Leaving Party

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Our leaving party finished a couple of hours ago and we're still tidying up, I'm having a quick break so thought I'd post here. Thanks to everyone to came today, it was great to see so many faces, especially ones that I haven't seen for years. To those who couldn't come: now you have an added excuse to visit us in NZ.

The packers arrive tomorrow and start packing up the house and everything becomes more topsy turvy than currently.

Seeing as almost every conversation I've had today started with "how were you A-level results?" I'll tell you all and hopefully save a few questions: History - A, English Lit - B, General Studies - C, Chemistry - D. I plan to take a gap year, get a job and travel a bit then go to Auckland University (if they'll have me) to study History.

To all, have a good week and if you have pictures from the party today please e-mail them to me and I'll post them here.

Thanks!

Comments

Anonymous said…
Hi all,

Glad we were able to call in and see you today, sorry we couldn't have stayed any longer - the film was excellent by the way! Shame about the weather, but you did tempt fate by having a bbq! We both wish you all the very best of luck with your travels and relocation and, believe it or not Rick, we'll miss you. Once you get settled please let us have your address etc so that we can send you a Christmas card (and maybe come and visit!). All the very best, Ruth and Kev. PS, We'll keep an eye on your blog spot so please keep it updated.
August 19, 2007 at 8:41 PM
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