Monday, December 26, 2005
Monday, November 28, 2005
Dubai Rugby 7's
I'm now in Dubai. I'm here at the invitation of the Arabian Gulf Referees for the Dubai Rugby 7's - a major event on the world rugby calendar. Expecting 20000-30000 at matches on Thursday and Friday. Will be refereeing Australia v Canada in a pre-tournament trial match tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon).I thought it might be worth a mention on Carnarvon but not one to blow my own trumpet. Not sure if I can send photos from here but will endeavour to when I have a few more. Going to the beach shortly then a desert safari tonight (complete with belly dancer and dinner).
Hope all goes well for the family.
I fly back on Saturday evening and will have a two hour stopover in Singapore, before continuing on to Brisbane on Sunday (Brisbane). Reach Bris airport 7.30pm
Robert (www.dubairugby7s.com)
Sunday, November 06, 2005
Heath Raymond Clarke
Welcome to the family Heath!! Heath was born on Friday 4 November, 2005 at 4:03pm. He weighs 3.505kg (7lb 12oz) and is 50cm tall. He is gorgeous and very talkative! Congratulations Fran, Mark, Finlay and Amelie!!
Saturday, October 15, 2005
Ellen's 14th
Ellen enjoyed her 14th Birthday Eve and Morning with a sleepover with her girlfriends (the boys departed after the movie) in our newly renovated backyard teenagers' retreat. Nanna made a special call from Fiji - having to call twice to catch the birthday girl. Our little girl was born at 1159pm so she's just going to have to wait for her present until tonight.
Wednesday, October 12, 2005
John goes to the UK to visit Shirah and Owen
Dear John (aka Ed), Shirah and Owen,
The rest of the extended family wish you peace and happiness and some quality time with Owen during your visit at the UK this month. Also... we want some posts to the website - text, photos, video.
All our love, especially to Owen xox
The rest of the extended family wish you peace and happiness and some quality time with Owen during your visit at the UK this month. Also... we want some posts to the website - text, photos, video.
All our love, especially to Owen xox
Tuesday, October 04, 2005
ellen at byron
Ellen's now in Year 8 and will be 14 this month. Whilst enjoying age 13 in 2005 Ellen has toured overseas with the school band playing Alto Sax, achieved Grade 5 in Piano and stood up on a surfboard at The Pass. Ellen's best friend is Kate and together they do everything including everything.
Friday, September 30, 2005
Kosciusko Exped
Here I am at Dead Horse Gap, Thredbo, on the final day of a four day back country snow expedition. Last Sunday, with my mate in the pic, I headed off to Lake Jindabyne then Kosciusko National Park. Monday was spent snow shoeing to a base camp at Lake Cootapatamba (~2000m). Tuesday was a 5km cross country ski around the lake including reaching the summit of Kosiusko (~2200m). Wednesday was trekking out in gale force winds and navigating in a white out with visibility down to ~20m. Lots of fun.
Saturday, September 24, 2005
I'm just waiting for my cousins to call
Anyways here I am with my little sister just waiting for a birthday message from Australia. My Dad's still trying to join the blog. He should be able to work it out and when he does we'll post some stuff to share with all of you.
Turramurra Spring Swing Ball
Scott and Sarah went to the inaugural Turramurra Spring Swing Ball, a ‘black tie’ event within our local community, where we wine'd, dine'd and dance'd the night away. Click here for full details.
Any suggestions for our family reunion in 2006??
Any suggestions for our family reunion in 2006??
Friday, September 23, 2005
Wednesday, September 21, 2005
Monday, September 19, 2005
WITWIK Update - Cell Phone Pics from Paris
Emails from Katie; "Love the site, just went on to it - will try and email you some photos from my phone. Have had an awesome time over here, Paris was great. Had to have a cuppa at George V! Saw all the sites - have some great pics of the Eiffel Tower at night - you'll be pleased to know we saw the light show - very impressive!! Even tried frogs legs while I was there - quite nice actually, tasted like chicken!!! Off to London to watch the changing of the guard tomorrow."
"Just sent you some pics via my phone, let me know if you got them."
Well we did and here are the pics - a new first for our family website! You and Lisa have fun at London.
WITWIK Update
SMS received 10:48am London Time; "...am back in sunny England. Had a great time in Paris, even ate frogs legs! Off to London in the morning!"
Saturday, September 17, 2005
WITWIK Update
SMS received from Katie at ten to midnight Paris Time; "Having a cuppa at George V! Just been to Moulin Rouge. xx".
Where will she turn up next??
Where will she turn up next??
Friday, September 16, 2005
Where in the World is Katie?
Auntie Katie took off to London to visit her friend. However, we have been unsucessful in tracking her down. Today we launch a competition to find Auntie Katie called "Where in the World is Katie?". Post your pics or add comments to posts.
Thursday, September 15, 2005
Robert's Party in progress
It's happening now! From L-R F-B... Angus, Robert, Jarrod, Trevor, Vasanth, Giovanni, Max, Thomas, Nick, Aiden.
Ben goes the 'Big 30'
Happy Birthday to the most eligible bachelor in Manly. Ben's now a contributor to the family website so we'll look forward to a birthday post updating us all on what it's like to reach 30. The pics show Ben in action on the Six Foot Track.
Birthday Message
Robert got some cool GameBoy games, some cards from his favourite cousins and a special call from Grandy. Robert's Nanna and Grandad arrive today from NZ.
Wednesday, September 14, 2005
Happy 9th Birthday to Robert
Robert getting a haircut in preparation for his party. He's having some mates around after school on Friday.
Don't forget Courtney's 15th and Estelle's 11th - check our Yahoo Group Calendar for details.
Don't forget Courtney's 15th and Estelle's 11th - check our Yahoo Group Calendar for details.
Sunday, September 11, 2005
Brooke & Sidney & Amy
This is a picture of Auntie Brooke with her big boy Sidney and her darling eldest daughter Amy. Sidney and Amy now have a new sister called Summer. Summer will be one in October.
Saturday, September 10, 2005
Friday, September 09, 2005
Sydney Aquarium
It was GrandParents Day at School so we went to Sydney Aquarium instead. Hi to Grandy (Byron), Nanna & Grandad (NZ).
Thursday, September 08, 2005
Judd
Happy 4th Birthday! Judd had a Batman party and of course he was Batman. There was a Batman pinata and a jumping castle with slide. The cake was Batman too. Judd's sister and brother are Madison (6) and Axel (4 weeks).
Thursday, September 01, 2005
Yahoo! Group
This is a family email group for the extended Walker family and ring-ins.
To subscribe send an email to Walker-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
To unsubscribe send an email to Walker-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com
List Owner email address Walker-Owner@yahoogroups.com
To see photos etc you need a yahoo ID- go to http://groups.yahoo.com/memwiz
Commitment
Today I’m going to suggest we make a commitment. A commitment in her honour, her and Pa’s. That (at least) every second year we plan a gathering of the extended family. That we identify at least one key person in each of the families within the extended family to be a member of our planning group (our “committee” if you like) and together we organize the when, where and what. I am happy to convene. I see a calendar of birthdays for the extended family being brought together and shared around (updated when necessary), a database of contact numbers, email lists, a web site of family photos and brief updates on news from family members (we need a web site manager – who’s willing to help?). A booklet of Ma and Pa’s maxims for life. A listing of occupations of family members: ways in which we can help each other along in life. This would be her dream I believe.
Vision
I believe each of us has also been left with a significant responsibility. If we have truly appreciated what she has done for us, what she and Pa have done for us, then we need to keep working on her life’s work. This is what has made the difference for us in life. And she has handed this responsibility over to us now. To each of us. We can let it slip now and be like any other family on the planet or we can take responsibility and step up to the task. This means working at our relationships with each other. Staying in contact, seeing each other where possible and taking a genuine interest in what’s occurring in each others families. Each of us has been shown how to create a wonderful extended family because of her leadership (she and Pa). We can each move on to create our own “Walker family” where our own children and their children spend much time together. We can bring the cousins and second cousins and third cousins together, make and encourage phone calls and emails, invite extended family around, have them to stay, go on trips together, drop in and just spend time with each other or.… we can let it pass.
Tuesday, July 19, 2005
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