A Monster Roadshow?

[Number One]

We need to go to AKL end June (30th to 4th July to be exact).

Sully one and I are flying up and back and have accomodation for that week but Sully60 is going to ride up and will need a comfy square of carpet to rest on at night and somewhere to keep MY bike safe.

The only people we know are relocating since we told them we were coming so won't be round...SO we are putting the call out to the KB community.

Something in Manurewa would be really really ideal!

We are also hoping to stay up there for the Saturday night as we would love to take Sully one to Rainbows End....is that far from Manurewa?

Anyway - conscious that shit happens so being the practical girl that I am I'm keen to ensure we have a couple of options up our sleaves in case closer to the time helpers need to withdraw their offer.

I really need Sully60 to come with us as his support for both of us during this week will be hugely needed and I would hate to have something go wrong at the last minute and so he'd have to stay behind.....

[MIXONE]

Manurewa is within walking distance of Rainbow's End but I wouldn't advise you to walk because it is SOUTH AUCKLAND.:shit:

[Number One]

Manurewa is within walking distance of Rainbow's End but I wouldn't advise you to walk because it is SOUTH AUCKLAND.:shit:

Well we are Monsters :buggerd: but I get your point!

[MIXONE]

If you want to see the truely scarey monsters go for a walk around K Road and Upper Queen Str. in the wee small hours.Don't go alone and don't go unarmed.

[Number One]

Yeah we have Vivian street, cuba mall and Newtown - there's some interesting characters round there too

[007XX]

Bugger! i really wish I could help you guys...:crybaby:

But hopefully, we'll get to meet at least when you guys come up.

[Number One]

Bugger! i really wish I could help you guys...:crybaby:

But hopefully, we'll get to meet at least when you guys come up.

No worries chicky the sentiment is much appreciated :love:

Pity we don't know anyone in Akland to call on - asking for help from strangers isn't something I'm terribly comfortable or experienced in BUT needs must and this visit is too important to not ask for help to make sure we can all be there together.

[MIXONE]

Yeah we have Vivian street, cuba mall and Newtown - there's some interesting characters round there too

I know.I've only lived in Welly for a few months and I quickly found out what are the more "interesting" areas to be wary of.I lived in Jafaville years ago when it was quite safe at night but now you wouldn't catch me walking around there with scumdog at my side.(even if he was dressed!)
PS Good luck with your mission.

M

[Number One]

I know.I've only lived in Welly for a few months and I quickly found out what are the more "interesting" areas to be wary of.I lived in Jafaville years ago when it was quite safe at night but now you wouldn't catch me walking around there with scumdog at my side.(even if he was dressed!)
PS Good luck with your mission.

M

Here's another couple of Welly areas to go walking through unarmed for kicks:

Merton Street in UHutt - mmmm fun times :devil2:
Cannons Creek, Waitangirua hee hee - some good folk live in all these places but concerning the ones you don't know....keep clear!:buggerd:

[007XX]

No worries chicky the sentiment is much appreciated :love:

Pity we don't know anyone in Akland to call on - asking for help from strangers isn't something I'm terribly comfortable or experienced in BUT needs must and this visit is too important to not ask for help to make sure we can all be there together.

I know what you mean...I was in a similar (although less important) situation when I crashed at the Kendogs for last year's KB Birthday Bash.
But they were awesome, so rest assured it will be alright...KBers are like family, so it's not really asking for help to strangers.

hell, if your man didn't mind thr North Shore, 007XY and I would have him in a heartbeat. He could sleep in the office, we'd make him comfortable. But I realise that it's too far from where you and little Sullyone will be.

Anyway, the offer is there if you guys want it...:hug:

[Number One]

Anyway, the offer is there if you guys want it...:hug:

You are a sweetie! Hopefully we'll be able to find something close if not then I'm sure Sully would feel comfortable visiting you and I'd be keen to meet you (and your lovely boys) me self too :banana:

[007XX]

You are a sweetie! Hopefully we'll be able to find something close if not then I'm sure Sully would feel comfortable visiting you and I'd be keen to meet you (and your lovely boys) me self too :banana:

No worries mate...I just know everything will be just fine! :hug:

Trouble is, you'll then find out I'm pretty normal after all :eek: Shock horror!

[Sully60]

Trouble is, you'll then find out I'm pretty normal after all :eek: Shock horror!

Define normal.

Careful how you answer as I may end up commuting from the shore depending on your answer...:cool:

[007XX]

Define normal.

Careful how you answer as I may end up commuting from the shore depending on your answer...:cool:

Uuuuummm...:blink:

Normality is but a figment of one's perception? :o ;)

[Number One]

Uuuuummm...:blink:

Normality is but a figment of one's perception? :o ;)

Normal Schmormal - You don't seem dull enough to be that bad....we certainly aren't what I'd call *normal* either. BUT we are good people and that is what really matters I think.

[007XX]

Normal Schmormal - You don't seem dull enough to be that bad....we certainly aren't what I'd call *normal* either. BUT we are good people and that is what really matters I think.

Most definitely m'dear! :hug:

[Number One]

Bumpitty bump bump

[Mom]

Bumpitty bump bump

Have you found a home for Silly60 yet?

We live about an hour and a half from Manukau, sometimes an hour, sometimes 2 hours depending on the time of day. He has a nice big Queen bed here, complete with ample garage parking for your baby :blip:

Very welcome to stay here for as long as needed! We have some nice roads up here he could practise on during his commute to see you guys! :innocent:

May have to do a BBQ or something for you before you head back south.

[Number One]

Have you found a home for Silly60 yet?

We live about an hour and a half from Manukau, sometimes an hour, sometimes 2 hours depending on the time of day. He has a nice big Queen bed here, complete with ample garage parking for your baby :blip:

Very welcome to stay here for as long as needed! We have some nice roads up here he could practise on during his commute to see you guys! :innocent:

May have to do a BBQ or something for you before you head back south.

Yeah given the to and fro nature of the week that will be I'd say he'd be keener to be closer but very big appreciate hug for the offer Mom!

A BBQ would be cool, but except for Sully, Me and the little one will be without transportation.

We are hoping to be able to get lodgings for the three of us also for Sat night so that we can take Sully One to Rainbows end for some FUN time (as I have been told that the week will be pretty tough on him and NOT FUN)

...would be awesome to meet some of the AKL crew too if they are free AND interested/curious enough to bother with us :whistle:

[Mom]

Yeah given the to and fro nature of the week that will be I'd say he'd be keener to be closer but very big appreciate hug for the offer Mom!

A BBQ would be cool, but except for Sully, Me and the little one will be without transportation.

We are hoping to be able to get lodgings for the three of us also for Sat night so that we can take Sully One to Rainbows end for some FUN time (as I have been told that the week will be pretty tough on him and NOT FUN)

...would be awesome to meet some of the AKL crew too if they are free AND interested/curious enough to bother with us :whistle:


Well doh! I have a car! I can drive it in an ok fashion, I will come pick you up, and deliver you back to where you need to be. Mind you we live a fair distance from the bottom of Auckland, maybe we will come and annoy you down there instead.

Try not to worry too much about what is going to happen mate. Trust me on this kids are amazing! They take things in their stride. I have no doubt it will be stressful, but picking it will be worse for you than him.

[Number One]

Well doh! I have a car! I can drive it in an ok fashion, I will come pick you up, and deliver you back to where you need to be. Mind you we live a fair distance from the bottom of Auckland, maybe we will come and annoy you down there instead.

Try not to worry too much about what is going to happen mate. Trust me on this kids are amazing! They take things in their stride. I have no doubt it will be stressful, but picking it will be worse for you than him.

You have a car...ewwwww hahahaha -shhh don't tell anyone I have a 'people mover' shudder....

[Donor]

Couch/air mattress (quite comfy actually...) available in Papakura - 10 mins from Manurewa.

Be warned, 2 small boys who wake early though :devil2:

Room in the gargre for a bike also...

[Number One]

So that we aren't 'stranded' we've decided we'll Sully will take the car up. That way me and the boy can travel relatively lightly and we can load all sorts of crap into the thing that we might need.

The plan so far is that we'd like to do stuff at the end of the day that takes me and the little one off campus and as we were hoping to have a holiday at some point but now need to take time off for this we'll hit two birds with one stone and make the most of our time up there.

Thinking stuff like:

Waiwera hot springs...they have slides aye?
Kelly Tarltons
Rainbows end on the Saturday - so long as we can arrange the flights out for me and lil one to not leave until Sunday morning.
AND whatever else is good to do in AKL on a weekday night that's kiddie friendly?

Other ideas anyone?

Oh and keen to catch-up and meet some of you in the flesh so to speak...if anyone is interested.

(AND thanks for all the PM's and messages of support. Quite overwhelming actually to get this from *almost* complete strangers. THANKS again for the offers too. We think we have a place for Sully to crash, just waiting for confirmation.)

[georgie]

[QUOTE=Number One;1506103]
Waiwera hot springs...they have slides aye? They have the BEST slides
Kelly Tarltons even cooler now they have penguins
Rainbows end on the Saturday - so long as we can arrange the flights out for me and lil one to not leave until Sunday morning.
AND whatever else is good to do in AKL on a weekday night that's kiddie friendly? The movies at Sylvia park have this theatre that has GIGANTIC beanbags instead of horrid old regular movie seats - much more fun!

[Number One]

Another update.:sunny:

Seems Sully60 WILL be able to stay on site with us so we don't need to impose on anyone for the week, Sully one will have both of us there the whole time and Sully60 won't have to travel to and fro each day.

This also means we will be able to be even more flexible around how we entertain ouselves in the evenings.

Plan is to visit Kelly tarltons one night and Rainbows end and Waiwera hotpools on the Saturday - we gonna take a cruizy drive back to Welly on the Sunday.

Keen to hear about any good things to do in the late afternoon, early evening during the week that are 4 year old boy friendly :shutup:

[Gubb]

The Waiwera slides are the best in the country. Fact.

I want to go there now.

[Number One]

lol

Yeah been there once as a kid - they are wicked!

Looking forward to a good long hot soak too :2thumbsup

Do they serve booze in the pool?

[Gubb]

OMG. Movie Pool. FTW.

[Number One]

hmmm

Depends on the flick....what we talkin?

[Gubb]

Die Hard marathon.

[Number One]

:killingme:thud::bs:


sorry cannot stand die hard films

[Number One]

We are all confirmed for our trip end June and Sully One is looking forward to his first plane trip (hopefully we can score a window seat).

We are going to do Kelly Tarltons, Rainbows end and Waiwera Hotpools...OH AND Mom and Maha :buggerd: :2thumbsup

Any other ideas for us to while away the evenings? Seems we have from about 3-4pm onwards free each night during the week.

[Gubb]

Make sure you hit the Mount Eden lookout. I discovered it last week.
It's bee-yooooooou-tiful.

Also a make-out point by the looks of things.

[Pussy]

We are all confirmed for our trip end June and Sully One is looking forward to his first plane trip (hopefully we can score a window seat).

We are going to do Kelly Tarltons, Rainbows end and Waiwera Hotpools...OH AND Mom and Maha :buggerd: :2thumbsup

Any other ideas for us to while away the evenings? Seems we have from about 3-4pm onwards free each night during the week.

What about the Sky Tower? Sully One might enjoy that

[Number One]

Also a make-out point by the looks of things.

You offering to babysit then sir?

[Gubb]

Sure, but i'll teach your kids to burn things.

[Number One]

Sure, but i'll teach your kids to burn things.
ewps beat you to that one!

I have burnt a few things down in my time....mmmm fire!

[jrandom]

Stuff to do?

Waiwera's great, you'll love it. Kelly Tarlton's is a boring, ridiculously-overpriced tourist trap. I'm afraid I can't recommend going there.

Take a round trip from downtown on one of the ferries around the harbour. Kids love being on boats, and if it's a clear day you get great views in the evening as the sun sets over the Waitaks and the city lights turn on.

And I've missed this thread up until now, but naturally if other arrangements fall through Sully60's most welcome to the spare bedroom at chez Grahameeboy-and-Random.

I must warn you, though, that getting from Devonport to Manurewa by car (shudder) would be a mind-numbingly horrible pain in the arse at any time other than about 3am. My car fights its way out of Devonport once a fortnight.

[Gubb]

Motat?
....

[jrandom]

Motat?

Gosh. I haven't been there in 20 years.

It probably hasn't changed much, either...

Auckland Zoo's pretty good fun, though.

[Number One]

Stuff to do?

Waiwera's great, you'll love it. Kelly Tarlton's is a boring, ridiculously-overpriced tourist trap. I'm afraid I can't recommend going there.

Take a round trip from downtown on one of the ferries around the harbour. Kids love being on boats, and if it's a clear day you get great views in the evening as the sun sets over the Waitaks and the city lights turn on.

And I've missed this thread up until now, but naturally if other arrangements fall through Sully60's most welcome to the spare bedroom at chez Grahameeboy-and-Random.

I must warn you, though, that getting from Devonport to Manurewa by car (shudder) would be a mind-numbingly horrible pain in the arse at any time other than about 3am. My car fights its way out of Devonport once a fortnight.
Thanks dude.

We are lucky that Sully is now able to stay on site with me and the boy so we only travel to get to the fun stuff.

Boat that's a good idea. Will look into that...who are the harbour ferry companies up there?

[Number One]

Motat?
....
Now THAT place is boring!

[Number One]

Time for bedtime..sore bod needs a lie down and a rub.

Thanks for the input all :niceone:

[jrandom]

Boat that's a good idea. Will look into that...who are the harbour ferry companies up there?

See http://www.fullers.co.nz/.

[koba]

Merton Street in UHutt - mmmm fun times :devil2:


I lived there for a few years, It was awesome.
No worries tho, only one major a week. the big (scary) dog only persuaded 3 or so undesirables (that we know of) that the other side of the fence was better. One murder, one "smash into occupied house to burn it down with the occupants inside" incident and one massive street brawl between lots of "locals".

Wasn't THAT bad, at least I had a garage!



Good luck with the roadshow aye :)

[Gubb]

Now THAT place is boring!

:gob: Then again, what can I expect from someone that doesn't like Die Hard?

:Pokey:

[Number One]

:gob: Then again, what can I expect from someone that doesn't like Die Hard?

:Pokey:
lol - bring it on b itch...now I really need to go to bed and lay this weary old body down...

[MsKABC]

:wavey: Hiya :wavey:

Mike 748 and I are located out West. There is always a square of carpet here for you, might even manage a comfy couch:msn-wink:. And a space in the garage next to the Duc. Would love to meet you in person!

I'd suggest Stardome observatory in One Tree Hill. Although I've never been there myself, it sounds pretty special. Check out www.stardome.org.nz

Snowplanet? Cart track next door to that also. North of Auckland, on the way to Orewa.

Will keep you in mind.

Ciao!

[Number One]

:wavey: Hiya :wavey:

Mike 748 and I are located out West. There is always a square of carpet here for you, might even manage a comfy couch:msn-wink:. And a space in the garage next to the Duc. Would love to meet you in person!

I'd suggest Stardome observatory in One Tree Hill. Although I've never been there myself, it sounds pretty special. Check out www.stardome.org.nz

Snowplanet? Cart track next door to that also. North of Auckland, on the way to Orewa.

Will keep you in mind.

Ciao!
ooooo SNOW PLANET!!!! GREAT SUGGESTION :clap: I shall look into that today!

[Nasty]

ooooo SNOW PLANET!!!! GREAT SUGGESTION :clap: I shall look into that today!

Grub and I went to snowplanet two weeks ago ... it was fantastic ... not cheap but not too badly priced ... www.snowplanet.co.nz ... if you can find someone with an auckland entertainment book you can get equipment and entries cheaper!

[Number One]

Thanks Nasty!

[MsKABC]

Grub and I went to snowplanet two weeks ago ... it was fantastic ... not cheap but not too badly priced ... www.snowplanet.co.nz ... if you can find someone with an auckland entertainment book you can get equipment and entries cheaper!

Actually I have one of these! No.1 - PM me and we'll see if we can work out a way for you to use them. Trouble is, you need the card that goes with it.... :scratch:

[Nasty]

Actually I have one of these! No.1 - PM me and we'll see if we can work out a way for you to use them. Trouble is, you need the card that goes with it.... :scratch:

we didn't need the gold card for those vouchers, the gold card is for the offers at the front of the book in the gold coloured section .... :)

[Number One]

So everything is pretty much sorted and we will all arrive in Orkalofa on Monday 30th. Rainbows end is timetabled for Saturday the 5th and we make the long journey home on the 6th.

Oh and who do I speak to about getting the rain up there turned off for a week :mellow:

I cannot wait for two weeks off work....BRING IT ON...Looking forward to meeting some of you guys/gals too...

[Sully60]

The ground assault of the Monsters begins, see you all in Auckland,


Lets hope Manurewa turns it on for our arrival:shifty:

[Trudes]

Take care guys, I'm glad the weather has settled some today for the woman and child flight, wouldn't have wanted to go yesterday eh!
Drive safe Sully, and have fun guys, take it easy. See yas when you get back!:hug:

[Number One]

Great week in akl so far, Homai was a fantastic experience and ...we had some awesome people who welcomed us into their homes which allowed us to leave the rather drab surrounds of the hostel.

Whitetrash, Riff Raff and little Keiran - we enjoyed our visit with you all ...when we FINALLY got there that is! (and I especially enjoyed meeting the lovely RR and the snuggle I stole from the poor wee man too - who could not do anything to resist/avoid me :lol:)

007XX and 007XY - lovely to meet you two in the flesh and we also really enjoyed our time with you guys. Looking forward to Septemeber V ;)

Now we are at Mom and Maha - who have kindly welcome us all into their home for not just one but two nights!!! (may they not live to regret this :laugh:)

Anyway - Rainbows End tomorrow and then more boozing tomorrow night and long leisurely drive home on Sunday. Over and out.

[Trudes]

Wicked have fun guys!!!
Hope the weather's a bit warmer there than here! It's just been snowing here on Mt Ruskin!!:cold:

[Maha]

Wicked have fun guys!!!
Hope the weather's a bit warmer there than here! It's just been snowing here on Mt Ruskin!!:cold:

Hell no Trudie, tiz feckin' frezzin'.... the Three Musketteers have gone to Rainbows End (brave wee souls) we have had heavy Rain and Hail at times throughout the afternoon.

[Nasty]

Hell no Trudie, tiz feckin' frezzin'.... the Three Musketteers have gone to Rainbows End (brave wee souls) we have had heavy Rain and Hail at times throughout the afternoon.


You got the hot soup on the stove for their return .. i get the feeling they will be rather :cold:

[Maha]

You got the hot soup on the stove for their return .. i get the feeling they will be rather :cold:

Roast Pork with all the trimmings K.....(crackling/home made apple sauce) god it smells YUM!!

[Number One]

Raibows end was great fun - if a little wet and cold and windy.

I loved the Fear Fall...can't believe they still show the same tired old video in the dome cinema (since when I went there last as a spritely 13 year old)...pity the motion master wasn't operational or the carts - could've had some fun with those in the wet.

Sully one loved the Pirate Ship :puke: it twice and was keen to stay on it but two goes was more than dad would do and as mum joined after the first go and not up to another that was it...time to move onto another ride.

We got super cold and rather wet but due to the inclement weather we didn't have to wait in any queues and were able to ride many of the rides as many times in a row as our stomachs could handle.

We arrived home with dessert and booze in hand to the glorious smell of roasting pork.....aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaa NOICE!

Right back to it....

[Riff Raff]

Whitetrash, Riff Raff and little Keiran - we enjoyed our visit with you all ...when we FINALLY got there that is! (and I especially enjoyed meeting the lovely RR and the snuggle I stole from the poor wee man too - who could not do anything to resist/avoid me :lol:)
Was great to finally meet you guys. Jimmy has been saying for a while that I would get on well with you and he's right. And you're welcome to cuddle Keiran anytime as you managed to settle him. Actually he's quite unsettled at the mo so if you could just pop round and sort him out that would be great!

[Number One]

Was great to finally meet you guys. Jimmy has been saying for a while that I would get on well with you and he's right. And you're welcome to cuddle Keiran anytime as you managed to settle him. Actually he's quite unsettled at the mo so if you could just pop round and sort him out that would be great!
:lol: would be hapy to oblige though I'm a bit far to make the trip....oh and I ain't missing out on this roast pork dinner for anything! :drool:

[Maha]

Wicked have fun guys!!!
Hope the weather's a bit warmer there than here! It's just been snowing here on Mt Ruskin!!:cold:


A short power cut and more hail......and here is the 'Iceman'....:cool:

[Trudes]

A short power cut and more hail......and here is the 'Iceman'....:cool:

haha, I love it (him!!) He looks familiar.......
Enjoy the roast guys, immmmm gotta love the white meat!

[Mom]

The monsters are on the road heading south. Left here about 10am. The report from Transit this morning shows that all roads heading south are closed apart from around Taranaki! Looks likely it will be a very long day for them today. Fingers crossed for them, that another route gets opened before they have to take the BIG detour!

[Sully60]

Home this minute, report tommorrow.
Nighty night :)

[portokiwi]

Here's another couple of Welly areas to go walking through unarmed for kicks:

Merton Street in UHutt - mmmm fun times :devil2:
Cannons Creek, Waitangirua hee hee - some good folk live in all these places but concerning the ones you don't know....keep clear!:buggerd:
:bye: Cannons creek and waitangirua....... Ahhh that brings back the memories,
Upper Hutt where I was born,
Porirua,
Thats was where I was brought up lol. i even went to cannons creek school and waitangirua intermidiate.
No wonder I feel safe here in Glen Innes lol.

[Sully One]

Part one of three...

Mummy and I started out by going to the airport. We had to wait a bit because the pilots who fly the planes were a bit scared of the all the wind and rain so couldn’t get out of Dunedin and we had to wait for another plane to come and get us. Lucky I had my colouring in books and crayons to keep me busy because I could have gotten in trouble if I decided to run away from mum for some amusement :chase:

We finally got on the big plane and as we were screaming down the run way I told everyone on board in my best ‘outside voice’ that we were going “really really fast!!!” and then we got up above the clouds and I told everyone how we were up “really really high!!!” and then when we were landing I told the pilot and everyone else (again in my best outside voice) that we had to “sloooooow down” Then when we got off we were in Auckland.

At the airport we met the other family we were going to be staying at Homai with and their Daddy, little girl and baby boy but I liked their mum the best :love:

When we got to Homai we sat down and had some lunch and that's when Daddy arrived in the car. We went and saw some ladies who talked to mum and dad while I found all the trampolines, slides and swings and found out there were three playgrounds! :sunny:

When we were finished mum and dad took me for a drive in the car to see what was around. I saw three KFC's, two McDonalds and just around the corner there was a Domino's – which I have never tried but I am rather partial to their logo and branding! We didn't go too far away but we saw lots of cars and lots of people and lots of big buildings.

On Wednesday we had a free afternoon so we all went to Kelly Tarltons, I loved the Stingrays and saw Dory and Nemo too! Then after dad had made himself beautiful we headed off for a visit with Riff Raff (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=1532), White Trash (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=843) and little baby Kieran. Dad was using an old map which meant we got to go on a little tiki tour of Papakura before we got there :doh: But when we did we had a good feed and I got a little drink of Daddy's beer before I got to play with some of White Trash's toys which are all girl toys :scratch:

Little baby Keiran was crying when mummy had a wee cuddle but soon calmed down, Riff Raff was happy about this but she wasn't so happy that dad had his crack hanging out and shouted SAY NO TO CRACK! She's funny! :laugh:

After a cool day at Homai on Thursday when Mrs White played the piano and we got to do some singing and dancing we headed off to the North Shore to have dinner with 007XX (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=11620) and 007XY (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=12073). Daddy took a bit long to get ready and when we got on to the big motorway the cars were going very slow. It took a long time but we went over the big bridge that went over the ocean and then past the big courts where lots of girls were playing netball. (dad was a bit lost again!)

[Sully One]

Part two of three...

After collecting some yummy dessert we arrived at the 007 headquarters and saw their TV, Finding Nemo has never been quite so easy before, wow! :jerry:

So after a lovely dinner and a bath I had a sleep in 007's sons’ bed while all the adults laughed and told stories. Mum and Dad got me up and we drove back to Homai across the big bridge again.

On Friday I went to the school class again with Mrs White and had a great time while Mum and Dad went and talked with some of the other teachers. We then had morning tea with yummy cream cakes but I had to be quiet because a man called Mr Keys was talking and Mummy and Daddy and all of the adults wanted to hear what he was saying. Nothing he was saying made any sense to me I don’t know what all the fuss was about. In fact I thought all the quiet adults would enjoy what I had to say much much more!!!

WE were now finished at Homai and set off back over the big bridge again, this time to go and see Mom (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=7909) and Maha (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=4192) and drop our stuff off there and go to the Waiwera hot pools where the big water slides are.

The pools are outside and the wind was very cold but when I got in the water it was warm so I really liked splashing around and getting Mummy and Daddy and all the other kids wet. Then Mummy and Daddy took me on the slides, I had a couple of goes but then I went down the slide called Bob’s mistake and as mum and I came shooting off the end I thought oh oh and got water up my nose when we landed so a I didn’t like the slides after that. We went back to the movie pool and stayed in there because it was nice and warm.

After the pool we went back to the Maha’s place to stay the night and get ready for our Rainbows End adventure the next day.

When we got up on Saturday there was lots of rain and it was very cold and windy but we could see two big rainbows. Mum and Dad weren’t sure about going but decided that we had come along way to not go so we got ourselves in the car and made the track back to Manukau. The rain was sooo heavy and there were heaps of SOAPs going the other way ready to invade the upper north. (SOAPS = Stressed out Auckland Pricks apparently)

[Sully One]

Part three of three....

When we got to Rainbows end it was very cold and there was lots of rain. The lady told us that they might close but we had a few hours before they made that decision so we decided to just get in there and go for it.

We went on the Log Flume first and got quite wet on the big dipper at the end – I laughed but mum complained of having a ‘cold wet crutch?” then we went to the roller coaster – I clearly need to start eating Taro though cos I was too little to go on so mum had two turns and then so did dad. They were funny to watch cos the rain was really hard and they had to close their eyes hard at times and came off really wet…it was cool to watch them go upside down really really fast. Then we went to Cadbury land and I went on the dragon roller coaster and the space shuttles and the horsey carousel. Then dad showed me some crazy driving in the dogem cars and mum also tried to take us out…sheesh crazy woman! I loved the Pirate Ship and made dad do it twice…mum felt bad so got on for the second go but neither of them would go a third – talk about soft!!! We went into the big dome and watched a funny video that made mum feel really sick…I didn’t really notice it too much and spent most of the time chatting up some girls and got a really dirty look from their mummy when I yelled out ‘Oh Jesus!’ after a big almost crashing scene played. By now we had had a great day and I was getting a bit tired and too cold so we jumped back in the car and headed back to the Maha’s place.

When we got back the house was lovely and toasty warm and Mom was cooking a divine pork roast – mmmmmmmm the smell was just heaven. After a nice bath I sat down and ate my veges and pork roast up like a good boy and after doing some drawing and watching Mom build Manuel the ice man. Then mum and dad popped me into bed so they could have some ‘adult time’ – I had a BIG sleep because I was very tired after the days fun and excitement.

On Sunday I was very excited cos it was time to head home and I would get to play with all my toys and see my cats and fish again. But lots of snow had blocked the roads and we had to go the long way round. This worked out good though because Pussy (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=2237) and Gassit Girl (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/member.php?u=12035) invited us in for a coffee and then demanded that we stay for another lovely roast dinner – gee we should go visiting more often me thinks! Pussy took me and daddy down to see the planes at the airport and I even got to stand on the wings and sit in the cockpit…aeroplanes are now my favourite and I have kept daddy very busy drawing them since. I had a lovely bath there too and after dinner and some chatting we hit the road again. I fell fast asleep and with no traffic on the roads we made good time arriving home at 12:40am :blink: Mum and dad were knackered – not sure why I feel fine :laugh:

Today it is nice to be home and I have built an awesome train track and bridge and am still in my PJ’s as it is freeeezing here!

Anyway thanks to everyone who invited us into their homes it was awesome and we have all really enjoyed our first ever family holiday together.

Sully one over and out!:headbang:

[Pussy]

It was great to meet you, young Sully... you're welcome to rock on round any old time, and bring your folks back, too! :yes:

Gassit Girl is VERY keen to go out and burn up lots of kms on the bikes with your Mum

[Number One]

It was great to meet you, young Sully... you're welcome to rock on round any old time, and bring your folks back, too! :yes:

Gassit Girl is VERY keen to go out and burn up lots of kms on the bikes with your Mum
I too look forward to trying out those roads up there and following Gassit Girls lines!

[Sully60]

Great trip report son;)

It was really nice to meet all the people you mentioned in your report, it was even good to see White Trash again!

We really felt the KB spirit at it's best over thet last week and are extremely greatful to all those who welcomed us into their homes and treated us with kindness.:grouphug:

We can only hope we can show you all the same hospitality in the not too distant future:niceone:

[Mom]

Sully one over and out!:headbang:


Hiya Sully One. It was really cool having you and your parents stay at our place on the weekend, we really enjoyed it. I cant be entirely certain about this, but I am pretty sure that I heard Blackie heave a huge sigh of relief as your Mommy drove out the driveway. Guess she has forgotten how much fun it is to play chasey with 4 year old boys, mind you she is getting a bit old like me so I will forgive her memory.

I reckon the funniest thing you said the whole time you were up here was when you came in the lounge and said..."guess what I touched Mummy?" although the retelling of the JESUS storey a couple of times came a close second to be fair!

Your parents must be very proud of you for being such a good boy while you were at our place! Come again anytime!

:love: Anne

[Trudes]

Nice one Ry!! You're much braver than your Aunty Trudes, she hates planes and won't go on the ship at Rainbows End. Glad you had fun dude!!:headbang:

[Nasty]

What a fantastic write up there Sully One, you will defiantely be challenging KoroJ in for the place of Best Ride Reporting!! Sounds like you were well looked after and had loads of fun.

[Number One]

Hiya Sully One


It was great to meet you, young Sully...


Thanks for the gorgeous pork roast dinners – I have had a craving for another and was all inspired by yours that I am in the process of cooking my first pork roast right now…OMG the smell :drool:

[Pussy]

Woohoo!!Sully and Number One's for tea... see you in a few hours! (I wish)
Pork roast, lovely winter chow :yes:

[Ocean1]

Woohoo!!Sully and Number One's for tea.

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[Pussy]

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You BASTARD! Are you off round to the Sully's for a roast dinner? No need to bloody skite about it on here

Edit: Gassit Girl made another of her famous banana cakes this arvo.... and you're NOT GETTING ANY :bleh:

[Number One]

You BASTARD! Are you off round to the Sully's for a roast dinner? No need to bloody skite about it on here

Edit: Gassit Girl made another of her famous banana cakes this arvo.... and you're NOT GETTING ANY :bleh:
mmmm twer good that roast. Not perfect lil teensy bit dry but crackling to die for :drool: Not bad for my first effort I think....right now time to bung the apricot and custard pie in theoven...this will be served with with French Vanilla ice cream :yes:

Winter comfort food :sunny: yummy for my tummy

[Mom]

mmmm twer good that roast. Not perfect lil teensy bit dry but crackling to die for :drool: Not bad for my first effort I think....right now time to bung the apricot and custard pie in theoven...this will be served with with French Vanilla ice cream :yes:

Winter comfort food :sunny: yummy for my tummy

Top effort that girl! Told you it was easy peasy.

[Pussy]

Hey Mom... I was crapping myself, cooking up a pork roast for the Sullys, back to back with your fine skills! Turned out okay, thankfully!

[Mom]

Hey Mom... I was crapping myself, cooking up a pork roast for the Sullys, back to back with your fine skills! Turned out okay, thankfully!

I dont understand how you can go wrong really! Cook the meat for the right time. Hope like hell the crakling does its thing (all oil and salt and temperature taken into consideration :sweatdrop) :killingme

Food shared with friends is lovely anytime in my book!

We rock!