The Jones Family New Zealand Bound 2006

Our Minds Are Made Up

Monday June 12th

Take a look at the picture
blue sea, sandy deserted beach,
what more can you ask for !!

Most of our nearest and dearest family members will still be pondering why we want to return to New Zealand ! We've fielded this question now for some time and after all the heartache and decision making which has took us over two years to make we have finally made that decision.The Reason:The crooks of it is this: Well, because our journey in 2003 to New Zealand was for such a short period of our lives, We're still committed to the cause; we have found a better quality of life; and all family members are in need of adventure. New Zealand gave gave us that adventure so much more in such a very short time back in 2003, even then for that short period of time we grew to love the country we had only just brushed the surface of this beautiful landscape we had all got to know so well. There is so much more to see and embrace and such beauty, the people, the low density population growth, and most of all the slow paced life style that had captivated all of us.The Process:
Way back in 2003 we were persuaded by a good friend of ours back in the IT world to embark on a trip of a lifetime to New Zealand (Auckland) he assured us then, once our minds were made up and his job offer accepted, we would not regret the steps we had taken to change our lives. That journey would be captivated by the ever changing lifestyle, the warm embrace of the New Zealand people; the unprecedented economic boom within a landmass that had not enough people to support its own growth.
The Dream:We initially set off on a journey to New Zealand way back in 2003, but unfortunately returned to the UK due to unforeseen family circumstances that led us to return for a sabbatical, also financing the move back to the UK was a huge strain on our savings at the time. But we never gave up hope that one day we could return to the land of the big white cloud, but having said that the journey we've all experienced so far on our return to UK has been an experience none of us have regretted for a moment. We have all gained so much from our extended family members we never knew we had, and will continue to embrace them into our lives forever wherever we settle. In this short space of time we have all done so much within a two year window, who knows what the future holds for the "The Jones family & The Norris family" we have all got to know each other so well in many different ways, from our first family holiday to Portugal in 2004 to our first passing Christmas and New Year; to passing birthdays; however having said all that we have now decided a great opportunity has come our way to return to New Zealand and myself return back into military uniform by way of joining the RNZAF. I initially applied to join way back in 2003 when we entered New Zealand, and was successful with recruitment in 2006. The RNZAF have now confirmed my drafting date and we are now set for a return in October 2006, so we are nearly at the finishing post we just have to finalise medicals and PR which shouldn't take too long.