Thursday, October 15, 2009

Mr Prime Minister


I managed to get a moment with the PM today on his visit to TGHS. He came to open the Admin block so we had a formal morning assembly with himself and his armed guards. He then joined us for morning tea where I managed to speak to him, but before I could ask him for a pay rise and about social reform he quizzed me on Manchester United and my intentions in NZ. An opportunity missed to influence la revolucion, but hey maybe next time?
I'm now also 2 degrees separated from Barack Obama - that's just how I roll.

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Peel Forest

Went to Peel Forest today for a walk in the wilderness. It is a reserve just on the other side of Geraldine, about 35 minutes from here. We did the Fern Walk path through the forest which brought us out into a village called Blandswood. Here there were hidden houses and winding roads into the base of the mountain - it was a hidden gem.
W was shouting at lots of things that caught his interest. I gave him a fern to feel and found that he was still carrying it about 30 minutes later. Have a look at the video that shows our trek. Did we manage to get the fantail on film? and did N find sasquatch looking after the cub?

Peel Forest from Peter Potter on Vimeo.