i took P&P to the Parry Kauri museum today
unfortunately it nearly ended in disaster when i got a flat tyre on state highway 1. luckily the AA came out quickly and we were able to drive to a local tyre repair place before they shut for christmas. 
in fact they were so keen to go on their christmas break that we had pretty much everyone in the place changing our two back tyres. it was like a formula one pitstop. they had a nice christmas tree.
i should make a public apology to jane’s mum who noticed the car was making weird noises as soon as we left home but since i couldn’t hear them i ignored her. there’s a lesson here to always trust your mother in law.
we had lunch in warkworth near the tyre place (after popping in to a supermarket to qualify for free parking)
eventually we made it to the museum and the big tree.
the walk in the kauri wood was good, if a little wet.
while we were out esther was out with her friend not doing rollerblading.
and kezia had a friend over
this evening i did sound for the christmas eve service
there’s also been some skyping today – my mum this morning then jane’s sister and family this evening
