Ngaroma: The Return

Mike invited us back to Ngaroma in April to have a further look around and try a few more tracks.

The weather was perfect and a few hardy souls camped at the wool shed (we're told no one fell through the holes in the floor) and Saturday saw another good turnout.

After a bit of a tour around the high points and some stunning views. . .

. . . Griff and Mike had a bit of a lash at a washed out culvert. . .

. . . with varying degrees of success.  Griff made it through after using about 8 litres of petrol, and Mike had a good go but couldn't quite spin the tractor tyres on his truck fast enough to get up the other side.

Eventually both needed help to get back, BUT

there was MUD!

Cracker day out on the paddocks and in the bush, with a great crew.  

Another top day.

TECT Park Trip

A few photos of the short notice TECT Park trip, Good Friday.

Norm from the BOP Club lead us around a few of the tracks in the park and down a couple that looked like they hadn't been used for some time.

Griff in the play area.

Daniel lining up one of the short hill climbs.

Mars deciding less air is more.

Allcomers waiting their turn.

Hmm, Vinny looks tired. . .

. . . time for a lie down (note the driver, calm and collected).

The oil leaking out is normal.

That'll polish out Dad.

Deepest darkest Tect Park

 

Norm leading the charge.

No teenagers were harmed in the making of this trip.

Honest.

Kirita Weekend 2012

We had our fifth trip to Kirita over the weekend, March lst to 4th 2012.

We arrived up on Thursday afternoon. Gale force winds and cold. Dave & Marilyn Clarke, Rowan & Janice Bell, Dave and Viv Gellert, Kevin Hickey,Verity Rob & Conrad,  Di and Barry O'Brien, plus three boats.

Friday morning the wind dropped and the guys decided to go fishing. Dave hugged the shore, and caught a number of Snapper. The others weren't so lucky, but enought for a feed.

We drove to Castle Rock in the afternoon, and all started to walk up, only about three went a good part of the way. Then on to the Kauri Trees. Back to camp for a BBQ to cook the fish along with three bags of mussels (purchased) and sausages, steaks etc. Terry Fiona Emily and Anthony arrived up in late afternoon, after the children had finished school.

The wind blew up in the night and lots of rain as the 'weather bomb' passed over.

We were able to go over to Whangapoua on Saturday morning. We were visiting Rob & Wendy Denize at their beautiful old Homestead. They have the old home at the far end of the bay. We went for a tour over the farm they used to own, to New Chums Beach. So picturesque. We walked down to the beach and along the sand. It was so beautiful. We looked out on the Mercury Islands, and Great Barrier was visible.  We had a shower of rain for a short time (spent under a tree) and then sunshine again. Then back to the Homestead and lunch. We headed back to Kirita in the afternoon.

Sunday was a beautiful day. The guys went fishing again, and some of us had a paddle round the bay in the kayak.

We packed up our gear, cleaned up the house and all headed home in the afternoon.

Another wonderful time in Kirita, maybe next time we will go for a few more days, it was hard to leave. 

Jenny and Lynn Morrison

Waimihia Safari Teaser!

With the Waimiha Safari 2012 looming up, here are some snippets from the 2011 Safari:

Club Christmas party 2011

This year's Christmas party was held at the Tect Park and what a great venue it was. In all 12 vehicles with a total of 38 family members came out to play in the sunshine. The tracks were great - some were a bit challenging while others a bit too wet for some but hopefully everyone had a good time. The Arrival Centre was great with lots of space inside and out with the deck area bathed in sunshine. The food was superb and there was plenty of it - many thanks to all who helped out.

Last minute preparations!

New and old members chat before we set off

Hey - whose legs are these?

Vinny taking in the sun.

 Looking good - (Arthur and the Disco).

So are you Peter in your new toy.

Murray enjoying the day out in the sun.

The only way now is down.

New member Scott heading down.

Dam - I got in the wrong side again!

Man that looks a long way down.

Jed's right behind him minus wifey!

Followed by Lynn.

Trevor being Tail End Charlie.

Hey why can't I move - I'm going down hill?

Jed - you looked stumped to me!

Peter's new toy taking a mud bath.

More mud

What is it with guys and muddy water?

Even the older ones can't keep out of it - ah Trevor!

 Stay there Jed I'm coming.

You stay there in the dry  - now what can I get you?

Look out - I'm coming through!

Boy - is it getting deeper?

Are you sure he went down there?

Jan & Jenny hard at work making goodies - thanks so much for all your help Ladies.

The First Lady getting a little saucy.
(Lucky me - I hope)

The First Lady & Mel relaxing on the deck.

Marcel & Murray - catching up.

Members taking in the sun.

Father Christmas arrives - in a fire truck???

The kids must have been good - because they all got a present!

See - perfect little angels - yeah right!

The boys enjoying their puddy!

All the kids enjoyed the lolly scramble. 

While the adults wished they were at the lolly scramble!