The Haven Chronicles

Some of my favourite pics from Grindelwald this year...

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It was great to be able to snowboard again...

2 days in Grindelwald, we were so lucky with the weather....

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Asking the locals for directions...

Ice sculpting...

Before

After

Train to Villars...

2008-01-29T08:21:00.000Z

Lac leman Chateau de Chillion

Bex

Geneve...

2008-01-24T20:14:00.000Z

Spent a few days with Alison in Geneva...the Swiss have some random things....Talking park benches and forks in lakes!

Jet de eau - Geneve

George and Poppy...

2008-01-07T20:30:00.000Z

Here's George showing us who he supports!! Nothing to do with Auntie Helen at all!

Clay pigeon shoot...

2008-01-07T20:24:00.000Z

The oldest and youngest...

2007-12-28T17:35:00.000Z

Here's my Grandma who will be 98 in a few days and George 7 months, the oldest and youngest of the family!

Boxing Day...

2007-12-28T17:19:00.000Z

On Boxing day we went for a walk near Steve & Anita's in Corpusty...

which was very muddy, but we all had our wellies on...

the weather was great...

we had to hunt our lunch though!

as we didn't catch anything we watched Joel on their new trampoline and then had soup! then we went back to Mum & Dad S's for more pressies

Christmas Day...

2007-12-28T17:10:00.000Z

On Christmas day at Mum & Dad C's we had...

Cubed Turkey...

Home grown sprouts!

and lots of pressies including the 2008 Norwich City Annual!

Christmas house decorations...

2007-12-21T08:20:00.000Z

Is it me or are decorations for the outside of your homes getting more and more strange?!

I still haven't worked this one out....is it a fetus? Please help me!

Who buys that thinking it spreads the joy of Christmas...?!

2007-12-09T20:40:00.000Z

The new Velux going in...

Blocking up windows...

The Building inspector...

Bath Wars....Episode 1 The Phantom Bath...

2007-12-04T20:23:00.000Z

So we've finally got round to changing the last room in our house...the bathroom. Why we started it so near to Christmas I'll never know!

Before...

Taking the ceiling down...

Our adopted Guinea pigs...

2007-10-13T19:12:00.000+01:00

Mo & Arthur

Arthur

Metal Plate has been removed...

2007-10-12T14:57:00.000+01:00

Before the op...gown and paper pants! After the op!

The metalwork...

The after effects...

France - Vendee...

2007-09-01T16:16:00.001+01:00

Fun on the Ferry...

The weather!

BBQ at the Villa
The Velo Rail

More to come...

Sucked in by Facebook...

2007-08-12T16:49:00.000+01:00

Unfortunately I haven't had the time to update The Haven Chronicles for a while due to the pressures of 'Facebook' .

I'm sure the novelty of that will wear off soon and will be back to posting on Blogger!

Happy Hols and see you soon...

So what has H been up to...

2007-07-20T14:58:00.001+01:00

Back in May 2001 H started a cross-stich, which was going to be a present for some friends. 6 Years 2 months later it was finished! Dedication or Madness....You decide! Thankfuly the friends don't know they are getting it!

The picture is of their Horse.

A new post...

2007-07-16T19:33:00.000+01:00

Well its been a while but there has been so much going on - and a holiday! One thing I've been doing with my time is building a Beehive Composter!

This should reduce our carbon footprint!

Seasons Challenge Cup...

2007-06-24T16:37:00.000+01:00

On Friday 22 June we had the first 'Seasons Challenge Cup'.

It was held at the par 70 Eaton Golf Course. Participants this time were Andy C, Mark H, Neil J and myself.

After Handicap adjustments the results were as follows...

4th Andy C = 97

3rd Paul = 82

2nd Mark = 79

1st Neil = 72

More tee vicar...

2007-06-23T22:05:00.000+01:00

Dodging the showers, me & Andy managed to get a round in at Sprowston Manor...

Andy enjoyed the whole course!

Father's Day...

2007-06-19T08:17:00.000+01:00

Father's Day was spent with Father-in-law at Santon Downham....

We had a lovely picnic then a walk around by the river.

We also happened to see this which has been featured on The Bathtime Blog.

Esther & Scott get married...

2007-06-13T08:06:00.000+01:00

Finally Esther and Scott got married after about 20 years together!

Scott, Esther, Thelma and Marie

Auntie and Uncle again...

2007-06-05T08:05:00.000+01:00

On Tuesday 29th May, George Southgate was born. Erm... 8 lbs something I think! Another cute little boy and a little bro for Poppy.

George is on the left! Thats baby annabelle on the right with the dislocated shoulder!

The One Night Band Official site...

2007-05-24T21:32:00.000+01:00

The One Night Band now has an official web site where you can look out for up coming gigs, pics, reviews and band member info! Coming soon, check it out for tour dates, videos and maybe official merchandise!!!

http://www.myspace.com/onenightbandonmyspace

Road ahead closed...

2007-05-23T07:59:00.000+01:00

On our travels we found we couldn't continue any further...

Salthouse Church...

2007-05-16T21:07:00.000+01:00

North Norfolk has some beautiful places to visit... some we didn't know existed! But now we have zoom zoom...!

Salthouse Church

What is it...

2007-05-04T12:45:00.000+01:00

Federer v Nadal...

2007-05-03T07:49:00.000+01:00

Saw this in the paper this morning...

Federer is the king on grass while Nadal is the King of clay!

They do swap sides as normal...

Nadal won 7-5 4-6 7-6 - I think wimbledon is safe on grass though...!

Day 35 of no rain!

Whats the point of an appendix....

2007-04-30T19:01:00.000+01:00

My Nephew Joel has just had his Appendix removed...

I think he enjoyed his hospital stay!

So he wont be climbing trees for a while...can you spot him?

Andrew planted this tree about 30 years ago in mum & dads back garden!

32nd birthday...

2007-04-28T22:23:00.000+01:00

Friday was my 32nd birthday. I had a welcomed day off work and started with a game of golf...

Round in 99 - 3 pars.

Followed by a party at The Haven...

No time to blog...

2007-04-25T13:13:00.000+01:00

Apologies to those who check in for update to the blog but it has been quite possibly the busiest time in mine and Helen lives, thanks mainly to work and church commitments. I've often wondered about sharing more personal thoughts through this blog (as flo jo once did!) but thought better of it. Here's a start with a quote that I think about as I go into new roles and responsibilities...

"I don't know the key to success,

but the key to failure is to try to please everyone."

- Bill Cosby

Is this true?

Tatty Ted Day...

2007-04-16T17:17:00.000+01:00

On Saturday Tatty Teddy came to Cards 'n' Things for a special Charity day in support of East Anglian Children Hospices and Musical Keys

We raised over £600! But who was Tatty Ted???!!!

World Horse Trials...

2007-04-09T11:40:00.000+01:00

On Saturday we went to the Word Horse Trials at Sussex Farm, Burnham Market. It is an annual event on the Horsey calendar as part of qualifying for the World Championships. A splendid posh day out! Events included crosscountry, Showjumping and dressage. The star of the show was Zara Phillips, World and European Champion... oh and sports personalty of the Year!

Zara in action...

Zara's Motor!

Happy Easter...

2007-04-09T11:29:00.000+01:00

A day in Londres...

2007-04-05T19:16:00.000+01:00

...has to start with a white chocolate mocha with cream!

While the girls got there hair done and nails did, me and bro checked out the science museum...as its free!

One of the first computers...!

More Birthday pics...

2007-03-28T23:36:00.000+01:00

Annie's 31st...

2007-03-26T22:19:00.000+01:00

Happy Birthday Annie.... twas a top night at Ed & Flo's, thanks for all you did LM and Auntie Flo!
Ann got lots of pressies...

Even a card from Anton du beck!

Lot55...

2007-03-20T14:07:00.000Z

Lot55 are and band you need to see. ... Check out their 'myspace' here

Orgasmic - Norwich

Happy 40th Mark....

2007-03-05T21:01:00.000Z

Happy Birthday Mark. Its only fair that I find some pics to embarrass you!

Is this known as a 'flock of seagulls'??!!

This photo had to be edited for content!!! Do you remember what's missing?!

Cheers to you Mark!

Best Men...

2007-03-05T20:38:00.000Z

If you haven't heard already via 'Annie's World'....

Stephen Vincent 'Millhouse' Millbarge has asked me and Andy to be his 'Best men' on his wedding day August 2008! Gonna be so much fun! Thanks Millbarge!

Life at work...

2007-03-02T08:37:00.000Z

After much thought and deliberation I decided to go for a new Apple Mac...

A joke between friends...

2007-02-22T20:55:00.000Z

Me and Tim Henman share a joke together...

Our Anniversary...

2007-02-20T08:18:00.000Z

Well today is our 8th Anniversary! And 10 years since this picture...

Our Engagement - Chateau Tilques 1997

To celebrate we went to The Eagle on Newmarket Road - great food and well looked after, we recommend it. Thanks for the tip Ann!

Physio....

2007-02-19T13:11:00.000Z

Progress is going well with my leg, I have physio twice a week at the West Norwich. I have many exercises to do and here's where I do them...

Another new Blogger...!

2007-02-16T22:14:00.000Z

Guess who!

It's our Annus! Click here for Annies World!

New Blogger...

2007-02-13T13:10:00.000Z

Steve 'Millbarge' Miller and his Fiancée Jen have joined the world of bloggers, you can check it out here. Here's a reminder of our chum Millbarge.

Mill and Derek.......Bird watching???!

Sorry Jen, havent got any embarrassing pics of you......yet!

Rain....

2007-02-12T12:55:00.000Z

Well its raining again.........I can't wait for summer........

can you Mum & Dad?!

Dayz gone by...

2007-02-09T19:10:00.000Z

Nan's 97th Birthday...

2007-01-31T20:14:00.000Z

On Sunday, Nan had her 97th Birthday!

Not 97 candles though!

Coffee in Costa......Mocha's in Marmalade...!

2007-01-29T19:27:00.000Z

Costa in Manchester Marriott Costa Norwich

Behold the White Chocolate Mocha with cream.......ummmm!

'The One Night Band' at Mambo's.....

2007-01-29T13:13:00.000Z

The band got together to discuss future gigs and new material...

X-Ray-ted...!

2007-01-25T22:17:00.000Z

The fracture is on the top left of the fibia. Looks quite small on this pic cus' the damage is inside!

This is one slide of the CT Scan, it shows a view looking down through the top of my Tibia. It should all look the same, but the dark bits show the fracture going into my bone through my leg!

The metal work! Click on them to enlarge the picture!

On a night like this.......!

2007-01-20T10:19:00.000Z

I should really let Helen blog about this but it might take a while! In the early hours of Thursday morning we arrived at Norwich International Airport to board our 07:20 flight with Flybe to Manchester. They say its best to avoid flying on windy days, especially severe weather warning days, but we had no choice! The flight lived up to what we thought it would be....ARRRGGGGG!! Plenty of prayers went up while I was trying to be cool for H saying "this is fine, dont panic!" The landing was a miracle too! Click HERE to see a similar landing to ours! In fact ours was one of the last flights in before they cancelled everything.
Anyway, this was all because we were seeing Kylie at the MEN Arena. To add to our problems the train link was out from our hotel to the MEN and every road in Manchester was gridlocked and we had to get to the other side of town! A 30min journey took us 2hours in a taxi taking every short cut there was through every part of Manchester! We made it with time to spare! After grabbing a quick drink we waited for Kylie.
She didn't disappoint! It was a fantastic show and the quality of her singing and the band took me by surprise. She was on stage for 2hr 30mins! Unfortunately we weren't allowed to take pics, but I took a few sneaky's!
So £50 on taxis later and 2 stunt flights on the windiest days of the year I can say it was definitly worth it! We also saw Gavin Henson who was checking in to our hotel with Charlotte Church. We had to leave before she got there though!
Undercover picture of Gavin Henson (Rugby Player!)

Our new car....

2007-01-12T13:59:00.000Z

We're finally not just van drivers any more! But its still only got 2 seats!!!

The Mazda Mx5 1.8iS 10th Anniversary Edition.

Comes with Hard and soft top......Roll on summer!

Injury Update 5....

2007-01-10T22:07:00.000Z

I'm now walking without my crutches and have been given the all clear to drive...which is a good thing cus' me and H pick up our new car tomorrow!!! Will post some pics when the weather is better....!!
Hard at work doing my leg workout!

Here's some pics I forgot to post from New Years Eve Party at Ed and Flojo's...

Injury Update 4...

2007-01-03T21:20:00.000Z

I had my first physio session on Tuesday which went well. I have lots of excercises to do and I'm already walking with one crutch!
Part of my rehabilitation is Guitar Hero 2 on the PS2 with Ben and Samuel....I rock! Favourite tune to rock out to is YYZ - Rush. Samuel has mastered the power stance!

Music review of 2006...

2006-12-31T15:27:00.000Z

Here's my top tunes of 2006....

Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars

The Killers - When you were young

Arctic Monkeys - I bet you look good on the dancefloor

Fall out boy - Sugar, were going down

Wolfmother - Woman

Christmas fun...

2006-12-28T11:50:00.000Z

Christmas eve at the Starkingzus!

Christmas Day at Mum & Dad S.

...later at Stephen and Anita's...

A few more wedding pics...

2006-12-28T11:44:00.000Z

Russell and Heidi's Wedding...

2006-12-27T18:43:00.000Z

Saturday 23 December...

11am , fresh scones at The Hoste then off to Holkham Church

Then off to Sussex Barn..

Injury update 3...

2006-12-22T16:32:00.000Z

Today I had my check up with the Orthopedic surgeon. I am now brace free! I'm to start physio Jan 2nd and start weight bearing from then. He said I should in time be able to resume recreational sports, even snowboarding YESSSS!!!!!! Although I will always suffer from it in some way?! He said that if I was a profesional athlete it would have ended my career, how did he know I wasnt!?!

When he went out I took a sneaky pic of the x-ray! Check out the carriage bolts!

Happy 1st Birthday...

2006-12-18T13:43:00.000Z

... to The Haven Chronicles!

It's now been a year since I started blogging! It all started thanks to Travelling Without Moving and Markcybercafe bloggers. Its been great fun and a great way to stay in touch with everyone round the globe. Thanks for all your comments and I look forward to more in 2007! Maybe you could start a blog in 2007.......?!

Andy & Ruth's new arrival...

2006-12-15T16:23:00.000Z

Just in case you haven't heard Andy & Ruth are now a Mum & Dad to Kate Rachael, check out their blog here for the details ....!

(c) Seasonswear ...!

2006-12-07T10:45:00.000Z

The latest range in the Seasons clothing line are fleeces....!

Designed for the outside catering branch of the business!
Others lines include T-Shirts, Aprons and umbrellas, all available for purchase.

Please contact our sales department for more information!

The Grand Canyon Skywalk...

2006-12-04T21:00:00.000Z

I just saw this in Helen's John Lewis magazine. Its the new Grand Canyon Skywalk opening 1 Jan 2007. You will be able to walk out over the Grand Canyon and and look 4,000 feet down into the Colorado River while standing on four inches of glass! The skywalk will be built with more than a million pounds of steel beams. It is designed to support the equivalent of 72 Boeing jets and withstand an 8.0 magnitude earthquake 50 miles away but I'm not sure I would walk round it?!

You can find out more and watch a video of the making of it here.

Store Wars...

2006-11-28T11:04:00.000Z

My Nephew Ben told me about this one...check it out here. Another Star Wars rip off but its so funny! My favorite line..."Thats no moon..........thats a melon"!!! Enjoy!

Time to Read...

2006-11-27T16:11:00.000Z

Well, recovery is slow but it does give me time to read. Chris C offered me one of his books to read but thinking it would be something to do with State, Economy and Nation in nineteenth-century Europe.......I said, I don't think so! However he lent me this book...

'Miracle in the Andes' by Nando Parado

Nando was one of the survivors of a plane that crashed in the Andes in 1972 carrying his friends and family. For 72 days they survived in this hostile environment. This story was covered by the book and film 'Alive', but this is Nando's account of his trek to find help and gives insight into the thoughts that go through your mind in a situation like this. A book you can't put down. A fantastic true story of courage.

The road to recovery...

2006-11-15T17:59:00.000Z

Today I went back to the hospital to have the staples removed! Didn't hurt too much! Afterwards I had a treat of going shopping to Waitrose with H...no 'Little Britain' jokes please!!!

Poppy cheered me up with her sparklers last night!

My days seem to be taken up with watching the series '24'. I have been given all 4 series to watch! I also practice my German with the online course the BBC are doing, you can check it out here, its great fun!

Those going on Russ-e-boy's stag should check the Polish link here. Good luck!

Injury Update 3...

2006-11-13T20:31:00.000Z

Just incase you wanted to see some more injury pics...!

I didn't know they were going to take some bone from my hip!

10 staples..lovely!

Still find a way to cook tea though!

Injury Update 2...

2006-11-11T12:37:00.000Z

Here's some pics from my stay in the N&N!

Facilities are good, TV & Internet Food was dodgey!

Bath time!

Injury update...

2006-11-08T16:16:00.000Z

Well...for those of you that don't know, here's the full story from my last blog where I left you with this statement..."Anyway it has resulted in a very swollen knee and a few days on crutches! (time to blog)"
Saturday 28th October
After seeing the A+E Doctor on Saturday, she said there was no ligament damage and it would just be a few days off my feet! I even got a leaflet saying in a few days I would be back to sport. They weren't even going to give me crutches even though I explained severeral times that I could not put any weight on my leg. I only managed to get crutches because I knew a nurse there! So off I hobbled!
Wednesday 1st November
On Wednesday I decided to get an appointment with my GP just to check it was ok as I had been trying to walk on it but it was still very painful, also any physio I should do. Anyway he checked it out and was a bit concerned that I may have fractured my Tibia Plateau. (Broken leg!) He said to go to back to A&E to get it x-rayed. So back we went and awaited the results. The look on the nurse's face when they saw the x-ray said it all! I had indeed broken my leg! a Tibia Plateau Fracture. They were very concerned that I didn't put any more weight on it!
So my leg was put in a splint and was told I needed an op! I was aloud to go home that night but had to be back on ward for 7:30am to see the specialists.

Waiting for the good news...

Thursday 2nd November
Back on the ward the specialist came round about 9am and was not sure how to repair the damaged due to the awkward position under the knee. So he booked me in for a CT Scan, this would give a clearer picture. At 1pm I had the scan and then 2:30pm they came for me to do the op! The op lasted about 3hours and the Morphine sure did the trick! When I woke up I discovered they had taken bone from my hip and grafted it into my leg and covered it with a metal plate and screwed it in place!
So there we have it....6 weeks with the brace on and a further 6 weeks with no weight on it...12 weeks off work!?!?!?!

Meadow Way Chapel FC

2006-10-30T21:07:00.000Z

Seasons have just sponsored the new kit for the Adult and under 14 team for Meadow Way Chapel

It was a proud day to put on the shirts but it was also going to be a painful day...
10 mins into the game against Proclaimers I came off worse in 50-50 challenge which pushed my knee cap into places it shouldn't really go! The pics say it all...(thanks ed, now i'll always remember it!!!!)

Matt (our goalie) also came off with a bad head injury - that was why the ambulance was called!
Anyway it has resulted in a very swollen knee and a few days on crutches! (time to blog)

Then and now...3

2006-10-19T22:05:00.000+01:00

Seasons 2005

Seasons 2006

Beware... Seasons is watching you...!

10k at Sandringham

2006-10-19T21:48:00.000+01:00

On Sunday 15th October Helen, Mum.C and Lizet took part in the 10k race for Cancer Research on Sandringham Estate.

It was Helen's mums second and longest race since starting running just 12 months ago. Not sure if I should share her age but it was a fantastic achevement at 1 hour 8mins on a tough course. Half marathon next...."Bungay"???!!!

Les Misérables

2006-10-04T22:17:00.000+01:00

A few weeks ago now we went to see Les Misérables at the Queens Theatre in London. We found the story very easy to pick up and magnetic from the start. You instantly bond with the characters and together with fantastic music, singing and slightly musty theatre you get drawn into the show. Or maybe it was the champagne?!

A must see show and has now been running 21 years. You were right Ruth, I was fighting back the tears at the end!

The Great North Run...

2006-10-02T20:49:00.000+01:00

We've just got back from a fantastic weekend in Newcastle for the Great North Run which Helen took part in. The atmosphere was truly amazing and I have to say I was gutted not being able to take part. From the friendliness of the Jordies, spotting celebs, mingling with the elite athletes in our hotel and not forgetting the Red Arrows it felt like being part of one big family (all wearing tracksuits!)

Red Arrows over the Tyne

Our Police escort to the start!

Helen's there somewhere!

The one and only Jimmy!

Helen's in the pink top...!

At the 8 Mile point...

The Champion....2 Hours 7mins.

Thanks to everyone for their encouragement and best wishes...London Marathon next...?!

Random Photo's...

2006-09-25T22:16:00.000+01:00

I can't seem to open the boot of my impretza!
Marc, Z3 in mid-air!

Then and now...No.2

2006-09-17T12:54:00.000+01:00

These next pictures are of Pete & Laura and poppy's house...

September 2004

May 2006

Then and now...

2006-09-10T17:57:00.000+01:00

A little series I will be running on The Haven Chronicles to entertain you all is a feature called "Then and now".

This will include a photo of something from "back in the day" and the same subject matter as it is now. These could include anything from people to places. Other bloggers are welcome to post theirs too! Here is the first...

Andy and Ruth's back garden...

Then - A beautiful haven of colour and greenery

Now - Muck Muck!

Others gigs...

2006-09-06T08:18:00.000+01:00

October should be a good month seeing cool bands. I've got tickets to see Avenged Sevenfold at the UEA.

I've just ordered tickets for Oxjam at the waterfront where keefs band Lot55 are supporting CORD who have signed to Island Records. Click here to listen to Lot55.

Upcoming gigs...

2006-09-06T08:05:00.000+01:00

In septmember the 'One Night Band' has 2 gigs. The first is a wedding which is at Hales Hall, Loddon in the great barn. The second is a charity gig in aid of Boys with Muscular Dystrophy. Its at Pulham Market Hall on 23 September, tickets are £7.50 adults, children over 10 £4.00 which includes a hot and cold buffet.

Blogging Problems

2006-09-05T08:33:00.000+01:00

With reference to the post on MarkCybercafe about problems posting comments, I am a having the same problems too! At the moment it seems to be to MarkCyberCafe and Travelling without moving. Does anyone have any answers? LOL, if you do you probably can't post them!

Holiday pics...

2006-09-02T19:10:00.000+01:00

Just some pics from our holiday in Grindelwald before the wedding...

Me and andy, very pleased with our tattoo's, Ruth not so impressed!

Amazing views as allways in Grindelwald!

Helen doing her Heidi impression!

Wedding - Part 2

2006-08-28T22:06:00.000+01:00

After the service was aperitifs on the lawn and traditional alpin horn players!

Then it was off to the reception at Schloss Schadau on lake Thun.

The family!

Andy & Sarah's Wedding...

2006-08-28T18:25:00.000+01:00

Hi all. For the last 8 days we've been in Grindelwald, Switzerland for Helen's Bro's Wedding. The scenery was amazing and so were the venue's!
Andy getting ready in the Hotel with view of the Eiger - Me & H at the church in Lauterbrunnen.

More to follow - having problems uploading pics!

Meat Slicer for sale!

2006-08-18T18:44:00.000+01:00

This lovely 10" meat slicer could be yours! Go on make me an offer!

Andy's Stag Weekend...

2006-08-13T21:52:00.000+01:00

Edited for blog purposes
Friday night

bowling then off for a curry, where's Andy gone...?!

Saturday

Breakfast at the truckers cafe!

Boats on the Norfolk broads on a lovely August summers day! Followed by donuts!

North Norfolk

2006-08-07T19:17:00.000+01:00

Sunday we had a day out around North Norfolk and a meal at The Hoste Arms with friends. Norfolk is such a beautiful place when you get a chance to explore it!

Celebs and fine food at the Hoste Arms.

Wibbly Wobbly Log Jog

2006-08-05T10:34:00.000+01:00

Friday night at Thetford Forest Helen and her mum took part in the 'Wibbly Wobbly Log Jog'! It's a 5 Mile race through the forest. Apart from 'Race for life' this was Mum's first proper race! They completed it in 53mins, without walking!!

Archive pics from Old Buckenham...

2006-08-03T22:01:00.000+01:00

Happy Dayz!

And for my Texan friends...

This next one was going to be the album cover! Pete and Sean, can you see the cross to the right, do you remember that night?!! Great memories and many classic moments!

CUTS 2006

2006-07-30T13:14:00.000+01:00

Well I'm back from an amazing week at CUTS! For those who don't know what that is, it is a camp for 8 - 12 year olds held at Old Buckenham High School. It was pretty tough as there were 71 kids and also because I left Helen at home. The first pics I wanted to post were the ones of the storm we had on wednesday night. We always seem to get a good strom, but this was the worst I have witnessed! It was a long night....!

We even had a CUTS blog site, check it out here.

Archive pic....

2006-07-19T08:14:00.000+01:00

As its the hottest day in the UK in 100 years, here's a suitable archive pic of Russ-e-boy's 30th celebrations in Iceland.

No time to blog...but time to quote...

2006-07-17T21:44:00.000+01:00

"Kind words can be short and easy to speak,

but their echoes are truly endless."

Mother Teresa

Photo Friday - Summer

2006-07-13T07:45:00.000+01:00

Strawberries from our garden.

Heybourne Golf Invitational

2006-07-08T17:02:00.000+01:00

Friday night was the inaugural 'Heybounre Golf Invitational at Sprowston Manor.
After a brief warm up on the range we headed down to the starter hut.
Pete had some spectators!

Here's a classic pic...click on it to enlarge!

For you golfers I went out in 46 and finished with a round of 97. I was well pleased!

First officer Pablo....

2006-06-30T12:44:00.000+01:00

Yesterday we had the opportunity to go up in one of Mike.C's friends plane! It is a Piper Cherokee 140.

Golf - Alpha - Victor - Wiskey - Alpha.....CLEAR PROP!

Control Panel!

We took off from Norwich International at about 11:00 after being waved off by some spotters by the runnway

on course for Lydd Airport which is on the coast down the south of Kent. Flight took around 1h20m. After a stop of for food and drink we returned home! Not bad going, getting lunch down south a being back for afternoon tea!

What I didnt realise was that I would be bringing us into land!!! It was great....all my skills of microsoft flight sim came into action! One difference is that you get a lot more turbulance with the real thing!

Pilot Pablo! Shipdom 02 approach

A Footballing Prayer...

2006-06-21T07:36:00.000+01:00

God of all Nations,

May we be blessed with the gifts of a footballing team.

As goalkeepers may we keep out the fierce shots of prejudice, racism and greed, saving others from the penalties of poverty and disease.

Working together as a strong back four, may we defend the goal of fullness of life for the oppressed and vulnerable.

Grant us the versatility and stamina of midfielders that we may go wherever we are needed to support those in trouble.

Give us the creativity and vision of wingers, providing passes of encouragement to those who can make fairer laws and crosses of hope to those in despair.

When we are strikers, may integrity, justice and compassion be the goals we should score.

And when we are on the subs bench, keep us faithful, cheering on others and inspiring them with fresh belief and energy when we are called to put on our boots.

God of all our hopes and all our excitement may this World Cup see new frienships made, old hatreds dismantled and the richness and diversity of life celebrated by all people whatever the colour of there shirt.

And may the best team win!

Amen.

This world cup prayer is by Lynne Chitty who is a lay assistant at Gloucester Cathedral.

Bbq at Pinewood & Footy at MWC

2006-06-21T07:16:00.000+01:00

The day started with a visit from 2 old ladies at the shop...

Had a lovely Bbq at Pete, Laura's and Poppy's....

This is my fav pic!

Making sure tradition is past down the family line, Poppy is learning the elephant trick!

Then off to watch the footy at Meadow Way.

The Foo's

2006-06-19T13:07:00.000+01:00

What a crazy weekend seeing the Foo Fighters in Hyde Park! It was a hot one so we had to start it with a Magners on ice!

Then it was off to the Park. The show kick off at 4pm with The Subways (who we missed) then Angels and Airways who are the lead singer of Blink 182 new band. They sounded the same as Blink! Next up were The Queens of the Stone age, didn't know much of there stuff but they were very good. Next we made our way to the front, well, the front of 'Genral Admission' ticket area! As you can see from the pic we were so far back because of the huge area for Golden Circle!
Next up was Motorhead! For old boys they still had it and as you would guess the crowd went mad for 'the ace of spades'!! During all of this outbreaks of 'moshing' was going on! We were getting more and more crammed in too, to the point you could not move your arms at all! Then the Foo's came on and things went crazy! I managed to survive about 5 songs before crowd surfing out!! It was great! Age 31 and my first crowd surf! I ended up getting a better view anyway!
I'll leave you with some other pics of the night. Oh, also, we had a great surprise when Roger Taylor and Brian May came out to play 'we will rock you' and 'Tie your mother down'!!!! twas a special moment!

We also finished the weekend with some Aircraft spotting at a top secret spotting site at stansted airport!