aussie aussie aussie oi oi oi - Celebrate Anzic Day together

Ok, I will be there then....

 

Neil, would appreciate next time you get together with some of your Aussie mates let me know what you guys would like for lunch/supper.. I will make a special menu.

 

Roo stew would go down well , any road kill second best . Remember i tried to get a idea what they wanted to eat but got no were Greg may have more success , ill go along with whats going ,one oF kevins snags n onions in a roll would do me fine. Its a 10 am start so it will be lunch. ill call n chat with you soon m8 ok?

 

@alex @Dave & Imp
Some question as to the origins and meaning of ANZAC has surfaced
ANZAC day is on the 25 April each year . ANZAC is an acronym for Australia New Zealand Army Core and it is a highy respected tradition to celebrate the tragic loss of over six thousand soldiers who where sent to fight on the the shores of Gallipoli in Tukey in a misguided attempt to thwart the involvement of the Turks in 1915 in WW1. Sent by Churchill to save his own soldiers the Australians and the New Zealanders ... or the Ozzies and Kiwis collectively known as Diggers and are now reknowned for their ingenuity in fighting tactics in trenches sometimes only meters away from the enemy. They were drawn from all over both countries many from farming areas and because of that they were fierce and inventive and tough adversaries for the Turks who had the higher ground and all the advantages.Per head of population the ANZACS represented the highest contribution to the war front and the many cenotaphs in small country towns built by the returned services league (RSL) is a sad testament to this dedication as many families lost all their men and sons and many towns lost half or more of their male citizens . It is from this that Australians and Kiwis enjoy an indelible friendship even though the friendly rivalry and competitivness can sometimes seem to contradict that .
So on Saturday 25 April at Andys Private Gardens on the waterfront, there will be a "MOB" of Aussies and Kiwis celebrating this day to respect the fallen .. and no doubt there will be a few fallen brown bottles and some good larrikin style humor ... we encourage and invite all to attend ... no need to be an Aussie or Kiwi ... just come and meet some nice people ....

Cheers ..see yas there
Roodog

 

Sorry I missed your group gathering. My internet, Globe, has gone to an occasionally operating condition, much like my brain in the last few days, so I thought the meet up was Thursday. I hope everyone enjoyed themselves.

 

Morning Oh late one or is that Oh Early one, not sure if i am missing Something here on dates, Dave I tend to think that you are ahead, Thursday being 25 th March and the Meet is April 25th, which is a Saturday.
maybe it is just me not getting the drift?

JP

 

Yes, Jack... it is me that is a-drift in never-never land. I will try to make it next month..

 

This event is now posted on the Calendar. Use the Calendar to see what is happening around Dumaguete the DIF members may be interested in attending.

 

Terror arrests in Australia over planned Anzac Day attack

Two men were arrested in Melbourne on Saturday for allegedly planning an Islamic State-inspired attack at Anzac Day commemorations honouring soldiers who fought and died for Australia -- the country's most important national event.

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Terror arrests in Australia over planned Anzac Day attack - Yahoo News Singapore

Anzac Day "Ceremonies are due to be held in towns and cities across the country on April 25 to remember those who served as Australian and New Zealand Army Corps soldiers."
Abbott said "The greatest act of defiance that Australians could make towards those who would do us harm is to turn up in very large numbers at Anzac Day services to show support for our country, our values and our armed forces."