We are back on-line

Sound of trumpets in the background!!!
Chantelle is very good with computers and has managed to get us online again, despite the usual problems with this bit of equipment not being compatible with that bit. What would I do without her?

So now you can expect a speedier response to emails.
Congratulations to Alex for passing her driving test - look out Manchester.

Rang up mum this morning and she said that you were expecting blizzards. We are sheltering inside from the strength of the sun. The sun is fierce here, apparently because of the hole in the ozone layer. The Indian guy who runs the local dairy says that he does not burn in India, but has to be careful here. We are following the local advice to "Slip, slop, slap ..." basically put yer hat on and the sunblock.

Chantelle will be wanting the machine back so I'll just post up some photos. More later. Mike

Eric after a swim at Taipa beach 

Mo and Jo the latest additions to the household 

Sunset over Ahipara from the hill behind our house 

The Huntertwasser toilets at Kawakawa on the way up from Auckland. This picture is dedicated to those with an interest in "Scheisscultur". (Spellings in this caption may be dodgy)