The weather forecast for the weekend was not looking good and it obviously scared off a number of campers as noted of the 160 booked in, we would have been lucky to have in 70 people who eventually braved the forecast. We did have some rain on friday evening and Saturday morning but by 10am. It was clearing, hot and the sun eventually poked out its head. Steve & Les arrived on Friday evening, and an evening of food, wine and lively debate ensued putting the world to rights. As Saturday morning cleared, Steve went back into Browns Bay to pick up their middle grandson Asher 7, for a weekend stay.
Ash kept us well entertained for the weekend,
Enjoying a “dippy egg” for breakfast
His favourite Bacon & Egg pie for lunch
We had lots and lots of fun, with plenty of laughs along the way and of course lots of swimming as well. He was a pleasure to have around however you tend to forget how exhausting the constant chatter is but one very happy young man went home on Monday afternoon, and one very exhausted Great Aunty Bernice and Great Uncle Roy had an early night!!!
There was a little excitement in the park when a large part of a Pohutakawa tree at the entrance to the campground came crashing down on Saturday. Apparently this was the largest Pohutakawa in the park. Bruce (head Ranger) was quickly on the job clearing away some of it before arborists come in to finish off the task later this week.
And if any of you were wondering what happened to my swimming pool, it was given to Ben, Asher and Finn for use at their home.
Gone to a good home!
The Vanninis' Manoeuvres 