Oh boy what a night. Tuppence wouldn't answer my call so I hunted the house no sign. Started to get the dogs tea ready and noticed a blur outside - the little bbbbBrat wouldn't come in even then. Had to bribe him with the spare box of dry food. Phew great relief.
After all that here are tonights numbers #7 and # 14
A New Zealand Icon Aoraki/Mt Cook "Aoraki means cloud piercer" and of course Cook is after Captain Cook.
She is out highest mountain by a few thousand feet and has claimed a few lives over the years. Her current height is now 12,316 ft - she used to be 12,349ft (learnt that at primary school and it stuck) but then there was a big rockfall at the summit and she lost a few feet
You can always pick her out as the summit looks like an arm chair - however its anything but that.
The photo below was taken by my youngest, Chris, when he was working at The Hermitage (a large hotel) and often went for walks in his off duty time.
# 14. The Kiwi
This is our most well known emblem plus we are often called "Kiwis" and even call ourselves that too.
I have yet to see a live one as they are a nocturnal bird and even in a wildlife park with its specially darkened areas still haven't sighted on. Its feathers (more like quills) were very sort after by the Maori for making cloaks for their Chiefs and the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh and Prince Charles have been presented with one each. It is a sign of CHIEF to see anyone wearing one.
So that is tonights lot for you all.
Please check your numbers and if you have Bingo then PM me asap with those numbers and which prize you would like - a surprise stash bag or a voucher. Surely there must be a winner soon - Monday will see the last of the draws in this game. !!!!!!!
Good luck all..