Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Stephen Fookes - The end of another era in wool

L to R: Phil Cranswick, Duane Knowles (new CEO), BvR and Stephen Fookes.

As some readers of this blog will know, today is Stephen’s last official day as CEO of NZWTA. Stephen has held this position since the inception of NZWTA, and is also a well known and respected figure in the wool industry. We want to wish you well and hope retirement is everything you wished it would be, and more. I am sure it’s more a case of “see you later” than “farewell”. Enjoy the new phase of your life and career.

Tomorrow also marks Eugene’s first birthday. He today started saying his first word (“ta”), and can now also walk up to 3 metres all by himself. Such a big boy! He has also started playing peek-a-boo, and knows how to wave goodbye and blow kisses. Too cute! I will post pictures tomorrow.

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Other than this the main other item to mention is the weather. It has been hot in Sydney, with a max of 36 expected next week. Ouch! Bring on the cooler weather!!


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