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Summer 2025

ISSUE 13

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there is something precious about meeting around the table

Mid winter dinner Canterbury

Linda Butler

There is something precious about meeting around the table. Sharing food, or in this case buying your own!

We had over 20 meet at The Thirsty Acres in Kirwee. Some travelled from as far as Southland. Another from Ashburton, one from Amberley another from Oxford. Many from around Christchurch.

Much chattering could be heard as jointly they tried to save the world as many do when they meet. Add to the mix a rugby game, a sip or two of alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks. We sure had a good time.

Many left for their warm homes and cozy beds. Some of us stayed overnight. Actually a couple of nights for some.

Here we are camping outside Thirsty Acres
Here we are camping outside Thirsty Acres

We heard that the restaurant enjoyed looking out the window seeing a group of us out there scattered around in an area below the carpark. Sleeping here was reasonably quiet considering it was right next to the main road. A little noisier on Monday with the early morning traffic starting. Not unbearable though.

Overall a great weekend.

I wonder where we will go next year? 🏕️

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