On Saturday I went on the Anti-Racism march. I walked with Morgue's Mum from Te Papa to Government and as a whole it was pretty peaceful. A couple of people tried to get chants going but they weren't really that successful. I will admit that I didn't help them.
When I arrived at Te Papa there was a smallish crowd but by 12.30 it had enlarged and on the walk to Government I believe even more people were picked up. It was neat. When I got to Government I bumped into an old friend of the Patch, Red Rain, and we chatted. He was meant to go to a party I'd been at last week but had injured himself helping someone move house. It was neat and kind of random seeing him and catching up with him as while we hung out a bit in highschool (a leeetle while ago now) I hadn't seen him for several years. He walked with me back to town and even joined me as I visited Lush.
On the way back home I also saw Iona and the love turtle.
I'm glad I went to the march. I nearly didn't because I was running a bit late and thought maybe I couldn't be bothered (such a slacker!!!) but I did and it was good.
Also on Sat went to a gathering at Chelle's and twas good with much bean farming (fun card game).
On Sun.
Puggle, Svend, Beau and I went up to Foxton with the primary motivation of visiting Beau and Svend's ailing Grandma. Before we left I went to Mum's Wakefield Market store and got us supplies, sticky rice, chicken and tasty sausages. Also got some snacky presents for Grandma, pork rinds!, Jaffa cakes (from coolbritannia) and a thai Jelly-like dessert. On way up to Foxton we stopped to visit Muggle's and My Aunt and Uncle in Waiterere and that is where we ate our lunch, then on to Foxton. Grandma was alert and perky but stayed rested in chair for majority of visit. She enjoyed the snacks though, particularly the Jaffa cakes.
On way back dropped Beau off just in time to catch train and then we bumbled (hehe) to Matt and Debz where we played Uno and Cranium. We were kept well fed while we were there and also well ... ah... they gave us many tasty drinks. We also watched at rather bizarre musical.
Today I have had waffles and Beau's parents and there are vague shoe shopping plans. Hope everyone else has had a good long weekend.
Posted by giffy at October 25, 2004 01:36 PM | TrackBack