Julie and Darryn in England, Courtney in NP, Auckland weather in July 2005

From: Margret

Sent: 8/07/2005 5:59 p.m.

What a very sad day in London with the  fatalities and injuries that resulted from the carnage. Darryn was contacted via text message after midnight NZ-time and his welcome reply was that he and Julie were okay.  Their planned-for weekend trip to London will not now take place.   Well, Courtney Jane,  you look fabulous and I know that Mum and Dad are very proud of you.  Attending the New Plymouth Girls' High School Ball in 2005 is an occasion that you will remember with pride.  The basketweave hairdo shared with links of curls is the topnotch touch.  Styly, choice, primo, what other superlatives, eh!  You had a fabulous time.  In your own right, Welcome to the website as Lil_angel. Here's news about your brother Keegan; he's been winning prizes.  Yesterday morning the postman delivered a parcel: it was a fabulous book by Ron Palenski on the All Blacks and Lions, courtesy him of being a winning Sky customer.  Friday night he won a Controller, one of two in the country after he successfully answered questions relating to World Wars I and II and Vietnam; his late supper arrived at 11pm last night as a winner in his workplace competitions and two Pizza Hut pizza's were delivered.  He intends buying a Lotto for this weekend.  Keegan is one of the invitees to attend the Clan Wars of the Gaming World to be held over the weekend.  May the force be with you Hell's Soldier's ClanMaster. Auckland is experiencing weather that brings heavy rain, frosts, lots of wind, and flooded gutters. Jack has set up his own family website called, TheMcDonaldFamily; so go and have a look.  Danny and Nola's granddaughter competed in waterpolo in Henderson early July weekend .  Prince William of Wales is due to be an observer at the same pool this weekend. Count your blessings.   Margret