White Rabbit in the Bay of Islands

This yacht is named White Rabbit. The first time we have seen her in the Bay of Islands.  The previous owners of the Gulf Harbour Marina have owned a succession of White Rabbits.

Xmas 2011 - Scalloping from A Slice Heaven

Irene and Rose keeping an eye on the time and watching for bubbles as Andy is diving with a tank at about 8 meters deep for scallops while Carl follows snorkeling above him.

 

The 'hunter and gathers' back on board A Slice of Heaven

Scallops - a great catch

That is a great catch of scallops.  If there is two people on board you are allowed to take 40 scallops but in this case we had six people on board Slice of Heaven so were allowed 20 more a total of sixty.  Of cause we had the most wonderful fresh scallop dinner that night.

Vita and Hadley's Wedding

Vita and Hadley's wedding was held in the historic Waimate North Hall a few kms from Kerikeri. The pictures on the left are of Vita's and Hadley's parents and Grandparents weddings. The center photo shows a beautifully decorated hall dating back to the 1850ies.

Vita arrives with her Father Carl on the Waimate North lawns with the marriage celebrant 'tying the knot' for the happy couple.

After the official ceremonies are over it is time for family photos. Rose and Carl, Vita's proud parents, Millie, Vita's sister who has flown in from Perth Australia, and Vita's Grandmother Gina and brother Nelson who has also flown in from Sydney Australia.

To the left Carl has the mic and the stage giving wisdom and council to the newly married couple.




The first family picture has from left to right Jim and Irena, Carl, Vita and Hadley, Rose, Kathy and Bill. The third picture is very special with Gina, her six sons and their families.