Waimarama Do I - Hawke's Bay Wine Country - 11-14 DECEMBER 2009
Dec 9, 2009, 9:54 pm
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All go for me too. Weather in Welly is not so good (chchkiwi, sorry). AKL had great weather yesterday and today (I sent #1 son to Bangkok to today).
See you all for lunch on Sat..
TK
See you all for lunch on Sat..
TK
Dec 9, 2009, 10:15 pm
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I'm now sitting at the house at Waimarama listening to the ocean 
Dad's been doing some work here, so please forgive the viciously cut-back trees and the yet-to-be-grown lawn in some parts
Looks like we fortunately will have enough beds for everyone too, which is a plus.
Also, wireless internet is available (and works, amazingly!) - please see reception for costs which will be added to your bill at the end of your stay.
Look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow (or Saturday).
ETA: It's currently sunny and 27C here. Tomorrow and Saturday are expected to have highs of 29, Sunday 27.
Dad's been doing some work here, so please forgive the viciously cut-back trees and the yet-to-be-grown lawn in some parts
Looks like we fortunately will have enough beds for everyone too, which is a plus.
Also, wireless internet is available (and works, amazingly!) - please see reception for costs which will be added to your bill at the end of your stay.
Look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow (or Saturday).
ETA: It's currently sunny and 27C here. Tomorrow and Saturday are expected to have highs of 29, Sunday 27.
and the weather sounds good as well. 
Dec 10, 2009, 2:58 am
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wandering_fred, Mrs fred and myself will get there when we can. There is an issue with the rental car so we are not sure what time we will actually get to leave Auckland tomorrow.
Bill
Bill
Dec 11, 2009, 2:46 am
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We've all made it to Waimarama (well, the ones coming in on Friday anyway). Although Bill, wandering_fred and Mrs Fred had a "hiccup" with the car (ie, Fred booked the wrong day for the car )
Eventually the bus from East Pier only had 4 of us on it, but I'm sure we'll have a few more tomorrow when it's drinking time.
)Eventually the bus from East Pier only had 4 of us on it, but I'm sure we'll have a few more tomorrow when it's drinking time.
Dec 11, 2009, 2:56 am
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We have all arrived at Will's house and having a great time drinking water without ice!
Bundy Bear is the odd one out drinking some cheap plonk.
Bundy Bear is the odd one out drinking some cheap plonk.
Dec 11, 2009, 2:58 am
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Dec 11, 2009, 12:33 pm
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Well western parts of the North Island is very damp at the moment. Rain is predicted for most parts today except for the "rain shadowed" Waimarama!
My flight into Napier is now scheduled ½ an hour late, so looking at 10am arrival.
My flight into Napier is now scheduled ½ an hour late, so looking at 10am arrival.
Dec 12, 2009, 1:45 am
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Well we have survived another arduous day in Hawkes Bay area. serfty has been and gone and has his own rental car saga to share at his leisure.
One of the team has crashed early because by his own admission he is inebriated and needs a rest.
Will is distraught as the Elephant Hill winery refused to serve chups!
Bill.
One of the team has crashed early because by his own admission he is inebriated and needs a rest.
Will is distraught as the Elephant Hill winery refused to serve chups!
Bill.
Dec 12, 2009, 1:52 am
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Dec 12, 2009, 1:58 am
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Well we have survived another arduous day in Hawkes Bay area. serfty has been and gone and has his own rental car saga to share at his leisure.
One of the team has crashed early because by his own admission he is inebriated and needs a rest.
Will is distraught as the Elephant Hill winery refused to serve chups!
Bill.
One of the team has crashed early because by his own admission he is inebriated and needs a rest.
Will is distraught as the Elephant Hill winery refused to serve chups!
Bill.
Dec 12, 2009, 2:10 am
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