After a long warm autumn and summer it seems to be pay back time. The very odd fine day just to keep us interested but mainly cold and wet and windy. Today is no exception, although to be fair it has been forecast. We might actually be lucky to have avoided some of the really bad stuff. I think we are getting "cabin fever" not having been away in the caravan for some time. Still trip now planned, leaving 12th August as we have to take the van up to the factory in Hamilton. Problem with the varnish on the cupboard doors, a white powder coming through. Evidently a problem caused by spraying varnish in humid conditions. We will probably head up to New Plymouth and then across through the King Country to Hamilton. Maybe a couple of days in Auckland whilst van fixed, nothing confirmed yet.
Hannah spent her first night with us a couple of weekends ago. Very excited-grandparents that is!! Hoping to do it again next week when Antony is on holiday. She will going to school soon so will be more difficult to arrange.
Having the twins on Wednesdays is working well and giving Lauren some space for a few hours. They are very settled now at 6 months. Starting to eat solids and able to sit in high chairs.
Last caravan club rally was through the Manawatu George close to the Ruahine Forest Park by Woodville. A small basic camp ground on a farm. Great time as it was a "music" theme with a sing a long in the evenings. We had to dress in a "song" theme for people to guess the song. The pics will give you an idea. "Sadie the cleaning lady" and "Rule Britannia".
