A little darlin Geoff and an amazing cake.
Good when they've gone back to Ma eh Tom?
Just back from a concert of some classical stuff the bos'n enjoys. Must say it was quite impressive, but the seats were bloody uncomfortable. I need a drink. Off to Exeter tomorrow for lunch with some friends, lunch out on Monday with some more friends, life is just one long social whirl down here in the sticks.

morning all! evening taffy
no doubt it will be a well deserved break for you and the bose?

As i said Luke stayed over. at his age he really doesn't take a lot of looking after, more guidance than caring for so to speak. in fact he is often a great help. now jack, well he's decide we wants to walk everywhere and my index figer must go with him. boy is it aching as well as the back, although he is capable of covering 10' or more unaided.

you're right there brian, that's some cake!

morning all! evening taffy
no doubt it will be a well deserved break for you and the bose?

a special thanks to Angel for sending $50 for Olivia's headstone. when i told them what you had done they were astounded. therefore i am asked by Peter & Leigh to thank you with their sincerest thanks and appreciation for your extremely generous gesture

As i said Luke stayed over. at his age he really doesn't take a lot of looking after, more guidance than caring for so to speak. in fact he is often a great help. now jack, well he's decide we wants to walk everywhere and my index figer must go with him. boy is it aching as well as the back, although he is capable of covering 10' or more unaided.

you're right there Brian, that's some cake!

Today. sunny start wind 3WSW
Hi: 19°
Lo: 12°
1 PM Sprinkles 19°
7 PM Cloudy 16°
10 PM Sprinkles 14°

http://weather.msn.com/local.aspx?wealocations

Good evening all.
The day started off bright and sunny, by midday in came the strong winds and rain. Even as i write the wind is whistling around the house. The rain beating a tattoo on the roof.
Heres another pic of that cake and Maia with her hand full of the same. Her mother Crystal hails from Yorkshire, Goole in fact. ( But does that make all people coming from Goole <Goolies?)


Eat your heart out Brian, tastes real nice to.
What a generous gift from Angel, See Tom i told you she was a real Angel

Oh you two stop it... it was an honor to send a small amount. Tom you have been such a wonderful friend to me and I was happy to help out. I wish I could be at the event your son is giving...but, I will be there in spirit.

One more day off work then back again after being home sick for over 3 weeks. I actually got sick on July 4th and just starting to get better. Thank goodness for modern medicine and lots of prayers.

Have a lovely day everyone. It's only going to be 102° in Bishop.

Oh... I want some of that cake. yum yum

if that had been choccy cake angel would've been on a plane there

Good moaning all .
Its still hissing down and blowing a gale. It's even woke me up from my slumber.
Eastern Bay of Plenty ranges

FORECAST


Rain is forecast to become heavy at times from the early hours of Monday. In the 21 hours from 2am Monday, expect around 100mm. The heaviest falls are expected around the middle of the day when rates could reach 15 to 20mm per hour. (Note further heavy rain is likely later on Tuesday and Wednesday with datails to follow nearer the time).
Tom must tell you that cake had a surprize in it , a thick band of white choc about 1/2in thick all the kids were HYPO most of the night




STRONG WIND WARNING

Don't mention white chocolate Geoff. Sounds like you need to break out the old water wings mate with that forecast. It's been a nice sunny day here with a gentle NW breeze. Temp this arvo was 21c.
Pleased to hear you are feeling better Angel,that's been a long recovery gal.
Took the mutts out when we got back from Exeter and had a pleasant walk down to the shore. A beautiful summers evening with the sea hissing up the shingle, and the setting sun dropping down towards the blue sea making the water sparkle. Ah, took me straight back to some of those evenings on the old River Afton, sailing down past the Canaries bound for Pepel. Me and the Lecky,leaning on the rail outside the aft accommodation ,supping a tinny or three, watching the ocean roll by and setting the world to rights. Those were the days lads.

ya not joking that really is some water falling on taffy.
if the bairns were hyperat least you could send them all back home. it would have been a different story if you had to live with them and

if the summer is to persist as it is up here, it's going to be a long winter. it's almost overcast every day and guaranteed a shower or three. nothing like what geoff is getting but still enough to spoil a good day out for people.

i have to say it seems odd with howard missing, especially when he's usually around every day.
Today
Hi: 17°
Lo: 13°
1 PM Showers / Clear 16°
7 PM Cloudy 15°
10 PM Partly Cloudy 13°
See what i mean
http://weather.msn.com/local.aspx?wealocation

Sending the bairns home full of hypo is called poppa's ( koro's) revenge.( Koro is the maori word for grandad)
Dont complain you could have this lot.
ISSUED BY MetService AT
8:09 pm 02-Aug-2010


FURTHER HEAVY RAIN EXPECTED FOR EASTERN BAY OF PLENTY RANGES AND ALSO NORTHEASTERN PARTS OF NORTHLAND DURING TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY


A front currently over Northland is expected to move slowly southwards across the North Island during Tuesday, followed by an even more active front on Wednesday. The heavy rain over the ranges of eastern Bay of Plenty has eased for now. However, further heavy falls are expected there from Tuesday afternoon through to Wednesday evening, with another 150mm likely during this time. This is on top of the 100 to 200mm that has fallen in this area over the last 24 hours.

Morning All. Another bright start here,with a little high cloud.Wind W 3-4, temp 16c.
Pic taken at 18.30 last night. Recognise the Nash light Geoff,you must have sailed these waters in the past. Sorry it's a bit hazy. Don't envy you your weather at the moment mate.

good morning angel and sailorsam!
nice picture mike. i can see the lighthouse in the distance and what looks like the barley is ready. by the way how did you enjoy the rest of your day out?

taffy, i looked up your name in skype and i found it mate

grey out this morning and cool.
Today
Hi: 20°
Lo: 12°
1 PM Sprinkles 19°
7 PM Fair 18°
10 PM Cloudy 14°

Good morning all. Not too bright a start today, still dry with a light W.breeze, temp 17c.
Yeah the barley is coming along Tom, but don't think it will win any prizes this year because of the lack of rain. Had a good lunch out yesterday at the Royal Oak , Withypool. A grand drive over the moor where the heather is just starting to bloom ,giving the land a purple haze. Great.

Good evening all
Well its still hissing down and this is supposed to be just the beginging of it, Glug glug. I think its time to dig out the inflatable doll water wings, i know there are a few holes in it. But im sure if i use the approved instruction manual ill be able to plug them up in the approved method.
Thats a real nice pic sparks adn Nash point looks so close , but it must be 10 to 12 miles across the channel. I spent some happy hours along that coast looking for fossils.
Tom ill put skype back on and try to find you with a , in between

Matata beach at 2pm.

Good Moaning all.
We are now into day three and its still raining. There is a lot of surface water lying around . So far there's been no problems , except for a few cars falling off the roads, (driving to fast for the conditions)


Pic of a Pukeko, about the size of a chicken but twice as stupid.

morning taffy mate. i enlarged the picture ctr & mouse wheel that chicken looks one ill tempered dinner
hope you found that inflatable doll,Oops! i mean dinghy but it's best if you don't need it.

just the bog standard grey day again here with a max of 16c forecast
Roker webcam wait till the big north easterlies start. hope that it shows up well on the cam
Today
Hi: 16°
Lo: 11°
1 PM Sprinkles 16°
7 PM Showers / Clear 16°
10 PM Fair 13°

http://weather.msn.com/local.aspx?wealocations

Good evening all.
Still raining , ( send it down Noah theres nobody out that matters)

We are somewhere under this lot. Stand -by to man the pumps,
Those pukeko's are not nasty just stupid, as they try to play chicken with the car's, splat.

Good morning all. Grey and damp out there today, but not as bad as Taffy's ,batten down mate. Temp 15c. ,wind WNW 4. Looks like a good day to catch up on the paper work , after walkies!

good morning all. how are you today angel?? better than monday i hope? i see you've been having some fun with the crew mushoots
my word Taffy, what pretty colours NZ is looks like you may need webbed feet, which is pretty handy. time to worry when your backside starts waddling like a duck though

bright start to the day here, far better than yesterday. although the forecast doesn't look any better with a chilly NW wind.
Today
Hi: 19°
Lo: 10°
1 PM Sprinkles 17°
7 PM Sprinkles 17°
10 PM Partly Cloudy 14

The sun, yes the SUN came out today and its supposed to be there again tomorrow yippeee. Not worried about a wigglie in the bum Tom (shouldnt say that with Angel about) . my main worry would be when you pass wind and get bubbles coming up your spine .