Hi all from a grey cold Waikanae - I envy you your sun! It's 2pm and I have the fire on already to warm up the house. Good to hear the travels are going well, and that you are all having a great time. Sounds like Disneyland etc was worth the queues - guess you never get too old for it. All good here - have a very nice bottle of red with our name on it for the "catch up" when you get home. All Blacks playing tonight in ChCh - weather is meant to be foul so that should put the Aussies off?? Been a lot in the press about it being Robbie Dean's first match as Wallabies coach in his old hometown. All hype. Did the boys catch up with the news that Winston Reid has signed with Hammersmith in the English premier league? That's three All Whites playing top level football now. The All Whites have a home game vs Paraguay in October but they haven't announced where in NZ it will be played - be great if it was at the stadium. Better go and get chores done. Enjoy the Big Apple! Love to all, Wens

Wendy, not sure if its the wine we're drinking here. (At $5 a bottle one can become a very cheap drunk!) Or that I'm relaxed!! Could also be that I'm still numb from the shock of it all....whatever the reason, I'm glad it's not been me too.

Good to hear about the job. When I get back we'll have a lot to catch up on....another excuse for a few drinks maybe. xx

Hi all - a big round of applause to George for his song on the video - very cute, and lovely of Jack to share the Ipod? with him.

All good here - been quite a few frosts. Job going brilliantly. Very proud that you weren't the 2nd meltdown either - well done. You are either very relaxed, medicated, or there was more in those margaritas than you are letting on! Take care, and enjoy. W

Yes, I was pleased it wasn't me - I was also very patient during the whole episode. Considering the tiredness and long queue, Mike and I did well ;-)

Glad to hear the first round of flights were uneventful and the first meltdown of the trip wasn't belonging to the only female traveller. Had a giggle of George's landing comment!! Happy shopping at Macy's. Gorgeous Kapiti day. Did the boys catch up with the Phoenix win over Boca Juniors? Wens.