well life in dullsville has been generally dull. This week just seems to have glided by with no really notable events - well sort of:
- mum has been a "bit" sick - yep she got the lurgy but not the full blown version thankfully.
- Ash got a job and she might be getting sick (today). She is not sure about it yet but it is still early days
- Nanny Max is getting over it
- grandad is still going ok and Nanna is ok too
- Lauren turned 18 this week (we will be there sunday afternoon/night for family drinks)
- Paul and Amber had a great time in Vietnam. Now they are back to domesticity (and planning for the future)
- the stockmarket is still chewing up our money (as is our "poor" family)
- i am getting the business thing sorted out (should have new emails and website up soon) and I am also applying for jobs of all kinds (Bunnings, Bottleshop Attendant, Project Director/Manager etc)
- no riding has been done for weeks but i am going to do a ride next Sunday week so i probably should dust the cobwebs off the bike and make sure the wheels still go around next week
- have not heard about or from anyone else so the assumption is that all is fine on the western front
Other:
- looks like Ben Cousins might get clearance to play. He might be wearing a wig though as he gave a hair sample that came up clean. Clubs in the running appear to be brisbane and st kilda
- the weather is fine (and improving)
Friday, November 14, 2008
Friday, November 7, 2008
a winner - no matter what
australia is a great country. it is the land of opportunity. it will judge you harshly if you deserve it, but it will also recognise you if you deserve it.
this person (whom i dont know from adam) is a winner whether he wins this competition or not:
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African among award finalists
Lorna Edwards
November 7, 2008
A TEARFUL Dr Berhan Ahmed believes he won the quinella this week.
He cried with joy when Barack Obama was elected US president-elect on Wednesday and the eyes trickled again yesterday when he was named a Victorian finalist for this year's Australian of the Year award.
Both events helped bring hope to Victoria's African youth. The community was still recovering from being demonised by previous immigration minister Kevin Andrews, who last year accused African refugees of failing to integrate, he said.
"I'm really thrilled. I had no words," Dr Ahmed said. "It means there is hope for my community."
He was named along with indigenous leader Paul Briggs, environmental campaigner Don Henry and charity founder Rachel Stanfield-Porter as the four Victorian finalists.
Finalists from other states include climate change expert Ross Garnaut, Olympic gold medallist Stephanie Rice, retired cricketer Glenn McGrath and Aboriginal leader Mick Dodson. State winners will be announced later this month.
Dr Ahmed, chairman of the African Think Tank and head of the Eritrean Community in Australia group, was jubilant just to be named a finalist after spending two decades working with refugees since his arrival in Australia from Sudan in 1987.
He learnt English by getting a job as a tram conductor in Melbourne after convincing the tram depot he had experience working on trams in Sudan, even though none existed.
Since then, he has worked to bridge the gap in education and basic services for African refugees leaving their war-torn homelands for Australia.
Dr Ahmed was also involved in the Cormo Express debacle of 2003 when a shipload of 57,000 live Australian sheep was rejected by the Saudis. As outrage grew over the doomed sheep stuck at sea, Dr Ahmed helped negotiate for them to be sent to impoverished Eritrea as a gift.
His latest endeavour is working with Athletics Victoria to get African refugee children into sport. "We would like to train them to be the new champions in the world for Australia."
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go Dr Ahmed - you deserve whatever you (and those that follow you) achieve.
this person (whom i dont know from adam) is a winner whether he wins this competition or not:
_____________________________________
African among award finalists
Lorna Edwards
November 7, 2008
A TEARFUL Dr Berhan Ahmed believes he won the quinella this week.
He cried with joy when Barack Obama was elected US president-elect on Wednesday and the eyes trickled again yesterday when he was named a Victorian finalist for this year's Australian of the Year award.
Both events helped bring hope to Victoria's African youth. The community was still recovering from being demonised by previous immigration minister Kevin Andrews, who last year accused African refugees of failing to integrate, he said.
"I'm really thrilled. I had no words," Dr Ahmed said. "It means there is hope for my community."
He was named along with indigenous leader Paul Briggs, environmental campaigner Don Henry and charity founder Rachel Stanfield-Porter as the four Victorian finalists.
Finalists from other states include climate change expert Ross Garnaut, Olympic gold medallist Stephanie Rice, retired cricketer Glenn McGrath and Aboriginal leader Mick Dodson. State winners will be announced later this month.
Dr Ahmed, chairman of the African Think Tank and head of the Eritrean Community in Australia group, was jubilant just to be named a finalist after spending two decades working with refugees since his arrival in Australia from Sudan in 1987.
He learnt English by getting a job as a tram conductor in Melbourne after convincing the tram depot he had experience working on trams in Sudan, even though none existed.
Since then, he has worked to bridge the gap in education and basic services for African refugees leaving their war-torn homelands for Australia.
Dr Ahmed was also involved in the Cormo Express debacle of 2003 when a shipload of 57,000 live Australian sheep was rejected by the Saudis. As outrage grew over the doomed sheep stuck at sea, Dr Ahmed helped negotiate for them to be sent to impoverished Eritrea as a gift.
His latest endeavour is working with Athletics Victoria to get African refugee children into sport. "We would like to train them to be the new champions in the world for Australia."
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go Dr Ahmed - you deserve whatever you (and those that follow you) achieve.
well it looks like i am over the flu
got through today without cough mixture or throat lozenges or other drugs (sort of) if you discount a glass of wine or three with dinner.
spent most of the day at home doing research - i kid you not - in front of the fire (can you believe that) because it was cool and pouring rain (must be the after affects of the cold).
otherwise my day was pretty quiet. Took Sue to work and picked her up. Had coffee for breakfast and later in the day (and bought ash 1 too).
Cooked dinner - i am getting pretty good at roast chook but i still have to work on the stuffing apparently (too "sharp/tangy". Obviously too much lemon as well as the red wine vinegar the recipe suggested). Not much wrong though with the chicken (none left) so i guess i have to be grateful for small mercies. there did not seem to be any gripes about the vegies either.
G seems to be settling well in Vancouver. its cold - and its going to get colder. Get a coat and get over it. Havent heard from the "love birds" - must have run out of credit.
spent most of the day at home doing research - i kid you not - in front of the fire (can you believe that) because it was cool and pouring rain (must be the after affects of the cold).
otherwise my day was pretty quiet. Took Sue to work and picked her up. Had coffee for breakfast and later in the day (and bought ash 1 too).
Cooked dinner - i am getting pretty good at roast chook but i still have to work on the stuffing apparently (too "sharp/tangy". Obviously too much lemon as well as the red wine vinegar the recipe suggested). Not much wrong though with the chicken (none left) so i guess i have to be grateful for small mercies. there did not seem to be any gripes about the vegies either.
G seems to be settling well in Vancouver. its cold - and its going to get colder. Get a coat and get over it. Havent heard from the "love birds" - must have run out of credit.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
the wedding
Paul and Amber got married a couple of Friday's ago in Melbourne. It was a fantastic day (congratulations guys). We all hope they enjoy the rest of their lives together. They have clearly started off on the right foot - they love each other and they are "drinking buddies".
here are some of the best of the photos i took:
the beautiful bride (amber) and her equally "charming prince" (paul)
the bridal party (lee, paul and holly, georgie) with Mr and Mrs Harcus
Nan and Pop
Dale (who looked after Georgia and all of us - thank you)
Georgia
Ashleigh with Laurie (paul's dad)
Sue (paul's mum) with Fiona ("best cousin") and Keegan
the bride and groom are currently honeymooning in Vietnam (sitting by the pool with a few quiet ones no doubt)
GOOD LUCK GUYS. we all hope you enjoy life after marriage
here are some of the best of the photos i took:
the beautiful bride (amber) and her equally "charming prince" (paul)
the bridal party (lee, paul and holly, georgie) with Mr and Mrs Harcus
Nan and Pop
Dale (who looked after Georgia and all of us - thank you)
Georgia
Ashleigh with Laurie (paul's dad)
Sue (paul's mum) with Fiona ("best cousin") and Keegan
the bride and groom are currently honeymooning in Vietnam (sitting by the pool with a few quiet ones no doubt)
GOOD LUCK GUYS. we all hope you enjoy life after marriage
Georgia Does Canada
well daughter #X has finally made it to canada to start her working holiday. She is going to chronicle her experience so if you are interested you can follow it here.
she is sure to attract a little bit of attention because she is smart, has more front than a double decker bus and she loves to party. She is also pretty good looking which will undoubtedly help (if anyone can see her under her "snowbunny" clothes which she will undoubtedly need to keep her warm in sunny vancouver)
we all hope she has a great experience - so she doesnt want to come home too early (kidding). Guess only time will tell.
she is sure to attract a little bit of attention because she is smart, has more front than a double decker bus and she loves to party. She is also pretty good looking which will undoubtedly help (if anyone can see her under her "snowbunny" clothes which she will undoubtedly need to keep her warm in sunny vancouver)
we all hope she has a great experience - so she doesnt want to come home too early (kidding). Guess only time will tell.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
still sick
eyes have improved dramatically which is good, but i still have a head/chest cold with a horrible dry cough and a sore throat. the cough comes in waves when the cough mixture and throat lozenges wear off. Doctors for me tomorrow to get some heavy duty medicine.
after i get this illness thing sorted out i will be working fulltime on getting some income coming in. the world economic crisis has got in the way of my grand plans but that is ok. the time off has been good while it has lasted and it has served a purpose in the family sense allowing me to "help" out in a number of ways.
after i get this illness thing sorted out i will be working fulltime on getting some income coming in. the world economic crisis has got in the way of my grand plans but that is ok. the time off has been good while it has lasted and it has served a purpose in the family sense allowing me to "help" out in a number of ways.
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