Miracle christmas party

While the Miracle workers were heading to Masterton by train, a flurry of weedeating was taking place. The front olives looked gorgeous. Peter and Fred from Weathermaster had put the final touches on the awning, in case it was hot - and it was hot. Cold drinks all round when everyone arrived and savoured the h'ors d'oevres. David barbequed Greytown filet of beef, lamb chops and lamb, lemon and oregano sausages (!) while we lathered ourselves with suncream and William, Richard, Ian and Brendan set up the tables under the awning. Sam, and Ellen set the table, Mick looked after everyone with a glass of wine, Langston got the basil for the salad. Some of the Miracle workers weren't able to join us so we left one place set ready and sent our thoughts to Linda, Hayley, and Dave.

The crackers had great gadgets - the metre long tape measure was a hit and Brendan had us relating our height to our arm span and Richard let us know that you can predict speed runners by the relative length of ring finger and forefinger. There were apparently a few slow runners amongst us. Langston was feeling the heat so everyone wandered down to the river to cool off. The afternoon flew by. Of course it was strawberries and icecream before heading off to the train again, and Ian and Kate driving back. The sunset was a great reflection of a memorable day.