October 12th
The working week came to an end on a high note for Nicky. She was told on Firday what a wonderful job she is doing at Ranui, and how Waitakere Librarys' appreciate her experience, skills and hard work, and included a pay rise to boot. Then on Saturday she worked her last duty at Henderson and had smogarsboard of delights for morning tea and presentation of gifts and card. The only downside is that Nicky is still suffering from a muscle strain injury in her right arm and shoulder which wakes her and as a consequence is not getting as much sleep as she needs.
Claire has submitted her application to Massey University (Albany campus) this week. It started off being an online application but the website was having a few problems with course dates, so she sent of a written application. This included a $100 fee for processing of her "equivalent qualifications" paperwork, and was posted with Track and Trace (the NZ equivalent of Recored Delivery) and Thursday. On Friday Claire received a phone call from the University informing her that as she would be 20 when she started the course, this $100 fee would be waived! This was very good news, as not only does it mean a bit of a saving, but also that Massey are getting on and processing the application, unlike Auckland University who seem to have filed theirs.
On Saturday I took my life in my hands and walked up a volcano (Rangitoto) for the first time in my life. I know it hasn't erupted for 600 years, and due to the nature of their geology Auckland volcanos only erupt once, but a volcano is a volcano all the same. Steve, Nicky's brother, had invited me to join him and a party of students from the English school where he teaches to catch the 10.30 ferry over to Rangitoto and take a stroll. Even though the weather wasn't perfect, it was a good day, with easy walking most of the way and great views from the top. The ferry back arrived just in time for me to catch a train back home, where we had steak for dinner; $10 for the three of us - yes, about £3.50! I am still getting used to this. Here are a few photos of the trip to close with. Bye for now.
Rick
Claire has submitted her application to Massey University (Albany campus) this week. It started off being an online application but the website was having a few problems with course dates, so she sent of a written application. This included a $100 fee for processing of her "equivalent qualifications" paperwork, and was posted with Track and Trace (the NZ equivalent of Recored Delivery) and Thursday. On Friday Claire received a phone call from the University informing her that as she would be 20 when she started the course, this $100 fee would be waived! This was very good news, as not only does it mean a bit of a saving, but also that Massey are getting on and processing the application, unlike Auckland University who seem to have filed theirs.
On Saturday I took my life in my hands and walked up a volcano (Rangitoto) for the first time in my life. I know it hasn't erupted for 600 years, and due to the nature of their geology Auckland volcanos only erupt once, but a volcano is a volcano all the same. Steve, Nicky's brother, had invited me to join him and a party of students from the English school where he teaches to catch the 10.30 ferry over to Rangitoto and take a stroll. Even though the weather wasn't perfect, it was a good day, with easy walking most of the way and great views from the top. The ferry back arrived just in time for me to catch a train back home, where we had steak for dinner; $10 for the three of us - yes, about £3.50! I am still getting used to this. Here are a few photos of the trip to close with. Bye for now.
Rick
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