Tis the season

[threemonkeys]

Each year at this time the family gathers together in South Canterbury. They have their own probably seasonal reasons but for me it is simply about keeping the family ties. So how did it go? Well before I report on that I should note that I managed to break yet another tooth while doing some shopping in Timaru - it does not hurt in itself but eating and talking means my tongue hurts like hell because of the jagged edges. In addition something I ate, probably a mussel, meant that I spent a day feeling weak and nauseous. And yet it was the best family get together in years. I had a great time catching up with everybody and they all seemed to have fun too. The little annoyances go away when the important things work.