Summer slumbers

These hot days are taking their toll on my energy. And Anni is still dreaming of white Christmases, like a little transplanted Birch Tree.

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I am tempted to go to the beach, except for the cost of petrol driving the Daimler (not mine, folks, just borrowed from Derek and Melissa). They use it as a wedding car. I would have to say it is a beautiful car to drive. Jim loves it when I drive out to his farm. He tugs his forelock when I arrive (as is appropriate for the car, anyway).

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Wayne and I have been watering Jim's young trees, out at the "Southfork of the Southern Highlands", while Jim is off swanning around in "Nu Ziland". I doubt they are having a heat wave in Hamilton. Half his luck. I am sure we are all looking forward to stories from the Milford Track adventure, soon enough.

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"Anonymous" commented upon the beautiful graphics in yesterday's post. I thought she was referring to the butterfly photo (from the Australian Museum). However, it appears not.

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So, to redress the balance, allow me to present a "Judy in a funny hat" photo from a birthday celebration held some time ago. In fairness, I should say we were all wearing funny hats that night.