The long awaited day finally arrived - we gathered a few essential belongings and the basics for a celebration, including a home-baked chocolate cake. The word went out and friends arrived, even including some who had come along for the ground breaking and the laying of the foundation stone so long ago, as well as our new neighbour who thankfully kept an eye on the whole building process for us over the many months. And so the house was inaugurated, with bells and whistles, overwhelming gratitude, well wishes and chocolate cake, of course!
the troops gather to celebrate
thank you, thank you, thank you
(and Peter wondering what those ducks are up to)
well wishes from Don Charlwood
a VERY happy & excited Annabel
