someone who has everything except more love.
With 2008 coming to an end Lauren hits the big milestone - end of School! The decision is made - Lauren is off to Otago University next year having got into the Halls of Residence of choice and been selected for the Physical Education papers - 200 accepted applicants out of 1300. PE and Health Psychology with other social science subjects. But first she attended her last Sports Prize Giving and came home with certificates, medals and a cup - and this is the year she cut back on
sport!
Tomorrow is the last day of school.
The days are getting warmer and the park is looking great! Beautiful running weather - although this year I suffered the frustration of having to let the half marathon go after catching some sort of 'hundred day cough' that did my training in. Still there is next year! Maybe if was a bird flu from the one going overhead.
About 150 years ago John Logan Campbell planted olive trees in the park hoping to start a olive oil industry - but the climate was not warm enough for the old type of trees to fruit. But we have some beautiful old groves in the park. Modern grafted olives fruit well now in NZ. The other good thing about warmer weather is that inside activities can move outdoors to add to the fun!
We have been invaded by Swans this year - great fleets of them have appeared in the house - mainly Crown Lynn originals - birds of peace to carry bouquets on the wedding part tables - strangers wandering into the house look concerned!
The touch of spring brings forth strange behaviours and beautiful flowers - long may it last!
