tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699436745323436303.post8885134849140013097..comments2023-04-01T22:26:20.745+13:00Comments on Musings from Aotearoa: A Brief Tale of Sons and FathersRuahineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09398484733805119294noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699436745323436303.post-21296457104582739052010-12-06T16:43:59.122+13:002010-12-06T16:43:59.122+13:00Absolutely LOVE this! There's nothing like a g...Absolutely LOVE this! There's nothing like a good naked dip in cold water. :) Tells you you're alive, after all.maryhttp://www.mgermanottaduquette.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699436745323436303.post-24294903520563795662010-11-24T09:36:26.452+13:002010-11-24T09:36:26.452+13:00Kia ora Tracey,
Not quite sure if Charlie realize...Kia ora Tracey,<br /> Not quite sure if Charlie realizes that, and not quite sure I want to point it out to him!<br /> Indeed - being in the mountains with Charlie really allows me to experience these moments all over again.<br />Aroha,<br />RobbRuahineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09398484733805119294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699436745323436303.post-1588122292725499122010-11-23T15:41:56.377+13:002010-11-23T15:41:56.377+13:00Adorable post! (Does your son know his naked bott...Adorable post! (Does your son know his naked bottom has been viewed by women all over the world?) :)<br /><br />Parenthood is the best, especially experiencing things for the first time, all over again, through the lens of your children. <br /><br />Really enjoyed this post!Tracey Axnickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07241222434446828594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699436745323436303.post-30348904244316304932010-11-17T08:07:25.176+13:002010-11-17T08:07:25.176+13:00Kia ora Lynda,
I must admit since being a little ...Kia ora Lynda,<br /> I must admit since being a little boy the allure of cold clear water has always had a strong pull upon me. Still does. I am glad to find Charlie shares that trait. Kia kaha my friend.<br />Aroha,<br />RobbRuahineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09398484733805119294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699436745323436303.post-47719377416612194572010-11-17T08:04:29.105+13:002010-11-17T08:04:29.105+13:00Kia ora TB,
Thanks, I agree.
Cheers,
RobbKia ora TB,<br /> Thanks, I agree.<br />Cheers,<br />RobbRuahineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09398484733805119294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699436745323436303.post-32723615553000686892010-11-17T07:59:43.110+13:002010-11-17T07:59:43.110+13:00Ah, I am invigorated! And glad it was you two and...Ah, I am invigorated! And glad it was you two and not me in there!<br /><br />What a wonderful thing for you and Charlie to share. I've immensely enjoyed your romp.<br /><br />We have been to similar pools in the White Mountains and I know how cold they can be. And how pristine and beautiful. :)<br /><br />I'm glad you are able to trek again without pain and make memories with your son.Lynda Lehmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10914824862008453219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699436745323436303.post-36335370588942745362010-11-15T05:59:16.539+13:002010-11-15T05:59:16.539+13:00A special son and father moment. Those are my best...A special son and father moment. Those are my best memories.troutbirderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087811292280881959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699436745323436303.post-31205958490430075652010-11-13T18:26:53.460+13:002010-11-13T18:26:53.460+13:00Kia ora Pam,
Hope all is well with you. I am happ...Kia ora Pam,<br /> Hope all is well with you. I am happy you enjoyed this moment. It was indeed a fine one. The hip is holding up well. I am working on a Thanksgiving post, and that is what I am most Thankful for in this past year. Kia kaha e hoa!<br />Aroha,<br />RobbRuahineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09398484733805119294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699436745323436303.post-79937417453236771162010-11-13T18:17:37.722+13:002010-11-13T18:17:37.722+13:00Kia ora Wild Sister,
You were in my thoughts as C...Kia ora Wild Sister,<br /> You were in my thoughts as Charlie and I walked back down to the pool, him barefoot. It is not much more than a steep rough muddy rocky track, but Charlie has grown up mostly bare foot and it did not trouble him at all. You would have loved it, when he dove in and came flying out with his eyes bulging and us both screaming and laughing. As I wrote above the greatest gift Charlie has given me is allowing me to fall in love all over with something I already love so much through his eyes. How cool is that! Tihei mauri ora e hoa.<br />Aroha,<br />RobbRuahineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09398484733805119294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699436745323436303.post-4631252324907905152010-11-12T09:20:32.010+13:002010-11-12T09:20:32.010+13:00Have to agree. This post is an absolute joy - more...Have to agree. This post is an absolute joy - more so in that your hip operation was such a success. Good on you Robb!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699436745323436303.post-50703952261752175912010-11-11T16:49:40.163+13:002010-11-11T16:49:40.163+13:00Oh you DEAR!!! This is truly being "Naked in ...Oh you DEAR!!! This is truly being "Naked in Eden" LOLOL!!! I just don't know whether to laugh or cry, I am so touched by this whole post. <br /><br />It is wild, open, free, "as-it-is-frank", unashamed, uninhibited, and I am applauding you!!! Just FILLLLLED with JOY!! This is absolutely fabulous! <br /><br />Magnificent to see such freedom, and the two of you are SO alike. He will NEVER forget this. Ever. Nor will you dear Wild Brother. We may have to change his name to "Son of the Great Wild One". LOLOL!!! I just love it and both of you. So so beautiful! Some raw clean down to the bone (skin) reality. LOLOL!! :) And your captions are priceless. <br /><br />Thank you dear Wild Brother for being this alive and encouraging Charlie to do likewise. Aroha in spades. You Wild Sister.Robin Eastonhttp://www.nakedineden.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699436745323436303.post-60800272388162742382010-11-08T11:18:41.367+13:002010-11-08T11:18:41.367+13:00Kia ora baruk,
I think maybe my gene pool might h...Kia ora baruk,<br /> I think maybe my gene pool might have a wee bit of polar bear in it!<br />Cheers,<br />RobbRuahineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09398484733805119294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699436745323436303.post-39353571591008975482010-11-08T11:17:11.672+13:002010-11-08T11:17:11.672+13:00Kia ora Marja,
In summer time I love staying alon...Kia ora Marja,<br /> In summer time I love staying along the river and walking along to find the beautiful pools to dive into - though at the best of times it is a bracing experience. In winter when we get really silly is when you hear the loudest screams. "Swimming" then means diving in and getting out very quickly, and rushing back to the hut where a fire is blazing. Hope all is well down there. Kia kaha.<br />Aroha,<br />RobbRuahineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09398484733805119294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699436745323436303.post-90545720247238802642010-11-06T21:29:55.187+13:002010-11-06T21:29:55.187+13:00kia ora robb, nice post. though i am tempted to sa...kia ora robb, nice post. though i am tempted to say i enjoyed *reading about it more than taking an actual dip! brrr. i get the shivers just looking at it lol.barukhttp://feddabonn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699436745323436303.post-25395793134351421482010-11-06T21:04:12.819+13:002010-11-06T21:04:12.819+13:00o how delightful what a wonderful memories you cre...o how delightful what a wonderful memories you created. I experienced cold water once. We were setting out a track for the scouts in august<br />We had to do a couple of river crossings. The first one was fairly deep and when we were in there up to the middle we screamed out loud. It was freezing. We got kind of used to it after a few crossings and than came along a little waterfall which was turned into an ice statue<br />We had fun but we didn't let the boys walk the track though.Marjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17458942200244031009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699436745323436303.post-15636348064897434872010-11-06T17:53:45.545+13:002010-11-06T17:53:45.545+13:00Kia ora Donald,
I am really pleased folks are enj...Kia ora Donald,<br /> I am really pleased folks are enjoying this little moment in the mountains. It is the little moments in such places that mean the most. I can recall the same introduction to cold mountain river for my older son Taylor as well, pretty much the same short discussion I had with Charlie. Hope your weekend is a fine one my friend. Kia kaha.<br />Cheers,<br />RobbRuahineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09398484733805119294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699436745323436303.post-64197122756602430062010-11-06T17:49:40.511+13:002010-11-06T17:49:40.511+13:00Kia ora Marty,
Glad you enjoyed. It is truly a de...Kia ora Marty,<br /> Glad you enjoyed. It is truly a delightful place. Have a great weekend.<br />Cheers,<br />RobbRuahineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09398484733805119294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699436745323436303.post-55719775288242119912010-11-06T17:47:50.605+13:002010-11-06T17:47:50.605+13:00Kia ora Larry,
I am sure there are plenty of litt...Kia ora Larry,<br /> I am sure there are plenty of little girls who love wilderness and cold water as much as little boys. And there are a lot of times I wistfully wonder what having a little girl would be like, especially when I hold my delightful little neice Hazel Rose. That pool will still be there for her as well. Glad you enjoyed my friend. Have a great weekend. Go Badgers! Go Pack!<br />Aroha,<br />RobbRuahineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09398484733805119294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699436745323436303.post-29267220295404388862010-11-06T17:43:47.474+13:002010-11-06T17:43:47.474+13:00Kia ora Kiwi Nomad,
It really is me who is the lu...Kia ora Kiwi Nomad,<br /> It really is me who is the lucky one. It is like falling in love with why I love the mountains all over again. Through the eyes of a child.<br />Cheers,<br />RobbRuahineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09398484733805119294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699436745323436303.post-47582314693425441172010-11-06T17:42:01.172+13:002010-11-06T17:42:01.172+13:00Kia ora Bob,
Cheers, glad you enjoyed. Have a gre...Kia ora Bob,<br /> Cheers, glad you enjoyed. Have a great weekend my friend.<br />Rangimarie,<br />RobbRuahineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09398484733805119294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699436745323436303.post-145991593719306352010-11-06T17:41:00.738+13:002010-11-06T17:41:00.738+13:00Kia ora Kylie,
Cheers for your belief in my mount...Kia ora Kylie,<br /> Cheers for your belief in my mountain swimming pursuits!<br />Aroha,<br />RobbRuahineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09398484733805119294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699436745323436303.post-51853176395988384302010-11-06T12:29:58.683+13:002010-11-06T12:29:58.683+13:00Nice post Robb. Made me smile and reminisce... it ...Nice post Robb. Made me smile and reminisce... it those little moments that make being a parent so incredibly special.<br />Cheers<br /><br />DonaldDonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02514655834785883306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699436745323436303.post-73764904783515241422010-11-06T12:15:33.247+13:002010-11-06T12:15:33.247+13:00Awesome Robb - thanks for the wonderful story.Awesome Robb - thanks for the wonderful story.Marty Marshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07434142404949696557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699436745323436303.post-48823187648570718502010-11-06T09:48:32.720+13:002010-11-06T09:48:32.720+13:00Robb,
I love my daughters dearly...love introduci...Robb,<br /><br />I love my daughters dearly...love introducing them to special places and special moments in my life. Wouldn't trade the experiences I have had with them for anything else. And yet it is stories like this that make me just a bit envious of "sons and fathers."<br /><br />A wonderful little yarn to lighten the day. I love it!<br /><br />Larrylphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17181262431785226913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699436745323436303.post-36078219919453358122010-11-06T06:54:44.321+13:002010-11-06T06:54:44.321+13:00Such a lucky son, being introduced to the Ruahines...Such a lucky son, being introduced to the Ruahines by a father who has already discovered them so well....Kiwi Nomadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13351034705766073667noreply@blogger.com