On Thu, 23 Dec 2010 21:28:31 +1300, "David WE Roberts"
wrote:

I haven't been getting my NG updates much, so I thought I'd make sure I got
my Merry Christmas in well before time.

It is now 9:42 PM on the 23rd (21:42 in old money) and apart from the
torrential rain, gales, and bush fires all has been well.

We are in Akaroa, which is a peninsula just outside Christchurch on the
South Island.
A good place to spend Christmas, especially with the French influence from
some early settlers.

Hope your white Christmas isn't too trying.

Cheers

Dave R

I visited Akaroa about this time, 3 years ago and think wistfully of a
wonderful Christmas season in your lovely country.
Queenstown on Christmas Day, roses in Christchurch Botanic garden.
Many such memories.
Enjoy your Christmas as we shiver!

Pam in Bristol