Monday, October 22, 2007
Al Ain Photos
Some quick photos at last, I ran out of steam last night but am feeling more refreshed now. Been a busy day with a meeting a Jake's school thrown in so we didn't get home till 6pm. A quick dinner tonight of chicken and salad and I'm also trying to catch up on the weekends laundry. Now that my course has started I have plenty of 'homework' as well! Anyway hope you like these, the racing was very close between the top racers and it was exciting stuff!
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Excellent Results!
This will be super quick. Just had to let you all know that Scott showed what he has always said he can do. Two meetings over two days and Scott got a second place overall and the yesterday first place overall. Grant and Scott made a great team, both are relieved and happy that everything went well. The new track is very good. Jake and I had a nice break away also. Hope your birthday was good Joanne! Will post photos tonight.
Friday, October 19, 2007
No Photo Today!
Not much of a title I know! It's just gone 6.30am and I decided to do a little post before the week gets too busy. This weekend is a big one for us, Scott has a double kart meeting at the new Al Ain track. We are staying at a hotel overnight and will be back late tomorrow evening. Next week school is back on the normal timetable now that Ramadan is over so it will be a 5.45am start everyday. Got to have the boys dropped at school so I can start work at 7.30am Ouch!
My course starts officially on the 22nd but the introduction started this week to allow the participants to get used to the VLE "virtual learning environment", not sure how it all goes exactly but it looks straight forward and most people have checked in and said hello. There are 5 people from Dubai, a lot from England and a smattering from around the world.
The last week has been a holiday, it has been lovely but really flew past. I had a lot of projects that I needed to get done and was only partly successful. Scott has been constantly doing his school work, done a bit of karting practice but that has been all. Jake and I finally got to the movies yesterday, been promising him all week! We saw the Bourne Ultimatum and it was really good.
Jake had his first rugby tournament a couple of weeks ago. It was against the Sharjah Wanderers Club team. The have a lovely pitch at the club with a very nice little covered stand. It was nice to have all the supporters together rather than spread out and it was a nice atmosphere. It was still pretty hot even though kick off was at 9am (about 30oC). The exiles team was double the size of the wanderers and so everyone got time to rest. The score was 80ish to nil so it wasn't exactly a fair contest but it was such a nice venue I hope we get invited back and I'm sure their new team will get better.
It was nice to have a chat to Mum and Joanne this week. HAPPY BIRTHDAY for tomorrow Joanne! Great to hear all the news. The boys and I have decided to go back to NZ (ChCh only) at Xmas. Grant's leave was cancelled due to a shortage of staff and he will be working right through Xmas, including day shift on Xmas day. We have our tickets booked but I have yet to confirm taking some days off work so I will pass on the exact dated when I'm sure. I am really excited about it now that a decision has been made, I do feel sorry for Grant, he is always so busy.
Nice to see you pop in Dorene - your artwork is lovely and you are very talented. I love creating but need my computer to put it together. I looked at the Coastal Classic web site, brought back memories I tell ya! some best forgotten! Good luck the Brent and the crew, hope you have a lovely sail back too.
Speaking of Grant being busy, he has managed to squeeze in time to decorate Jake's bedroom. He wanted to get it done before the karting got too busy and it looks fantastic! We had a big change around as Jake had grown out of the old colours, wanted a desk, didn't want the TV and didn't want the bunk bed any longer. Well the painting. lighting and soft furnishing is all done but when we went to get the furniture from Ikea nothing was in stock! Apparently they only get two shipments a year and the next one is due in a couple of weeks! So it gives me a bit more time to sell the old stuff and you have to wait a bit longer for any photos but I can tell you it looks fantastic. Jake has a strong grass green on the walls, black and white duvet, white curtains, black desk, chair, bookcase and shelves.
OK It's time for me to get moving! Have a shower, get Jake up and pack the car. Scott and Grant left over an hour ago and they were running late. It's about a 2 hour drive along a very boring road! (straight most of the way). I made all the food last night so we have muffins, a banana cake, a bacon and egg pie, corned beef rolls and sandwiches. Forgot to get any fruit so might pick something along the way. Will pack plenty of cold drinks as it will be hot for sure. The temps have been dropping but it's still mid 30's. I'm glad we are staying the night, the Al Ain Hilton is not too expensive, the rooms are a bit dated but it has a nice restful atmosphere.
Gotta run now or I will be late! will do a quick update tomorrow evening.
My course starts officially on the 22nd but the introduction started this week to allow the participants to get used to the VLE "virtual learning environment", not sure how it all goes exactly but it looks straight forward and most people have checked in and said hello. There are 5 people from Dubai, a lot from England and a smattering from around the world.
The last week has been a holiday, it has been lovely but really flew past. I had a lot of projects that I needed to get done and was only partly successful. Scott has been constantly doing his school work, done a bit of karting practice but that has been all. Jake and I finally got to the movies yesterday, been promising him all week! We saw the Bourne Ultimatum and it was really good.
Jake had his first rugby tournament a couple of weeks ago. It was against the Sharjah Wanderers Club team. The have a lovely pitch at the club with a very nice little covered stand. It was nice to have all the supporters together rather than spread out and it was a nice atmosphere. It was still pretty hot even though kick off was at 9am (about 30oC). The exiles team was double the size of the wanderers and so everyone got time to rest. The score was 80ish to nil so it wasn't exactly a fair contest but it was such a nice venue I hope we get invited back and I'm sure their new team will get better.
It was nice to have a chat to Mum and Joanne this week. HAPPY BIRTHDAY for tomorrow Joanne! Great to hear all the news. The boys and I have decided to go back to NZ (ChCh only) at Xmas. Grant's leave was cancelled due to a shortage of staff and he will be working right through Xmas, including day shift on Xmas day. We have our tickets booked but I have yet to confirm taking some days off work so I will pass on the exact dated when I'm sure. I am really excited about it now that a decision has been made, I do feel sorry for Grant, he is always so busy.
Nice to see you pop in Dorene - your artwork is lovely and you are very talented. I love creating but need my computer to put it together. I looked at the Coastal Classic web site, brought back memories I tell ya! some best forgotten! Good luck the Brent and the crew, hope you have a lovely sail back too.
Speaking of Grant being busy, he has managed to squeeze in time to decorate Jake's bedroom. He wanted to get it done before the karting got too busy and it looks fantastic! We had a big change around as Jake had grown out of the old colours, wanted a desk, didn't want the TV and didn't want the bunk bed any longer. Well the painting. lighting and soft furnishing is all done but when we went to get the furniture from Ikea nothing was in stock! Apparently they only get two shipments a year and the next one is due in a couple of weeks! So it gives me a bit more time to sell the old stuff and you have to wait a bit longer for any photos but I can tell you it looks fantastic. Jake has a strong grass green on the walls, black and white duvet, white curtains, black desk, chair, bookcase and shelves.
OK It's time for me to get moving! Have a shower, get Jake up and pack the car. Scott and Grant left over an hour ago and they were running late. It's about a 2 hour drive along a very boring road! (straight most of the way). I made all the food last night so we have muffins, a banana cake, a bacon and egg pie, corned beef rolls and sandwiches. Forgot to get any fruit so might pick something along the way. Will pack plenty of cold drinks as it will be hot for sure. The temps have been dropping but it's still mid 30's. I'm glad we are staying the night, the Al Ain Hilton is not too expensive, the rooms are a bit dated but it has a nice restful atmosphere.
Gotta run now or I will be late! will do a quick update tomorrow evening.
Tuesday, October 09, 2007
A Birthday in Heaven - We Love You Guy Happy 14th
We miss this little fellow so much, even after all these years. It seems like only yesterday that this photo was taken. This is the first photo of Guy that I have scrapped, I used bits of two kits both made in memory of a little boy called Miles. I will do some more as I have many lovely photos hidden away in albums. However, I really wanted to post this here today.
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