Well, we weren't expecting THAT

We went & saw District 9 at the movies tonight. I'm not really certain what I expected, but I don't think it was what We got. I know it certainly wasn't what Herself expected. Mind you, with Peter Jackson involved, I guess that one should expect the unexpected anyway. What we DID get was a very gritty movie with some extremely sharp teeth in it along with large quantities of blood, explosions, aliens, alien machines & the kickingest ass space ship you ever saw. We both enjoyed it. One of the previews was for an end of the world movie called 2012. I want to see it but Herself isn't so sure. I think that after District 9 she can handle it.

My eldest son, his wife & our 20 month old grand daughter came to stay for a week. Aside from him & little Anna getting a really nasty 24 hour tummy bug, we had a wonderful time. She is as cute as a bug, even though she is a bit of a handful. We all went to the Auckland Zoo & had a lovely time. I think Herself & I enjoyed nearly as much as Anna did. It's not cheap though, but worth it I think.

This is us just before they left. I don't think that I have ever been so upset seeing someone leave ever. Sean & I covered a lot of ground emotionally between us & we have set a solid foundation for a good relationship I think. Just a shame that the weather was crap. I would have really liked to have got the 3 of them out in the boat for a look round up Coromandel way. Top Dog is now in A1 condition & all ready for sea, including a near new 5hp Yamaha motor as an auxiliary. Roll oon the good weather..........