Simon's new tattoo

Ross and Jackie come to visit

Been a treat for us all to have Ross and Jackie make a flying visit to Hobart. We usually only get to catch up with them on Boxing Day each year - (see December archive)

It's winter off course, but a brilliant sunny day in Hobart and so we headed off down the coast a little for a day trip - and of course a gourmet picnic!



On our trip we noticed this lovely lady laying on the grass. I stopped to say hello.

Happy Birthday Simon

18 years old today.

The Incredibles

Over the school holidays I have taken the movie 'The Incredibles' and used themes from the movie for Sunday morning messages at church. This morning I showed the clip where Mrs Incredible has to tell her children who they really are. Her task is to move them quickly from being 'average' into being 'incredible' In one short clip she enunciates a whole list of spiritual principles. Here are some of them:

Self portrait

Well Simon, Emily and Sarah have all done self portraits which I have been able to post on this page at different times. I was a bit bored trying to make sense of watching a late night soccer match the other night and picked up the camera and then played around with the result.

By the way, if you would like to engage my photographic services for a family portrait at your place, I'm open to offers!!!

Roadtrip in an XR6

Yesterday morning Jo and I set off for a ride in the new car. We headed up to Bicheno on the east coast and stayed over night at the Church of Christ camp site there. In the afternoon we ventured into Coles Bay and took a walk into see the famous Wineglass Bay. It meant an hours walk up to the lookout - but what a view!



By the time we were heading home it was starting to get dark - and what a magnificent sunset we saw.





This morning instead of retracing our steps back home we decided to head north. We went right up the east coast to St. Helens and then headed inland to Scotsdale where we stopped for lunch. Finally made it home by about 5.00pm. Certainly gave the XR6 a good workout and clocked up a few k's.



As they say - behind every man!

My Eagle

There's an older lady at church who has been telling me for a while that she is painting me an eagle. Yesterday she rang me to tell me that I could come and pick the painting up. She wrote on the back of painting:

'When you are utterly worn out, mentally tired and feel hopeless and don't feel at all like praying you can discover that you can do all things through Christ who strengthens you and gives you power. Remember that you have all of heaven behind you and Christ's word on it. Pray in tongues for as long as you want to ... and ask Him to refresh you. He will delight to do so because He loves you.'

Your loving friend in Christ
Judy Romney

Sweet 16

In just one weeks time, Emily turns sixteen. Last night she and a few friends from school got togther for a 'Moptail party' This involved in getting dressed up in something from the Op Shop and spending a night togther making mixed drinks from various ingredients they brought with them - all quite safe we were assured!

Sunday Night Services

Our Sunday night services have really taken a new turn this year with the arrival of Marshall and Yvonne. We now hold the service downstairs in the hall and use plenty of PA gear and some coloured flashing lights as well. People sit in bean bags or couches around the hall and are welcome to drink coffee or a can of soft drnk during the service. There's planty of music. It's loud and it's edgey, but plenty of fun, complete with a mosh pit at the front. Simon plays his guitar in the band and Emily is often a back up singer. Marshall preaches each night in own unique style which is interactive and engaging. The messages are direct and challenging and people invited to make a public response. It has been a great thrill to see increasing numbers of young people turning up on Sunday nights and having so much fun just being in church.