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Resolutions for 2016

Ah, New Year resolutions. I make a few every year at this time and, amazingly, I find I have kept some of them. Inspired by happy memories of our nine month stay in New Zealand I suggest some resolutions for 2016, in no particular order of importance.

Resolutions for 2016Travel and explore new paths

Resolutions for 2016Relax when you get there

Resolutions for 2016Enjoy the view

Resolutions for 2016Build something

Resolutions for 2016Read more

Resolutions for 2016Don’t be boringResolutions for 2016Be encouraged

Resolutions for 2016Share

Resolutions for 2016Be brave and you’ll get across

Resolutions for 2016Discover variety, and be charitable

Resolutions for 2016Ignore false blandishments

Resolutions for 2016Seek and ye shall find

Resolutions for 2016Keep looking

Resolutions for 2016Heed good advice

Resolutions for 2016Step gingerly

Resolutions for 2016Or just take the plunge

Resolutions for 2016Seize opportunities

Resolutions for 2016Go to the beach

Resolutions for 2016Splash in the sea

Resolutions for 2016Be busy

Resolutions for 2016Don’t quit

Resolutions for 2016Enjoy the company of good friends

Resolutions for 2016Make new friends in high places

Resolutions for 2016Get the best…

Resolutions for 2016Learn more

Resolutions for 2016Discover good food and wine

Resolutions for 2016Dine in style

Resolutions for 2016And relish the simple things

Resolutions for 2016Be healthy, spicy and fruity

Resolutions for 2016Discover nature in the city

Resolutions for 2016Be colourful

Resolutions for 2016Always cook with wine

Resolutions for 2016Love like bread

Resolutions for 2016Applaud the beauty of sunset

Resolutions for 2016I raise my glass to a Happy, Healthy New Year and its far horizons!

Wink Lorch

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12 responses to “Resolutions for 2016”

  1. Hugh Sharp Avatar
    Hugh Sharp

    What an amazing set of photos and very apt comments.

    Recognised Lake Matheson and the ‘shared’ bridge.

    Hugh

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    1. Brett, the Wine Maestro Avatar
      Brett, the Wine Maestro

      Thank you Hugh! Good to see you here.

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  2. Vic Watson Avatar
    Vic Watson

    Hi Brett .And a happy new year to you also.
    Nice one, hope you can keep them all.?? Well try at least.!!
    Hope all is well with you, I have had a few blimps in 2015, but the drugs should kick in soon.!! with maybe an operation early 2016.( tell you all about it when I next see you)
    Anyway, have a great New Year, and hope to see you at some tasting in 2016.
    Best regards.
    Vic.

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      Brett, the Wine Maestro

      Thanks Vic, though sorry to hear you’ve been unwell. Hope to see you this year.

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  3. Sidney Cheshire Avatar
    Sidney Cheshire

    Enjoyed your photos – thank you and a very happy new year to you and your family and very best wishes for 2016 from Sidney & Lynette Cheshire (miss your wine bar in Billericay)

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    1. Brett, the Wine Maestro Avatar
      Brett, the Wine Maestro

      Thank you! Ah, Webber’s was blessed with delightful customers!

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  4. Irene Avatar
    Irene

    Fabulous Brett. We miss you and Wink and many more photo ops waiting when you get back xx

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      Brett, the Wine Maestro

      Thank you Irene! So many delightful memories of our time in NZ and with you both!

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  5. Ryan Opaz Avatar
    Ryan Opaz

    Hope our paths cross a lot this coming year!!! Cheers.

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    1. Brett, the Wine Maestro Avatar
      Brett, the Wine Maestro

      Definitely!

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  6. Silver Screen Suppers Avatar
    Silver Screen Suppers

    Loved this! These photos reminded me so much of wonderful times I’ve had in New Zealand in the past. Must start saving up for a trip! Lots of love from Jenny in London x

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    1. Brett, the Wine Maestro Avatar
      Brett, the Wine Maestro

      Thanks Jenny! Back in UK (and France) now after our adventure downunder. New Zealand is such a delightful country and we enjoyed the opportunity to live there for 9 months.

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