ANZAC DAY

 

Today is ANZAC DAY here in New Zealand and Australia.  It is the day we remember those who served and died in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations, and the contributions and suffering of all those who have served.

So it is a day off work for most people.

Mike and Joyce are coming up today from Palmerston North, to spend a 'long weekend' with us and family.

It's so neat we get to see them fairly often, considering how far away they are.

I told you I 'doctored' the second new FBG t-shirt yesterday... well here it is:

ABOVE:  I put some 'fat bottomed girls' on it.

I think it looks fun.  And who wants to wear a shirt that looks exactly the same as everyone else eh?  Not me.
 

ABOVE: There's a close up of the fabric.  I've used it quite a bit over the years for various projects.

And that's all I have for now...  I better go and do something productive till the kids arrive.  

ONWARD...

ABOVE: While I had planned on a walk with Lacy this morning, I cancelled  cos I didn't want to get outta bed!

So a bit later on, Stew and I wandered down to the local shops to post a letter.

It was very overcast, perfect for a walk.

Stew is still recovering from his surgery, so it was a fairly sedate pace.  But a longer distance than he's done since before surgery.

Baby steps.

ABOVE: We got to see three Royal New Zealand Air Force planes do a 'fly over' as part of the Anzac commemorations during our walk.

ABOVE: Walk stats, a nice little walk.  Better than nothing.

We have decided to have lunch at Taco Bell today.  It's been quite a while since we ate there.

I bet Joyce will want to go while they are up here too.

1.36 pm:  Our lunch was lovely, so nice after not having Taco Bell for a while.  It wasn't too busy either, so not a huge wait for our food.

The Expressway WAS busy, particularly traffic heading south.  

On our way home we stopped into the supermarket and grabbed a few supplies.  Now home, all snuggled up in me blankie keeping warm.  It's certainly cooler today.

Mike and Joyce only left Palmy about half an hour ago, so they won't be here until dinnertime, or after, depending on the traffic.

I'm not inclined to get up to much else for the afternoon, might watch a movie on Netflix, or fluff around on the computer.

8.17 pm:  Well the kids arrived safely, and we spent a couple of hours catching up.  Steve, Bex and the kids arrived as well, so lots of chatting going on.

Now they have gone back to Steve n Bex's, and all is quiet again.

Time to sign off for the day.

Catch ya tomorrow.