LLEWELYN ESCAPES SERIOUS INJURY

The driver of the Toyota Auris decided to not stop at the trafic intersection of Argyle and the N4, but try fly over all the stationary cars at the trafic lights.My car was the first impacted and then proceeeded to damage 5 other cars before coming to a halt. Incidently there was no skid marks indicating the driver had not even tried to avoid the accident.My rear wheel was ripped from the chassis (see picture) and I was slammed against the truck.The driver was under the influence and had no drivers licence.So what an end to 2008. I am patiently waiting for the Insurance Company to arrange a hired car for me. What an inconvenience. Still I could have sustained serious injury.
God was looking out for me.

ULSO PLAYS CHRISTMAS CAROLS AT TAFTA

The Umhlanga Late Starters Orchestra played Christmas carols to the elderly people at Tafta on Saturday morning. They sang along merrily to the carols we played

MY GRANDSON IN SOUTH AFRICA

Adam Lorman with his grandfather. Taken at the Suncoast Casino.

EMMA AT BALLET PRACTISE

So adorable is little Emma

MEMBERS OF NEW ORCHESTRA ULSO

These are some of the founder members of the new Umhlanga Late Starters Orchestra.
Picture taken at our practise venue, at the library in Umhlanga.

STEP-FATHER PASSED AWAY 1/10/2008

Sadly my step-father passed away on the 1st October. After nearly 28 years of marriage my mother is all alone.
She has agreed to move to Cape Town to live with my sister as soon as the house in East London is sold. A very stressful time for me as I try to conduct all her affairs from Durban.
Here are some photos from the funeral showing family from the Roets and Wewege sides.

EMMYLOU'S BOYFRIEND IN RSA

Chris Walters paid a quick visit to South Africa from the U.K.to see Emmylou. It was great meeting with him in Durban. We had a meal at John Dory's at the Sun Coast Casino.Emmylou was a very happy girl for a whole week.

LLEWELYN LEARNS TO PLAY VIOLIN

Three months ago I decided to learn to play the violin. I have joined the Umhlanga Late Starters Orchestra (ULSO), which consists of adults who have started to learn to play the violin late in life. I am really enjoying the experience so much.
This is the violin I purchased for R 2500, a Stentor violin.
If I can improve my reading of music I am hoping to join two other ladies in the Orchestra on a trip to Greece in May to meet with Late Starter Orchestra representatives from all over the world, to play on one of the Greek Islands.
This is an annual event.

So I have huge motivation to improve my playing.

LLEWELYN WRITES NOVEL

Well November month is the National Novel Writing Month in the world. Some 115 000 people committed themselves to write a NOVEL, with a minimum of 50 000 words (175 pages) in a month. I completed my first 50 000 words by the 24/11/08 and received a beautiful certificate and this winners logo.
My book is entitled, "CHARLIE RIGHTWOOD - A RIGHT MESS (a journey from Tarshish to Ninevah). I am now busy with the editing etc. The book will finish at about 80 000 words. I will probably self publish if there is no interest from the USA.

GREEN DAY FOR NEDBANK

Our ABF team at Nedbank decided to do our part in cleaning up the environment and so we headed for the Blue Lagoon in Durban to clean up the beach

UK PICTURES FROM MICHELLE

Pic 6 Michelle, Emmylou and Don (step-father)
Pic 5 Hannah and Adam
Pic 4 Chris Waters and Emmylou (her boyfriend)
Pic 3 Emmylou and Adam
Pic 2 Abigail (Don and Michelle's daughter)with Adam
Pic 1 Lorman family christening

My ex-wife Michelle returned with her family from the UK where they attended Emmylou's graduation and of course visited the new grandchild, Adam.
Emmylou has returned to SA and will be going back to her job in Johannesburg.This is great news. She can build on her career.
Here are some pictures

CDS BOOKCLUB

Well my next door neighbour Hilliary Kay had her first bookclub meeting at Costa Do Sol.Decided to sing a romantic song and the next minute they were all on my bed asking for more.

This is the happy bunch from next door

MY ADORABLE GRANDCHILDREN

Emma and Adam Lorman.

Really missing them so much.

EMMYLOU A MASTER OF LAW

Emmylou graduated on the 27th June with her masters in International Law from Cambridge University UK.

Emmylou is at the back, third from the right, next to the very tall man

MY GRANDAUGHTER EMMA

Another lovely picture. I certainly miss my children and grandchildren.
They are so far away in Hertfordshire and Cambridge in the U.K.

MY UNCLE SYD'S CAR

I take after my Uncle Syd when looking after my car.Here is a picture of his new car.Absolutely stunning condition.(2006 Model)

MY PROUD SON IN LAW-EDWARD

I certainly know what Ed must be feeling. It is wonderful to be a Father.
I remember clearly what is what like when Emmylou and Hannah were born.

BABY ADAM & FAMILY

In the pitures are a proud Dad with Emma and Adam.The other picture is of brother and sister, Emma and Adam.I am sure Mom was taking the pictures

BEAUTIFUL EMMA

I was browsing through Hannah's pictures on Face Book. I loved these two of Emma

BREAKING NEWS

My new grandson has arrived. Born on the 18th May 2008 at 23:37 in London.
His name ADAM EDWARD PHILIP LORMAN and brother to EMMA.

EASTERN CAPE BREAK

I spent a week in East London with my Mom and Step-Father. As always home cooking certainly makes me happy as I don't really cook for myself.
Here are some pictures from my mini holiday.

LIONS RUGBY TEAM IN CHRISTCHURCH N.Z..

Although the Lions were well beaten by a second string Crusaders side, Bernhard was telling me 9 of the players attended an "ALL BLOKES" meeting at his church.

Here are some pictures of the Lions players. Can you spot Pastor Bernhard Wewege?

PASTOR BERNHARD TURNS 50

My brother Bernhard sitting in a lovely classic car in Christchurch New Zealand. He turned 50 on the 1st March.Still going strong.He reminds me a lot of my late Uncle Ken.

LLEWELYN'S NEW CAR

My days with VW are over. I have just traded in my 2007 VW Polo 1.6 Comfortline on this 2008 Mazda 2 1.5 Individual. I became very dissapointed in the attitude of the VW Dealership I was dealing with, so after only 10 months I am rid of the car. This Car has everything, I can even play my ipod through the standard auxilary input it has.