Father's Day.

Today is Father's Day in the land of Oz, & Aoteoroa.
This is a picture of GOM & the 'kids' taken this evening.
It was the perfect shot, but Honey cottoned on to the camera, & she turned away. Drat! Isn't that always the way??

This was Honey, in abandoned relaxed mode last night. She really does contort herself into odd shapes!

And here, from another angle. Just as relaxed - a shameless pose of total relaxation. How comfortable she looks! With her special blankies, & quilts.

And here is our Dear GOM with his beloved Granddaughter when she was just a little girl. It was a mutual love affair, right from the beginning.

I took this pic, just wish I hadnt got the 'whatnot' growing out of the top of GOM's head! How often do we do that, without realising!

We have had a lovely day. The weather was just magic. It was so mild & pleasant. Our Daughter J came up to visit, with SIL, & SG. Then when our Adult Granddaughter finished work, she came along also.

Our Son B couldnt be here. He moved dwellings this weekend, & is still getting sorted out as his new address.

Events seem to have conspired, to prevent me posting for the past couple of days. Life gets in the way, once more!! haha.

We went to a large School Fete yesterday, which did take some time to peruse. It was very nice, but of course, had it's little sad stories to tell.

It was early, & things were very disorganised. There had been a very heavy dew in the morning, & I was saddened to see a whole bag of newly made aprons, with rick rack, & trims, so carefully sewn. They were in a cloth bag, lying out on the wet grass, & had got quite wet from the heavy dew. I wished they had been given the dignity they deserved, & had been displayed with pleasure & pride.

I bought a most beautiful crocheted cloth, supper size. For the princely sum of $1!! It has a little rust stain, which I am hoping I can treat. There used to be a wonderful product called Rustiban available at chemists. It was truly magic, in that it could banish rust from cotton, silk, & wool, without damaging the fabric. It is no longer available. I wonder why.

The Fete was also a toy paradise, with lovely toys going begging for 'an offer'. We bought Leo a new little toy, which he is delighted to have. And, dare I mention, I got a new basket! Well,....I had to have something to carry my Fete bargains in, didn't I? I have been collecting very small Cabbage Patch kids, & 7 more joined the family yesterday. All sitting in the basket. Very happily.

I hope all the Oz & Kiwi Dads have had a great day!!

Tracy Chapman, Baby Can I Hold You.