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Guys!

(And girls!)

I'm in the newspaper!

It only took three or four weeks, but I'm not sure if I can keep up this pace since I'm not sure I'll be able to be in another newspaper in another three or four weeks.

Also, apparently I haven't figured out how to scan things so that you can actually read them. Oops. They've also replaced the edition on their website, so you can't look at it there. Boo.

Here's what it says!

"A cook's tour: Mark van der Lee, 23, of Washington DC, wanted to atten a culinary school and visit New Zealand, so [he] has combined both by enrolling at EIT. On Sunday he was one of more than 20 EIT culinary students just three weeks into their training who were helping out at the long lunch."

And the actual article says:

"Bad weather makes the party, they say - and so it was for Sunday's C J Pask Great Long Lunch in Napier. For only the second time in 11 years, rain forced the event to relocate from the Marine Parade gardens, this time to the Rodney Green Centennial Events Centre at McLean Park. It didn't dampen the mood of the 808 guests who enjoyed three sumptuous courses by Arnault Vallee of Orton Catering. The event showcases Hawke's Bay produce and attracts diners from around the world. This year there were guests from Las Vegas and Sweden."

And the caption of the photo that doesn't have me in it (no, none of those are me):

"Queens: Long lunchers Ronda Edwards (floral dress) and Ally Gordon (silver dress) have their photo taken with the 'royal' guests - also known as Gary, Steve and Muzz."

Unfortunately, I didn't get to meet Gary, Steve or Muzz.

Just wanted to put an end to the cliffhanger regarding me in the newspaper! I still owe you all a lot of updates, and now that I have more of a routine going, there will be at least two in the next two days. Stay tuned, if you want!

If not, that's fine too!