Happy Helenoween
October 06
25 Images
![[ What a scary Vampire you are - so cute! ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-10-28-Happy_Helenoween/DSC01595.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "What a scary Vampire you are - so cute!")
![[ Are you Shrek's wife? ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-10-28-Happy_Helenoween/DSC01598.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Are you Shrek's wife?")
![[ You too can have a nose like this ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-10-28-Happy_Helenoween/DSC01600.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "You too can have a nose like this")
![[ My what a big nose you have ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-10-28-Happy_Helenoween/DSC01601.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "My what a big nose you have")
![[ glitterboy they call him ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-10-28-Happy_Helenoween/DSC01602.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "glitterboy they call him")
![[ Glitterboy having relations with Glitter troll ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-10-28-Happy_Helenoween/DSC01603.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Glitterboy having relations with Glitter troll")
![[ Smile for the camera ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-10-28-Happy_Helenoween/DSC01605.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Smile for the camera")
![[ My what a big hat you have ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-10-28-Happy_Helenoween/DSC01609.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "My what a big hat you have")
![[ The terrible four ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-10-28-Happy_Helenoween/DSC01611.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The terrible four")
![[ What the hell is Homer doing here? ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-10-28-Happy_Helenoween/DSC01612.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "What the hell is Homer doing here?")
![[ What more can I say? ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-10-28-Happy_Helenoween/DSC01614.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "What more can I say?")
![[ The gruesome group ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-10-28-Happy_Helenoween/DSC01616.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The gruesome group")
![[ Pumpkin pie anyone? ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-10-28-Happy_Helenoween/DSC01617.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Pumpkin pie anyone?")
![[ Little Jack ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-10-28-Happy_Helenoween/DSC01618.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Little Jack")
![[ Everyone made all kinds of friends ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-10-28-Happy_Helenoween/DSC01620.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Everyone made all kinds of friends")
![[ Nick had just eaten a raspberry popsicle, messy puppy ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-10-28-Happy_Helenoween/DSC01622.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Nick had just eaten a raspberry popsicle, messy puppy")
![[ Oh the conversations that went on ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-10-28-Happy_Helenoween/DSC01625.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Oh the conversations that went on")
![[ Just a quick nibble ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-10-28-Happy_Helenoween/DSC01627.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Just a quick nibble")
![[ Dead person cross dressed as a witch - just crazy! ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-10-28-Happy_Helenoween/DSC01629.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Dead person cross dressed as a witch - just crazy!")
![[ Giggle stop talking about them ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-10-28-Happy_Helenoween/DSC01631.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Giggle stop talking about them")
![[ Well someone broke out the dance moves that night ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-10-28-Happy_Helenoween/DSC01633.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Well someone broke out the dance moves that night")
![[ Was it the booze or the blood that night? ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-10-28-Happy_Helenoween/DSC01635.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Was it the booze or the blood that night?")
![[ A scary moment ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-10-28-Happy_Helenoween/DSC01636.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "A scary moment")
![[ The Helen stare ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-10-28-Happy_Helenoween/DSC01640.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The Helen stare")
![[ Someone had far too much blood ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-10-28-Happy_Helenoween/DSC01643.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Someone had far too much blood")
Kooky Old Thorndon
September 06
20 Images
![[ Welcome to the kooky front door ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-09-29-Kooky_Old_Thorndon/DSC00555.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Welcome to the kooky front door")
![[ Nothing but blossom ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-09-29-Kooky_Old_Thorndon/DSC00556.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Nothing but blossom")
![[ More Blossoms ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-09-29-Kooky_Old_Thorndon/DSC00560.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "More Blossoms")
![[ reach for the sky widdle guys ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-09-29-Kooky_Old_Thorndon/DSC00562.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "reach for the sky widdle guys")
![[ Showing off some more blue sky ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-09-29-Kooky_Old_Thorndon/DSC00568.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Showing off some more blue sky")
![[ Good times at the letterbox ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-09-29-Kooky_Old_Thorndon/DSC00569.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Good times at the letterbox")
![[ Our front gate ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-09-29-Kooky_Old_Thorndon/DSC00571.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Our front gate")
![[ grow grow grow ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-09-29-Kooky_Old_Thorndon/DSC00573.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "grow grow grow")
![[ An interesting angle ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-09-29-Kooky_Old_Thorndon/DSC00574.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "An interesting angle")
![[ Dining room ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-09-29-Kooky_Old_Thorndon/DSC00577.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Dining room")
![[ Oh it glows pretty colours ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-09-29-Kooky_Old_Thorndon/DSC00578.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Oh it glows pretty colours")
![[ Classic fireplace with gas heater! ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-09-29-Kooky_Old_Thorndon/DSC00579.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Classic fireplace with gas heater!")
![[ Who's that crazy man? ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-09-29-Kooky_Old_Thorndon/DSC00581.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Who's that crazy man?")
![[ The best place in the world... bed ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-09-29-Kooky_Old_Thorndon/DSC00583.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The best place in the world... bed")
![[ View from the Mezzanine floor ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-09-29-Kooky_Old_Thorndon/DSC00585.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "View from the Mezzanine floor")
![[ Chimney in the office ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-09-29-Kooky_Old_Thorndon/DSC00587.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Chimney in the office")
![[ God looking down our lounge ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-09-29-Kooky_Old_Thorndon/DSC00588.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "God looking down our lounge")
![[ Gini comes with the kitchen ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-09-29-Kooky_Old_Thorndon/DSC01323.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Gini comes with the kitchen")
![[ Road view ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-09-29-Kooky_Old_Thorndon/DSC01514.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Road view")
![[ Little old kooky Thorndon ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-09-29-Kooky_Old_Thorndon/DSC01515.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Little old kooky Thorndon")
Tom's new Desk
June 06
18 Images
![[ The mock-ups were fun to make :). ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-06-05-Toms_new_Desk/DSC00716.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "The mock-ups were fun to make :).")
![[ From left to right in prototype versions :P ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-06-05-Toms_new_Desk/DSC00719.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "From left to right in prototype versions :P")
![[ Version three prototype had a little cabinet with a mock-up G5 computer sitting in it! ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-06-05-Toms_new_Desk/DSC00724.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Version three prototype had a little cabinet with a mock-up G5 computer sitting in it!")
![[ Drawing out the pieces seemed relatively straight forward. ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-06-05-Toms_new_Desk/DSC00725.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Drawing out the pieces seemed relatively straight forward.")
![[ Using a skill-saw for the first time was, um, weeeeeeeeeee! ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-06-05-Toms_new_Desk/DSC00726.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Using a skill-saw for the first time was, um, weeeeeeeeeee!")
![[ The concentration was not enough to prevent Tom from sawing through the wooden horse. Ooops! Sorry Robin! ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-06-05-Toms_new_Desk/DSC00728.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "The concentration was not enough to prevent Tom from sawing through the wooden horse. Ooops! Sorry Robin!")
![[ Gini had a go with the skill-saw too ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-06-05-Toms_new_Desk/DSC00732.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Gini had a go with the skill-saw too")
![[ The expert sander showing Tom how it's done on the top of the desk. ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-06-05-Toms_new_Desk/DSC00733.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "The expert sander showing Tom how it's done on the top of the desk.")
![[ Tom fish Gini ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-06-05-Toms_new_Desk/DSC00737.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Tom fish Gini")
![[ Sanding the top of the desk for about the 15th time. ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-06-05-Toms_new_Desk/DSC00763.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Sanding the top of the desk for about the 15th time.")
![[ Finally at the waxing stage! Gini waxes a leg. ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-06-05-Toms_new_Desk/DSC00939.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Finally at the waxing stage! Gini waxes a leg.")
![[ Tom, with new haircut. ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-06-05-Toms_new_Desk/DSC00942.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Tom, with new haircut.")
![[ The finished pieces. ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-06-05-Toms_new_Desk/DSC00943.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "The finished pieces.")
![[ Briwax, and some over used 0000 Steel Wool ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-06-05-Toms_new_Desk/DSC00944.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Briwax, and some over used 0000 Steel Wool")
![[ The top of the desk - finally approved by chief sander :P. ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-06-05-Toms_new_Desk/DSC00946.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "The top of the desk - finally approved by chief sander :P.")
![[ The end was near! ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-06-05-Toms_new_Desk/DSC00949.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "The end was near!")
![[ Constructing the desk. Was quite scary drilling holes in the wood we spent so much time preparing! ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-06-05-Toms_new_Desk/DSC00955.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Constructing the desk. Was quite scary drilling holes in the wood we spent so much time preparing!")
![[ The finished product :). ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-06-05-Toms_new_Desk/DSC00959.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "The finished product :).")
Moonshine Bike Ride
May 06
24 Images
![[ Rory, finding it difficult to leave his comfy double-bed-in-the-boot. ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-05-15-Moonshine_Bike_Ride/DSC00871.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Rory, finding it difficult to leave his comfy double-bed-in-the-boot.")
![[ The teams campsite, everyone nice and cheery before the event begins. ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-05-15-Moonshine_Bike_Ride/DSC00873.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "The teams campsite, everyone nice and cheery before the event begins.")
![[ David and Sonya - our first riders gear up and head out to the starting line. ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-05-15-Moonshine_Bike_Ride/DSC00876.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "David and Sonya - our first riders gear up and head out to the starting line.")
![[ Andy prepares for his turn, on David's return. ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-05-15-Moonshine_Bike_Ride/DSC00882.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Andy prepares for his turn, on David's return.")
![[ David screams in, in record time ... ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-05-15-Moonshine_Bike_Ride/DSC00883.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "David screams in, in record time ...")
![[ .. and dispells all confidence in us beginners by saying it was "hard". ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-05-15-Moonshine_Bike_Ride/DSC00885.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg ".. and dispells all confidence in us beginners by saying it was \"hard\".")
![[ Sarah, in the third team, completes her first run and loved every minute of it. ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-05-15-Moonshine_Bike_Ride/DSC00886.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Sarah, in the third team, completes her first run and loved every minute of it.")
![[ A smiling Sonya, after she completes her first lap. ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-05-15-Moonshine_Bike_Ride/DSC00888.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "A smiling Sonya, after she completes her first lap.")
![[ Nicky tries to take her mind off the race by doing some homework. ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-05-15-Moonshine_Bike_Ride/DSC00889.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Nicky tries to take her mind off the race by doing some homework.")
![[ Tom's bike - patiently waiting Andy's return so it can get thrown round the course. ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-05-15-Moonshine_Bike_Ride/DSC00892.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Tom's bike - patiently waiting Andy's return so it can get thrown round the course.")
![[ Andy returns!! This can only mean it's Tom's turn .... ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-05-15-Moonshine_Bike_Ride/DSC00893.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Andy returns!! This can only mean it's Tom's turn ....")
![[ ... Tom returns. In pain, but still happy it's complete. ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-05-15-Moonshine_Bike_Ride/DSC00895.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "... Tom returns. In pain, but still happy it's complete.")
![[ Cathryn returns, a little bruised and battered, which means it's Gini's turn for the track! ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-05-15-Moonshine_Bike_Ride/DSC00896.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Cathryn returns, a little bruised and battered, which means it's Gini's turn for the track!")
![[ Sarah calming Rory's nerves while they wait for their team member to return. ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-05-15-Moonshine_Bike_Ride/DSC00898.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Sarah calming Rory's nerves while they wait for their team member to return.")
![[ Andy - just about to head out on Lap 2 when he realises he's wearing sandles and not his riding shoes :P. ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-05-15-Moonshine_Bike_Ride/DSC00902.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Andy - just about to head out on Lap 2 when he realises he's wearing sandles and not his riding shoes :P.")
![[ Gini returns! A smashed knee, bleeding in several placesm, but alive :). ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-05-15-Moonshine_Bike_Ride/DSC00904.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Gini returns! A smashed knee, bleeding in several placesm, but alive :).")
![[ Tom arrives back from his Lap 2 ... Looking a little worse for wear. ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-05-15-Moonshine_Bike_Ride/DSC00906.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Tom arrives back from his Lap 2 ... Looking a little worse for wear.")
![[ Sonya dons her night time gears ... ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-05-15-Moonshine_Bike_Ride/DSC00911.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Sonya dons her night time gears ...")
![[ ... as does David, who joins Sonya for a pitch black ride ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-05-15-Moonshine_Bike_Ride/DSC00912.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "... as does David, who joins Sonya for a pitch black ride")
![[ This is actually a biker riding past our tent. ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-05-15-Moonshine_Bike_Ride/DSC00919.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "This is actually a biker riding past our tent.")
![[ Some crazy affects from the night riders! ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-05-15-Moonshine_Bike_Ride/DSC00930.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Some crazy affects from the night riders!")
![[ Gini trying to keep warm - but happy not to have to ride again! ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-05-15-Moonshine_Bike_Ride/DSC00931.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Gini trying to keep warm - but happy not to have to ride again!")
![[ Vicky, Catherine and Nicky trying to stay warm on the freezing Rotorua night. ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-05-15-Moonshine_Bike_Ride/DSC00932.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Vicky, Catherine and Nicky trying to stay warm on the freezing Rotorua night.")
![[ Andy cooking the saussies and burgers for a great after race feed. ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-05-15-Moonshine_Bike_Ride/DSC00933.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Andy cooking the saussies and burgers for a great after race feed.")
Tramping - Why to Why Why
April 06
27 Images
![[ Morning spirits were high as we view the map of our proposed journey. ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-04-14-Tramping_-_Why_to_Why_Why/DSC00768.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Morning spirits were high as we view the map of our proposed journey.")
![[ Other people had similar intensions to us, according to the book. ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-04-14-Tramping_-_Why_to_Why_Why/DSC00769.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Other people had similar intensions to us, according to the book.")
![[ First swing bridge was the first hurdle. ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-04-14-Tramping_-_Why_to_Why_Why/DSC00772.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "First swing bridge was the first hurdle.")
![[ The tramp was a pleasant stroll through grassy fields .... ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-04-14-Tramping_-_Why_to_Why_Why/DSC00777.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "The tramp was a pleasant stroll through grassy fields ....")
![[ Least the weather was on our side! ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-04-14-Tramping_-_Why_to_Why_Why/DSC00778.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Least the weather was on our side!")
![[ Pristine. Beautiful. ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-04-14-Tramping_-_Why_to_Why_Why/DSC00782.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Pristine. Beautiful.")
![[ .... the uneasy crossing of four swing bridges .... ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-04-14-Tramping_-_Why_to_Why_Why/DSC00786.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg ".... the uneasy crossing of four swing bridges ....")
![[ Hot. Sweaty. Unsure. ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-04-14-Tramping_-_Why_to_Why_Why/DSC00791.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Hot. Sweaty. Unsure.")
![[ Tom's lunchtime friend was a spider the size of your fist ... No joke! ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-04-14-Tramping_-_Why_to_Why_Why/DSC00793.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Tom's lunchtime friend was a spider the size of your fist ... No joke!")
![[ The rusted train gave us an amusing interlude. ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-04-14-Tramping_-_Why_to_Why_Why/DSC00794.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "The rusted train gave us an amusing interlude.")
![[ .... ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-04-14-Tramping_-_Why_to_Why_Why/DSC00796.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "....")
![[ Andy and Nicky remain positive, despite the journey ahead. ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-04-14-Tramping_-_Why_to_Why_Why/DSC00808.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Andy and Nicky remain positive, despite the journey ahead.")
![[ So does Gini. ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-04-14-Tramping_-_Why_to_Why_Why/DSC00811.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "So does Gini.")
![[ .... an unexpected two hour creek climb with 17 stream crossings (both ways) .... ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-04-14-Tramping_-_Why_to_Why_Why/DSC00814.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg ".... an unexpected two hour creek climb with 17 stream crossings (both ways) ....")
![[ A very picturesque setting. ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-04-14-Tramping_-_Why_to_Why_Why/DSC00817.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "A very picturesque setting.")
![[ An example of the very strange foliage! ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-04-14-Tramping_-_Why_to_Why_Why/DSC00820.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "An example of the very strange foliage!")
![[ The Thompsons take a needed rest stop. ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-04-14-Tramping_-_Why_to_Why_Why/DSC00822.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "The Thompsons take a needed rest stop.")
![[ A widdle mushroom! ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-04-14-Tramping_-_Why_to_Why_Why/DSC00829.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "A widdle mushroom!")
![[ The river wading was unexpected! ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-04-14-Tramping_-_Why_to_Why_Why/DSC00836.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "The river wading was unexpected!")
![[ Wet feet ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-04-14-Tramping_-_Why_to_Why_Why/DSC00838.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Wet feet")
![[ .... along and through muddy deep waters .... ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-04-14-Tramping_-_Why_to_Why_Why/DSC00841.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg ".... along and through muddy deep waters ....")
![[ The return journey started with another river walk. ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-04-14-Tramping_-_Why_to_Why_Why/DSC00842.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "The return journey started with another river walk.")
![[ Following a quick change of socks and a warmup! ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-04-14-Tramping_-_Why_to_Why_Why/DSC00844.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Following a quick change of socks and a warmup!")
![[ Resting on the way back. ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-04-14-Tramping_-_Why_to_Why_Why/DSC00850.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Resting on the way back.")
![[ An exhausted Andy, amazed we made it home again. ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-04-14-Tramping_-_Why_to_Why_Why/DSC00853.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "An exhausted Andy, amazed we made it home again.")
![[ .... to an exhausted end. ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-04-14-Tramping_-_Why_to_Why_Why/DSC00855.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg ".... to an exhausted end.")
![[ Tom swears it looked solid. His boots beg to differ. ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-04-14-Tramping_-_Why_to_Why_Why/DSC00835_new.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Tom swears it looked solid. His boots beg to differ.")
Taupo Relay 2006
February 06
29 Images
![[ Chris (Old Old B@stard), getting impatient to get the event started ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-02-18-Taupo_Relay_2006/IMGP2403.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Chris (Old Old B@stard), getting impatient to get the event started")
![[ The b@stards van, in it's full glory ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-02-18-Taupo_Relay_2006/DSC00566.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The b@stards van, in it's full glory")
![[ Early morning cheers ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-02-18-Taupo_Relay_2006/DSC00567.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Early morning cheers")
![[ Dark, but still Cute :) ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-02-18-Taupo_Relay_2006/DSC00571.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Dark, but still Cute :)")
![[ the Newly Weds nerves reach an all time high - shortly before Andy hits the road ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-02-18-Taupo_Relay_2006/DSC00573.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "the Newly Weds nerves reach an all time high - shortly before Andy hits the road")
![[ Andy braving the cold, before his leg ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-02-18-Taupo_Relay_2006/DSC00574.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Andy braving the cold, before his leg")
![[ Philip (Swiss B@stard 2) on his morning leg ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-02-18-Taupo_Relay_2006/DSC00575.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Philip (Swiss B@stard 2) on his morning leg")
![[ Andy (Fat B@stard), half way through and still smiling! ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-02-18-Taupo_Relay_2006/DSC00579.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Andy (Fat B@stard), half way through and still smiling!")
![[ a relieved Andy hands on to Gini ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-02-18-Taupo_Relay_2006/DSC00580.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "a relieved Andy hands on to Gini")
![[ sifting through the refreshments ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-02-18-Taupo_Relay_2006/DSC00582.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "sifting through the refreshments")
![[ Gini (Notta B@stard) shows her appreciation for apple flavoured Mizone ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-02-18-Taupo_Relay_2006/DSC00583.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Gini (Notta B@stard) shows her appreciation for apple flavoured Mizone")
![[ Gini, um, WALKING!! But in her defence, she had a mega hill looming in the distance. ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-02-18-Taupo_Relay_2006/DSC00586.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Gini, um, WALKING!! But in her defence, she had a mega hill looming in the distance.")
![[ Marcus, making it look easy ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-02-18-Taupo_Relay_2006/DSC00588.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Marcus, making it look easy")
![[ Where's Marcus? ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-02-18-Taupo_Relay_2006/DSC00589.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Where's Marcus?")
![[ There he is! Cheesy grin and all :) ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-02-18-Taupo_Relay_2006/DSC00590.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "There he is! Cheesy grin and all :)")
![[ Game faced Sarah (Sexy B@stard - also Team Manager) ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-02-18-Taupo_Relay_2006/DSC00592.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Game faced Sarah (Sexy B@stard - also Team Manager)")
![[ Helen (Lazy B@stard), not so lazy now! ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-02-18-Taupo_Relay_2006/DSC00593.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Helen (Lazy B@stard), not so lazy now!")
![[ Jeff (A Real B@stard), gasps for air while grasping for a drink ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-02-18-Taupo_Relay_2006/DSC00598.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Jeff (A Real B@stard), gasps for air while grasping for a drink")
![[ Derek (Dumb B@stard), begins his journey, with Marcus in support ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-02-18-Taupo_Relay_2006/DSC00603.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Derek (Dumb B@stard), begins his journey, with Marcus in support")
![[ Tom (Poor B@stard) gets into his stride ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-02-18-Taupo_Relay_2006/DSC00609.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Tom (Poor B@stard) gets into his stride")
![[ Tom chugs back some water on the run, with support from Gini ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-02-18-Taupo_Relay_2006/DSC00610.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Tom chugs back some water on the run, with support from Gini")
![[ Derek hands Tom some needed refreshments ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-02-18-Taupo_Relay_2006/DSC00611.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Derek hands Tom some needed refreshments")
![[ Running to the finish line! ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-02-18-Taupo_Relay_2006/IMGP2417.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Running to the finish line!")
![[ the whole team of B@stards running to the finish! ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-02-18-Taupo_Relay_2006/IMGP2418.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "the whole team of B@stards running to the finish!")
![[ the Van Full of B@stards! ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-02-18-Taupo_Relay_2006/DSC00614.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "the Van Full of B@stards!")
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![[ Everyone a little poopdeed back at the house ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-02-18-Taupo_Relay_2006/DSC00623.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Everyone a little poopdeed back at the house")
![[ Jeff, yelling support to his sister Helen ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-02-18-Taupo_Relay_2006/IMG_2118.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Jeff, yelling support to his sister Helen")
![[ Derek with two Munn's in support ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-02-18-Taupo_Relay_2006/IMG_2142.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Derek with two Munn's in support")
Thompson Wedding
February 06
31 Images
![[ The bride and bridesmaid getting ready for the big day! ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-02-04-Thompson_Wedding/DSC00016.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "The bride and bridesmaid getting ready for the big day!")
![[ The Groom and the Groomsman also preparing for the day :) ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-02-04-Thompson_Wedding/DSC00484.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "The Groom and the Groomsman also preparing for the day :)")
![[ the Two Rings ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-02-04-Thompson_Wedding/wedding_0009.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "the Two Rings")
![[ The Boys transport to the wedding, thanks to Mr Thompson ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-02-04-Thompson_Wedding/DSC00492.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "The Boys transport to the wedding, thanks to Mr Thompson")
![[ Two Thompsons, on our way to Kaitoke ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-02-04-Thompson_Wedding/DSC00494.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Two Thompsons, on our way to Kaitoke")
![[ Tom with the fortunate job of Lady Leg Spraying (there were many an insect!) ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-02-04-Thompson_Wedding/wedding_0097.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Tom with the fortunate job of Lady Leg Spraying (there were many an insect!)")
![[ the best men (in the world!!) ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-02-04-Thompson_Wedding/IMGP2319.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "the best men (in the world!!)")
![[ Gini and Tom looking all dressed up and beautiful ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-02-04-Thompson_Wedding/DSC00506.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Gini and Tom looking all dressed up and beautiful")
![[ Hamish and Sarah ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-02-04-Thompson_Wedding/IMGP2322.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Hamish and Sarah")
![[ There were many a camera focused on us ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-02-04-Thompson_Wedding/SV300003.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "There were many a camera focused on us")
![[ Sonya and David ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-02-04-Thompson_Wedding/wedding_0107.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Sonya and David")
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![[ Walking down the Aisle - Nicky, held by her Dad, Len ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-02-04-Thompson_Wedding/wedding_0113.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Walking down the Aisle - Nicky, held by her Dad, Len")
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![[ the Three Stooges? ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-02-04-Thompson_Wedding/wedding_0134.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "the Three Stooges?")
![[ and another :) ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-02-04-Thompson_Wedding/wedding_0203.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "and another :)")
![[ Sonya and Gini exchanging looks ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-02-04-Thompson_Wedding/DSC00530.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Sonya and Gini exchanging looks")
![[ The reception, before the onslaught of people ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-02-04-Thompson_Wedding/wedding_0231.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The reception, before the onslaught of people")
![[ The table arrangement was exquisit ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-02-04-Thompson_Wedding/wedding_0233.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The table arrangement was exquisit")
![[ Josh and Kate ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-02-04-Thompson_Wedding/DSC00538.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Josh and Kate")
![[ The Boys! ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-02-04-Thompson_Wedding/IMGP2349.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "The Boys!")
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![[ The head table ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-02-04-Thompson_Wedding/DSC00552.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "The head table")
![[ the First Dance - a well executed Rumba ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-02-04-Thompson_Wedding/wedding_0286.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "the First Dance - a well executed Rumba")
![[ Us - after many a wine and some dancin ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-02-04-Thompson_Wedding/IMGP2389.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Us - after many a wine and some dancin")
![[ Andy and Nicky shortly before they departed ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-02-04-Thompson_Wedding/wedding_0312.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Andy and Nicky shortly before they departed")
![[ Hamish - the poser! ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-02-04-Thompson_Wedding/DSC00534.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Hamish - the poser!")
![[ Derek and Helen (and Josh) ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-02-04-Thompson_Wedding/IMGP2321.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "Derek and Helen (and Josh)")
![[ the Newly Weds sharing a moment ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-02-04-Thompson_Wedding/IMGP2348.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "the Newly Weds sharing a moment")
![[ "You may kiss the bride", and he did, and there was great applause ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-02-04-Thompson_Wedding/IMGP2345.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "\"You may kiss the bride\", and he did, and there was great applause")
![[ I wonder of the little dudes are edible? ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-02-04-Thompson_Wedding/wedding_0224.jpg_galleryLarge.jpg "I wonder of the little dudes are edible?")
![[ On top of Knob Rock, on the way up ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-01-05-Tramping_Mt_Holdsworth/DSC00243.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "On top of Knob Rock, on the way up")
![[ The view from Knob Rock ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-01-05-Tramping_Mt_Holdsworth/DSC00244.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "The view from Knob Rock")
![[ Marcus and Jess coming up the path ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-01-05-Tramping_Mt_Holdsworth/DSC00245.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Marcus and Jess coming up the path")
![[ Gini, waiting for me :) I'm such the slow coach! ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-01-05-Tramping_Mt_Holdsworth/DSC00246.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Gini, waiting for me :) I'm such the slow coach!")
![[ An example of the 'rooted' terrain we had to traverse ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-01-05-Tramping_Mt_Holdsworth/DSC00249.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "An example of the 'rooted' terrain we had to traverse")
![[ The view from further up - nearing Powell Hutt ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-01-05-Tramping_Mt_Holdsworth/DSC00281.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "The view from further up - nearing Powell Hutt")
![[ The stormy weather closing in, shortly after reaching Powell Hutt ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-01-05-Tramping_Mt_Holdsworth/DSC00284.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "The stormy weather closing in, shortly after reaching Powell Hutt")
![[ Mmmmmm. Our one vice for the trip - unfortunately in high demand, and short supply! ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-01-05-Tramping_Mt_Holdsworth/DSC00288.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Mmmmmm. Our one vice for the trip - unfortunately in high demand, and short supply!")
![[ On top of the world! ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-01-05-Tramping_Mt_Holdsworth/DSC00300.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "On top of the world!")
![[ Gini traversing the great unknown ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-01-05-Tramping_Mt_Holdsworth/DSC00302.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Gini traversing the great unknown")
![[ Tom, Gini, Marcus and Jess - cowering at the top as the hail falls. ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-01-05-Tramping_Mt_Holdsworth/DSC00307.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Tom, Gini, Marcus and Jess - cowering at the top as the hail falls.")
![[ Reaching the next turn off, as it begins to hail! ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-01-05-Tramping_Mt_Holdsworth/DSC00311.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Reaching the next turn off, as it begins to hail!")
![[ If you look carefully, you can see the specs of white hail all around :) ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-01-05-Tramping_Mt_Holdsworth/DSC00314.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "If you look carefully, you can see the specs of white hail all around :)")
![[ Playing cards on night two in the wilderness. ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-01-05-Tramping_Mt_Holdsworth/DSC00320.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Playing cards on night two in the wilderness.")
![[ Day three - the big descent! ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-01-05-Tramping_Mt_Holdsworth/DSC00321.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Day three - the big descent!")
![[ Tom's widdle friend, Mr D Fly ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-01-05-Tramping_Mt_Holdsworth/DSC00328.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Tom's widdle friend, Mr D Fly")
![[ Don't look down! Gini crosses the freaky swing bridge .... ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-01-05-Tramping_Mt_Holdsworth/DSC00330.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Don't look down! Gini crosses the freaky swing bridge ....")
![[ Enjoying the last rest break before the final trek out ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-01-05-Tramping_Mt_Holdsworth/DSC00339.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Enjoying the last rest break before the final trek out")
![[ Gini, happy to have her pack resting for a few minutes ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-01-05-Tramping_Mt_Holdsworth/DSC00247.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Gini, happy to have her pack resting for a few minutes")
![[ Tom, also happy to have his pack resting for a few minutes :) ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-01-05-Tramping_Mt_Holdsworth/DSC00254.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Tom, also happy to have his pack resting for a few minutes :)")
![[ The Enchanged Forest! ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-01-05-Tramping_Mt_Holdsworth/DSC00262.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "The Enchanged Forest!")
![[ Tom catches his breath, while inspecting the strange flora underfoot ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-01-05-Tramping_Mt_Holdsworth/DSC00309.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Tom catches his breath, while inspecting the strange flora underfoot")
![[ Drying in Jumbo Hutt - after a group effort of 'stick collecting' while Gini stoked the fire to a blaze ]](/cache/gallery/2006/2006-01-05-Tramping_Mt_Holdsworth/DSC00315.JPG_galleryLarge.jpg "Drying in Jumbo Hutt - after a group effort of 'stick collecting' while Gini stoked the fire to a blaze")
