ANZAC DAY Request - Lest We Forget

[KL_inTheMiX]

Hi guys,

How about we all make Anzac biscuits on Sunday in the spirit of Rememberance?!?!!

All diggers young and old
and those whose stories may never be told
We honour your sacrifice no matter your creed
Sailor, Soldier, Airmen, ALL take heed
We Remember You

Lest We Forget!!

Keira-Lee (Air Force Warrant Officer )

[Chelsea (Thermie Groupie)]

Yes definitely.  We will be making them with our children tomorrow and explaining why. 

[cathy79]

Wonderful idea.  Our thoughts go out to those whose family members are currently serving both here and overseas.  Just came home from a tribute evening at the school - very well done.

[I Love Bimby!]

Great idea KL. Had just been wondering what activity to do with Miss 3 tomorrow (still a little young for the dawn service).

Will be making these for sure!

[faffa_70]

Yes traditionally made in our house today too. Thoughts go out to many and thoughts of many.

[cookie1]

We always have Anzac biscuits.

Anzac day is VERY close to my heart. Dad served in WW2 and although he never spoke of the horrors he saw (he would only tell us of the mischief they got up to) and never marched on Anzac Day I have always found it very emotional. More so since he died as the last post was played at his funeral and his coffin draped in the Australian flag. Nowadays if you want me to cry just play the last post. I always had to keep my sunnies on at the schools Anzac Day services.

Lest We Forget

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[gertbysea]

Well said KL.

My father in law landed on Galliopie on this day in 1915. He was lucky to survive until the age of 89. My brother in law was a guest of the Japanese for the duration working on the Burmese Thai Railway and is now nearly 89 and one of the few survivors of his unit. My own father was a medic in the US Army on the European front.

We all have stories and than goodness for that.

Thank you KL. bless you.

Gretch

[Thermomixer]

Good idea KL - I made some without seeing the prompt.

Cheers

[meganjane]

We always have Anzac biscuits.

Anzac day is VERY close to my heart. Dad served in WW2 and although he never spoke of the horrors he saw (he would only tell us of the mischief they got up to) and never marched on Anzac Day I have always found it very emotional. More so since he died as the last post was played at his funeral and his coffin draped in the Australian flag. Nowadays if you want me to cry just play the last post. I always had to keep my sunnies on at the schools Anzac Day services.

Lest We Forget

Mine too Jean. Dad never, ever spoke of the war and also would not march on ANZAC Day. When he was dying of lung cancer (they gave the pilots cigarettes in those days to calm their nerves!), he watched the service on TV and it's the first time I've ever seen him cry...  In fact, I'm crying now thinking about it.

[brazen20au]

we made them too, even though i'd totally forgotten about this thread til today. funnily i asked dh to make them, using the EDC recipe and his turned out like proper anzacs (spreading and chewy) whereas when i make that recipe they always turn out like cookies - small and heaped and dryish. weird lol

[goldfish]

. . . and we'll be making them today . . . .

[dede]

Made 2 lots last night for DD 8 and DS 5 to share with their class today

[Halex]

Yes have done 3 batches. DS will be handing out sone to our neighbours in the street tomorrow.

H

[goldfish]

Making several batches this afternoon . . .
Trying this conversion, too     http://thermomixdelights.com.au/2011/09/11/anzac-biscuits/

[CreamPuff63]

Anyone going to watch the Gallipoli movie? The beginning is the bit that tears me apart the most.