On the Millennium Track

It was a warm day with a cool wind on the Millennium track today.  18 of us set out, and as usual became well spread out along the track.  I walked 9.5 km, (13,871 steps), which is quite far enough for me.  Joan and I had our lunch in a little bay by the lake.  We enjoyed a cuppa at a local cafe after the walk.  I have added some extras that missed the cut!  One is of a bridal shoot, but as you can see they were well away from the track.

Blip No. 1987

Year 1987  (extra 3)

Edgecumbe earthquake in the Bay of Plenty.
The inaugural Rugby world cup hosted by both New Zealand and Australia, and won by New Zealand.
The first Lotto draw.
The New Zealand stock market crashes following Black Monday on wall Street.  Share prices fell by 59% over four months.
NZ's first heart transplant takes place at Greenlane Hospital.
1ZB becomes Newstalk ZB.  This is the radio station that I listen to!

Famous NZers born in 1987

Maria Tutaia, netball player  :  Victor Vito, rugby union player  :  Haley Westenra, Soprano  :  Joseph Sullivan, rower, Olympic gold medalist (2012 London)  Isaac Luke, rugby league player  :  Polly Powrie, sailor, Olympic gold medallist (2012 London).  Lauren Boyle, swimmer (just retired).  Owen Franks, rugby union player, All Black.

World news 1987

Britain's Prince Edward resigns from his royal Marines training.
Madonna's Open Your Heart single goes to #1.
Vincent van Gogh's 'Sunflowers' wells for a record 22.5 million pounds.
Richard Hadlee (NZ) makes highest Test Cricket score of 151 against Sri Lanka.
Mario Andretti sets one-lap speed record at Indy at 218.204 MPH.
1st American Comedy Award:  Johnny Carson and Betty White.
Margaret Thatcher is 1st British Prime Minister in 160 years to win a third consecutive term.
Wimbledon Women's Tennis:  Martina Navratilova beats Steffi Graf.Nick Faldo wins the 116th British Golf Open at Muirfield Gullane.
2nd World Champs in Athletics:  Carl Lewis wins gold in the 100m after Ben Johnson is disqualified.
Donald Trump takes out a full page NY Times ad lambasting Japan.
van Gogh's 'Irises' sells for record $53.6 million at auction.
Premier Mugabe elected President of Zimbabwe.

Famous People born in 1987

Lionel Messi, (30), Soccer Player  :  

I have a nice fire going, so time to settle in for the evening.