Archive for November, 2008

Jackson – My famous son!

by julian on November 30, 2008 in -- Jack with Comments Off

Jack and some other Selwyn Toddlers went to the Royal NZ Show. They had a great time, and managed to get snapped for the Selwyn Times. Check it out!

Mums Memorial Day

by julian on November 29, 2008 in Family with Comments Off

We had mum’s memorial today for all the Christchurch friends and family. Was a great event and good to catch up…

Family Fishing Trip to Coleridge

by julian on November 23, 2008 in -- Jack, -- Julian, Boating, Family, Fishing with Comments Off

We woke up today and the weather looked just perfect for a wee backcountry jaunt. So I told the family “We’re going!”, we packed the boat and took off to Lake Coleridge.

It was the first time that only Sarah, Jackson and I had put the boat in with just us. The wind was fairly non-existant, and it was a great morning. We got the boat in ok and took off around the lake. After a bit of sightseeing, I showed Sarah how to troll for trout.

We saw fish and they weren’t biting, so scooted back to the South side of Ryton Bay and Sarah took over as Skipper. She drove the boat and kept us over the fish. We hooked up! I landed a small (but very eatable) salmon.

It was great to be with Sarah and Jackson when I caught the fish – and even better because Jackson now knows what fishing is! A great day was had by all!

Jack’s Bed Boat is finished! Awesome!

by julian on November 13, 2008 in -- Jack, Boating, Workshop with Comments Off

Finally, the bed is done, however we’re nervous about putting him in it – he’ll never sleep!! But whatdaya reckon? 10/10 for effort? What a great dad!