We took off this morning at 7:30am through a cold southerly drizzle for a morning wakeboarding at Lake hood. It was Julian, Sarah, Jackson and Ben that went. Sarah’s first time, and she did really well! Here’ a vid of me playing around…
And here’s Ben having a blat!
The Stones and the Vivians took off today to Lytleton for a wakeboard session and picnic on the beach. We were in a nice bay behind Quail Island. 18 degree water – nice and warm! We all did a bit a wakeboarding and got in some good jumps!
Here’s some highlights from the day…
* Julian forgot the clamps were on the boat when launching (so was stuck on the trailer)
* Rose got up on the wakeboard for the first time! Did great!
* Ella and Jackson had a cuddle
* Sarah busted the traler light on a rock
* Ben did some supreme jumps
* Julian tried a 360 jump which I spectacularly failed (got to 270)
* Jackson held his first crab!
* Grace was just cute as normal
* Good bit of chop coming back to the ramp
Jack just hanging in the sand!
The kids enjoying the day! They were all very well behaved and had heaps of fun.
Sarah, Ben and Rose chilling! We all work hard so it’s nice to take time to just relax once in a while.
Jackson stealing a kiss from Ella!
I started back at work today. Got bored, looked at the lack of wind and decided to head out fishing. I called Graeme Evans (mate of my dads) and took off with him to Lake Coleridge for the day. It was about 30 degrees and the water was like glass. Plenty of fish in the lake but they weren’t very obliging! However, he caught this nice Salmon…
Oh! and this little one below. He went back though as he was too small.
This is the general condition of the lake…
Glas, glass, and more glass! We had a great day!
Ferg and Nathan took their boat down to Lake Hood for their maiden ride after restoring it to lovely condition. It went well!
The crew came over today to celebrate Jackson’s second birthday! Plenty of sugar for all the kids meant that they all had a good time! Jack had a few meltdowns but he got through it! The people that visited were: Liz & Ferg, Jess & Pete (with Tim and Sam), Ben & Rose (with Ella and Grace) and Lesley… 
Jackson’s birthday is on the 16th Dec… He’ll be 2yo and because I’m such a great dad, I’m going to make him a super cool boat bed. I started today in my workshop and after about 4hrs, this is the progress. I’ll upload more photos as I get further along.
The Front section of the boat will come to a point and will be an area to store toys. On the headboard I’ll make a Yamaha Motor (and bookcase/light)
It’s all braced and square/level. Just need the glue to dry now. The next fiddly bit is to create the front part as a removable section.
This is the bed tray that the foam mattress sits on. This drops in the top of it…
The guys spent the day playing in the garden, fighting over tractors, splashing in the pool and just being cool kids. Simon was building a garden…
Above is wee Zach, just hanging!
I spent a relaxing day fishing at Akaroa today with Lee and Ben Viv. Apart from throwing up a few time (Have been sick lately) it was a great day. Bit nippy, but it’s not summer yet – it’ll warm up! The boat ran like a charm!
We were fishing just out from the Salmon hatchery close up by the heads. 15 meters and the water was a bit cloudy. Not a lot of action – too early in the season, but we did catch a Skate and the world’s smallest Dogfish!
The lads putting their ‘Game Face’ on.
Ben, Rose, Ella and Grace came over today. We all headed down to Lake Hood in Ashburton to take the boat for a spin. Had a great time, and the kids had a blast. We got it up to about 70kph – goes like a charm!
Then came home again and got stuck into a pizza! Just another great day hanging with the Vivians! They’re a cool family!
Jack and Zach chilling in the lounge after munching down on their afternoon tea.
A nice moment with Mummy!
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