Yesterday was a big day. A new chapter in the family as Dad married Ali in a lovely ceremony at the beach. Here’s a few photos from the day. I totally enjoyed catching up with old family friends.
Was nice to see all the 4x boys together as well, doesn’t happen to often and great to see the young kids all playing well and just enjoying the chaos.
Was great to see Julie up from CHCH, Clarks, Mounces, Evans, Elmsleys, Wilsons and more from the past.
All the best Dad and Ali!
Some photos from our latest trip with the Stones from Auck. We headed down the Wanganui for a few days on canadian kayaks. Hard work but lots of fun, Awesome family time!
Here’s some pics from a hike I did with Gavin and Si Sharp. We did 3x 2000m+ peaks in a few days and a few nights camping in an alpine tent by a tarn. I have to say this pushed me quite a bit. I now have a new appreciated of what ‘mountain fit’ means!!
Great company and a good time in perfect weather. We climbed Mt Cheeseman, Mt Olympus and Mt Cockayne. Nice meal at Arthurs Pass to finish it all off on a high note!
(Click pics with shadows for enlargements)
Click these panoramas below for a bigger view… (Thanks iPhone5)
Me and Si Sharp taking a breather…
Gavin the legend resting up…
Possibly the worlds nicest tent spot 
This gives a feel to the sort of altitude we were at. Pretty high up!
We found this plaque at Arthurs Pass. Have a read as it’s fantastic!
Here’s the lads taking on a decent feed after all the effort. Loved it…
Jack came to Auckland with me on the latest tri. We stayed with the AK Stones and made sure we got in a good fishing trip. No huge fish but got a keeper. The kids had fun and we made sure we let them get a swim in at Motuhi on the way back.
Here’s a pile of photos from the Stone family Christmas 2013! It was an epic bash and total chaos for a week but in a good way! We had the best time – love them all!
Jane, Simon, Zach and Jed came down for Christmas this year (and New Years). We loved hanging out with them and the kids had a blast (when not killing each other.
Here’s a few pics (and some of the new pony, Milo)…
Livvy going for a ride on Milo…
Toasting marshmallows over the fire…
Jackson getting professional riding lessons from Mum…
My brother Simon came down to visit recently and was sporting a fairly decent beard. I was pretty impressed so had to try to match it. Below is the comparison… Not sure who won.
He has the better beard but I have the better mo… Time for a shave!
I was lucky and blessed enough to be given the opportunity to go tramping with Gavin and some old mates on the Milford Track in Fiordland in Jan.
I went with Gavin, Darren, Gareth, Leigh, Simon and Annette. Awesome bunch of people who have all played a part in my life at some point. It was a great trip, and although the legs are a little sore, I’m glad I made the effort. Looking forward to another trip again in the near future!
It just drove home to me that life is too short to pass up opportunities and we need to get out there and experience things while we can!
Here’s some pics!
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