June

After returning from Europe May 29th, Stephen kicked into work with LiftUpp. Project one was a focus on NZ clients where Stephen headed June 13- 18th. Meanwhile Olivia was the midst of exam study, Paulie worked numerous shifts for clients, James did his Lush thingand Nick continued teaching English in Italy. Not all news was positive in June. Last month Paulie spent a week with good pals Bill and Margot in NZ as Bill's health declined. Whilst in Auckland on the 17th Stephen said goodbye to Bill (Paulie introduced Stephen to Bill when the AthoTurnbull union started to develop in 2003) and in the wee hours of Monday June 20th Bill passed away.

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Some accompanying goodies from France come out Exam time for Olivia means study group.. 12th June - Stephen heads up on the roof to clear up after a storm before he heads off to NZ. But a local slows down his work How to get under cover?
13th - arriving in Dunedin a quick meal in one of Paulie's old student hang outs Which is not as rough as she decribed. Indeed a $41 half fish & Chip meal proves they've gone upmarket Meeting 1... dental educators at the uni A dinner that night with colleague Graham Prentice offers a nice evening walk opportunity
Nice piece of Mexico in Dunedin Time to explore the uni before the talk on day 2 . Stephen's always liked traditional campuses. Pretty
Paulie's old hang out where that Political Science Honours Degree was earned. Not pretty Evidence of Scottish heritage down on the South Island So much for the Scottish heritage! Stephen chats to folks at the Otago Poly
June 15 - Meanwhile somewhere in Poole James is in training. But training for what? Japanese cooking? 16th - In Auckland for 3 sessions. Staying with Pals Les & Bron in Ponsonby 17th - Talking to the fine folks at Unitec .. and after this, AUT.
A dear friend of Paulie's is very unwell and he and Margot need some sunshine.