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Why isn't phonetic spelled the way it sounds?.

Welcome to WWW - Wilderness Wally's World - A place where one can read a story about Americana or discover information on the many people and places of interest in beautiful New Zealand.

A word to the wise isn't necessary. It's the stupid ones that need the advice!

Bill Cosby

Click here for Wally's Front Porch - Tourist treated with Vodka Drip!

Click Here for Pot Luck - Lost parrot rang owner.

Click Here for Today in History - History and more information

21 November - The New Zealand dollar sank to six-year lows today. Against an overwhelmingly bleak backdrop the NZ dollar touched US52c during its domestic session, dealers said.

NZ wineries make international critic's top grade
New Zealand wine has blasted into the upper echelons of global winemaking with acknowledgement by one of the world's most influential critics.

Five New Zealand wineries have been rated highly in the rigorously independent Parker's Wine Guide, the mouthpiece of Robert Parker, considered to be the most informed, independent and influential wine commentator in the world.

Hawkes Bay's Te Mata Estate has been given the ultimate Outstanding Wine five-star accolade, along with Ata Rangi in Martinborough, Felton Road Wines in Bannockburn, Pegasus Bay in Waipara and Rippon Vineyard in Wanaka.

Te Mata founder and chairman John Buck said such high praise elevated the company to the "rarefied atmosphere" of the world's finest wine producers. Mr Buck said Parker's blessing established global reputations and fortunes.

"Twenty years ago, Robert Parker was completely dismissive of the New Zealand wine industry and saw no future for it," he said. "Now we are rated alongside the elite and international classics."

More than 100 other New Zealand wines were rated as excellent or good.

Mr Buck said it was an important milestone for Te Mata Estate and for New Zealand wine as a brand as the country's premium wines had, until now, been a well-kept secret.

"Robert Parker shows no favour and is beholden to no one as he does not take advertising for any of his publications and ignores wine awards. "He and his colleagues base their judgment solely on the true quality of the wines they taste - in the worldwide wine industry they are the epitome of integrity."

For a look at One California town's effort to become famous, watch Barstow's bid for the Olympics!

Low Price Airline Tickets with our national carrier - See Travel New Zealand

Click on 'Miscellaneous' in the Table of Contents to expand and find US Contacts In New Zealand and other items.

Click to view some of our photos of New Zealand As usual, a work in progress.

Come back often, have fun, keep in touch...
Mr and Mrs W-W


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Josie Coker said:A rather belated congratulations on your 40th wedding anniversary. Your trip sounded wonderful and made me so nostalgic about the good old U.S. You two enjoy life together while you can...who knows about tomorrow??

bird of paradise said:Great that Starbucks is everywhere so you can get your morning 'fix' - happy trails eating your way across the west!

bird of paradise said:WW and Mrs W, great to hear about your Big OE/adventures in CA! Enjoy resting up for the next ones when you hit the road again...

Linda (in Ca) said:I was so pleased to meet you and your wife today. I really enjoyed our visit! Please do come visit again!

Colleen May Murray said:Hi Wally, Had Mrs Wilderness over Sat night for dinner, as usual a few wines were consumed, but of course we missed you not being with us. Not long until Mrs W arrives now and you can wander together again.
Bye for now
Colleen & Brian

Joy & Frank said:Howdy Walt, Loved your story about the Coffee Shop. There is now a new one open on the main rd. In Orewa, between "Joust" and Plantation. We plan on taking Georgea there when we get back from Wellington. Off tomorrow & back Monday. Take care but still have fun. F. & J.A.

Joy & Frank said:Whats this about going incognito.Problems with the Law ???.
Hope you are having a great time.Try to keep out of mischief
Adios Amigo. Joybells & Franco.

Margo said:Glad to see you back writing and know we all look forward to your adventures. You are missing lots of rain and now nippy weather too, aren't you envious?

Kansas Girl said:Hey Wally,

What's been happening in the USA? Where are you (or is that top secret?) and what have you been up to? I want to hear about the computer salesman! Be glad you left New Zealand when you did. The weather took a turn for the worse within hours of your departure. Is this a coincidence?


Colleen & Brian said:Hi Wally, Glad to hear you had a great trip back to the USA. Will look forward to hearing of your wanderings.
C & B

Frank & Joy. said:You see Walt, miracles do happen. Bon Voyage. Have a great
time but dont forget where they make the best coffee.

Kansas Girl said:Happy Easter! I loved your article about Easter. I am totally gutted that I will never see Easter on the 22nd of March but then there are a lot of things I probably will never see....the sphinx, Vladavostock, the Congo.......... But have a great Easter Sunday yourselves.

Margo said:After reading about Easter, I am convinced there was something wonderful about living in 'Ignorant Bliss' when we didn't have so much information.

WW said:Thanks for dropping by Dianne!

Dianne from the pet shop said:Hi Wally, enjoyed your interpretation of cricket. A bit like us kiwis trying to explain American football!!

Wilderness Jr said:VERY sad that the MIGHTY Cowboys lost against the silly Giants :(

kansas girl said:Hi Wilderness,

Good to have another look at your site. I saw a pic of the new US $ coin but now I can't find it back. Could you email me a copy of it? Turkey day is coming.....


BOON250 said:I loved the Rainbow Bridge story.... very touching....

California Sus said:I think the little TBall player is thinking "outside the box". He's probably at the top of some company.

California Sus said:Bart is so cute. I like the "stupid" signs idea. I could place many of them.

Dawn said:Stopped by for another look Walt. Glad you two have weathered another storm over the ditch. We are still contending with ours. Nine weeks for me now before I head off for New Mexico. Counting down ........

Bonnie said:Wally, you two really tickle me, I think you are more AMERICAN than you were when you escaped to The Land of The Long White Cloud. Anyway, keep up the good work, your site makes me homesick and I still live here!!

WW said:Susie - Be there before you know it... if the Good Lord is willing and the creeks don't rise!

Susie Lever said:Hi Wally. Love this website, but makes me miss you and Georgea more.

WW said:Thanks for stopping by Terri. It is all a work in progress and we hope you drop in often.

Terri A. said:This website is very informative, especially the "Travel New Zealand" link. Keep up the good work.

WW said:BOP-Thanks but now they are flying porkers! For a while anyway.

bird of paradise said:Love the blinking globes and the updates - thanks!

WW said:Thanks Dawn, hope you visit often. The bird life in immediate region is Wilderness Bart! (Inside the house.) Outside there are plenty of birds and we will write about them soon.

Dawn in Oz said:Hi WW, love your website. Lots of information for everyone. Would love to see some shots of the bird-life in your immediate region. Will revisit when I have more time and have a good look - but love it.

WW said:Thanks Meredith, we hope you stop by often and if you get a chance tell a story or two.

Meredith Lynn said:Great website!

K & M in Maine, USA said:Dear Wilderness Wally, Your web site makes us smile! There is nothing like this site, which stirs the embers of our identity as Americans, and makes us chuckle in the process, too. K & M

W-W said:bop - Thanks, but DK takes the bows for looks. I think his wife has some input as well!

bird of paradise said:The front page looks great with the flags and the various languages printed underneath - I like it!

Wilderness said:Thank you Lois, DK makes it all look good. Also, I told him to call his Mother more often. WW

Lois Wessel said:Am really excited about your pages. Of course I could be prejudiced--Dk is my son. But seriously it is really nice.

     
 

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