The bad blogging continues...

I took my car in for it's first warrant, and service- the cost was to the tune of around $280. I was pleasantly surprised to get my car back all clean and vaccumed inside! That doesn't happen at home. They were much more informal at the dealership than back home. I had to take the car back for further warranty work, and they told me that hadn't had time to work on the invoice- so would post it out to me later. My question was "do you have my address?" - because unlike old Bennet Dunlop back in Sask- they don't log you in the computer every time you come to visit.

We spent last weekend down in the sounds and I had my first taste of oysters (vote- thumbs down!), as well as scallops (surprisingly- despite my giant fear, they weren't at all bad.) We spent the day on the water Sunday and I ended up getting a sunburn on my face. I guess it is time to whip out the sun screen again- but I relish this sign of spring!! It was a very nice weekend to spend with friends.

Work continues to be very busy... Fiscal year end, and I'm the accountant- so I'm not entirely surprised. I'm very much looking forward to my time off when I return to Canada in November.

Tuesday night was the lunar eclipse. I don't recall ever watching one before- so I thought it was rather interesting! I took some photos and as I didn't hold the camera still enough, it appeared that there was a bright comet in the night sky. At such times, a tripod would have come in handy!

I was reading the Otago Daily Times the other day at lunch and was pleasantly surprised to find a little section on the activities in the NZ Parliament. It was a great summary- I wish the Express had the same. (local Marlborough paper).

This weekend I'm going to the Tasman Makos rugby game. Apparently the season is almost over, and here I was barely aware it had started!

Have a good weekend everyone- and a big happy birthday to Shawn, if you're reading this!

More bad blogging...

Okay, I'm a very unprolific blogger... Again- work has been busy and I just haven't got a lot to report...

My criminal record check FINALLY came back from Canada and that has been sent off to immigration. I got a NZ credit card, complete with a PIN number so I can use it without signing- how exciting! I went to my first "B" party for a friend's birthday- kiwi's are quite big on the dress up themes. :) I take my car in for a warrant this coming week- another first for this Canadian gal. I also felt my first earth quake- I think it was on Thursday afternoon- so I think it was this one: http://www.geonet.org.nz/earthquake/quakes/2780892g.html

I'll add a few more NZ photos for y'all to browse. The first one is a Nelson sunset, and the second is the golden sand at Kaiteri out towards Abel Tasman from Nelson.

Terribly unprolific blogging...

Blame my first fiscal year end, with me at the helm... from the client side of things, rather than the auditors...

On a positive note, our new office has the GREATEST view of sunsets. There have been very many cool sunset evenings, in the few short weeks that we've been here. I'll have to remember to bring in my cameras.

I was chatting with a few Blenheim locals about how nice the weather has been for winter. They disagree- there has been too much rain. I don't mind the rain- as it prevents the frosts in the morning. Plus the days are so short its dark when I get up and come home from work, so I don't mind the rain.

Kiwis seem to like having "theme" parties. I attended a friends 40th recently, and the theme was things starting with the letter B. I went as a political figure. And no not the US President either. :)

Still no signs of a criminal check from Canada. Time = 5.5 months and counting! So much for the 120 days they tell you. hopefully it isn't lost in the mail or something... I only have another 10 months to get one, and at this rate, it isn't looking too promising. :)

Until next time...