So Christmas time has rolled around again and here we are in Nelson again! This trip we have our kitty Darcy with us, as a bit of an experiment. Though I had my doubts originally he is getting used to his new holiday home and he seems much more relaxed as time goes on.
The family is all well, and it's nice to see them. And they are all getting on well! Great really, perhaps it's because Stuart lives offsite now! haha
Nelson weather isn't so bad, but very very grey today. The house is looking great, the new laundry here is really good.
Steph and I are a little sleepy.. perhaps the last few weeks catching up on us. First thing we did when we got here was have a sleep! And I had another this afternoon with the cat asleep on me (maybe Steph will post a photo she took!)
Tonight I think we are having a bbq with Nana, and tomorrow, it's Christmas day.
Night!
Saturday, December 23, 2006
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
New forum
Hi, Alister here again. It's been a while since this blog was updated, sorry for that. Stephanie and I have started a new forum for family members to all chat with each other. I thank those of the family who've joined up! :)
We wanted to give it a go anyway, so we'll see what becomes of it.
You can get to it from alistercurnow.com
Otherwise, we've been busy down here (I think Steph and I are the most southern members of our families now in the whole wide world! (not counting Jake though of course))
It's a busy time of year.
We went out a couple of nights ago (sunday 10th) to a stage show that included dinner. Four actors and a pianist. Sing-a-long sort of thing. It was not bad, a bit racy in places, but a laugh all the same. It was nice to get dressed up and go out, and nice to meet some more of Steph's workmates.
Unfortunately, I have the hardest time hearing people in crowded loud places. I always seem to have had this problem. Not such a loss of hearing concern, as it's always been like this? But it's very hard to feel involved in a conversation when you have to keep saying "WHAT?". I couldn't even hear Steph talking next to me, let alone someone across the table.
Still, it was a very nice evening out, and I did enjoy it. The food was great, I even had the vegetarian quiche!
Love
Alister (and Stephanie)
We wanted to give it a go anyway, so we'll see what becomes of it.
You can get to it from alistercurnow.com
Otherwise, we've been busy down here (I think Steph and I are the most southern members of our families now in the whole wide world! (not counting Jake though of course))
It's a busy time of year.
We went out a couple of nights ago (sunday 10th) to a stage show that included dinner. Four actors and a pianist. Sing-a-long sort of thing. It was not bad, a bit racy in places, but a laugh all the same. It was nice to get dressed up and go out, and nice to meet some more of Steph's workmates.
Unfortunately, I have the hardest time hearing people in crowded loud places. I always seem to have had this problem. Not such a loss of hearing concern, as it's always been like this? But it's very hard to feel involved in a conversation when you have to keep saying "WHAT?". I couldn't even hear Steph talking next to me, let alone someone across the table.
Still, it was a very nice evening out, and I did enjoy it. The food was great, I even had the vegetarian quiche!
Love
Alister (and Stephanie)
Saturday, November 18, 2006
Engagement
Seems a bit late, since we're already married... But I was recently emailed a couple pictures of us taken at our engagement party on the 26th of August.
They were photos taken by a couple workmates who wanted me to look silly...an I think they were successful. Anyway, here they are. :)
They were photos taken by a couple workmates who wanted me to look silly...an I think they were successful. Anyway, here they are. :)
Thursday, November 16, 2006
Alister's first instructor session at Flight Experience
Thursday night was my first night in the instructor seat at Flight Experience here in Christchurch.
It went really really well though I was incredibly nervous prior to starting! There are still a few things I need to remember, but my customers couldn't believe it was my first time instructing. I didn't tell them until the end ;)
My customer had never flown before, but did an exceptionally good job. We had a few laughs, and he got to fly an airliner for the first time.
Stephanie came down to see me off before my customers arrived, and thankfully brought the camera with her! Thanks babe.
These are shot doing another practice run of the Christchurch to Queenstown route in the time I had available to me before the customers arrived. I sit on the right, as the "Captain" or student sits on the left. In these photos, my instructor Matt is sitting in the Captain seat as I ran through my lesson with him as the student.
As you can imagine, it's a lot of fun!
It went really really well though I was incredibly nervous prior to starting! There are still a few things I need to remember, but my customers couldn't believe it was my first time instructing. I didn't tell them until the end ;)
My customer had never flown before, but did an exceptionally good job. We had a few laughs, and he got to fly an airliner for the first time.
Stephanie came down to see me off before my customers arrived, and thankfully brought the camera with her! Thanks babe.
These are shot doing another practice run of the Christchurch to Queenstown route in the time I had available to me before the customers arrived. I sit on the right, as the "Captain" or student sits on the left. In these photos, my instructor Matt is sitting in the Captain seat as I ran through my lesson with him as the student.
As you can imagine, it's a lot of fun!
Friday, November 10, 2006
Alister's birthday
Thanks to my love I had a very nice 30th birthday!
Aside from the presents she gave me, Stephanie had booked us a hotel room with a spa (jacuzzi) for the night and took me to The Mexican Cafe for dinner.
Dinner was really nice, and the service really attentive. I think we were helped by around 5 staff during our time there.
I had the Enchiladas, and Steph had something I might have been able to pronounce on the day, but a week later I've forgotten it..
Where's my candle? lol
My lovely wife at the other end of the table.
After dinner, we headed back to the hotel to make sure we got the chance to enjoy it. The hot-tub was great, and the bed and sofa nice and comfy!
And finally the strawberries, and chocolate fon-do we enjoyed to wrap up the day.
Thanks for a wonderful birthday my love *kissss
Aside from the presents she gave me, Stephanie had booked us a hotel room with a spa (jacuzzi) for the night and took me to The Mexican Cafe for dinner.
Dinner was really nice, and the service really attentive. I think we were helped by around 5 staff during our time there.
I had the Enchiladas, and Steph had something I might have been able to pronounce on the day, but a week later I've forgotten it..
Where's my candle? lol
My lovely wife at the other end of the table.
After dinner, we headed back to the hotel to make sure we got the chance to enjoy it. The hot-tub was great, and the bed and sofa nice and comfy!
And finally the strawberries, and chocolate fon-do we enjoyed to wrap up the day.
Thanks for a wonderful birthday my love *kissss
Sunday, November 05, 2006
Guy Fawkes night
Though it is officially tonight, we went out last night to the Fireworks show at the Woodford Glen speedway!
Matthew had the idea, and I got Jason to come along as well with me and Steph.
So we piled into the car, and headed off towards Woodford Glen which is in Kaiapoi, slightly out of Christchurch. We thought the crowds would be big so we decided to leave early. Unfortunately everyone else had the same idea. I've never seen lines of traffic like that before! We could hardly even get off the motorway! So, we took a left instead of a right and tried approaching from the Kaiapoi side. Just as bad :P
Sorry, no traffic pictures. But, eventually we got into the parking area. Then, we had to que to get to the ticket booth. :P After buying tickets we were met by a wall of people inside, and no where to sit. After unsuccessfully asking in the spirit of human kindness for a seat (America does this much better!) we found two seats for me and Steph, and two for Jason and Matthew further over. So though separated, at least we HAD seats.
The racing was really excellent! Steph and I picked cars before each race started, and we cheered on our cars in the hope they would win. I think we managed to pick winners about twice each. There were the usual dirt oval racing cars on display, sprint cars, stock cars, saloon cars, street stocks etc. There was some stunning driving and some exciting crashes and bashes.
After that, at about 9.30pm it was dark enough for the fireworks to begin. The show lasted for about 20 minutes straight, and I got a sore neck from looking up at the sky! Lots of colours, lots of LOUD bangs, and an awesome show. So that will do me for Guy Fawkes. No wasting money on weak, overpriced fireworks from the warehouse. It cost $12 each to get in to the speedway, for the racing and fireworks all in one package. Despite initial reservations about the lack of seating, it turned out to be a wonderful evening, one which we hope to repeat again this racing season.
(photo of the crowd)
After the fireworks, with half a dozen races still to go we decided to head home early. After the traffic problems getting in, we prefered not to risk it going home. We managed to get home within 20 minutes. So that was good. Jason and Matthew stayed up with me for a drink, and Steph went off to bed. We sat in the dim lights of the Christmas tree which is now up, and chatted boys stuff until they went home.
Great evening!
Matthew had the idea, and I got Jason to come along as well with me and Steph.
So we piled into the car, and headed off towards Woodford Glen which is in Kaiapoi, slightly out of Christchurch. We thought the crowds would be big so we decided to leave early. Unfortunately everyone else had the same idea. I've never seen lines of traffic like that before! We could hardly even get off the motorway! So, we took a left instead of a right and tried approaching from the Kaiapoi side. Just as bad :P
Sorry, no traffic pictures. But, eventually we got into the parking area. Then, we had to que to get to the ticket booth. :P After buying tickets we were met by a wall of people inside, and no where to sit. After unsuccessfully asking in the spirit of human kindness for a seat (America does this much better!) we found two seats for me and Steph, and two for Jason and Matthew further over. So though separated, at least we HAD seats.
The racing was really excellent! Steph and I picked cars before each race started, and we cheered on our cars in the hope they would win. I think we managed to pick winners about twice each. There were the usual dirt oval racing cars on display, sprint cars, stock cars, saloon cars, street stocks etc. There was some stunning driving and some exciting crashes and bashes.
After that, at about 9.30pm it was dark enough for the fireworks to begin. The show lasted for about 20 minutes straight, and I got a sore neck from looking up at the sky! Lots of colours, lots of LOUD bangs, and an awesome show. So that will do me for Guy Fawkes. No wasting money on weak, overpriced fireworks from the warehouse. It cost $12 each to get in to the speedway, for the racing and fireworks all in one package. Despite initial reservations about the lack of seating, it turned out to be a wonderful evening, one which we hope to repeat again this racing season.
(photo of the crowd)
After the fireworks, with half a dozen races still to go we decided to head home early. After the traffic problems getting in, we prefered not to risk it going home. We managed to get home within 20 minutes. So that was good. Jason and Matthew stayed up with me for a drink, and Steph went off to bed. We sat in the dim lights of the Christmas tree which is now up, and chatted boys stuff until they went home.
Great evening!
Saturday, November 04, 2006
First weekend to ourselves
Well since getting back from our wedding in the USA, we've been run off our feet. There are people to catch up with, and errands to run, and work every day of the week. Stephanie even worked all Labour weekend which is a three day weekend.
But, last weekend Richard moved on to a flat around the corner. So we almost had a place to ourselves for the first time in a while. Ken needed somewhere to stay as he has just bought a house, but couldn't move in until yesterday.
However the week of work ended and last night Steph and I came home to our own place. It was quite a strange feeling to have the place to ourselves. Richard often worked nights so we wouldn't see him for long periods, but I guess it just felt more real that we were alone.
So, to celebrate and talk about what we wanted to do with the house, we stopped in at the supermarket on the way home. We got two big steaks for ourselves, some chicken kebabs, some garlic bread and some veges and had a bbq on the back lawn. It was really nice. The weather was great (summer is here/ nearly here) and we chatted and enjoyed our really good food. Even Darcy got a bit of juicy steak, he was happy!
But, last weekend Richard moved on to a flat around the corner. So we almost had a place to ourselves for the first time in a while. Ken needed somewhere to stay as he has just bought a house, but couldn't move in until yesterday.
However the week of work ended and last night Steph and I came home to our own place. It was quite a strange feeling to have the place to ourselves. Richard often worked nights so we wouldn't see him for long periods, but I guess it just felt more real that we were alone.
So, to celebrate and talk about what we wanted to do with the house, we stopped in at the supermarket on the way home. We got two big steaks for ourselves, some chicken kebabs, some garlic bread and some veges and had a bbq on the back lawn. It was really nice. The weather was great (summer is here/ nearly here) and we chatted and enjoyed our really good food. Even Darcy got a bit of juicy steak, he was happy!
Friday, September 29, 2006
Here's where it all began. Well, where "The Curnows" began. It was a beautiful day full of family and friends, laughter and tears. Our wedding was the most perfect we could have wished for, and our families made it all happen for us. We are so grateful for all the love that has been shown to us, and for all the hard work so many people did to make our most special day exactly that. We are two of the luckiest people alive to have found this love we have.Mr and Mrs Alister Curnow
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