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1969	Hawaii: Details in Peace Corps Journal.
1970	Jone T and I walked to the beach and went over to Qoma in a punt with 20 others. First impression was solitude. People everywhere but it was like they didn't exist. Village much larger than I expected. We sat down and had a bilo before attending Lusi's wedding. She, Jone V, bridesmaid and best man were in traditional tapa dress (photo). Women had sandalwood chips in their hair. They walked through the village with a group of singers behind them. Stopped at church outside setting with pews for we white people. Talatala started it off with a reading, song and prayer. Then he addressed himself to the couple and they exchanged vows. Ring followed by communion. A teacher speaking for the koro-ni-vuli gave a speech, followed by the groom's father. After signing certificates three times a copy was given to Jone and they were officially married. Whole thing was so solemn. Everyone was asked to make a contribution and congratulate the couple. Moved into the church (only permanent building on the island) for the magiti. I had a young maiden fanning me - fantastic, eh? Singers kept up the entertainment down through to the wedding cake. All in all the couple seemed to be ignored, no one showed any emotions. I imagine since it is a religious setting. After the meal we walked around. Lusi changed into regular clothes but Jone disappeared. Lusi's father presented tabua, yaqona and a butchered cow to Jone's father. Woman carried many mats of all sizes and designs and laid them in a bure (the honeymoon suite). What amazed me was that no one, including Lusi, seemed interested in what was going on.	Invite waiting for punt Miss Lusi
1971	Gail and I went to Dick and Cheryl's for 500. Stopped at Mannie's to get some batteries and met his wife and kids.
1973	Hot day - 26°C. Billiards. Darts and snooker. Mariasoucce's dog, King, over to play with us and their cat, Fred, makes frequent visits.
1974	Ammunition Beach with Sanders for a barbecue - it was a bit chilly in the wind.
1975	Watched Le Magnifique while sipping a '72 Hautes-Cote-de-Beaune Bourgogne. Fell asleep at 4AM. But they woke us up at 4AM for breakfast. Off the plane in Tahiti at 7AM and it was 72°F. David did the trolley ride again. Second breakfast on flight to Samoa where it was 86°. Since David was sleeping we stayed on board at Apia. Sandwiches as we crossed the International Dateline.	Tahiti Samoa
1977	Th - Got to the airport at 8:30AM and waited an hour for mom to emerge. She was the last one out as Ag people had to remove a gunny sack that was around a Coleman stove she brought for us. Played Po-Ke-No on the lawn. Sent a cable letter to Jim F saying all's well.
1979	Sa - Gail's boss at KFC, Owen Rogers, bought our vacuum cleaner. Played Bingo after supper. Mike borrowed our Coleman stove as they are off to Cormandel.
1981	T - It was -6°F and Strom's VW doesn't have a heater and we have to have the windows open to keep the windshield clear. Gail, kids (Billy Krohn) and Stroms were on "Twin Cities Today" television show and each was given a silver dollar by a rich old coot.
1988	Set off for Waiheke Island. Moored in Man'O War Bay where frigates of old used to shelter. We swam to shore - I used an inner tube. Swam back for lunch. Rain cancelled fire on beach and roasting sausages. David cut his big and little toe. Ne finally caught some fish off the boat using baked beans. We saw phosorous plankton. Supper was canned - baked beans, spaghetti and sausages and salad.
1990	Ken and Colleen arrived with Ken's mother for a short visit. Broke out a Matua Valley '90 Pinot Noir Blanc.
1992	Clarks came for some croquette, creole chicken and a '91 Gallo Zinfandel and an excellent Mautua '92 Gewurtz. Pictionary (Alex a live wire), caroles and gifts. Gave Sandy an Indonesian cookbook.
1993	Awhitu with Whites and Kaitanis. I went out on the raft and the innertube. Bit of a drizzle but we got a sunburn anyway. Ian and I read under a shelter. Granny gave me a pencil sharpener shaped like a tube of paint. Trish called - Doug was "watching" boys. They got sunburnt all over, including butts since they were swimming naked.
1994	Ian and Gail in the two man canoe and Matthew in the kayak went down the creek. After lunch Ian took Jackie out for a paddle. On way home rear tire blew - luckily on a level stretch before crossing the hills.
1995	F - Brought Bert to Sarmajor's for a "Christmas" meal with the TP group. I had venison with a very good Montana Cab sav-merlot and a "sembarwang" for dessert, sauteed banana in a caramel and rum sauce.
1996	Su - Trish brought Bandit (rat) and two birds (Sky and Dream) over. Brought the Aldies to airport (off to Timaru). Letter from Jane who is now in Hilo.
1998	T - Doug called - hit his head on rocky bottom when kayak overturned.
1999	W - Ramsay over. Jim and I discussed shutters while Gail brought Zelie to Karioitahi.
2002	Ian and Domo's kids who came for a swim. Finished sandbox. Whipped up margaritas and Gail and I proceded to lose to David and Steph (her first game) at snooker. email and poem from Herbert.
2004	Gail and I to Brundell's for a meal with a great '02 Shingle Peak Sav Blanc by Matua.
2010	W - Paul in hospital unable to hold down food and drink.
2014	M - Clayton didn't arrive at 2PM as planned. But Emery showed up at 12:30PM, so we spent the afternoon catching up with her (weird neighbors - MAX!!). Couple games of TTR after a chicken supper.
2015	T - Kathy was here for a short visit. She and Lia are staying in an apartment for a week right at the Mount.
2016	Th - Finished the Powerpoint of Gail's trip.
2019	Su - Forced myself out to get 18¢/l savings at BP (but didn't get it) and ginger tarts at New World (says ginger but not couldn't taste any). Transforming Mars was just as bad for me. Ne brought a vanilla-orange coke, that was pretty yucky to keep in tune with my day.
2021	W - Day 131 of Delta/Omicrom lockdown (1272 cases). Terrraforming. Warren came to buy three Mobil books ($8). Few games of Kingdomino.
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