T’was a dark an’ stormy evenin’ fer th’ Ronald Mcdonald House mini golf challenge at Pirates Island Adventure Golf in Christchurch. Five swarthy sea dogs (plus two stowaways) from the good ship TimeZoneOne manned the putters as the officials gave the nod and play was afoot.

Cap’n Brody Golddigger (Tim Chapman) set the pace with a couple of early pars and a hole in one on the 3rd. Other stand-outs included Hackin’ Clive Bones (Rob ‘waterhazard’ MacDonald) who deftly found the rough on the 9th but built on some solid birdies with classic putter play. “Scurv-aceous” Lindsey Dawkins (Maria McDonald), who had stowed her husband Nick and daughter Eveie in the aft cabin, played to her strengths on the distance putt and amateur swinger and lensman Jelly Legs Laszlo (Mark Cornellison) took to the field with the grit and determination necessary for golf played on a listing ship.

Avast! As the evening drew on the cowardly crew were forced to jumped ship only to later discover that their nimble work with the putter (and easy going nature with the scorecard) had landed them the booty.

Ronald McDonald House provides free accommodation and support to families of children suffering illnesses that require hospital treatment in Christchurch, New Zealand. As part of the Ronald McDonald House Business Club , TimeZoneOne provide graphic design and advertising services for the house. Our thanks to Ronald McDonald House for organising a great event!

Matt ‘Cap’n Hannibal Deadweight’ Herivel

On Friday, our Account Manager, Elizabeth Davidson, and I attended the annual Long Lunch. This is a great fundraising and business networking event that features the longest outdoor table you have ever seen! This year, the lunch was held on the grounds of Riccarton House in Christchurch. We were the invited guests of Ronald McDonald House and enjoyed a wonderful lunch with the House team. We had great southern hemisphere Summer weather. TimeZoneOne are in the process of joining the Ronald McDonald House Business Club and will provide advertising and graphic design services for the House. The House were the selected charity to receive the proceeds of the Long Lunch event. Ronald McDonald House provides a home away from home free of charge for families of children receiving medical treatment in Christchurch hospitals. We are looking forward to a long, long, relationship! Nigel Foley, TimeZoneOne