peebles16
11th February 2008, 01:13 PM
Hi All
Thought it was about time I posted but kept getting distracted catching up on all the action I've missed :D
Well we've officially arrived in the South Island and settled (ish) in Rangiora which is a fab town in nice rental for now. Eldest son now in school and enjoying it so far just need to sort out some kind of kindy for the wee one and we'll be ready to roll. Wee one is a bit sick of spending all day with Mummy so am about to run the gauntlet of toddler and playgroups this week so we'll see how that pans out.
Hubby's job seems like a good one and his work colleagues seem very nice and couldn't have been more helpful in helping us to get organised. All the furniture we have at present has been borrowed from various colleagues but can't wait till our container arrives as am already sick of sitting on green garden chairs!!
We've been to a couple of BBQs thanks to work colleagues and of course this very forum (thanks Maria) and of course showed up at the CHC meet and it was grand to put faces to names etc. Hopefully we'll be along to a few more and maybe have more time to chat instead of keeping an eye on the kids in the splash pool for most of the day! Splash pools are fantastic though and Hagley Park kids playground and splash pool was a favourite haunt when we first arrived in CHC.
So yep we are getting settled and haven't had too much trauma on the phone lines from home just yet. I do have to say I feel a bit out of sorts just cos I'm used to working and chatting to grown-ups but that'll come with time. The wee one really needs to spend some time playing with other kids too so wee bit worried about him but OMG listen to me we've only been here for just over 3 weeks:p Also I wasn't a domestic goddess before I left the UK and find myself planning my days around household chores - what's that all about?!?
One other thing that I would say is that I don't drive which is very, very stupid of me and makes things a lot more difficult in NZ as everyone drives. Also just discovered that I'll probably be on a learner permit for 6 months too which I hadn't bargained for. However, they may give me time off for good behaviour given that I had a provisional back in the UK. So for anyone thinking of coming out and not driving - do your test before you leave the UK, I certainly wish I had
Anyway off to read more posts - anyone with any hints or tips about life in Rangiora they'd be gratefully received here
Cheers
Karen
Thought it was about time I posted but kept getting distracted catching up on all the action I've missed :D
Well we've officially arrived in the South Island and settled (ish) in Rangiora which is a fab town in nice rental for now. Eldest son now in school and enjoying it so far just need to sort out some kind of kindy for the wee one and we'll be ready to roll. Wee one is a bit sick of spending all day with Mummy so am about to run the gauntlet of toddler and playgroups this week so we'll see how that pans out.
Hubby's job seems like a good one and his work colleagues seem very nice and couldn't have been more helpful in helping us to get organised. All the furniture we have at present has been borrowed from various colleagues but can't wait till our container arrives as am already sick of sitting on green garden chairs!!
We've been to a couple of BBQs thanks to work colleagues and of course this very forum (thanks Maria) and of course showed up at the CHC meet and it was grand to put faces to names etc. Hopefully we'll be along to a few more and maybe have more time to chat instead of keeping an eye on the kids in the splash pool for most of the day! Splash pools are fantastic though and Hagley Park kids playground and splash pool was a favourite haunt when we first arrived in CHC.
So yep we are getting settled and haven't had too much trauma on the phone lines from home just yet. I do have to say I feel a bit out of sorts just cos I'm used to working and chatting to grown-ups but that'll come with time. The wee one really needs to spend some time playing with other kids too so wee bit worried about him but OMG listen to me we've only been here for just over 3 weeks:p Also I wasn't a domestic goddess before I left the UK and find myself planning my days around household chores - what's that all about?!?
One other thing that I would say is that I don't drive which is very, very stupid of me and makes things a lot more difficult in NZ as everyone drives. Also just discovered that I'll probably be on a learner permit for 6 months too which I hadn't bargained for. However, they may give me time off for good behaviour given that I had a provisional back in the UK. So for anyone thinking of coming out and not driving - do your test before you leave the UK, I certainly wish I had
Anyway off to read more posts - anyone with any hints or tips about life in Rangiora they'd be gratefully received here
Cheers
Karen