After a very short illness, we are saddened to announce the passing of my beautiful mother Margaret Magowan at Royal Preston hospital, on the 23 June 2013.
Month: June 2013
Mark’s First week!
Its been a roller coaster for sure, I recon. I left him with a list, post it notes and instructions, a map, and a car.
I had sorted the house, all he had to do was get out there, do the admin, then find a job! Simple?
Lets see. Continue reading “Mark’s First week!”
Rugby, Running, and the Theatre!
An action packed weekend!! We were asked whether we wanted to go to a hypnotist show on Friday evening. We thought, for $20 each, and for something to do, why not.
We decided to make a thing of it, and went out for dinner before hand to the Batch cafe. Its a popular cafe, which has only just started opening in the evening. Its like a half way house between a cafe and a restaurant. Continue reading “Rugby, Running, and the Theatre!”
Queens Park Evening run
Queens Park is a short jog from my house. It has a main path that is lit, but otherwise you need a head torch at night, because its very dark! But, no matter, like I have said before, shoes don’t matter, and neither do street lights. The runners I saw dotted in and out of the trees, wearing black, no light, no nothing. I think the people of Southland are born with night vision! Continue reading “Queens Park Evening run”
Riverton: Mores reserve and Howell’s point
This visit to Riverton with Mark took in the beautiful coastline, Howell’s point, and the incredible views from Mores Reserve Hilltop viewing platform. Well worth a trip up that short steep slope. Continue reading “Riverton: Mores reserve and Howell’s point”