Shaun and Michaela's wedding

The second wedding in two days and this time a groomsman role for me to play. The ceremony was in the church at Taradale and reception at 'the 'Old Church' just out of Taradale, a really nice setting amongst the vines. Everything went perfectly, unfortunately it all got a bit too much for me late in the evening and I fell asleep on a table outside and caused a small panic to those who thought I was lost...

The families outside the church



A big old double decker bus hired for the occasion. To transport everyone from the church to the reception and then do a run back to Napier that night to get everyone home. Also provided a platform for Burt to fertilise the road....



The handsome side of the bridal party



And one to capture the flowing locks

Josh and Jody's wedding

The day didn't start out so well, in fact the whole weekend in Hawkes bay was rather damp. But the clouds cleared for Josh and Jody's outdoor wedding at Ormlie Lodge just out of Taradale. It was sweltering in fact and the only sign of the persistent rain was the girl's high heels sinking into the lawn.







Was a fantastic wedding, the clear highlight was Josh's father's band playing and getting everyone up on the dancefloor. It was going to be tough to back up for another one the next day!

Adelaide and the Ashes

It was very hot on our day at the Ashes but we were lucky enough to snare a seat in the stand for the whole day.

After watching Bollinger take a wicket in his first over, the rest of the day was all England as they racked up the runs and their fans got louder and drunker. Super ground though.





We took a trip out to the beach on Sunday before our flight.