No.12. Then the fog rolls in.

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You wouldn't be able to tell from these photos that we have had a thick foggy morning, there was such a covering of cloud and misty fog that Brandt's flight to NZ has been delayed.

Half an hour after the plane should have landed though, the skies were as clear as anything. As it is a warm sunny day, you can be sure that the resheduled plane time for tonight will be when the fog rolls back in to the Island.

So as to not waste a glorious day, we headed to the beach.

After Granny and Poppa snorkelled and the kids swam, we bought Ice-creams from Se Moosa Bus.

I also have my friend Chrissie's baby shower on this afternoon, her baby is due the same day as Jasper's first Birthday.

Then on to Peter Sanders 60th birthday at Two chimney's winery. Brandt wasn't going to be able to attend as he was supposed to be in NZ performing as Tom Jones for Tornado entertainment.

Peters best mate John was supposed to be flying in on the NZ flight, so when the night flight was cancelled due to the fog, Brandt took his place.

After the cutting of the cake and a request for Brandt to sing, he gave Peter an amended version happy birthday baby mine.

Jasper loved having Daddy home for a bit longer and another party to go to.

Se Moosa Bus

This is our beloved Se Moosa bus.

It is our roving mobile canteen on Norfolk Island, always available at the Markets, local football, netball and at the beach all Summer for Hamburgers, Chips and Iceblocks as well as nice coffees and hot chocolates.

I remember lining up with my older sister for a treat when I spent a summer here at 10 years of age, 25 years before we moved to Norfolk Island, but I will have to ask a local what bus it was back then.

Lovely Owners Kellie and Tosca are the school canteen ladies also among many other things.

Last year, we enjoyed dinner from se moosa bus and a music night as we watched the sun set over Emily bay.

Se Moosa Bus in the Norfolk Language means to nearly burst as in having eaten so much, you could nearly burst or moosa (nearly) bus (burst or bust).

Someone showed me photos of the bus when it was new being lifted off the ship recently, sadly, I can't remember who it was, so can't ask them to scan the photos.
Then my brother sends me an email today with the scanned photos, Thanks for reading my blog Mike.

Here is the actual bus as it came off the ship at Kingston, December 1987.

It was ready to go with all it's war paint on and was fitted out as the Pinetree tours bus for the light and sound show.

This Iconic feature of Norfolk Island is up for sale and it would be a shame for the local kids (and their Mums and Dads) to not see it down the beach each Summer.

If you are interested in purchasing this piece of modern Norfolk Island History, being your own boss, having this amazing view at work all summer long and Living on Norfolk Island, leave a message in the comment box.