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1959	We went to the Shrine circus at the Minneapolis Auditorium. Acts included Walendas. Afterwards, mom got us down to backstage and spoke to The Human Cannon Ball, Hugo Zacchini. I got his autograph [ed. - but haven't seen it for at least 60 years].
1973	"Make today a cheese day". Pauline and Bobby picked up their mattreses. Mariasouccés gave us peaches. Hoovermatic (small washer-drier combo) broke down on its very first use. [ed. - The drive belt had fallen off during delivery].
1979	Gail had brought Te to the doctor who sent her to the hospital. On the motorway she said "the motor fell out of the car" [ed. - king pin broke] bringing car to a halt. Luckily, no one was hurt and Gail managed to get a lift and was able to get David to the operation on time. The car was towed to Kirks Bush mechanics shop.
1980	Su - Went to Breeze's new house on Red Hill. Deck built around a large puriri tree complete with treehouse.
1985	Sa - Sold the microwave to a couple guys who work for the world's largest sheepskin tannery, south of Hastings, so they knew all about NZ.
1986	Su - North Shore to Takapuna Beach. Nice enough with sand, but houses all along and very crowded. Renee practiced on surf board for long time. Water real warm.
1990	Brought Bob and Lynna to Sheepskin factory to get a rug for their dog, Teddy. Stroll through Botanical Gardens including a bush walk on a non-existent trail. Lunch at Georgie Pie. Karioitahi, stopping at mill outlook. Beach empty and they loved it. Ne and I brought them to the airport. Christmas box from Lesser: Kent Hrbek doll, M & M's, Tootsie Rolls, chili powder and paprika.
1997	Su - Dale and Roy brought us to Allely House in Kumeu for a meal on verandah. Had amazing Selak '95 Sauv/Sem; we split a case - $7.30/bottle.
1998	M - Up at 7:30AM for my first day at Waiuku College. I knew straight away that I didn't want to work there. So many problems that were beyond me. Such a mess and it will only get worse. So I tidied up and did a project for Carol Anderson. Told Ian that I wouldn't do it and left at 11:30AM for an easy afternoon at Rosehill College.
1999	T - Harlan and Nancy arrived around 3:30PM. Talked until supper and then until 1AM.
2001	I found the ice pops that I had hidden in Dec, so I can finally give them to Ne.
2002	Breezes visited. Ian joined us for a 2000 Nobilo Chardonnay. Supper with a 2000 Paso Del Sol Cab Sauv from Chile. Viewed "Undieground" animation that Chris created and also a promo from the BBC outfit where he works. Photos of their Rainbow's End place and Julie's finacé, Adrian, and their place in Lynfield, with the amazing refrigerator story. Many plane flight stories over blueberry cheesecake.
2003	Ian and Susi picked us up and we went to "Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow" Gardens for a stroll and then to Mt William for a more difficult stroll to communication towers at the Puketutu trig. Poor Ian slipped 3 times and probably was the cause of his new binoculars being bent out of shape. We lost Susi early and convinced Gail to go ¾ of the way but only the men made it to the top. Took back roads to Pukekohe so Ian could show us a field of olive trees. Short stop at veggie place so Ian could purchase sour plums. We got home and Susi went to Indian neighbor to get eggplant and pumpkins while Ian has a swim. Ne had made a great lamb roast supper and superb dessert.	trailhead so close Manukau our goal
2005	Paid water ($155) and electric ($227).
2007	Last week a boy was bashed outside of college, he led a walkout of students who felt the school wasn't a safe environment. It made the national news and principal was on TV saying "there is no violence at the school". Well, what a backlash, PPTA voted to complain about him to the Board of Governors. The three local papers are loaded with letters and everyone has a violence at the school story. We hear that people buying houses in Waiuku are cancelling.
2010	T - Harris upset that office lady had put up signs and balloons about him being 50 today.
2014	Su - Highlight of the trip to visit David? Her speeding ticket in Waimakariri - she was accelerating at the time so it could have been worse if the cop had waited. Ne over for supper. email from Emery (Chris and girlfriend heading to OZ).
2015	M - Played 8 Minute Empire with Colleen and Bev. Martin brought me to Max's where we play tested A Handful of Stars, Ships and Detective. Martin came in to meet the ladies who asked him to design of board game that featured pretty flowers. After supper we played Concordia.
2021	T - Countdown where I got small USA Lobster tails @ $10.45.
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