To the left Carl has the mic and the stage giving wisdom and council to the newly married couple.




The first family picture has from left to right Jim and Irena, Carl, Vita and Hadley, Rose, Kathy and Bill. The third picture is very special with Gina, her six sons and their families.

Thelma's Wake

Yvonne's Visit

In the latter part of August Yvonne flew in from Vancouver to spend some time with Thelma and the rest of the family.

Kath, Irena and Rose were nursing Thelma around the clock, but we were able to get out on the occasional trip. It is still early spring for a walk out to the Firth Museum and Tower. On another day, lunch was shared at the Kaimai Cheese Factory. Three sisters with Yvonne.

Family Dinner

It isn't all that often all three sisters get together with Thelma at the same time. Rose and Carl drove from Kerikeri yesterday and tonight we were all here for a Family Dinner.

Brunch in Matamata

When we arrived back in New Zealand Kathy went straight to Matamata to be with her Mum. A few days later I drove from Kerikeri to Matamata and on that Sunday a family brunch was organized. Thelma had a great chat with her two sisters, Vera and Marj.

Also seated around the table for brunch were Marj, Irena and Vita. On the other side are Norman and Vera. This was a special day for us to get together.

Surprise at YVR

This afternoon after finishing our packing up of Dutchess and Granny in Vernon, we flew out of Kelowna and were met at the Vancouver Airport by Al, Bea, June and Yvonne. We were looking forward to a chat before boarding our flight to Sydney and on to Auckland.

A surprise awaited us as Yvonne pulled plates and cutlery, then the 'real' surprise an Anniversary Cake to be enjoyed by all of us with teas and coffees. This surely must be a first for an airport send off.

Thanks to all of you for sending us off with such good memories.