UNITED KINGDOM | Saturday, 3 Dec 2011 | Views [307]
Today was preordained
as the ‘Day of Cupcakes’. There were about 150 to be made and decorated in preparation
for the Christmas Fair tomorrow and reinforcements in the shape of Laura’s Mum
and little sister Kate were organised to come from Windsor ... Read more >
UNITED KINGDOM | Friday, 2 Dec 2011 | Views [334]
Fantastic
frosty morning today so we decided to make the most of the sunshine! After
breakfast we headed out to explore toward Welwyn (where Laura works). Passing
through Codicote on the way we found April Cottage (Roni’s Mum’s name), a stud
farm ... Read more >
UNITED KINGDOM | Thursday, 1 Dec 2011 | Views [270]
Another
sunny day in Codicote, Bray had some DJ Hero time on the PS3 this morning while
Roni got in amongst journals a little. We ventured out with the dogs and took
them on a big walk through the fields, both off the leash and frolicking about
with ... Read more >
UNITED KINGDOM | Wednesday, 30 Nov 2011 | Views [566]
Today we got
to walk the dogs by ourselves – successfully negotiated their pulling on the
leashes, poop collection and interaction with other dogs. Kept them on the
leash today to make sure all went well and will try them on the loose tomorrow. ... Read more >
UNITED KINGDOM | Tuesday, 29 Nov 2011 | Views [355]
We walked
the dogs again today – they are FUN! Had toasties for lunch with Laura on her
break then the boys went hunting for a dongle (wireless receiver necessary for
Bray’s new DJ Hero game to work successfully) all around the area.
Though ... Read more >
UNITED KINGDOM | Monday, 28 Nov 2011 | Views [382]
When Roni
got up this morning the pool out the back was iced right across and quite
thick! That is until Milo broke it up with his face and ate it…he is a unique
dog alright!
Today Laura
went to work while we had a quiet one at home. Wee ... Read more >
UNITED KINGDOM | Sunday, 27 Nov 2011 | Views [394]
Back in
London again…our second day here though we arrived in the UK weeks ago now!
The bus got
in on time around 0700 and we walked to Victoria Station with a Pakistani guy
called Ahmed that we met on our way out of the bus station. Worked ... Read more >
UNITED KINGDOM | Saturday, 26 Nov 2011 | Views [312]
Last day in
Aberdeen…sad.
Roni and
Kaff went out to do errands in the late morning while the boys played on the
PS2. Kaff forgot her phone so they returned long enough to drop off purchased
and pick up phone before heading out again. Good ... Read more >
UNITED KINGDOM | Friday, 25 Nov 2011 | Views [402]
Today dawned
blue, sunny and beautiful so we three (Roni, Bray & Kaff) hit the road to
Dunnottar Castle... By the time we got there the skies had opened and
torrential rain was now the order of the day. Today we were less prepared and
Kaff ... Read more >
UNITED KINGDOM | Thursday, 24 Nov 2011 | Views [421]
Mini road
trip with Kaff today – heading North to Peterhead, Fraserburgh, Kinnaird Head
and Macduff. We packed our lunch into the picnic basket, made sure we all had
wet weather gear just in case then hit the road.
First stop
was the Museum ... Read more >
UNITED KINGDOM | Wednesday, 23 Nov 2011 | Views [249]
Croissants
from a can? It’s possible...and tasty! Though we’re sure that purists and the
French would be shocked and offended by the whole idea. Kaff had found this can
of Jus’ Rol croissants at the
supermarket and knew that Roni would be keen ... Read more >
UNITED KINGDOM | Tuesday, 22 Nov 2011 | Views [376]
Today was
chilly again but the sun shone – yay!
We headed
out relatively early to the Maritime Museum down by the waterfront = a free,
educational and fun experience.
We learnt
about the oil industry in the North Sea and its connections ... Read more >
UNITED KINGDOM | Monday, 21 Nov 2011 | Views [263]
Not much to
report today. A quiet day dominated by washing clothes and relaxing. Bray was
reduced to a clean tee shirt and shorts so didn’t venture out into the Aberdeen
chill all day – though Roni headed out to the supermarked for supplies.... Read more >
UNITED KINGDOM | Sunday, 20 Nov 2011 | Views [420] | Comments [1]
This morning
we headed out after another sumptuous breakfast at our accommodation – left our
bags at reception while we wandered the town. Randles (Nelson friend and soon
to be flatmate)had recommended we go to the 1030 service at Old Saint ... Read more >
UNITED KINGDOM | Saturday, 19 Nov 2011 | Views [404]
A relaxing
start with delicious breakfast at our accommodation – Roni had some porridge
while Bray settled for the continental. Sun shining, very little wind and
simply a beautiful Edinburgh day!
We had a
complimentary map from ... Read more >
UNITED KINGDOM | Friday, 18 Nov 2011 | Views [328]
Today was
pretty low key. Adam off to work in the AM while the rest of us mooched around
the house having brekkie and getting our gear sorted for the weekend – us heading
to Edinburgh and the other two off to Bristol.
Eventually
we ... Read more >
UNITED KINGDOM | Thursday, 17 Nov 2011 | Views [640]
We had a
full itinerary today – famous Baxter’s with their soup and chutneys to visit
before seeing how whisky and barrels are made.
Once on the
road we saw the local KFC, some ugly 70’s style apartment blocks and the boys
grabbed ... Read more >
UNITED KINGDOM | Wednesday, 16 Nov 2011 | Views [336]
Kaff had
today off but the morning was taken up with her flu jab and a visit to the
dentist which left both sides of her face numb. We headed out after that to
visit the Raemoir Garden Centre and Cafe after a whirlwind driving tour of some
of ... Read more >
UNITED KINGDOM | Tuesday, 15 Nov 2011 | Views [412]
Roni was up
early for the walk to work with Kaff- this time with a bonus of coffee from
one of the only local places to make coffee even close to NZ standard!
Today was
fine though quite windy so we were all set for an outside ... Read more >
UNITED KINGDOM | Monday, 14 Nov 2011 | Views [369]
Roni was up
early today to walk to work with Kaff -
and got to see a robin on her way home! Bray emerged for breakfast eventually and then
we hit the pavement. Museums and art gallery were our goal until we realised
they were all closed ... Read more >
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