A Special Day

Feb 6 is a Public Holiday to celebrate the Treaty of Waitangi. Historically this day has been significant in raising awareness of Treaty obligations...Now, in 2009, I think New Zealand can feel proud, that although a true partnership between Maori & the Crown has not yet been achieved, Maori values have become increasingly incorporated into our society and Treaty obligations continue to be addressed. We can at last begin to feel comfortable in claiming this as our National Day.

But Feb 6 has it's own special significance for our family. It is Dad's birthday and the Anniversary of Mum's death. It is nice to have the day off work - to take a trip out to the Cemetary.

And although we can't lay claim to "Ross" Creek I feel it is appropriate to spend some time there.



A nice quiet stroll through the bush and you climb a little way to come out onto the resevour. It's always very picturesque pretty.

It's nice to walk right around the water and remember the times when we had to keep Millie away from the ducks!








Then back down the hill to Woodhaugh.
Can't wait to take wee Jordy here!