ANZAC Day

[RoadRaven]

Well done CC
Always onto it.

ANZAC Day is important in our house too.

We try and do something together - this was the first year our daughter wasn't with us... she was home for 10 days and is back at university now.

But we all went for a looong walk this afternoon, and my partner and I went for a bike ride together this morning.

We like to remember them quietly

[Pax]

Thanks for reminder CC, I've got a homesick co-worker from NZ that could use a touch of home...I'll wish him a Happy ANZAC Day (is "happy" the right appellation?).

[crazycanuck]

Queen..I'd just say to him "I notice it's ANZAC day"

I've never heard "happy anzac day"before...Its a bit like saying "happy remembrance day" which one doesn't normally say..

[Pax]

Queen..I'd just say to him "I notice it's ANZAC day"

I've never heard "happy anzac day"before...Its a bit like saying "happy remembrance day" which one doesn't normally say..

Thanks! I'll just be sure to acknowledge it to him then.

[RoadRaven]

Yeah... with you on that CC

Not really a "Happy holiday" day, really.

We're remembering the sacrifice and the tradgedy of war... so although lots of NZers and Aussies appreciate the day off and the long weekend, I doubt many of us think of it as a "holiday".

[Pax]

I chatted with my coworker, he was pleased I mentioned it to him...he was also very surprised that I knew what ANZAC stood for and could discuss Gallipoli in detail with him. His Grandfather served there.

[RoadRaven]

Thanks for posting that Queen
Brought a smile to my face

Remembering people who are important IS important, and you will have made this a special day a long way away from home.

Now, if you liked cooking for work-mates, I'd suggest you make him a batch of ANZAC cookies.... mmmmm....