Comments for Two Black Dogs

Comment on A little bit of family history by twoblackdoggies

twoblackdoggies — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:18:58 +0000

Thank you, so glad you enjoyed reading about my family history and it really is quite amazing that finding information and images from the past has become so much easier, there was alot less available 10 years ago. New Zealand is an awesome place to explore and the Maori culture is entrenched in daily life thanks to the good work of many, Maori is taught at school and you can also study the culture, history and language at University. I’ve always found the Maori culture to be more evident on the North Island, not sure whether it is related to climate or access but the further south you head on the South Island the more European it gets.

Comment on A trip down memory lane by twoblackdoggies

twoblackdoggies — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:08:00 +0000

Thank you, it is so much fun looking back at them

Comment on A little bit of family history by Naomi Baltuck

Naomi Baltuck — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:53:58 +0000

Wow! This is really fascinating! What a rich heritage you have. I am so impressed with the images and information you have been able to collect. We loved New Zealand, and were intrigued by the colorful history and culture of the Maori. From what I understood after a long talk with the Maori gentleman who owned the hostel where we stayed, they have maintained an unusually strong presence in New Zealand. When we were there, they had their own government representative, composed 20% of the population, had their own television station, and the language was still being taught. I hope this is still the case.

Comment on A trip down memory lane by megtraveling

megtraveling — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 13:25:25 +0000

These are the sweetest pictures! I really like the one of both of you in your school attire – so cute

Comment on A trip down memory lane by twoblackdoggies

twoblackdoggies — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 08:48:59 +0000

It has been great going through the photos and remembering moments I thought I’d forgotten. Photo books make such good gifts, I’ve done a few now and I bet your Dad loved his.

Comment on A trip down memory lane by twoblackdoggies

twoblackdoggies — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 08:47:25 +0000

Thanks Jo, I do love looking at old photos and remembering what they were associated with

Comment on A trip down memory lane by twoblackdoggies

twoblackdoggies — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 08:46:45 +0000

We had a lot of fun has kids although we weren’t always so close, there were times when I wanted to be an only child but very glad I’m not now

Comment on A trip down memory lane by Fabulous Fur Friends

Fabulous Fur Friends — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 06:44:16 +0000

It’s a great thing to look back on. I did one for my Dad’s 80th last year and we’ve all had lots of pleasure from it. Maybe you could do another one for your brother in 40 years!! Who knows what technology we’ll be using by then?

Comment on A trip down memory lane by restlessjo

restlessjo — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 21:09:56 +0000

What a nice idea, Sam.

Comment on A trip down memory lane by Ogee

Ogee — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 14:12:01 +0000

Looks like an amazing growing-up together! Happy Birthday to your brother…you’re a good sister!