Musings from the shores of Lake Taupo

Summer 2024

The first day of Summer has arrived and our town is experiencing the beginning of our tourist season. This weekend the Cycle Challenge took place. It is a 160km circuit of Lake Taupo. All went well and weather was almost perfect for this annual event. I am still getting my head round the idea of attaining 70 it is reality. Two days ago I received information confirming, through DNA, that I have an extra sister. A half sister but still a sister nevertheless. She is 96 years old and evidently still active. My wife and I are visiting Auckland mid month to visit her Canadian cousins who are on a cruise. We will take this opportunity if possible to visit my new sister. It is a long story and I may get around to explaining more at a later date. No promises. My morale went up with the recent GOP win and all I can say to those who are disappointed is that the country could not continue as it was. Over the next four years I hope to see USA once again emerge as the best and once again give us stability on a global basis. Apart from my right hip beginning to fail I am in good health and looking forward to a great Summer.
God Bless.