FraterNZ

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Websitefrater.co.nz
FraterNZMay 9
Happy Mothers Day
Well today is Mothers Day, So its a slow start for Mothers day today I woke up early, 2 cups of coffee, playing on my computer, talking to the next door neighbour (Mark via TXT) and Tracey has only just got up it's 9:30AM. Well she deserves a little sleep in not had to getup to feed the cats only to realise Emily had already feed them :).
https://frater.co.nz/2026/05/10/happy-mothers-day/
#Family #mothers #Tracey
FraterNZMay 9
Kiwi Ears Chorus
So i brought a new pair of IEM (in ear monitors) and they are great no brilliant well TBH I haven't had time to do a full review but for the price these IEMs are a good price. So the spew from the website is "The Kiwi Ears Chorus is a collaboration with B_Media. B_Media is an experienced audio reviewer with an expert sense of IEM tonality, praised for his no-nonsense critique of I
https://frater.co.nz/2026/05/09/kiwi-ears-chorus/
#Family #Haedphones #IEM #KiwiEars #music
FraterNZMay 9

Too Low For Zero
Well I'm not talking about the weather at the moment but it is getting cold. Its my latest acquisition to the vinyl collation Elton John - Too Low For Zero. Brought from eBay of course.

One of the classic albums everyone (well from my generation) should own. Had to run it through the ultra sonic cleaner to remove some of the pop and clicks but was playable. Now time for dinner (a
https://frater.co.nz/2026/05/09/too-low-for-zero/
#Family #album #EltonJohn #music #vinyl

FraterNZApr 4
EskGrand Hotel
Dinner tonight is at the local pub, the food options are very nice. Peking duck spring rolls for entree and then a Diamantina Wagyu steak (marble score 8-9) cooked rare for me yummy 🤤.
https://frater.co.nz/2026/04/04/eskgrand-hotel/
#Family #dinner #EskGrand #hotel
EskGrand Hotel – Frater Family

FraterNZApr 4
Picnic At Somerset Dam
today Tracey and I went to the bakery got a coffee, went to camp kitchen and cooked bacon, hash browns and eggs for breakfast then down to the IGA picked up some small goods and headed off for our picnic.
https://frater.co.nz/2026/04/04/picnic-at-somerset-dam/
#Family #2026 #Easter #SomersetDam
Picnic At Somerset Dam – Frater Family

FraterNZApr 3

Easter at Esk
Tracey and I decided to get away for the Easter break to Esk. We arrived Friday afternoon, it was only and hour drive. After some lunch at the local takeaway (IGA was closed), We went for a quick walk around the camp ground. Wine and cheese for dinner tonight.

I'll learn to smile one day.
https://frater.co.nz/2026/04/03/easter-at-esk/
#Family #2026 #Easter #Esk

Easter at Esk – Frater Family

FraterNZMar 24

Happy Birthday Lauren
happy 22nd birthday today to Lauren

where out having a pre dinner drinks.
https://frater.co.nz/2026/03/24/happy-birthday-lauren/
#Family #birthday #lauren

Happy Birthday Lauren – Frater Family

FraterNZMar 15
Updated Post: Sophie Ellis-Bextor https://frater.co.nz/2026/02/11/sophie-ellis-bextor
FraterNZMar 10
Lauren Passed Her Citizenship Test
we went out last night for dinner to celebrate Lauren passing her citizenship test. This was a big step for her as she was very nervous. Emily had to drive her in after they missed the train, then find a park Emily was very stressed as the car park was tight with some guy not giving her any room. This is the final family member as Emily is waiting for her ce
https://frater.co.nz/2026/03/11/lauren-passed-her-citizenship-test/
#Family #Citizenship #family
Lauren Passed Her Citizenship Test – Frater Family

FraterNZMar 8
New Post: Sophie Ellis-Bextor https://frater.co.nz/2026/02/11/sophie-ellis-bextor
Sophie Ellis-Bextor – Frater Family