARK SYMPHONY

BOOK #11: DARK DESCENT
BOOK #12: DARK MELODY - read
BOOK #13: DARK DESTINY - read
BOOK #14: DARK HUNGER
BOOK #15: DARK SECRET - read
BOOK #16: DARK DEMON - read
BOOK #17: DARK CELEBRATION
BOOK #18: DARK POSSESSION - got to read
BOOK #19: DARK CURSE
BOOK #20: DARK SLAYER