As of 9am this morning 3rd of May

Well here we are, 24 hours at sea, yes it should have been 48 but we had to come back to repair a leak which was well worth it, out first 24 hours has delivered us to 33.01 S, 176.13 E, we have been averaging between 7 and 8 knots with a reef in the main and half furled headsail. After a rough trot with sea sickness Rachelle has come out the other side albeit a little lighter, Eva has settled into the swing of things and all is good in the hood. The weather is looking pretty much the same all the way to Minerva where we will more than likely spend a couple of days as a low crosses above us. Bye for now.

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The next adventure

Well guys, just a very quick email, we are on the final countdown for departing tomorrow for Fiji, hopefully via Minerva Reef, the weather window is looking superb and its starting to get cold so well and truly time to head  north to warmer temperatures.

I will send through as many updates on our adventures and movements and Eva's Bruce encounters.  You may see us on skype in Fiji as the connections are pretty good and very cheap, if you do, call us and we will take you for a tour.

Live the dream, should be back in November.

Wonders Never Cease

Sometimes I even amaze myself, I did the Omaha Classic 10km fun run today, as you all know I am very much not a runner, but something very very strange occurred, not only did I break 40 minutes but I also was the first looser, yes I managed to come second and only by 5 seconds, I am a very happy camper indeed.
 
It is the first time I have done an event and had Eva at the finish, it is an amazing feeling and Rachelle had trouble containing Eva's excitement, very special and a great weekend.  The whole Matakana, Sandspit, Omaha area has so much to see and do and well worth a trip to explore the nooks and cranies, visit a few wineries, have a swim or four and push the boundary and do a run.

How quickly they change.

Isn't it amazing how quickly they become little girls, big bed, no bottle, normal food, no nappies, attitude!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Seriously what was a baby then a toddler is very much a little girl.

3, A few happy snaps, one very happy Miss Eva

Eva's Birthday - VENUE CHANGE

Dear All,
 
We have decided to make a last minute venue change, Eva's birthday will now be at:
 
Food At Wharepuke.
10:30am.
Saturday the 17th of March.
190 Kerikeri Road, Kerikeri.
http://www.foodatwharepuke.co.nz/
Location map.
http://maps.google.co.nz/maps?f=q&source=embed&hl=en&geocode=&q=food+at+wharepuke&aq=&sll=-41.244772,172.617188&sspn=68.014701,97.646484&vpsrc=0&ie=UTF8&hq=food+at+wharepuke&hnear=&t=m&ll=-35.218417,173.956146&spn=0.021036,0.050812&z=15&iwloc=near
 
It is not as nice a venue but the food and coffee is superb, they also do breakafast / brunch so you can make a morning of it if that works for you, see you there.

David WHYMAN

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Birthday expectations

Hi guys,
 
Thanks to all of you that responded and look forward to seeing you on Eva's birthday, Eva has more than enough, in fact she doesn't really want for anything, Eva told me today she just loves that your coming, presents by presence and her priority is a pink cake and it has to have marshmellows and candles, please of course.
 
If you really feel a need then please its the thought that counts.
 
I am saving hard for Eva's combined Christmas / Birthday present which will be one of the Dinky Dinghys that I posted a picture of earlier, this year, my plan is to get it sign written with all the names of the people that are in Eva's life, you guys.
 
With the coming and going of the 2nd of March which would have been Karen's 41st birthday, March is always a challenging month, for all of you that new Karen I am sure you made a special toast to your friend, sister, daughter, cousin, niece and mum.