5th January 2005

Besides a short walk to Patons Rock and admiring the glowing blossoms of the pohutukawa tree and sharing the dull day with two black oystercatchers, I've been stuck inside again today, serious 'cabin fever' so by meal time, dad and I had our first upset for 33 years over cabbage and table manners!

Simultaneously, Bernie & Sharon invited us all to their house for a community party. After a tense meal, we all (with the exception of Papa) went to drink, dance and let the frustrations of the past few days melt away.
Photos: 5th January