Ending 2020 - What a year it has been!

Lovely sunset over Tasman Bay

I'm surprised to read the last Post I wrote was back in September! The year had got away on us. With working back at Stuart Drummond's 5 days a week and Bill continuing on the renovations by himself (with the occasional hand from Trevor 😉), the days certainly speed by. And of course with daylight saving, it was wonderful having the long evenings. Before we knew it Christmas was here.

Third bedroom almost
completed 👍

We've had visitors to entertain as well, giving us a break too from our daily grind. Brother Graeme & Claire and friend Wendy were our first guests to test out the bathrooms and basic bedrooms, We moved back into the Bus for their stay. We managed a couple of days out riding the great Taste Trail, which apart from the wind, was a great way to show off Nelson.

Bedroom with old window in place

 

Elder brother Wayne & Kate had a flying visit staying down the road at the same time, so it was great to catch up for a couple of meals.

Trevor & Bill now have ranchslider in 👏

Lovely and sunny bedroom

 

Old kitchen doors about to come out.

Old school friend Julie & Steve came down from Auckland for a couple of weeks to do the Able Tasman while we have limited International visitors in the country and then a look around the Marlborough Sounds. We managed to spend some time at the weekends with them, dropping them off at the beginning of the Able Tasman Park on their only fine day of their 5 day walk sadly. But hey, they're Aucklanders so they are use to the wet! Or were before Auckland started having it's water shortages! We joined them once they came out of the Park and had an enjoyable weekend in Golden Bay.

Claire, Bill, Graeme, Me & Wendy
Kohatu Cafe

Crossing the Brightwater Bridge

And as life works out it's either famine or feast with catching up with friends. All these visitors arrived one after the other. Our next Guests who didn't stay with us as J&S were still with us and the section wasn't flat enough for their motorhome, Margaret & Alan (Shannon's In-Laws - AC's parents) had a couple of days in Nelson before continuing their brief South Island Travels. We met up with them the following weekend at Hanmer, then Kaikoura and Marfell's Beach.  It was lovely to be away in our Motorhome even if it was only for 3 nights. Look forward to next year hopefully getting back on the road at some point.🤞 

Julie & Steve at the start of the Able Tasman Park

Great catch Steve
(So did Julie but this was the better photo 😆

Beautiful Kaikoura Bay

Marfells Beach with Alan & Margaret

Old ceiling down in the lounge