... And, so far, a busy day ( Read more... )

Well I did tell you I would be spamming you, after a gap of a month this will be a shock ... 3 posts in one day ( Read more... )

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I have actually just re-watched the TV series of ANZACs, so it has certainly been a day of remembrance for me today.  My grandfathher fouught in the same areas (except for Gallipoli), and ironically my other Grandfather's best friend from the mid 20's, untill he died in 1970 lost a leg at Gallipoli ( Read more... )

Sorry folks - I had an amazing holiday ... just so full on, so much so I am all behind with my personal journal, let alone here ... but I will post some of the photos and history at some point ( Read more... )

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Remembering ANZAC Day .... take a moment and stop to think of the sacrifice of those first ANZACs at Gallipoli, those who have died since, those who continue to suffer ... and those who mourn.


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In remeberance of those who climed the cliffs of ANZAC cove in 1915 ... and for those who fought in foreign fields, before and since ... For those who never returned, for those who mourn ... and for those who returned, but are forever changed by their experiences.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
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This is just to wish all my flist -m especially the Australians and New Zealanders among you a very special ANZAC day - Don't forget the cookies (I shall be making myself some to have with my tea, even though I am a Pommy!)