Happy New Year 2021

Kohatu Cafe

Just before the end of 2020 brother Allan & partner Nicky called in and stayed for a few days on their way home to Auckland after having Christmas in Hanmer. It was lovely to see the new year in with them and enjoy a few days relaxing and away from the renovations.

Nelson's Maitai River Trail

They hired bikes and once again we did the Kohatu to Nelson section of the Great Taste Trail which was as good as the first time we did it back in October with Graeme, Claire & Wendy. It is a lovely way to see some of our countryside.

The Gib Lifter has been a great tool.

We also took Joan along with A&N into Nelson City on the high tide to walk the River Trail - very pleasant walk around our small city. 

Joan's pretty excited with her mode of
transport.

Soon after they left we headed over to Wellington taking Joan to see Shannon and AC's new home. When I made the booking for the ferry, Joan had been physically better back then and we thought it would be a good trip for her. But after a couple of falls, one breaking a hip, she had lost a lot of confidence and strength. So we decided to still go ahead with the trip but took Joan in a wheel chair to allow us to move quicker. Well did she get the VIP treatment from Bluebridge Ferries! They took us onto the Ferry first in Picton and organised a taxi to collect us off the ferry once we arrived at the Wellington terminal. Joan was a bit surprised with some of the mode of transport but we told her to enjoy it as it was at no extra cost 😂.

AC, Shannon and Bill chillaxing

We had 5 lovely days away - Wellington is great on a sunny day. We managed to get out for small walks everyday with Joan as well as had some quality time with S&A. Their new home has stunning views out over Evans Bay and of course watching the planes is great entertainment!

Back in Nelson it was back into the renovations - Bill had pulled down all the old ceiling in the lounge/dining areas and was now putting up the new gib,  I got out into the garden and finished sorting the grounds to get my grasses planted. Now I just need them to grow fast.

Around Evans Bay Waterfront

Bill celebrated another birthday near the end of January. Vicki & Trevor joined us at the Speights Ale House for a lovely meal and a drink or two. Most enjoyable.

My little garden project.
This was where the massive Toitoi was.

All planted out - they just need to grow.

Enjoying lunch with V&T

Who got the biggest!😏