It is New Years Eve afternoon; the weather is now fantastic - a mere 25°C, a zephyr of a sea breeze fanning the sun-tan seekers on the beach.
However, as I prepare for this evenings celebration (the Champagne is on ice) I have managed to procure a couple more calendars which I will send free to three participants, anywhere, who submits the most correct answers.
So, at a time when the world is looking pensively Eastward, I offer light relief by way of Trivia #2 (2004 in Retrospect)
As before, please; entries only by email to my private address (easily discovered); please include postal address (several entries in Trivia #1 were correct, but were submitted sans address!)
And, no! This is not some crude and painfully slow attempt to obtain email addresses for soliciting purposes - so no more accusing emails, OK?
Q.1 The US said a final goodbye to Ronald Reagan; Palestinians mourned the death of Yasser Arafat; who did Fijians farewell?
Q.2 During 2004, the world lost a Godfather; a Super Hero and an oil-fire fighter. Name them.
Q.3 Who said "Is there anyone left in New Zealand to thank?"?
Q.4 Who did Australians dub "Lay down Sally"? Why?
Q.5 In November, a memorial service commemorating the 25th anniversary of New Zealand's worst air disaster was held where?
Q.6 What very expensive breed of dog got lost on its way to Mars?
Q.7 What is LOTR director Peter Jackson's current project?
Q.8 In July, Lance Armstrong became the first man to win the Tour de France six times. He jointly held the previous record with four others. Name them.
Q.9 Which region is regarded as the world's southernmost winemaking region?
Q.10 What is the name of the militia, terrorising the population of Dafur?
New Years wishes to all.