Journal. Family Historian.
After some thought I purchased the program Family Historian today. I have in front of me a big job transferring all my information across from my old program. But I will enjoy it!
It is British based and orientated whereas most others are US orientated and out of date in their thinking.
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Friday, May 21, 2004
Journal. J & E Left Friday
John and Edith left today and returned to their son Geoff's home at Waiuku for a few days. Then they will tackle the Waihi and Tauranga directions. It rained today after 7 beautiful days, but the rain will be short lived.
We enjoyed having them stay and we did miss them when they left us. The noisy house became quiet. But as Pat remarked we could again relax and do our own thing.
Pat, John and Edith in Hamilton Gardens whilst visiting us in NZ. May 2004
John and Edith left today and returned to their son Geoff's home at Waiuku for a few days. Then they will tackle the Waihi and Tauranga directions. It rained today after 7 beautiful days, but the rain will be short lived.
We enjoyed having them stay and we did miss them when they left us. The noisy house became quiet. But as Pat remarked we could again relax and do our own thing.
Pat, John and Edith in Hamilton Gardens whilst visiting us in NZ. May 2004
Tuesday, May 18, 2004
Journal. Tuesday Picnic
On Monday we stayed around home. I gave John some tuition on the computer and he was as pleased as punch that he could do new things. I liked his Sony laptop particularly the very wide viewing angle. I also filled his "Favorites" with many of mine and showed him how to do it. Both of them also spent time sending emails to friends.
Late afternoon John decided he needed a photo of the roosting Cormorants and both of them went down to the lake.
On Tuesday we decided to take them to Hamilton Gardens. They visited here 3 years ago and thoroughly enjoyed it. The day was beautiful as it has been since they arrived. Again they thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Salmon plus cheese and tomato sandwiches, NZ orange out of cups, quince and fruit then basking in the warm Autumn sun. Bliss said John.
We slowly walked through the many gardens starting with the Italian one and ending with the Chinese garden. As the late autumn afternoon chill approached we wended our way home tired and happy.
On Monday we stayed around home. I gave John some tuition on the computer and he was as pleased as punch that he could do new things. I liked his Sony laptop particularly the very wide viewing angle. I also filled his "Favorites" with many of mine and showed him how to do it. Both of them also spent time sending emails to friends.
Late afternoon John decided he needed a photo of the roosting Cormorants and both of them went down to the lake.
On Tuesday we decided to take them to Hamilton Gardens. They visited here 3 years ago and thoroughly enjoyed it. The day was beautiful as it has been since they arrived. Again they thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Salmon plus cheese and tomato sandwiches, NZ orange out of cups, quince and fruit then basking in the warm Autumn sun. Bliss said John.
We slowly walked through the many gardens starting with the Italian one and ending with the Chinese garden. As the late autumn afternoon chill approached we wended our way home tired and happy.
Sunday, May 16, 2004
Journal. Sunday Outing.
John and Edith did arrive last Friday and we were glad to see them. Saturday was a quiet day, they seemed pleased to want to go for a walk around our lake. They really enjoyed the experience. The Canada Geese were there in droves finding sanctuary during shooting season but the highlight was seeing the Cormorants all perched in a big willow tree preparing to roost for the night.
Now the Sunday outing. We took them to the Casino for a meal at the restaurant. They thought the view from up high over the river and Hamilton fantastic. We had a walk around the Casino floor later but they wisely kept their money in their pocket.
Anthony came too and John and Edith were pleased to see him.
John and Edith did arrive last Friday and we were glad to see them. Saturday was a quiet day, they seemed pleased to want to go for a walk around our lake. They really enjoyed the experience. The Canada Geese were there in droves finding sanctuary during shooting season but the highlight was seeing the Cormorants all perched in a big willow tree preparing to roost for the night.
Now the Sunday outing. We took them to the Casino for a meal at the restaurant. They thought the view from up high over the river and Hamilton fantastic. We had a walk around the Casino floor later but they wisely kept their money in their pocket.
Anthony came too and John and Edith were pleased to see him.
Tuesday, May 11, 2004
Journal. John and Edith.
They are now due this coming Friday to come and stay with us. John is constantly reinventing his itinerary to fit everyone in. I think he may be staying a week. We look forward to seeing them. I enjoy brotherly bonding sessions with John. I used to watch my parents do it when I was young. They didn't call it bonding then, just family get together.
They are now due this coming Friday to come and stay with us. John is constantly reinventing his itinerary to fit everyone in. I think he may be staying a week. We look forward to seeing them. I enjoy brotherly bonding sessions with John. I used to watch my parents do it when I was young. They didn't call it bonding then, just family get together.
Journal. New Blogger and Gmail.
Well Blogger has upgraded to a new look yesterday and now uses a dashboard to input new comment to the weblog. Those at the receiving end will see no difference. So the information is of no use except to me.
Blogger is part of Google and so is the beta program Gmail. I have been using Gmail for a while now and I expect it to be a leap forward in web mail when finally released. When Gmail is introduced to the public I can see a great surge forward.
Well Blogger has upgraded to a new look yesterday and now uses a dashboard to input new comment to the weblog. Those at the receiving end will see no difference. So the information is of no use except to me.
Blogger is part of Google and so is the beta program Gmail. I have been using Gmail for a while now and I expect it to be a leap forward in web mail when finally released. When Gmail is introduced to the public I can see a great surge forward.
Tuesday, May 04, 2004
Journal. Rain
At long last we have the rain. The forecaster's had been promising the rain for almost a week now and at last on Saturday it arrived. 50mm... 2 inches on Sunday and heavy showers since.
The barometer is starting to climb again I see today. John and Edith headed up to Northland this past weekend I believe. They will be coming to stay with us this coming weekend or perhaps Monday for (perhaps again) a week or so.
Gillian came over on Friday to take Caitlin for another scan of her leg. It is progressing well. Another scan to be taken in 3 months time. A nasty business.
Gillian stayed 2 nights, taking the opportunity to do some Hamilton links here shopping on Saturday despite the heavy rain.
At long last we have the rain. The forecaster's had been promising the rain for almost a week now and at last on Saturday it arrived. 50mm... 2 inches on Sunday and heavy showers since.
The barometer is starting to climb again I see today. John and Edith headed up to Northland this past weekend I believe. They will be coming to stay with us this coming weekend or perhaps Monday for (perhaps again) a week or so.
Gillian came over on Friday to take Caitlin for another scan of her leg. It is progressing well. Another scan to be taken in 3 months time. A nasty business.
Gillian stayed 2 nights, taking the opportunity to do some Hamilton links here shopping on Saturday despite the heavy rain.
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