As a last respect for Poppa he was driven around his farm on the tractor. Charlie (Femy's son) drove while Wayne, Ian and David held him on.. The day was clear, crisp and sunny.
As Poppa was put into the hearse we let some helium filled balloons go and watched them float away.
It was the first time that Poppa and Nana's grandchildren had all been together for a number of years so we took the opportunity to take a photo. Back row - Logan, Bradley, Craig. Middle row - Loryn and Katie. Front row - Jason, Lloyd and Geoffrey.
Being in Singapore we don't get to see the frost so it was an amazing feeling and sight to see. (My poor car.)
I had never been out fishing with Ian and it was a treat to have the time and weather to be able to do this while home. The morning was frosty and cold and there was some wind.
Ian's boat, Runaway Cash, is huge (especially compared to our little boat) and it had a cabin where I could watch us going out from Whakatane to the Raus. I was fine for a while and caught some fish but after a couple I had to just look straight ahead and only could look down when emptying my stomach contents...not nice for me but the crew were very understanding and kept very quiet with their comments.
We even went in closer to the shore to help but this didn't help me at all. I don't remember what fish or how many fish we caught but when got back home and had some for dinner they were very yummy.
The boys sat on the boat and ate sandwiches of cornbeef while I walked around taking pictures.
Whakatane is a pretty city.
Looking out to sea is a wonderful sight.
Another frosty picture.
And at last a real fire...and it did keep us warm...Beth's children (Jacob, Claudia and Dominic) are standing in front of it.
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