DB Revisited

Ever Reaching

Does man never learn ? It is not that long since a king in Babel wanted to build the biggest tower

What did you get for Easter ?

Easter Eggs don't only come in chocolate much to Kirsten's surprise

Declan approves although he has already had a bit too much of the sweeter kind

And it appears that dear has been eating lots of carrots....

Blessed Easter

Hope everyone has a wonderful day today as we remember the day our Lord rose and left his tomb. If you feel a bit like Thomas today is the day to dip your finger in. If you already believe today you can celebrate with joyous abandon. If you committed to give up something for Lent then hallelujia for your journey and today you can reflect on what that meant for your 40 days. If you are a Pastor then today you get to preach the best news story in the history of mankind and take off the black (if you wear it)

So put on some good christian music nice and loud and let your heart be filled with his presence....

Duck Now

Extreme Week

Who am I kidding this is every week at the minute. In spite of the new structure supposedly simplifying things I appear to have become busier with an even greater volume of e-mail and meetings. Last count is around 450 waiting for some kind of look or action and folks that is ludicrous to say the least.

Pleased that K was voted class captain though and on a love thy neighbour platform it seems, hope Obama is reading my blog...

Got dad visiting this week and looking forward to that as have booked leave for Friday so we can play golf at my club. Had two games there this year and my appetite is re-awakening as a result.

Got asked to join a parish ministry team before the AGM and decided I have had enough time not serving so agreed. I joined my first meeting this week and the main minsirty for this team is the Sudanese folk who have moved to Oz and are attending the sister congregation to ours. Am very impressed with the chap who is leading this apsect of the ministry. Reminds me of the friends in KL who have a heart form God which is not overly touched by cyniscm or denominational politics.

Got some pleasing news about my appraisal for last year so am encouraged in my plans to find a new role in the company which allows me to grow.

Begun enjoying my music again and seeing the need for more listening...

Intigued and confess oft annoyed at the antics of this boy child we have brought into the world. His transformation between angel and demon is swift and often, though for the most part he is an angel.

Had some good conversations with current staff and a great one with a previous team member this last week and a bit.

Enjoying my bike rides with K who is developing some real stamina now.

God be wth you -

Great Fun

We went to a birthday party on Saturday for the daughter of an ex colleague of Sigrun's. They made it really nice for the kid's and it was pretty good for us adults too with a good selection of beer. Kirsten was a bit old but Declan loved it and did not even bother with the nice finger food.

Rainbow Girl

Boy Racer

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even a roller coaster !

pics all taken with the PDA Phone so excuse the angle hehe

Garden Project

I have done very little gardening the last few years and don't count it as one of my preferred past times but the empty space in the entry to our home has bugged me silly so a couple of weeks ago I finally did something about it with dear's assistance (to pick some plants and stones). Am pleased that the plants are looking good and the entrance is now much more finished. We had a clay tablet that a tenant ran off with while we were away that said " you are nearer to God in a garden than anywhere else on earth" and I resonate with that when looking at creation. (I hope whichever tenant that took it is getting closer to god :))

Batchelor's Dinner Part Two

You know food comes upon you in the strangest places and I get inspiration accordingly. Last night was a lazy  pizza from the local italian restaurant with a pizzeria on the side. (we are lucky to have these options in walking distance like our KL brethren)

However yesterday on one of my missions I stopped by Barbeques Galore to get a new grill cleaning stone (those things are great) and found a little cast iron pot advertised as a garlic prawn pot. I can see many uses for this little delight but decided the prawns a good start.

Tonights batchelor dinner then was a two course affair (those of you who know me well also know I am not bothered with dessert) of garlic prawns and penne paste with a tomato based chorizo sauce. Hopefully the pics speak for themselves, the music during prep was good and louder than when the family is here, and needless to say I enjoyed a semillon sauvignon blanc with the prawns and a cabernet merlot with the pasta. Life is good...

   

 

Dear knows this is m y preferred meal of choice when making a quick easy dinner and will be annoyed she missed this one as it was a cracker to use the vernacular.

You Created Heaven and Earth

And we are truly grateful

Greninger Visit

We had all but one of this erstwhile Bavarian family stay with us just after Xmas and for New Years. Our home felt quite bursting with an extra five people but on the whole it was a good visit and the kids especially enjoyed it. Been meaning to blog some pics for a while but have been too pre-occupied.