Time out Queens Park and a surprise trip to the unexpected

Front doorstep viewThis week my focus has been to take some time out of every day, rather than sit in my office working right through my lengthy crazy shifts. Here’s how I got on.

I have taken to sitting on the front step to drink my cuppa and chill, the view here is still not too bad. the back garden is like a building site and will be for a while yet: credit to mark who’s getting a major workout straightening it all out!  Continue reading “Time out Queens Park and a surprise trip to the unexpected”

Team MARBEL united at last!

Mark and BenThis week is ben’s first week in New Zealand. He is over to visit for 5 weeks, as a holiday, with a small matter called Challenge Wanaka in the middle.

I am swimming the 3.8km, Ben is cycling the mid section, 112 miles, and Mark is rounding it all off with a marathon. Should be great fun! I’m so glad I get the easy part!  Continue reading “Team MARBEL united at last!”

Christmas beach BBQ: summer is here!

Happy Xmas 2014 Christmas number 2 in New Zealand, and Christmas no 2 without Mum. The latter never gets any easier.

On the run up to Christmas Day it was really hot and sunny. Invercargill has been looking amazing lately,Queens Park ALWAYS looks amazing. Continue reading “Christmas beach BBQ: summer is here!”