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Happy Birthday Dash, another day older and all that jazz Have a great day !

Adding to this post as a friend of mine found a video last night and it's too good to let it slip by. The song was written and performed by an Australian man Slim Dusty, who was a very popular country/Aussie singer here, he paved the way for a lot of artists to get their music heard and is highly respected as a "true blue" Aussie and genuinely good man. His song (which I had not heard before) is about Kokoda where one of the fiercest battles in the Pacific Theatre of WW2 was fought on land against the Japanese. Australians, New Zealand and American troops were there to try and drive the Japanese back and away from Port Moresby (the capital) and from there, Australia. They were successful and these days the Kokoda Trail (or Track as some call it) is a popular walking track if you are fit enough and brave enough to give it a go. In the lead up to ANZAC day, there are several groups who walk from Kokoda to Owers Corner where the Track ends on the Papuan side of the country, they cross mountains, rivers to get there, and arrive on the eve of ANZAC day. They then attend the Dawn Service at the Bomana War Cemetery outside of Port Moresby which is the largest of it's kind in the Pacific. Here is the video about Kokoda and the brave men who fought (and died) there. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RydSdjW5zi4&feature=share&app=desktop

One of the things I was pleased to see at the Dawn Service today, were the amount of children and young adults who attended. Then later I saw an update of the service at Gallipoli and again a lot of young adults. It is good to see that the younger generation have a great interest and respect for our veterans of war, and that they know the history of battles fought, many of them like Kokoda, Milne Bay and Guadalcanal on our doorstep, not to mention the bombing of Australia in various places. These are things my generation and my childrens' generation have not had to deal with, but it's quite possible in the future that will change. "They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them." Lest We Forget !

So long as the dictator doesn't press the button first !

Some good ones there

Today is ANZAC Day ... the Dawn Service was memorable (but a bit chilly)

Happy Birthday Casa Have a great day and enjoy all your pizza

LOL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The newest addition to the family animals is Tzuzu .. she is a boxer pup and she's almost 10 weeks old. she comes to stay when Kiri is working, here's a couple of photos of her.

An Aussie classic and one that is played on ANZAC day along with other days when we remember the fallen during war. Thanks Smiley ... gudonya mate

So true

My brotherinlaw in NZ had something similar done, and he's fine and very fit, I am sure your mum will be ok too

Hi RAiN .. it was nice to meet you yesterday and nice to have you join us

Hawk needs to clean up after a meal ... bad Hawk

Blondie was a good person and someone I was lucky enough to call a friend. Every time over the past few days, when I think of her, I can hear her voice in my head, telling me it does't cost much to call someone in Australia from the USA. I'm so sorry and I am pretty sure she's still at that desk Stormy and making sure you do everything the right way Whatever else, there are two things I know you know - she is always in your heart and you will have the memories every day and whenever you want to recall them.

That is a really neat desktop !!!

LOL !!!!!!!

LOL I want to see the movie !!

For once, I'm at a loss for words !!!!!

YAY !!!! what a great surprise for you all

It sounds like your mum is in the best of care, Dawn. Hope the results of all her tests are positive. Re Josh, I guess that's the life of a navy wife, it would be hard to be patient I'm sure. My niece is really looking forward to her husband returning next month, she and her girls have missed him. She works and has found being mum and dad to two little girls can be hard at times. I think, no matter what job our husbands hold, we find there are always compensations to be made to fit the work around the marriage. I was lucky, I was able to move and live with my husband during his career so that made it easier.

Please pass on my best wishes to your mum, Dawn. I'm sure she is in very good hands with the family and her doctors and will be ok. It's definitely a worry for you all, and for your mum also. Big hugs to you and your mum from me xx

LOL I'd almost forgotten who those people are !!!

Wishing you a very Happy Birthday, Blondie

LOL !!!