Every now and then someone comes into your life who blesses you in a special way. Paul was such a person
he did this through his music.
I met him at the Miners Hut in Reefton. When he said he was a bass player I asked if he would like to play in the church music team. He readily accept and was first here on Saturday morning for practice.
Paul was an excellent player who humbly shared his gift with others.
He was patient with Cody (a teenager) who was on the drums explaining different beats to him.
He would talk music theory with Esme who is 90 years old and playing the keyboard and piano.
He a had the ability to fit in with others, and music was the common ground.whether with Ina ,Barbara, Katy , or Joel.
I know Di, and Barry another 90 year old musician will miss their sessions over on Grey Road..
He had a love of geology, while looking at the rocks around here I said to Karen.' Paul would know what these are.'
Paul I only knew you a few months yet I am glad you passed our way, we are the richer for having known you.
God bless you and I 'm sure the celestial choir has a better beat with you there.
Arohanui
Ian Karen Joel and Tuiana
Thursday, 26 May 2011
Wednesday, 25 May 2011
Phone Pictures
The view out our window each morning at 7am
Karen is on the job here .
Micky Nothings house . Robert has just got him a new mattress.
Parked in the river !
Umbrella Girl and Reflector Woman
a picnic in the shade.!!
Settling into life here
It is amazing how you adjust to a new climate I put a singlet on put on a jersy this morning as it was 21 when I walked with Tuiana and Caitlin to thier work at the DayCare at 8;30 am.
Saturday, 14 May 2011
We have arrived in Tennant Creek
Joel looked after our departure in the wee hours of the darkness and drove us to the airport.
We flew out of Auckland on the wings of the morning with the sun at our backs.
A good flight to Sydney where it was a bit of rush to the next flight a bus to another plane and another good flight read eat sleep watch a movie.
It was good to see Robert waiting for us at Alice Springs with a big Nissan Patrol 4.+ litre big roof rack, water medical kit etc. 2spare tyres, satellite phone, still plenty of room for our bags and banjo,also for the groceries and bedding and things we needed to get,a good motel to stay in and next afternoon we were on the road for the long drive.
After stopping at Tea Tree Hotels Australia's most central Hotel we were cruising along 130km an hour the speed limit . It amused me you slow down to 100km for the roadworks!
Anyway getting along the road there was a car stopped on the side of the road a we stopped to help one of the Aboriginal men said to tell Richard Franks he has white p6 at Big Man Walk Robert soon found out who hold of Richard and told them of the problem Richard said he was heading south he would get another tyre for the blowout.
we had another stop on the way at Karlu Karlu the Devils Marbles outstanding big round massive rocks, will send a picture when I can can get them out of the phone . I need a Tony Macdonald to help me.
The snake on the road didn't bother us, in fact I didn't even see it however Karen did.
Tuiana and Caitlin were pleased to see us they had they keys for our house and and had started cleaning . this was night time now.
It is nice house but no one has been it for a while so the cockcroaches,spiders and frogs had made it their holiday home.
We have spent a bit of time working on it the frogs in the toilet were there till yesterday they when you flushed it another one would be readyr for a live capture .
Karen wondered why the jug would turn off at breakfast time she lifted and a hot frog jumped out! Frog flavoured tea is first for me.
We have banished about nine form the house they are pink frogs who have come after the we. It is windy time now fine and warm each day.
We were laughing about the frogs and Karen reminded me
of the message from frog is , fully rely on God! f.r.o. g.
People here have been friendly and welcoming.
Our house is on the edge of a very big desert,daily we see people walking to and from to to Mulga camp, Wuupa camp Tingkarli camp Kargaru humpi camp, Kargau tin camp and Kargaru proper camp.
More stories later went to see Micky Nothing today but he wasn't home he is very old man , Robert fed his dogs and left food for him.
We met some people at the Uniting Church Op shop today and will see them tomorrow at Church.
Went to three lawn sales (garage sales, there is no lawn only red dust!) this morning bought outside table and chair set.
Will say bye for now. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Arohanui Ian, Karen, and Tuiana
We flew out of Auckland on the wings of the morning with the sun at our backs.
A good flight to Sydney where it was a bit of rush to the next flight a bus to another plane and another good flight read eat sleep watch a movie.
It was good to see Robert waiting for us at Alice Springs with a big Nissan Patrol 4.+ litre big roof rack, water medical kit etc. 2spare tyres, satellite phone, still plenty of room for our bags and banjo,also for the groceries and bedding and things we needed to get,a good motel to stay in and next afternoon we were on the road for the long drive.
After stopping at Tea Tree Hotels Australia's most central Hotel we were cruising along 130km an hour the speed limit . It amused me you slow down to 100km for the roadworks!
Anyway getting along the road there was a car stopped on the side of the road a we stopped to help one of the Aboriginal men said to tell Richard Franks he has white p6 at Big Man Walk Robert soon found out who hold of Richard and told them of the problem Richard said he was heading south he would get another tyre for the blowout.
we had another stop on the way at Karlu Karlu the Devils Marbles outstanding big round massive rocks, will send a picture when I can can get them out of the phone . I need a Tony Macdonald to help me.
The snake on the road didn't bother us, in fact I didn't even see it however Karen did.
Tuiana and Caitlin were pleased to see us they had they keys for our house and and had started cleaning . this was night time now.
It is nice house but no one has been it for a while so the cockcroaches,spiders and frogs had made it their holiday home.
We have spent a bit of time working on it the frogs in the toilet were there till yesterday they when you flushed it another one would be readyr for a live capture .
Karen wondered why the jug would turn off at breakfast time she lifted and a hot frog jumped out! Frog flavoured tea is first for me.
We have banished about nine form the house they are pink frogs who have come after the we. It is windy time now fine and warm each day.
We were laughing about the frogs and Karen reminded me
of the message from frog is , fully rely on God! f.r.o. g.
People here have been friendly and welcoming.
Our house is on the edge of a very big desert,daily we see people walking to and from to to Mulga camp, Wuupa camp Tingkarli camp Kargaru humpi camp, Kargau tin camp and Kargaru proper camp.
More stories later went to see Micky Nothing today but he wasn't home he is very old man , Robert fed his dogs and left food for him.
We met some people at the Uniting Church Op shop today and will see them tomorrow at Church.
Went to three lawn sales (garage sales, there is no lawn only red dust!) this morning bought outside table and chair set.
Will say bye for now. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Arohanui Ian, Karen, and Tuiana
Tuesday, 10 May 2011
Last note before we go.
Looking at the countdown 20hrs to go!
A big thank you to the Reefton team for telling us to pack up and they would clean the house. We might have still been there.
The last few day can summed up by amazing hospitality in Christchurch, Auckland and Tauranga.
Thank you for all the Wining and dining, Crew's, Davidson's, and Cameron's.
We enjoyed very much meeting the Auckland whanau on the weekend..
It was off to Tauranga to visit the 'Chief'' of the Cameron Clan, Uncle Jack.
I had a good afternoon with him yesterday,while Karen and Joel were sorting out his car. Yes we put down a scrum and pushed it an also had to use jumper leads as couple of times,adventure and excitement.
They came back to Melrose Rest Home with Gabi and Ann's Cochran's car which she kindly lent to us while Joel's was getting fixed.
A new battery and water pump saw us away from Tauranga to Auckland this afternoon.
Joel has been a great driver getting us about. Auckland traffic sure is busy everyone in a hurry to get somewhere else.
We are off to see 'The Boy With Tape On His Face', tonight then an early-start in the morning to the plane.
Karen is busy buying some extra baggage allowance on the computer.
Tape on the banjo and suitcases tomorrow. I lifted a case in Christchurch and the handle came off!!
Joel has just told me it is ten hour flight for us tomorrow. I just might have a sleep and a read.
Ka kite ano
Arohanui
Ian and Karen
A big thank you to the Reefton team for telling us to pack up and they would clean the house. We might have still been there.
The last few day can summed up by amazing hospitality in Christchurch, Auckland and Tauranga.
Thank you for all the Wining and dining, Crew's, Davidson's, and Cameron's.
We enjoyed very much meeting the Auckland whanau on the weekend..
It was off to Tauranga to visit the 'Chief'' of the Cameron Clan, Uncle Jack.
I had a good afternoon with him yesterday,while Karen and Joel were sorting out his car. Yes we put down a scrum and pushed it an also had to use jumper leads as couple of times,adventure and excitement.
They came back to Melrose Rest Home with Gabi and Ann's Cochran's car which she kindly lent to us while Joel's was getting fixed.
A new battery and water pump saw us away from Tauranga to Auckland this afternoon.
Joel has been a great driver getting us about. Auckland traffic sure is busy everyone in a hurry to get somewhere else.
We are off to see 'The Boy With Tape On His Face', tonight then an early-start in the morning to the plane.
Karen is busy buying some extra baggage allowance on the computer.
Tape on the banjo and suitcases tomorrow. I lifted a case in Christchurch and the handle came off!!
Joel has just told me it is ten hour flight for us tomorrow. I just might have a sleep and a read.
Ka kite ano
Arohanui
Ian and Karen
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