Anderson Boys Day Out - Hobbiton in Matamata, NZ

Touch Rugby Simon and Gavin 2013

Gavin and Simon were able to represent Andersons in Touch Rugby during Term 4.  The season got off to a late start due to excessive rain, but ran from October thru December.  

When asked about his experience, Simon said, "I only got one touch during the entire season, I almost made a goal once, and I only got Player of the Day once.  But I still want to do it again!"

Gavin's team was undefeated.  Both boys are looking forward to improving their skills during the Off season.

Mokoroa Falls Bushwalk

 Mokoroa Falls is about 5 minutes from Bethell's Beach, on the western shore of North Island.  The boys and I did the 30 minute hike easily on the way there, but the return was a bit more difficult going uphill.  Simon had to bring his felt tip markers in case we got lost so he could make HELP signs.

 Mokoroa Falls, January 18, 2014

 The rocks were covered with algae making them very slick.  It took some encouraging for the boys to get in.

 Simon about to run up the falls.

 We found an eel in the stream.  I can't believe this is the worst photo of it I took, but it was pretty cool to watch it searching for food.

 Gavin told me this was the most fascinating place he'd ever been.  Talon and Simon were constantly watching their backs for spiders, mosquitos, and any other unholy outdoor critter. 

Picking Oranges

Fresh from our backyard.  I noticed the tree was getting really full.  There's plenty for juicing and we may be able to give a few away.

None of my boys are comfortable with bugs, so it took a while for them to be willing to touch the tree.  We learned a trick to picking- hold the branch and twist the fruit off. 

Otherwise you end up with a basket of half-peeled oranges