The weather? Summer continues to win the good fight! Winter struggles to force us into thermals, woollens and oilskins, though it’s attempt is about as fierce as the Bull’s snort, or is that ‘sneeze’, at the Jade Stadium.
The Hurricanes, I thought were pretty impressive, given their ten minute “dominance-of-the-clock” to shut out the ‘Tahs. In fact, maturity on that scale is a refreshing departure for the ‘Canes and that has set the country abuzz with thoughts that the ‘Canes may just compete against the ‘Saders this weekend. I for one think the ‘Canes could just get up and win it!
Kapiti College Boys Rugby, under 65kg, division 2, grading games:
Kapiti 37 – Aotea 10.
The boys produced a good result in the end, being 10–0 down after 20 minutes. The forwards got a wake up, being muscled around by Aotea, resulting in two good tries by the visitors. A bullocking run by the Kapiti number 8, shortly after conceding the second try, sparked the pack and they never looked back, dominating possession and territory, running in some good crisp tries.
A good lesson for the team and a reminder that even with good players, you cannot play without the ball. Travis had a reasonable game, one of those were the ball seemed to be on the other side of the field all the time. His defence is improving week-on-week. So roll on next week.
Kapiti Coast United “Hair on Rosetta” 3rds: (Yes, I know, but that is what we are called, damned sponsors and their money)
KCU “Hair on Rosetta” 3rds 7 – 0 Paekakeriki.
What more can be said of a team that went undefeated in the league last season and is still undefeated this year. Top of the table now!
Kapiti Coast United – Womens social team:
KCU Women 1 – 5 Johnsonville.
Poor Des, has not played in two years, had a gentle introduction last week with a 15 minute run, played 90 minutes. You can imagine the hobbling gait! Add to that the lump on her lower shin and the 20cm stud-mark on her thigh and guaranteed she will be back next to do it all again. I missed the game, unfortunately, but will provide a match report after next Sundays game.
Reason for missing the game was Meghan’s first horse outing since leaving Cape Town. She has been so patient and was excited at the prospect of a two hour hacking session in the forests behind Waikanae. She was given a choice of what she wanted to ride, a pony or a big horse? ‘I like big horses” she said and was shown the big boy she was to catch in the paddock and prepare for the outing.
Boof is his name. A 6 year old Gelding measuring 16.3 hands high. A big boy!The owner refers to him as a “gentle giant” though I would prefer mounting a 1000cc motorcycle, before trying to manage Boof!
He treated Meghan well, or Meghan treated him well, either way the partnership was a success and apart from a scratch on her neck from a low hanging branch, the two had a good romp and returned safe to the paddock.As if a catalyst, seems the equestrian part of settling in is maturing. I today spotted an ad for a lease in our area. A pony, full lease! The lass returned my call this afternoon and I expect we will meet with the owners in the week and do a deal. It will be perfect introduction to ownership, and we will be able to learn, at least the important aspects, while we have the guidance of the owner.
A lease means Meghan is entirely responsible for the horses well being. Feed, grooming, shoes ect. etc. In return for the monthly fee and the care of the pony, she “owns” the pony. I need to understand where our responsibility ends in terms of health. I expect we pick up the ongoing maintenance costs, e.g. shoes and worming, while if the horse becomes ill, who picks up the vets bill!?
So, if all can be amicably agreed, Meghan will be taking the first steps toward horse ownership and I will be dropping bills on farriers, vets, the feed store and the equestrian supply shop for the…….. forever!
I cannot wait, it gives her so much pleasure!
Sherrie! Left to last for no particular reason other than that she had no netball this weekend and I did not see much of her between saying good night on Thursday evening and leaving for work this morning.
I am fast becoming the father of a teenager! The only part of the transformation outstanding is forking out the dough. Her exploits seem to be zero-dollar above pocket money at this stage. Long may it last, though that would be pure naivety, not so!? She is still enjoying the company of Jarred and Jacob and their clan. Clean-cut boys! They had better be, otherwise I will line them up and have Travis practise his tackling, or just let Des loose on them……..! You go Sherrie! Just slowly!
I trust you have been able to deduce that ALL is spiffing with us! We are still having fun. Des is starting to make some good dough, the car is running great, the bills are being paid, my job is chugging along and the kids are coping with the academic, sport and social aspects of their oh-so-complicated teen lives.
They are managing to keep a balance and Des and I are so proud of them.