FESTIVE SEASON ACTIVITIES

Has been absolutely wonderful to have both my daughters here from the UK.Of course seeing my grandchild Emma again makes it all worthwhile.Emmylou has still not received her luggage.She arrived in Durban on the 11th December from the UK,so if you see a black suitcase anywhere around the world, it could be Emmylou's.

Here's some more photos.My Uncle Syd and Aunty Marina taken at Durban International.
Otherwise the rest of the people you should know.

DYLAN ROBSON IMPRESSES

A group of friends of mine ended up at Butcher Block Pinetown the other evening. At Dylan ended up serving our table. My friends were impressed. Thank you Dylan!

SNAKES LIVING @ NEDBANK

Well what a surprise, our gardens around Nedbank have these "Nedbank" green snakes living there.Not just the mother and father but the whole family.
The best snake is a dead snake.

MORE UK PICTURES

INTRO TO MY NEW NOVEL

Please put some money aside so you can purchase a copy of my first novel which will be completed next year.
Here is the first few paragraphs to set the scene...............

CHARLIE RIGHTWOOD, “A RIGHT MESS”

CHAPTER 1

While sitting at New York’s J.F.K. Charlie had this crazy idea. He had just received his bagel and coffee from this really cute waitress in Starbucks.
“Bianca at your service!”
When this strange thought ran through his head. He wanted to cause some havoc, some devastation that would ruin this perfect situation around him.
Happy couples, hand in hand, smiling faces, children’s voices and laughter resounded in the terminal 7 building. Everything seemed so purposeful.
Charlie Rightwood was not impressed!
A chair through the glass-enclosed coffee shop would certainly be a starting point. That would certainly get them running.
Charlie had had time to reflect on the past months on the 15-mile journey from the Holiday Inn, 57th Street, Midtown Manhattan, where he was collected by the cabbie. Fortunately the Puerto Rican was not too talkative.
“Which Airline will you be travelling from New York, Sir?”
“British Airlines to London” replied Charlie
“ Right on”
That was that, formalities were over and Charlie slipped in to a reflective mood………………….

BEFORE YOU DATE

If you are divorced, single etc, before you start dating a woman again, maybe have this agreement signed. My friend Charlie suggests it could clear up lots of misunderstandings.



FRIENDSHIP AGREEMENT

The purpose of this agreement is to clearly set out the guidelines for a friendship in order that there is no misunderstanding going forward.


GUIDELINES
1. I am not interested in a permanent relationship, i.e. I don’t want to get married.
2. Sending emails, sms’ or telephone calls does not mean anything but friendship.
3. Should we hold hands, kiss etc does not mean the relationship is moving to another level, or that commitment is on the way.
4. This friendship does not imply exclusivity and both parties are free to date other people.
5. Any terms of endearment like darling, love; baby etc is just a term of endearment and nothing more.
6. There has to be no pressure in terms of the amount of times that contact should be made.
7. Any past communication in terms of any proposed future commitment is now null and void and will continue in terms of the new guidelines.
8. An exchange of gifts is simply that and nothing more.
9. Silence in communication is nothing more than “time out”.
10. The costs of entertainment, food etc must be shared unless otherwise agreed on.
11. The guidelines are not negotiable unless agreed to by both parties to the friendship agreement.
12. Both parties are free at any point to end contact without an explanation.





Noted and understood

RENEWING YOUR MIND

Recently I purchased the whole Bible on CD,this is the New King James Version, in order that I can fill up the hours when I am driving or before I go to bed, and listen to the Bible being read. It is certainly paying dividends as I have become more positive about life. My divorce certainly was a huge setback so I have decided to reformat the "hard drive" of my mind. It is so good to have scriptures occupying my mind rather than sadnes and anger etc. The result of this is that it has become easier to write worship songs again. On Friday night I wrote a new song and put the music to it in 90 minutes. I will publish the words and chords soon, just for interest purposes. Now I have odered a 80 Gig IPOD, so I can listen to the Bible when I am walking on the Beach, or waiting for a client.
All I can say, it is changing my thinking.The Bible is powerful and can renew our minds and our lives, because of the Holy Spirit which brings life to it.

CREATIVE FLOATS IN HOLLAND

Once again I have received some gorgeous pictures of floats in Holland, sent by my dear friends Gert and Ailsa. I will show you some more shortly.

PROTEAS AT HAVANA GRILL

A friend of mine Nicolene was celebrating her last night of singleness before getting married and I was there to capture her excitement to see some of the Protea Cricketers there.

Trust you all know who the cricketers are?

C.O.T.C.CELEBRATES SA RUGBY WIN!

VIVA SOUTH AFRICA, VIVA!!

Our Church celebrating at Kevin Haviland's house. Awesome to watch on the big screen

AWESOME SOUTH AFRICA!

South Africa won the rugby world cup in France. What a day for South Africa!
Fortunately I excersised my floor crossing option, changing my jersey 5 minutes before the kick off, supporting South Africa...............Picture of me with one of the SA suppoters from our church

ENGLAND TO WIN RUGBY WORLD CUP?

In view that my daughters currently reside in England, and that my grandchild, Emma, was born there, I have decided to support England in the final of the Rugby World Cup.Needless to say I am the only one in the Nedbank building with this view.
Kevin Haviland (COTC leader) is seeing trying to persuade me otherwise.

LLEWELYN UPDATE

Hi, remember me, I am Llewelyn. Before I update you with events in my life, I had to include a picture of my grandaughter and I on the tube from St.Albans to London. We were on our way to enjoy the "London Eye". That was an amazing experience.
So, what am I up to? Well my life revolves around my work at Nedbank, and my involvent with the new church we started called "Church On The Corner (C.O.T.C.)".Kevin Haviland, who also works at Nedbank, is our leader. Of course this has opened up many opportunities for both of us as we share the preaching.I still lead the Praise and Worship at all the meetings, which include our Monday night Bible Study and Prayer meeting.It is so encouraging to see the growth of the other people who are part of the new church. We have no more room in the house for visitors and are desperate to find a venue.(We have been looking)
The rest of my free time I spend with swimming (every Saturday for an hour), I am jogging a few km three times a week (about 4 km each time).
Also I am working on my first novel called "Charlie Rightwood: A Right Mess", and hope to make it a 3 book series. I have done some alterations to my flat i.e.installing alluminium sliding windows. I have also replaced all my locks and handles with very nice looking brass handles. In November I am going to repaint the flat, the colour will remain, just doing the second coat.
Hannah is pregnant with her second child and will be born in May 2008.
Emmylou has started at Cambridge University UK, doing her masters in International Law and is settling in well.She will graduate in 9 months time.So I will be heading for the UK again next year.Socially I do not go out anymore, I am taking time out to find "Llewelyn", sounds weired, but you know what I mean.
I have included a picture of Charmaine and I singing at Bushmans Neck Hotel in the Drakensberg and Emma and I in the "London Eye".

TRIP TO EAST LONDON

Last week I spent in East London with my Mother and Step-Father.I was able to assist them with their tax returns and paying their monthly accounts.
The weather was good and I enjoyed sleeping in each morning until 8 o'clock.
Also saw my brother Patrick and his family and my Aunty Bel.

Here are some pictures of Mothers and her plants etc

HOLIDAY IN THE UK

Well thanks to Steven Chaplin, I have been able to access my blogger again.
SAA were advertising a special to London at R 4900 including airport taxes. Well I checked with my boss whether I could go and before long I was on my way to Heathrow.
I had a fantastic holiday, most of the time just bonding with little Emma. She is almost 15 months old and is walking and talking.Of the 200 pictures I took, 90% of them were of Emma.
Hannah and Edward were the perfect hosts, and my son-in-law took some time off to show me around St Albans, Harpendon,Milton Keynes and of course Cambridgeshire.
The latest news is that Emmylou will be doing her Masters at Cambridge University from the the 1st October 2007. She received a bursary from the Commonwealth.So both my girls will be in the UK.
More stories will follow about my trip. Lets show you some photo's.

IS'NT SHE LOVELY

Emma Lorman is simply adorable!!

EMMA HAS 1ST BIRTHDAY

My grandaughter Emma turned one year old on the 21st May.I phoned her in the UK, Hannah put the phone by her ear and apparently she smiled when she heard my voice.
I would love to have been with Edward and Hannah on this special occasion.
Emmylou has received some of the pictures from the great event and I will be posting these on the blog very soon.

I must thank Steven Chaplin for tyding my blogger so that some of the titles don't dissapear.(He is Alison's brother and lives in Auckland New Zealand)

My brother Bernhard is currently in the USA trying to raise financial support for him and Colleen with the view of planting another Church. Please pray for him that God would once again provide.

Otherwise Llewelyn continues to get fit.I am cycling twice a week, running 5km twice a week, swimming for an hour on a Saturday and have started playing tennis on a Thursday night.2kg have come off with 6kg to go.No I am not going to be modeling.THe healthy body goes a long way to a healthy mind and of course assists with a healthy spiritual life.

LOOK WHO I FOUND

Yes that is Della in the picture with her little pup Mojo.
He recently graduated from obedience school. Della now lives and works in PMB.
The new man in her life, Colin, bought her this dog.

EVERY NATION CHURCH NEW ZEALAND

Pastor Bernhard Wewege posing with the arrival of the new chairs for their new building, and above posing in his new office.Included also a picture of their new building in Christchurch.

PLEASE SIR MAY I HAVE SOME MORE

My son-in-law looking for more food.His croissant arrived all soggy and was sent back to the kitchen.

FORMER AND FUTURE BEAUTY QUEENS

Hannah (alias Cheapoochie) with my darling grandchild, Emma

FLOWER FLOATS FROM HOLLAND

My dear friends Gert and Ailsa sent me these beautiful pictures of the flower floats taken in Holland.

EMMA LORMAN

Well she is almost one year old (Birthday 21/05/2007)and so loveable.
It is great to have Edward and Hannah in South Africa until next week Tuesday.