Bay Harbour: November 13, 2019

Wednesday November 13 2019
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HOW MANY people out there
did anything for Halloween last
week?
Last year we didn’t do anything,
but as Vittoria is a bit
bigger now I wanted to at least
try take her door-to-door in
costume.
You know, to get lollies for me.
Got to keep her health in mind.
I formulated a plan with my
cousin – we would take her
along the other flats on the
property before heading over to
a kids’ Halloween party at the
Phillipstown Community Hub.
On Wednesday night Vittoria
and I had stayed in Waikuku
Beach. Normally, I would have
spent the next day out there,
taking Vittoria to the beach or
playground, before heading
home after her noon nap.
However, this time after a
morning beach walk, I’d got a
real bee in my bonnet on the idea
of getting her home before her
nap. Why? No idea. To see if I
could, I guess?
Even though I knew I would
be cutting it fine, I raced about
gathering up our things – forgetting
a bunch in the process – and
rushed out the door with a pretty
lively, smiley toddler.
As we made our way along
State Highway 1, Vittoria babbled
on about the things going by,
sang along to some songs and
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Spooktacular sleepyhead
TRICK OR TREAT: The wee
pumpkin collecting lollies
along a block of flats.
made positive noises that my
flimsy plan was going to work.
Midway along Marshland Rd
the wheels fell off (figuratively)
when she yawned, got comfy and
promptly fell asleep.
No toddler ever has had a normal
nap after a 20min car nap, so
by the time my cousin arrived a
few hours later, Vittoria had had
about enough of the day.
In spite of some whining and
grumping as I got her costume
together, she graciously let me
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put the massively cute pumpkin
petticoat on. She seemed to
get a positivity boost when she
realised the point of the costume
was to go outside and doorknock
for lollies.
While she was happy, she was
still bone tired by the time we
arrived at the community hub.
She managed to be excited to see
all the other kids, stare in amazement
at some of great costumes
on display, listen to some of the
classic kids’ Halloween anthems
(Ghostbusters of course) and
enjoy some popcorn.
But it didn’t last long. Less
then 10 minutes after arriving
she’d burst into tears after briefly
losing sight of me,was not at
all interested in joining in any
games and had attempted to just
kind of walk home twice.
Honestly, nothing is cuter than
a tiny pumpkin-person boldy
just strolling off. But the hint was
dropped and I decided to throw
in the towel when she started
almost nodding off in my arms.
I think I’ll avoid any racing
against nap times in future.
EXHIBITION: Heathcote Valley School pupil Yasmin
Thompson impressed the crowd with her photo River Shines
at the Ōpāwaho Heathcote River Network’s photographic
competition. ​
River photo earns
pupil runner-up award
Ferrymead
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From superstitions to send-offs, All Black nick-names to on-field
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facts that are part of the fabric of New Zealand rugby.
New Zealand has played, celebrated and commemorated rugby
like no other country. We took to the game in extraordinary
numbers in the late nineteenth century. Rugby was the game for all.
It became a sport in which names like Grizz, Tiny, Guzzler, Pinetree,
Rimu, and the Paekakariki Express have made us feared and revered as the
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legends made. From on-field controversies, rugby songs, and what makes
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‘Remember that rugby is a team game; all 14 of you make sure you pass the
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A HEATHCOTE Valley School
pupil has proven her skills as a
photographer.
Year 5 Yasmin Thompson
placed second in the school’s
division of The Ōpāwaho
Heathcote River Network’s
photographic competition for
her piece River Shines.
The category was “the river:
its shadows and radiancy,” and
was won by Charlotte Cobley
from West Spreydon School.
An awards evening was
held on November 1 at South
Library. Photographers who entered
the competition and their
families attended.
The network organised the
event to celebrate World Rivers
Day and the photographs highlighted
the beauty and contrasts
of Heathcote River.
There were open division
categories for the river and its
moods, people and the river,
flora and fauna, and a photo
essay section.
The overall prize for the
competition was won by year 6
West Spreydon School student
Zac Bowie.
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THIS BOOK
We have one copy of Rugby Folklore to give away, courtesy of Take Note Ferrymead. To be in the
draw, email giveaways@starmedia.kiwi with Rugby Folklore in the subject line or write to Take Note Book
Giveaway, Rugby Folklore Star Media, PO Box 1467, Christchurch 8140. To be eligible for the draw, all
entries must include your name, address and contact number. Entries close Tuesday, November 26, 2019.
The book winner of Donna Hay Week Light is Glenys Moore of Richmond Hill.
The book winner of Prince of Ponies is Judith Fenton of Heathcote Valley