ITA is in hand!

[jnbates]

You're very welcome!

[jnbates]

Well, for a bit of an update:

- June 29th: arrived in Hamilton from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- July 3rd: bought a used 2010 Falcon XR6
- July 9th: wife started at her job
- July 18th: daughter #1 started at her school
- July 19th: daughter #2 started at HER school
- July 19th: we bought a house! Possession (settlement date) is August 3rd. It's a new construction in a developing neighborhood - we'll be the first residents on the street. We are happy to be able to get into a place that's constructed to the latest build requirements for insulation and double-glazed windows, and it includes a heat pump and has north-facing back yard. SWEET!

We are well on our way to establishing our lives here. We ended up spending more on a house than we originally planned to so that will cut back on our recreational activities, at least until we get things figured with my wife's salary vs. expenses. But we won't be spending any cash on renovations or bringing things up to snuff as we would have with an older place.

You can check out a photo album of our experiences her so far at this link (if it'll work): Hamilton Region, New Zealand | Facebook

[jawnbc]

Sounds like you're settling in nicely!

[topcat83]

Love the photos - and glad to see you've found one of my favourite tourist spots. No - not the Rocky Horror or Hobbit ones - Raglan! If you get a chance, go a tad further down the coast to Kawhia - it's like walking into a 1950's 'Janet and John at the Seaside' book.

And loved the photo of your daughter's first day at school... soooo New Zealand to have kids with bare feet! Bet that girl doesn't wear shoes at all in the summer!