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Christchurch
On the hunt for decent takeaways – Staveley Fish Supply & Hamburger Bar
There are two phone numbers I remember from my childhood – my parents number and the number for the Staveley Fish Supply & Hamburger Bar … 342 7468. As a child, this was always our favourite place to get takeaways, the burgers were amazing! Fast forward a few years and the place has changed owners … Continue reading
On the hunt for decent takeaways – Little India – Merivale
Ah Indian food, I have missed you! This afternoon we took the doglets to visit some friends, so got takeaways from Little India in Merivale on the way home. I used my iPhone to check their online menu and phoned the order through. We chose the Paneer Shimla Mirch (Home made Indian cottage cheese cooked with … Continue reading
Its a tough job but someone has to do it – Queenstown, New Zealand
So I again get to spend a couple of weeks for work in beautiful Queenstown, New Zealand. Like I say, it’s a tough job but someone has to do it. So first up was my flight from Christchurch, we were slightly delayed taking off due to sleet showers but once we did, wow, what an … Continue reading
On the hunt for decent takeaways – Hello Vietnam Restaurant – Riccarton
A freezing cold winter night, storms-a-comin’ … takeaways for dinner on the way back from a friend’s place. We decided to try the fairly recently opened Hello Vietnam Restaurant in Riccarton. If you know the area, its in the new group of shops on Riccarton Road near the corner of the Clyde Road intersection. A trap … Continue reading
On the hunt for decent takeaways – Chopsticks – Fendalton, Christchurch
Many years ago we lived in the suburb of Bryndwr and regularly visited Chopsticks a Chinese restaurant specialising in Chinese and Malaysian style food. It was always very popular and arrived just as more traditional ethnic foods were starting to become popular. If you are wondering where it’s located, its in the Fendalton Village Mall on … Continue reading
On the hunt for decent takeaways – Green Leaf – Bishopdale
We had important things to discuss, like holidays for 2016, so decided to get takeaways and have a chat over the meal. It was decided that we should get Indian and this time we picked Green Leaf in Bishopdale. This is a firm favourite with my brother and my parents who used to regularly … Continue reading
Visiting the port town of Lyttelton, New Zealand
I had a day off work in the middle of last week (for my birthday), we decided to take a trip over to the port town of Lyttelton which is less than 30 minutes drive from central Christchurch city. As a child we used to visit the town a lot and swim in one of the … Continue reading
The Mystery of the Unknown Great-Grandmother
Old photos can be a bit of a pain, unless you know the people in them, they can be meaningless. Even more frustrating is when you know darn well they are relatives but you just don’t know who! Thus brings us to The Mystery of the Unknown Great-Grandmother… As part of the box of photos I … Continue reading
On the hunt for decent takeaways – Five Stars Vietnamese Restaurant – Fendalton
It was my 31st birthday (again! 🙂 ) and my choice for takeaways. I was tempted to go back to My Hanh but in the theme of trying the different options for takeaways in the area decided we should try Five Stars Vietnamese Restaurant in Fendalton. We have been here before but again it was years … Continue reading
Doglets go to the beach
It was a drizzly autumn day last weekend, and as dachshunds are fair weather doglets only, we decided to chance it and hope for the best with a trip to the beach. Good decision, as it cleared a bit while we were at the beach, and the doglets could have a good run around and … Continue reading
On the hunt for decent takeaways – Mosaic by Simo – Addington
I’ve been a bit slack posting this review, not because it was bad – quite the opposite – it was so good that I don’t want others to find out about it… We were running round doing some errands last weekend and were a bit early for lunch so Welcome Cafe wasn’t open yet. My friend … Continue reading
On the hunt for decent takeaways – Zab Thai – Upper Riccarton
The birthday boy chose Thai for dinner and picked an old favourite, but one we haven’t been to in ages – Zab Thai at Upper Riccarton, just near St Peter’s Church. Takeaway only, no dine in here. He picked Chilli and Garlic (mild) & Peanut Sauce both with Tofu (and vegetables). I placed the order on the phone and … Continue reading
On the hunt for decent takeaways – Coach Corner Takeaways
I feel I’ve been a bit remiss in not doing a review on the traditional kiwi favourite of a Fish’n’Chip shop – these are usually small, family run businesses. Most neighbourhoods have a handful of Fish’n’Chip shops to choose from, and they usually offer more that just fish and chips. Often they have a selection of hamburgers and … Continue reading
Grandad’s WWII Diary – Letter home
Although I am fortunate enough to have my Grandfather’s war diaries and photos, to the best of my knowledge the only surviving letter is this one. The date on the envelope is hard to read, but its 1941. At this stage, he’d not long arrived in Egypt and went on leave to Cairo based on his diary entry … Continue reading
On the hunt for decent takeaways – My Hanh – Upper Riccarton
This time, cats to the vet for their annual jabs so takeaways it is. Many years ago we were regulars to My Hanh, a Vietnamese restaurant in Upper Riccarton. If you know the area, it’s just opposite the standalone Countdown in one of the alleys. It’s actually just along from last weeks choice Spice’n’Life. Due … Continue reading
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