damn brett that looks lovely there!fine surfing skills there too from nicholas.my 8 year old boy was determined to stand up on his body board ,not quite though. we had 2 weeks at waiterere north of wellington(west coast) and a week and half at whangatmata in the coromandel (east coast) ALMOST GOT A SUNTAN.warm water and cold beer.mmmmmm.
Man, that is some beautiful country you have over there. I've been to NZ 3 or was it 4 times but only once up north. That Bay of Plenty area is gorgeous and where I've seen some of the most perfect shaped waves ever. For those that haven't been, NZ is probably the best holiday destination in the world. Its inexpensive and has the whole world in a very small area. Glacier to Jungle, surf beach to mountain trekking in no time at all. Its modern, clean and friendly. I know I sound like an ad but it really is an impressive place.
Ken I wont dwell but it seems perspective and 3rd party help has revealed a hidden issue (not her fault, or mine,) of the old buried variety that is now being dealt with. Things are very much better although a little different. Thanks for the helpful comments I received from people. I was surprised at how much of an effect they had on me.