I don’t care if my husband is the only person that reads this post
Kiwi Annison is being sneaky and using the blog to give a big Happy Birthday shout out to her lovely lovely bus driver, and husband, Sam.
The Kiwi Blog Bus and its journeys (and therefore this blog) could not exist without Sam’s wonderful and varied skills.
In the duration of any one trip he may have to wear any of these hats: Driver / Mechanic / Joiner / Bus re-builder / Electrician / Cook / Cleaner / Refuse Man / Lifter of anything heavy / Bike fixer / Playful Dad / Attentive husband / General dogsbody
This is for you Sam 🙂
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40K2S0-5Xo0&feature=youtu.be
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Nine years ago…. and …. What to look for in a family van
I graduated today.
No cap for my Diploma in Journalism but definitely a gown.
Great fun to wear on what must be one of the windiest days in the Waikato this year!
So in honour of my celebration of success (and because I’ve had little free time to write a new blog post) I am going to flashback to my very first piece of published writing; an article about motorhomes! Read More…
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Dear reader, can you help?
From time to time I post a poll or survey on the blog.
It’s in my nature to ask questions – I’m a journalist and I always want to learn more.
My first survey is now on the Polls/Surveys page (link above).
It will remain there permanently – that way new visitors can also join in the fun!
So, please would you please fill in my little survey?
It’s just 8 easy questions but you have no idea how much you’ll satisfy my natural curiosity!
Please note – no personal information is requested and no data is held on file – this is just me trying to find out more about my readers’ blog desires then I can ask the blog fairy to help grant some wishes!
Click here for direct link to survey.
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Versatile Blogger award “I’d like to thank…
The Kiwi Blog Bus has been nominated for a Versatile Blogger Award by fellow blogger Tammy Robinson from The Year of Wonderful Weekends.
I don’t receive anything shiny to put on the mantelpiece (which is a good job as I don’t have a mantelpiece) but I can inwardly shine and shimmer away with the knowledge that not only is my blog being read, but enjoyed and recommended to others.
It’s great that my family and friends “like” and “share” my blog, but my heart swells to find out that my pictures and words are being applauded and forwarded around the world by people who I don’t even know!
I love writing my blog almost as much as I love the fact that people actually read it! Read More…
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How we came to be honorary kiwis
Today’s post recognises the beginning steps of our life in New Zealand, which ultimately led to the adventures and travels we are now able to make in the Kiwi Blog Bus.
It’s an anniversay day for us.
Three years ago today we got very valuable blue stickers inserted into our UK passports – we were given permanent residence in New Zealand.
We had been here for five months (out of the six allowed as a tourist) and although Sam had a current work visa, myself and the three children were all due to leave the country if our permanent residence didn’t come through in time.
The relief, as you can imagine, was immense.
Especially as we’d already bought a house and shipped over all our personal possessions!
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Loos and canoes
You can buy pretty much anything here at the Motorhome show
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Apparently my dreams and adventures will start at the weekend
It’s not a horoscope.
That’s what I was told when I visited the website for the New Zealand Motorhome & Caravan Show which starts this Friday in Hamilton. Read More…
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Freedom camping in New Zealand – The good, the bad and the ugly
One of the joys of travelling in the Kiwi Blog Bus in New Zealand is the ability to freedom camp in some of the most scenic spots you could imagine.
Ocean beach, Hawkes Bay
But on the other hand we are sometimes made to feel like criminals.
Freedom camping in New Zealand has received a lot of publicity over the last few years, unfortunately it’s not all good.
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And today my blog is bought to you from …..
….a weekend at home in Cambridge.
A Saturday morning lie-in, drinking coffee and borrowing Sam’s netbook.
I wonder where you are reading my blog from?
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Memories of Christchurch
22 February 2012
It is one year on since the earthquake in Christchurch that killed 185 people and devastated the lives of families around the world.
This is my personal memorial…
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