Kia Ora!

Well, finally I have made the move and am settling in.
I can’t believe how time flies by when moving house. Not so long ago before the move, time past so slowly. Now that we are here it is passing quickly.


I had a wee bit of trouble setting up the internet but it is all sorted now.
The people here have been awesome. It has been a never ending story of people popping by and phoning. Asking if there is anything we need. They bring round stuff or have a look around here and ask if we need this or that. It has been very touching.


This week is the time when Shaz and I start looking for work. I already have a few nibbles and I am looking forward to moving on here in NZ.
Visiting the gardens (botanical) has been a treat. Pak ‘n’ Save is still my favourite shopping stop and Lion Red my favourite beer.


The furniture and other stuff don’t arrive for another 4-6 weeks but we are doing ok. Can’t wait ta start getting my brewing started? Give these Kiwi’s a really good tasting beer aye?
The weather here is so different from what I am use too. The sun is harsher yet it doesn’t get that hot. Of course Adelaide is now in the midst of a heat wave and I have missed it.....yippee!

I have a new PC and some other toys ta play with which is really cool. I do however miss my special speakers for the PC as the music I play just doesn’t sound the same as it use to.
The house is a townhouse with three bedrooms and is totally different to what I am accustomed too.


The food here is tasty and I already have had the BBQ running. Honestly ya could take a blind man round the fruit and veggie places here and he could tell ya each fruit and veg purely on smell. It is that fresh. Of course over here there are so many different cultures that the variety of foods is truly amazing.
Well for now I bid ya all adieu.

Whitesnakes do it better............ When ya an Aussie in Kiwi land.

Final post in OZ

Do we really know how much we hurt people?

By our actions, words and pictures?

How do we know? How will we know? Do we ever consider it?

One of my faults is that my mouth shoots off before my brain can tell me that ya shouldn’t say that!

Bugga aye?

Looking around, in these final hours before I leave. I am finding no peace of mind only sadness.
Maybe it is just me and my sentimental ways.

I am feeling alone and lost in a melody of music.
The road I am about to travel is long and uncertain but it is at least something. I ride the wind hoping that it will calm me down.

I am a gambler by nature always searching and dreaming of a better way. Am I really doing that?

Negativity is running ramped.
I hate not having positivity as my companion.

Maybe tomorrow as I board the plane I will find something to look forward too.
Until then I must bid you all a farewell and ya all have ta wait till the net is back on.
Take care me little lovelies.

Whitesnakes do it better .......When there is a rainbow ahead. Well I hope so!

Retribution? Yeah Right!

My last shift at work comes up tomorrow and as professional as I am when it comes to work, I fear it will be a long sad day.

Not that I will want it that way but ya just can't help feeling a tad down when ya have ta say good bye to new friends that ya have made.
I have been blessed ta have met some wonderful people including a young woman who I use to go ta school with. It is not goodbye, it is the start of a new life with new challenges.

I thrive on challenges.
Since my decision ta move ta NZ I have had mainly positive responses, however there have been a few negative ones.
Negative ones? You eyebrows rise up.
Ya see there are some that think the move to NZ is not in their best interests. That it will spoil their party.
So, out come the threats of retribution and the blah blah blah of a pile of crap that would do a sewer proud.
Sad really that these people just don't get it. They are so self centered in their own little world they forget that life moves on with or without their say so. Their loss is my gain. I actually feel sorry for them which is kind of strange aye?

Feeling the love is what gets me through. It's all good!
Not long to go now.
With all the parties and BBQ's that we have been attending there is little time to write. I have no idea when I will have access ta the internet but it shouldn't be too long I hope.
Shaz has been busting her boiler ta see that all is packed and that the house is made ready.

I am blessed that my nephew is putting us up for a few days before we leave. He has help out heaps. Their daughter has taken a shine ta me. I have ta sing silly songs ta keep the baby happy.

His wife has been brilliant and welcomed us with open arms. Guess that is her Canadian hospitality coming out. Cool aye?

Our new home is ready and waiting. Our furniture has been packed and is now in transit. There is only the cleaners ta come in and the final inspection ta be done. Then we wait a few days before we leave.

So for now I am not sure when I will post again but have no fear.
"I'll be back!"
Oh and one more thing.
To my daughter.

I am not leaving you. I have done my job as far as bringing you up. It is time you made your own way in life. I still love ya and my door will always welcome you but for now I have ta follow the path I have chosen. Whether it is right or wrong doesn't matter. It is something I want to do and will do regardless.

Whitesnakes do it better ........... When ya a Aussie in NZ!

Rush rush rush

The enormity of moving is somewhat bewildering.
Shaz has done most of the sorting as we are getting the packing done professionally.
It leaves me to do bits and pieces.
The house hold items will be packed some time this morning. We then stay at my nephews place until it is time to leave.

Shaz has her works farewell dinner on Wednesday, which happens ta be today. I have to work, well dont HAVE to I choose too.
Thursday we have farewell dinner with friends, friday I work and my final day is Saturday, this is also the day we do a dump run and remove the final household bits and pieces..
Sunday the day of rest..........Yeah Right! My niece has invited us for lunch and then if we want to Shaz's workmates want us to go to some place and have a few drinks.
Monday is when the cleaners come in and tidy up the place, Tuesday the final inspection and hand in the keys. Then it is goodbye OZ............

I miss writing but I just dont manage my time properly. So many idea run through the head. So many things to do and say. Just have to take one day at a time. Breathe from the stomach and chill ........... Wonderful words of wisdom.

Whitesnakes do it better .........................When ya breathe boy breathe!

Forget me not

It's not that I have forgotten ta post or can't be bothered to check out fellow bloggers .... it's just that working and moving house don't mix too well especially when there is all these parties ta attend.
Farewell dinners and Family get togethers............

Geez where does all the day go?

Whitesnakes do it better .......... Yeah Right!