Dogs Day Out

While Titan was enjoying himself boating, Millie also had a fun time at the annual 'Dogs Day Out' in aid of the SPCA. She took mum along and met up with 100s of her friends for a walk around the Redwood Forest. I think she looks very smart sporting her new blue scarf.

First Trip Out!

It was a glorious, sunny and calm water day so perfect for testing the boat. Even Titan decided to join us, while Millie was walking with Mum at 'Dogs Day Out'.



We launched into Lake Rotorua (from Hamurana) and headed out around Mokia Island, then moored up at Hannah's Bay over the far side of the lake. Titan had a bit of a run around and we put the canopy up on the boat and John set up his fishing line. After about 20 minutes of trolling we caught a 2.5 lb trout, a tiddler but decided to keep it for dinner!






It was a wonderful first trip out and hopefully the start of many, only another 12 lakes to explore around the Rotorua area, then ocean here we come!

Early Birthday Present!

Has anybody got any suggestions as to how to wrap John's birthday present?

Off Hunting!

There's been an awful lot of preparation of kit for John's hunting weekend, he should be ready for anything! Should I get the freezer clear ready for the lovely big venison that he's going to bring home?

The Pink Walk!

Mum, Adele and I met up with hundreds of others this evening on the Green next to the Lake in Rotorua to take part in 'The Pink Walk' for Breast Cancer. It was a beautiful sunny evening and hopefully they managed to raise lots of money.

Mum's Arrived!

Has it really been five and half months since she was last here? It's wonderful to have her back and with the addition of a lovely little bach for her at the top of the garden, I'm hoping she'll feel right at home. Welcome home! xxx

Skiing!!

Now this is why we moved to New Zealand......
A couple of hours drive from home and we spend the day on the ski fields, unbroken sunshine and lots of lovely snow. With my new skis I managed to ski on my first black run today so very pleased with myself.