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Was it all a dream?

Well if it was … it’s by far the best dream I’ve ever had! Just 24 hours ago Scott and I uttered our “I Do’s” to the backdrop of an Auckland sunset at the lovely Mudbrick Vineyard on Waiheke Island.  … Continue reading

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It’s the big day!

Gidday from Sunny (and rainy, and windy, and then sunny again) New Ziland had a fantastic day out yachting yesterday – boys versus girls – we won the race fair and square but apparently it had to be called off … Continue reading

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Happy 2008!

Happy New Year to all of our friends and family around the world!  We couldn’t have started it any better than we did – in the company of family, chaos, kids, muddy paws and lots of country and cityside adventures. … Continue reading

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The Stork Has Landed!

We are delighted to announce the arrival of our niece, Kate Emma Bernhardi. She arrived in Singapore today at 4am (UK time) weighing in at a reasonable 8 pounds something. She was delicately described as “just like Leo, less round … Continue reading

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Hello!

Well its been a long while since our last update which means we’ve got a lot to tell! Life in sleepy Bucklebury continues to suit us perfectly. The garden landscaping kicked off this week and – although I am away … Continue reading

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Baguettes, Bordeaux, Brie … and a dog.

A belated Happy Easter to our friends and family around the world. Trust the bunny delivered copious amounts of chocolate and that the sun shone for you as it did for us in France. Yes, we’re back from our five … Continue reading

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While the cat’s away ….

A whole month has slipped by since my last post and it’s certainly not for lack of trying, just simply the time factor.  Loads to report so sit back and get comfortable. As you will see from the latest photos in our … Continue reading

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Curtain poles, finials, brackets, guest lists and the smell of wood fires.

Oh the joy of moving into your first home, surviving winter in the countryside and attempting to plan a wedding 12,000 miles away.  Entering week 5 in our new home and we’re still ducking and diving under windows for fear … Continue reading

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Ouch!

Yip, that’s pretty much how we feel in every part of our bodies. The endless boxes, trips upstairs, downstairs, shifting left, shifting right, lugging out to the garage, poop scooping, walkies, vacuuming, vacuuming, vacuuming — whilst still keeping up with … Continue reading

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Home Sweet Home

There couldn’t possibly be a more appropriate title for this post. It’s been a fairly chaotic few days and whilst we’ve been going at it non-stop we’re still drowning in a sea of boxes, bubble wrap and … stuff … … Continue reading

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