Author Archives: Lance

2011-09-15 Road trip, Visit 2 grandsons

Posted on 15 September, 2011 Thu by Lance

Where to begin? Started with a road trip from Auckland to Gore (+/- 1700 km). the trip included a 3 hour ferry trip across the notorious Cook straight which was pretty calm fortunately. Coming into Picton via the Marlborough Sounds … Continue reading →

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2011-09-08 How to complicate you life 101

Posted on 7 September, 2011 Wed by Lance

As if there’s not enough on our plate at the moment – what with packing up the house, travelling down to visit the kids in the South island (1800km road and ferry trip), organise movers, return home to complete the … Continue reading →

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2011-09-05 100% pass mark achieved :):):)

Posted on 4 September, 2011 Sun by Lance

Wow, Mary and I both deserve a pat on the back!! We did our Marine Radio Operator’s Exam today and both passed with 100% each Now we can use our radio (VHF and marine SSB) legally!

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2011-09-04 Packing for Spring (or Winter)

Posted on 3 September, 2011 Sat by Lance

Anything about the next photo that makes you think we are packing up the house: The rest of the house looks pretty much the same. and then outside our lounge we have the first stirrings of spring – note the … Continue reading →

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2011-09-02 A new chapter

Posted on 2 September, 2011 Fri by Lance

Today I start a new chapter in my life. Why? Well it was my last day at work and from here onwards its all one way toward our cruise. Actually, its not my very last day ever! I am not … Continue reading →

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