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Hi Gemma & Hayden.
Wow, we are now bloggers. Since you have left there has all sorts of things happened. Uncle Dave managed to "write off" the Trooper and the Boat on his way to south Westland. Luckily, he, Hayden and Bryan Simpson (other passsenger) were unhurt. We are now in the process of looking and trying out new vehicles. We have an eye on a 4WD Kia and test drove one on Monday night. Certainly lovely to ride in and a little more comfortable than the Trooper. Sounds like you two are having a great time in Melbourne. Great to hear you have a job is your chosen vocation Hayden. I have just handed in my notice to retire from school at 29th June which is the end of term 2 this year. Really looking forward to it as we will leave for Perth approx 4 July and return at the end of August, hopefully missing the cold NZ winter and lapping up the warm Perth weather. We will call and see you guys either the way there or the way back or maybe both. Just have to fine tune our dates with Ryan and Dee. Uncle Dave, Hayden and Bryan S went up to the boat once they got over their accident. Had a great time going out and around into the Pelorous Sounds and catching a couple of huge blue cod just before Cape Jackson. They had 5 days up there and came home looking like Maori's with brown, brown faces and white around their eyes from their sun glasses. We have new neighbours moved into the house next door. The one that was on the market. The couple are from Australia, not sure which part, and have children, not sure how many. The guy is 6ft 8 at least. As he walks down the path at the back of their place, the fence only comes up to his shoulders. I said to Dave that maybe he is an import for a basketball team. He certainly could do a few slam dunks, no problems at all. Apparently the have not got their belongs, furniture etc, as it is still sitting on the docks in a container. Are going over later to see if they need to borrow anything in the meantime. We have had lots of hot weather here lately, although quite chilly once the sun goes down and heavy dews in the morning. If really does feel like Autumn is here and don't know when we had summer. Well its great to blog you and really neat to read all that you guys are doing over there and what a lovely appartment you have. Thats all for now, but shall be in contact again soon. Big hug to you both and take care. Love Aunty Chris & Uncle Dave.