Fun Run Times

I was very pleased to improve my times in both the City2Surf and the Pub2Pub runs.  I managed to shave just over 5 minutes from my previous years time in the Pub2Pub; this year even beating my personal trainer by about 1.5 minutes.  I have recovered much quicker than the City2Surf with only minor muscle aches and no knee or hip pain.  I really enjoy running, although I found it a bit of a battle to keep pushing myself on Sunday.

Online Results for The 2009 Sun-Herald City2Surf

Hi Wesley Dart,

Your friend, WESLEY DART, sent you this link to race results from: The 2009 Sun-Herald City2Surf.

Click the link below to check it out!
http://results.au.eventdirector.net/View.asp?EventID=3580&Bib=10584

Fun Run Race Times

I just finished the 2009 City2Surf and improved my time and position a little from last year. I thought it might be good to create a bit of table with comparative statistics for each race. I will update it properly after completing the Pub2Pub race.

Simpson Desert 'Link of the Day'

Hello All

http://www.simpsondesert.fl.net.au/

Prompted by comments from the Leas on Saturday night, I thought I should not miss a day without something about our upcoming Simpson Desert adventure.

Here is an interesting web site that looks like it has been created by an older gentleman.  He notes the following:

This is a public service project published by the editor Kevin Murphy for the purpose of recounting the experiences of the French Line construction team.

He has included a lot of old photos.

The Leyland Brothers even get a mention, although the construction of the web site is a little cumbersome, so you might need to use the google search option on the site to find them.

See you soon.

Wes

Tom the drumming legend!

A picture of Tom at a recent school evening of music. I am very proud of all Tom has achieved on the drums!

Happy Birthday from Bethany

Hi Daddy,

I don't know if you will get this on your birthday but anyways I hope you have a great day! and remember we all love you soooooooooo much and you are so cool!

BETH

Katrina

This is the text version of Belinda’s speech on the occasion of Katrina’s 40th Birthday in 2008

It’s my turn to do a speech.

Kind, loving, generous, funny, never ending energy and enthusiasm – these are only some of the words that describe Katrina.

Where do I start when doing a speech about Katrina? That was the question I wrestled with earlier in the week. It’s so easy to have lots of ideas running around in your head, but getting them out is another matter.

One thought that kept coming over and over is Katrina’s selflessness and her care and love for others.

In Matthew 22 from the Bible there some verses that say:

'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbour as yourself.'

I really believe that these verses so beautifully describe Katrina – she is a woman who so much seeks to love God with all her heart and soul and mind.

The second part of the verse says -- 'Love your neighbour as yourself.'

Let me ask – how many of you are here tonight as dear friends of Katrina (& Scott) because of the love and friendship she has shown to you?

How many of you have children that she has minded, had a meal cooked for you, enjoyed cake that Katrina has made, have been made welcome in their home, been blessed by a haircut, a cup of tea or a listening understanding ear?

Katrina is often to first to help in times of need. I know of many ways that Katrina has been involved in your lives.

She is a wonderful wife and mother, a valuable part of her work and treasured friend of so many.

I count it pure joy and a privilege to be amongst her friends.

Her love for others and selfless giving is what has endeared her to us all, and we all honour you tonight Katrina.