Back in Nelson some hard work & lots of socialising

Had lovely week in Nelson catching up with as many people as we could in the short time and busy Christmas season. Sorry it wasn't all of you.

Sunday when we arrived, dropped the trailer at the Andrews leaving the work van at the bottom of the drive for sale (All sign writing removed) then on to mums for lunch, long enough to muck up her laptop (sorry Mum). Next was Hop Federation Riwaka with Simon, Nicki, Lily, Bump & Rowdy. Went to Stevens Bay with S&L who had a paddle out on our old sit on kayak, and then a lovely BBQ with  a very modest intake of great beer, caught up with Rowdy, who didn't have alot to say.
After breakfast we returned to Nn (177). Proceeded to sort trailer, van, property and driveway. (The van being a major for me after all these years with a Van & trailer to downsize to a trailer only!) The section was lovely thanks to Kevin & Merryl (our tenants) who are looking after things well, as is John, with spraying and weedeating. Not a lot to do thankfully.
Thank you for the meals & catch ups we had while in town, I was rung in for bowls to save the old teams sorry ass. Rod the other ring in, and I blitzed the opposition with Sue the only stalwart from the team, and set them up for next years competition, even had to wear the fairy wings and tutu's, (probably why Bruce and Peter did a no show....)
Stayed 2 night in bus in layby at 177, which was super convenient, we decamped to our friend Bobs place, he was away to Wanaka. Has the perfect flat park on the front of his house which we carefully tucked ourselves into . You didn't really need your telephone wires did you Bob?? I knotted them back together when we left.....should be ok!!!
Had lovely BBQ  with ex neighbours who bought us all up todate on the gossip of the neighbourhood, and as we didn't catch up with any of the others we will go with K's version on life :)
Sheryl managed a dentist visit in on the Friday (How is it a filling can fall out as we drove into Nelson past the Dental Surgery??) while I caught up with ex Telecom mates. Amazing how a two hour lunch can turn into 6! Joan was not happy with my turning up at the Tylers Christmas Dinner a bit late!

Only Fish Bill was able to catch!

Sheryl enjoyed catching up with her ex work mates, was surprised the companies were coping ok without her, but was pleased they at least remembered who she was.
Good catch up Ros & Warwick, thanks for the kind offer of a bed when we get to London Ros, hope it all falls into place.
Thanks Trevor for hosting catch up with Peter, we always thought it was Vicki that was the great cook.
Our last day in Nelson was lovely and relaxed, visited Mapua ( good music & company) stayed with Pippa, John & wee Bump for the night where inland Kina was picturesque with its reflections. Nice way to finish our stay back in Nelson.