Taking in the View

It has been beautiful and sunny all day, with a max temperature of +5.  This morning I went for a walk in town, where I got this photo.  This couple is admiring the stunning view.  After lunch I walked down to the lake, and back home through the park.  Have walked over 8,000 steps, so now I can put my feet up!

Blip No. 1977

Year 1977  (extra 1)

NZ news

Led by Joe Hawke, members of Ngati Whatua occupy Bastion Point reserve, to protest crown sales of land taken from Maori.
God Defent NZ becomes the second official national anthem of NZ in conjunction with God Save The Queen.
Georgie Pie opens its first restaurant in Auckland.
The new Executive Wing of the NZ Parliament, nicknamed the "Beehive" due to it's shape is officially opened by Queen elizabeth II despite not being fully completed.
Fair Go airs for the first time.  It is still being shown on TV on Monday evenings.

Famous NZers born in 1977

Xavier Rush, rugby player  :  Sheryl Scanlan, netball player  :  Caleb Ralph, rugby player  :  Dominic Bowden, TV presenter  :  Leon MacDonald, rugby player 

Pop songs 1977

Dancing Queen, ABBA  :  You make me feel like dancing, Leo Sayer  :  Hotel California, Eagles  :  Knowing me, knowing you, ABBA

World news 1977

US President Jimmy Carter pardons almost all Vietnam War draft evaders.
Olivia Newton-John and Elton John win the 4th American Music Awards.
Original 'Star Wars' movie is first released.
Silver jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain celebrated with fireworks.
RS reveals Jimmy Carter paid no taxes in 1976.
Elvis Presley sings in Indianapolis, the last performance of his career.
Test Cricket debut of Ian Botham v Aust Trent Bridge.
Brazilian soccer great Pele, retires.
Elton John honoured by MSG Hall of Fame.

Famous people born in 1977

Tom Brady, (39) Football player  :  Orlando Bloom, (40), Movie actor  :  Floyd Mayweather, Jr, (40), boxer  :  Donald Trump Jr, (39) Business Executive and son of the present US President.

Another Friday, so another weekend.  I hope yours is a good one.  Plan A is to head to the Snow Farm and spend the day in the snow.  Should be a beautiful day.