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.

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.