The England cricket team are in Napier tomorrow to play in the fourth one day international against the New Zealand team. New Zealand are leading the series 2-1 and need to win one more to win the series. Therefore a must win match for England too!
Jesse Ryder, the new young star of the NZ ream (and an ex-pupil) was in J's school today to meet the boys. I am sure it was a memorable experience for them all!!
The boys have been given the afternoon off tomorrow to go see the match. J already has his ticket and has been looking forward to seeing the stars of both teams!!!
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Tuesday 19th February - Seymour see less
I see the giant's son has quit one of his jobs... about time!!!!
By the way, if any of you Northern Irelander politicians need a consultant to provide them with information on, say New Zealander ways of doing things I am only too happy to give assistance, but it will be for a fee. You seem to be very generous with who you provide jobs to and I will be only too happy to assist, especially as you are keen on good pay rises as well!
By the way, if any of you Northern Irelander politicians need a consultant to provide them with information on, say New Zealander ways of doing things I am only too happy to give assistance, but it will be for a fee. You seem to be very generous with who you provide jobs to and I will be only too happy to assist, especially as you are keen on good pay rises as well!
Saturday 16th February - Art Deco weekend
When the big earthquake hit Napier and Hastings in 1931 most of the town centres were rebuilt in the Art Deco style. Napier is a popular site to visit to view buildings of this style.
Napier now has an annual Art Deco festival where people dress up in period costume of the 1920's and 1930's for the wek and there is a display of vehicles from that period too.
There are about 500 vintage vehicles in Napier for the weekend carnival. It is strange to see these on the roads with the drivers and passengers all dressed up.... it is like being transplanted to that era...
Today the Queen Victoria cruise liner arrived in Napier too with 2,000 passengers and 3,000 crew. We get most of the cruise ships visiting Napier but this is the biggest ever with only 25 metres to spare to turn round in the harbour!!! I am sure the passengers were surprised to be met with the Art Deco costumes and celebrations in the city!!!
It was probably Napier's busiest weekend ever!!!!
Napier now has an annual Art Deco festival where people dress up in period costume of the 1920's and 1930's for the wek and there is a display of vehicles from that period too.
There are about 500 vintage vehicles in Napier for the weekend carnival. It is strange to see these on the roads with the drivers and passengers all dressed up.... it is like being transplanted to that era...
Today the Queen Victoria cruise liner arrived in Napier too with 2,000 passengers and 3,000 crew. We get most of the cruise ships visiting Napier but this is the biggest ever with only 25 metres to spare to turn round in the harbour!!! I am sure the passengers were surprised to be met with the Art Deco costumes and celebrations in the city!!!
It was probably Napier's busiest weekend ever!!!!
Friday 15th February - a dry country
I flew home this afternoon with the skies clear across most of the south of the North Island. The countryside is very dry with most of the grassland beige or barley coloured.
Surprisingly Hawkes Bay looks the greenest... only a greener shade of beige!!!
The farmers will be struggling if this dry weather continues into autumn and winter.
Surprisingly Hawkes Bay looks the greenest... only a greener shade of beige!!!
The farmers will be struggling if this dry weather continues into autumn and winter.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Saturday 9th February - drought elsewhere in New Zealand
Some of the areas in New Zealand which usually have a regular springling of rain have been rain-free since early September. These areas are huge dairying areas and are suffering a shortage of grass and fodder.
Waikato has had its driest January in 100 years. The hills there are brown like those of Hawkes Bay. I think we have had more rain lately than they have had... very unusual. The dairy farmers are suffering and using their winter fodder. When winter comes there could well be a major crisis.... possibly an opportunity for dairy farmers in other parts of the world eg Ireland, to gain new markets...
Waikato has had its driest January in 100 years. The hills there are brown like those of Hawkes Bay. I think we have had more rain lately than they have had... very unusual. The dairy farmers are suffering and using their winter fodder. When winter comes there could well be a major crisis.... possibly an opportunity for dairy farmers in other parts of the world eg Ireland, to gain new markets...
Thursday 7th February - golf
J & I played golf today at Hastings Golf Club. It is one of the top golf courses in New Zealand and only about 25 minutes from our home.
It was a cloudy day but warm even so. The second time we had played golf this week and last time for a while as he starts school tomorrow....
It was a cloudy day but warm even so. The second time we had played golf this week and last time for a while as he starts school tomorrow....
Saturday 2nd February - Harvest Festival
This weekend many vineyards are exhibiting their produce all across Hawkes Bay with special events.
We took the opportunity to go meet my cousin Emma Lowe and her event promoting Monowai wines.
You can find them on: www.monowai.co.nz
We took the opportunity to go meet my cousin Emma Lowe and her event promoting Monowai wines.
You can find them on: www.monowai.co.nz
Friday, 1st February - holiday time
Finished work today and home about 4pm on early flight.
I am taking the next week off to relax and sort out a few things round home before school starts next Friday. It will be my longest period in our new home since we moved in on &th September.
I am taking the next week off to relax and sort out a few things round home before school starts next Friday. It will be my longest period in our new home since we moved in on &th September.
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