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About The Tininn, Culverden, North Canterbury, New Zealand
- 1.5 hrs drive from Christchurch
- 3 bedrooms, separate lounge and dining areas
- Secluded quiet location
- Hosts: Murray & Deirdre Sisson
- Altitude: 300 Metres
- Features: Golf, fishing, hunting, hot mineral springs, horse trekking, scenic flights, skiing, tramping, mt. biking, photography, farm tours.
- Climate: Low rainfall, typical inland NZ
Contact Info:
Tininn
13 Pahau St
Culverden
North Canterbury
Phone: 64 3 315 8060
eMail: thesisson@clear.net.nz
New Zealand Information
- 12 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+12).
- New Zealand operates daylight saving time which commences on the last Sunday in Sept., when 2.00am becomes 3.00am, and ends on the first Sunday in April of the following year, when 3.00am becomes 2.00am, or GMT+13.
- International dialing code is 64
- Money is $NZ dollar and is usually less than the US and Aust. dollar. Credit cards and EFT POS widely available.
- Language: English predominates
- Health: high grade medical and emergency facilities available. 111 is the ph. number for emergencies
Welcome to Tininn Lodge Bed & Breakfast News...
Thursday, April 24, 2008....
LEST WE FORGET
Greetings from Culverden: The Place with the Big Sky.This is written by our Grandaughter Olivia (aged 9) about her great uncle on her father's side of the family:
Every Anzac Day is special to my family,
We remember
My great uncle
Roderick Herbert Fitzgibbon.
Died 20th October 1943.
Only 19 years,a mechanic from Culverden
Boarded a ship in Lyttleton
Excited, nervous, proud, scared
Fighter pilot in World War Two.
During the war
His plane shot down
Bang, falling spinning out of control
Uncle Rod was lost at sea in the English Channel
We Remember
My great uncle Rod.
posted by Deirdre # 1:55 PM 0 Comments
Friday, April 18, 2008....
A BAKERY FOR CULVERDEN
Culverden now has its own bakery. Situated on the main road, it is the ideal place to stop for a coffee and food. It is also the place to stop to buy freshly baked bread, rolls, pies, cakes and anything else you can think of in the bakery line. They even stock Gluten Free goods. The owners Jane and Bruce have been delighted with the support they have received.
From a personal level-the custard squares are the best I have ever tasted, while Murrays favourite is the date scones.
Mon to Fri 6.30am to 4.00pm
Sat: 8.00am to 1.30pm
Sun: Closed
Jane and her daughter Meghan. People have commented on the friendly, helpful service they have received.
Jane and Meghan busy making coffees. The Culverden bakery uses Hummingbird Fair Trade Organic Coffee. I really like their idea that you can txt your name, time required and order. When you arrive in Culverden your order is waiting for you. Call in to sample the food and they'll supply you with the number.
How great is that??
A Busy Place. The bakery is decorated in a traditional yet modern style. Welcoming red walls, white ceilings, funky zincalume counter fronts and a beautiful polished wooden floor.
posted by Deirdre # 10:58 AM 0 Comments
Monday, April 14, 2008....
Autumn is in the air - my dad and Otematata Station memories
Over the last few days I have been sorting through numerous papers, cards and photos.
Jim Lousley (my Dad) spent most of his life in Kurow and on Otematata Station. The above photo shows him out mustering with his horse Laddie. I have no idea when the photo was taken but it would be before 1969.
This is the International truck that Dad used to drive to take the wool through to the wool scour in Timaru. When it was new it was the greatest truck on the road. Now it looks like a Tonka toy!! For the "Celebrating 100 yrs. of the Cameron Family at Otematata Station 1908~2008" the truck was painted and sign written.
One of the old musterers was out on his morning walk in Kurow when he saw the truck getting painted at Haka. Motors - he went rushing in and said "What are you doing to Jimmy Lou's (pronounced Lal) truck?"
Another old musterer was over heard saying "Well they may have painted the truck-but they wont have painted the dash board where Lou used to stub out his cigarettes!"
Dad spent the last 18 years of his life in Hanmer Springs-he was quiet, loved a joke, reading, rugby racing and a gin or a beer.
This following verse I found amongst my Mothers things, I had copied it out and asked my brother Malcolm to read it at Dad's funeral which he did.
I love the clean brown tussock
And the hills where the cool winds blow
It is my prayer
I may still be there
When the Lord calls "Wayleggo" [The shepherd's command to a dog who has completed the job: Away here, Let go]
From New Zealand Farm and Station Verse.
posted by Deirdre # 11:43 AM 0 Comments
Wednesday, April 9, 2008....
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
My birthday was on Sunday and I can't believe that I at last get "My Play Lunch" money-if you know what I mean!
The photo shows Katie, Brooke (home for the weekend from TBHS) and Olivia-three of my five grandchildren.
Katie played a joke on me-when Richard and Shirley were icing the cake-Katie insisted on putting a Merry Christmas decoration on it. When the cake came out Katie was beside her self with laughter.She is so like her Mum.
I received lots of lovely presents and we all ate and drank too much. A great way to celebrate a birthday!
Next time I want to share about the fantastic time we had at Otematata Station celebrating the Cameron Family at Otematata Station for 100 years.
Thats all for now-autumn is here
Deirdre
posted by Deirdre # 12:27 PM 0 Comments
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I grew up on the Cameron family's Otematata Station in a remote and beautiful area of North Otago high country, and also maintain a blog of that interest of a more nostalgic nature inc. photos from a recent 100 yr. centennial held in March 2008 ... more>>
Cheers
Deirdre