Not the best performance but a fantastic get together as always at one of the boys houses 1 hour north of Auckland.

We have been joined by very special guests ( and new members)Grant and Julie Wood who have been very supportive of our club (as has Chris)

Presentation of a traditional Maori fish hook from NZ Clarets last night after dinner to Chris, presented to his folks who will pass to him when they head back to England later this year.this fish hook represents strength, prosperity, health and determination.

On to the pub this afternoon (7am kick off here) and a late afternoon curry..... home tomorrow.

Hope everyone keeping safe and well UTC!

Couple more photos from Sunny NZ

Fish Hook carving with greenstone

Thanks for sharing Aotearoa- fantastic and love the fish hook- what a great idea! How many NZ clarets are there?

About 15 at this meet up. We just found two random Burnley fans in a pub in Warkworth. That's a story for another day!

This is absolutely wonderful. I do well to get 10-15 at a West Yorkshire Clarets meeting, just down the road, so you have my respect. Brilliant

Massive surprise but Chris paid for us all on the booze this afternoon..... arranged it with his mum and dad on the quiet..... unbelievable touch of class..... I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again - he is a massive source of pride for us here in New Zealand.... very very proud kiwi clarets this afternoon..... cheers Big man we had a few on you and raised a glass to you too!

Top gesture from Woody that !

It all looks great - wish I was there!

They’ve had a better meet up too this time in NZ. They haven’t had their breakfast and morning pint interrupted by me.

Hope you’ve enjoyed a good meet up and I hope the England performance looked better there than it did here.

I’ve never been lucky enough to get to New Zealand. If I did doubt I would ever want to return!!

Great thread.
Great stories.
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clansman wrote: ↑

Sat Jun 19, 2021 12:37 pm

I’ve never been lucky enough to get to New Zealand. If I did doubt I would ever want to return!!

You’d be welcome anytime out here brother!

Well done guys. Like as been said before. Hopefully NZ, Sydney & Melbourne clarets can get a big meet up somewhere in the “normal” future.

UTC

Still completely blown away by the gesture from big Chris.

I’ve got to say, if anyone had any doubt about big Chris’ mindset/character, then don’t worry- he comes from the best stock possible.

His mum and dad were stuck in with us all weekend- I think they saw some things that will stick in the mind for a few years and some tales for the players lounge lol, but I know for sure that we have made some friends for life.

Thanks again for everyone’s continued support on here

UTNZC

RammyClaret61 wrote: ↑

Sun Jun 20, 2021 5:29 am

Well done guys. Like as been said before. Hopefully NZ, Sydney & Melbourne clarets can get a big meet up somewhere in the “normal” future.

UTC

Barney- we were talking about this over the weekend- think we will aim to get to Melbourne and the Burnley Brewery with you guys and have a weekend of fun all together

I’ll get your number off Neil K - he’s my best pal from home - we will be in touch! (Or otherwise Tony) Can’t wait for this soon.....

AotearoaClaret wrote: ↑

Sun Jun 20, 2021 6:37 am

Barney- we were talking about this over the weekend- think we will aim to get to Melbourne and the Burnley Brewery with you guys and have a weekend of fun all together

I’ll get your number off Neil K - he’s my best pal from home - we will be in touch! (Or otherwise Tony) Can’t wait for this soon.....

Great stuff, message me through Facebook, of Melbourne clarets email is in the directory on here.

RammyClaret61 wrote: ↑

Sun Jun 20, 2021 7:10 am

Great stuff, message me through Facebook, of Melbourne clarets email is in the directory on here.

Perfect!

Great stuff this

AotearoaClaret could you drop me an email when you get a moment on (edited)

Belial wrote: ↑

Sun Jun 20, 2021 8:51 am

Great stuff this

AotearoaClaret could you drop me an email when you get a moment on MrBelialbradley at Hotmail dot com

Sure mate. Will drop you a line when I get to my desk in a couple of hours.

Mods please can you remove my email now from the above post, thanks

I see you had a good bit of wind in Auckland over the weekend .

I've stuck a few words on the site

https://www.uptheclarets.com/drinks-on- ... nd-clarets

To be honest you have to say to both the Aussie and Kiwi Clarets they are outstanding for so far away and still get up to watch the team play at all hours .

Love to go to the Burnley brewing company in Melbourne if i ever get chance again .

ClaretTony wrote: ↑

Mon Jun 21, 2021 11:05 am

I've stuck a few words on the site

https://www.uptheclarets.com/drinks-on- ... nd-clarets

please can you remove my email now from the above post, thanks

ClaretTony wrote: ↑

Mon Jun 21, 2021 11:05 am

I've stuck a few words on the site

https://www.uptheclarets.com/drinks-on- ... nd-clarets

Thank you Tony- we appreciate all your support as always..... what are the chances of meeting those brothers from Tuscany? Absolutely incredible sliding doors moment

Tribesmen wrote: ↑

Mon Jun 21, 2021 11:31 am

To be honest you have to say to both the Aussie and Kiwi Clarets they are outstanding for so far away and still get up to watch the team play at all hours .

Love to go to the Burnley brewing company in Melbourne if i ever get chance again .

We are thinking about a cross Tasman get together in Melbourne next year- you would be very welcome!

AotearoaClaret wrote: ↑

Mon Jun 21, 2021 7:35 pm

Thank you Tony- we appreciate al your support as always..... what are the chances of meeting those brothers from Tuscany? Absolutely incredible sliding doors moment

No idea how to post it but, just type in Tuscany Clarets on YouTube. ......Clarets everywhere. UTC.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hh4AZmB ... el=JoCooke

Here's one