hens nights, broken heals, investitures at government house

Well what a weekend! As stated not one but TWO hen's nights..... both fabulous nights (broken heal on my boot at Caluzzi aside :o)) Congratulations to Sue and Ngaire on living through them both - but the absolute highlight of the last couple of days has to be Dad's investiture as a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit at Government House yesterday.

Alot of people have asked me - well that sounds great but WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN - well the easiest explanation is on the leaflet to the right where it states ".... recognises those persons who in any field of endeavour, have rendered meritorious service to the Crown and nation or who have become distinguished by their eminence, talents, contributions or other merits..."

I can also now tell people that Dad is one of a very few select people that have been invited to a dinner party at Government House on Wednesday evening - cor talk about "lives of the blimmin rich and famous" - oh and as a lovely aside to the exciting events of yesterday - we were driving home from Government House (having been delivered in one of the Langham Limousines) and Dad gets a call from the casting lady at Shortland Street and has to rush in there to assist with a voice over requirement they had..... phew what a day!!! and Dad - once again WE ARE SO VERY PROUD OF YOU!!!