Sunday 22 November 2015

Chris, Ben and boys went to Big Boys Toys in Palmerston North.  Three generations of Nuttall males.  Stopped off at Dave's Den in Dannevirke.  Models to suit all ages.   

Saturday 21 November 2015

After having only been home from our Auckland travels for one night, we put the legs up again and headed over to NZMCA Park in Eriksen Road which was having its official opening on Saturday 21 November 2015.  Chris had been over visiting Robin and Jenny Benton (forum members - Romany Rambler) and had met up with Derek Brownrigg (NZMCA Board member from Hastings) and Derek had mentioned about the opening.   It had not been widely publicised.   Stayed at the Park on Friday night.  Saturday morning dawned reasonably fine except for a very strong and chilly wind.  Opening was at 2pm and was opened by the Mayor of Napier.    Since the current mayor has been in office, great headway has been made in Napier with facilities for motorhomers re freedom camping.  We travelled back to Watson Road about 4pm.   

Saturday, 14 November 2015

Went to Lisl's house-warming/birthday celebrations at Kuku Street then through to Ngongotaha NZMCA on Saturday and Sunday nights.  Visited David Keighley in hospital.  Also had initial meeting with Mark re forum. Through to Ardmore NZMCA for one night then on to RSA Silverdale on Tuesday night. Stopped off at Tim and Winie's for morning tea after a slow trip on the "southern car park".  Successful trip to AA Solar re replacement of solar panels.   Picked up Ben's drone at Drury.  Then overnight at Taupo NZMCA.  Morning tea with Smillie and Grant on Thursday and then home.   Hilltop cafe closed on way home.