Emily arrives home

Yesterday on Christine's birthday, Emily arrived home for three weeks. She arrived safely via Hong Kong into Auckland. Anna and Lucy were there to meet her and then go across to McDonalds so Lucy could play. She then boarded for Wellington and Christine meet the 2.00pm flight. Her friend Anna Kerslake had come up from Queenstown for the weekend so they picked her up and arrived back out at Royal St about 5.00pm. We all had a great curry and a glass or two of pino gris before settling down for the All WHITES game against Bahrain for the chance to qualify to attend the 2010 world cup in South Africa. What a crowd and atmosphere at the Cake tin. Full house of singing, chanting fans bringing the team home 1-0 and the trip to the WORLD CUP. Today not a particularly pleasant day for the Martinborough wine and food festival. Emily and Anna have left on the 9.30am train to enjoy the day out.

Stream Barbershop Quartet

This song was recorded at our College Assembly during the week

Back to school

What a wonderful July holiday I have had. The things I have done and the people I have touch base with has just been great.

Great going down to Christchurch and staying with Kit Campagnolo and Family out at Brooklands.

Geoff and Nancy Stanton from Phys Ed School days who is teaching at St Andrews College, Christchurch..

Jill's 60th

"Try not to become a man of success but a man of value." Albert Einstein

We attended Jill's 60th Birthday at D4 Bar on Featherston St. Shenanigans played for the evening they were well received by all her guests.

Had a great weekend with Anna, Lucy and Andrew down

Success is when preparation and opportunity meet

This past weekend I managed our Cross Country Team to Nelson to attend the 36th National Secondary Schools' event.

Meet Kathy nee Boyd from Phys Ed school days.

During the week the College hosted Fr Brendon Connelly who conducted a retreat for staff on Thursday, while students were involved in workday.

21st was Refugee and Migrant Sunday mass at Stream Chapel celebrated by Fr Brendon.

Feast of Corpus Christi

"There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so"... ~~William Shakespeare~~

The Eucharist is not simply a meal; it is really and truly the Body and Blood of Christ. It is also the sacrifice that changes our lives. The sacrifice of young bulls that we read about in the Hebrew Bible changed the lives of those who offered that sacrifice. The Gospel of the day repeats the words heard at each Eucharist: “This is my body...this is my blood.” Jesus pointed to his blood as “life,” the source of new life for those who receive it.

This afternoon went over to Peter's place to show him the video I had taken. Peter O'Leary and Me at his place in Whitby

Watched Upper Hutt play Hutt Old Boys Marist in the first round of Jubilee Cup, a win the Upper Hutt 14 - 11 after being tied at 11 - 11 with 8 minutes to go, then Brett Piggot put over a fine penalty from wide out. Meet up with Alan Rau, John Lamb, Peter Barry, Grant Donaldson, John Piggot

Trinity Sunday

"If you don't like something, change it. If you can't 

 change it, change your attitude. Don't complain."

The first Sunday after Pentecost is the Festival of the Holy Trinity. On this day, the church rejoices in the impenetrable mystery that God is triune (three-in-one) -- Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. How the Lord can be one God in three distinct persons is completely beyond the ability of any human to understand. By the power of the Holy Spirit, Christians accept this incomprehensible mystery as a fundamental article of faith.

"Yours truely teeing off at 16th this morning on a very cold wintry day. A round of 84"

"Christine checking out REBOUND SHOP, Petone"

Had a busy weekend on Saturday watched Upper Hutt play University Old Boys at Maidstone park. Saw a number of Stream OldBoys as both spectators and players, Tim Fairbrother, Jamie Norman, Peter Mole. Caught up with Pat Mole, Paul Chandler, Lindsay Campbell whom I dropped home as southerly arrived just as the game was finishing. Upper Hutt lost 28 -30 after being 28 -16 up with 15minutes to play.

This afternoon took a spin into Roxborough St, Wellington to view an open home. This townhouse had three bedrooms, two bathrooms, study and a garage with internal access. This property is in a prime location within 3 mins walking distance to Courtney place. Yes something to think about!

Stream vs Wellington College

"In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure." -Bill Cosby

The team were out played on the day going down 20 -42 This was the 78th Annual fixture between two of the mighty powerhouses of Secondary School Rugby in Wellington. The stats are still in favour of Stream 42 Wellington College 29 with 7 drawn matches.

Jazz & Blues

Really terrific evening over at Expressions to enjoy the two bands, KOKOMO from Tauranga and Wellington's NEIL WORBOYS AND THE REAL TIME LINERS. It was well supported with about 90. This show was part of UPPER HUTT'S annual QUEENS BIRTHDAY Jazz and Blues Festival.

KOKOMO: Blues Band: Nigel Masters (bass), Derek Jacombs (vocals and guitar), Grant Bullot (harmonical), Sonia Bullot (trumpet)

PENTECOST SUNDAY

The spirit is symbolised by the greek word pneu (air) the breathe of life. This is recognised as the birthday of the Church when Christianity commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles, fifty days after the resurrection.The Spirit represents God as living and active in the world today

One way of recovering a sense of spiritual presence is to let the Spirit speak to you through the medium of your own memory. Your dreams, your hopes, your visions of the future, the still small voice of conscience, all these can become channels through which the Spirit is available to us. The Spirit is no stranger in our midst; in fact, the Spirit is moving in a mysterious way through the room where you are sitting right now. Today the Spirit of God blows like the wind through the streets of your city; it gathers like a storm, brooding and blowing across the face of this whole earth.

A wintery blast this afternoon, light snow falling here at home with temperature of 4 degrees. Dropped Emily at airport by 5.30pm for her return to London. Christine had here first evening preparing and serving the evening meal at Te Omanga Hospice

Family outing to Greytown

Work Smarter Not Harder!

Great trip over to Greytown for a coffee moccochino and bite to eat at the French Bakery. Very pleasant wandering through all the Secondhand and Antique shops. Then a visit to Ray and Barbara Stedmans abode. They have moved over here recently from Silverstream to settle in a quieter environment. Ray is a former colleague at St Patrick's College, Silverstream.

"Happiness is not something you postpone for the future; it is something you design for the present." -Jim Rohn

Ollie's birthday

Attended Peg O'Leary's funeral today, great to celebrate her life and catch up with cousins. Peg's service was over at St Theresa's in Plimmerton. A good number to the family were able to attend to farewell a gracious lady who gave unconditional love to her family and faithful service to her friends and community. Peg was then taken through to Palmerston North to be buried with Fred. I then took Mum up to the Fishermans Table restaurant for lunch. It was a good opportunity for rest of the family to join us for a pleasant meal with the back drop of Kapiti Island at our backs. Mum and I then carried on to Tim's for a cup of tea in front of the fire before departing for home.

Trying out LA SIESTA the new Mexican restaurant in Totara Park.

Ambassador's Trophy Tournament

Always be humble with success and gracious in defeat

The afternoon was spent in side the Nineteen after the Club Captain Marti Scott abandoned play for the day. This is an opportunity when Royal Wellington Golf Club invites Wellington's diplomatic core to a days Golf. I was to play with the Pakistani Ambassador Muneer Shees Bhatti. A great lunch was held for all 35 guests and members. We were able to catch up with Rodney to get all the low down on his recent success in the Australian Senior Amateur champs, now taking the title for the third time in six years. Christine did the taxi run for David Service and myself around 5.30pm. A great day had by all!!

In the photo we have Andrew Meehan, David Velvin, Rodney Barltrop, Myself and David Service

"Yesterday is the past, tomorrow is the future, today is a gift . . . that's why it's called the present"

Another busy week at School. Looking forward to relaxing weekend- Golf tomorrow weather permitting

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Success is not really possible until you believe it's possible. We often develop a myriad of negative beliefs, low expectations, fears and doubts that get in the way of our success. Your old habits are deeply embedded because of the time you've spent repeating them. The best way to get rid of old habits is to replace them with new habits" Peter Bland The ICE MAN

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Having Fun on the computer

This weekend has been quiet, with Anna, Andrew and Lucy departing for Auckland last Tuesday after a very enjoyable stay with Gran and Pop. Emily has been busy with work, attending Trilogies Conference at the Bolton Hotel. Yesterday dropped Emily off at the airport for her trip to Queenstown. Called into Miramar and had a coffee at the Chocolate Frog in Palmers Garden Centre. Then around to drop product to Jillian and Scotts in Bell Road before calling in for afternoon tea with Mum. The custard squares went down a treat once again and the lollie cake was well received. Christine has been busy putting items on Trademe and buying at the same time. I have been busy putting ideas together on the computer and learning to use google's adsense. The book I have being reading is Napoleon Hills Think and Grow Rich. Have joined the cause Wealth4Everyone on Facebook. This is an affiliate programme where people can join and become members and generate money through this network marketing system. You are welcome to view this by clicking on the above link to learn more.

Mothers Day

Today we gathered at Royal Wellington Golf Club to celebrate Mother's day 2009. Great to have all the family who were able to be present to join in this family occasion. This year Anna, Andrew and Lucy enjoyed their first gathering at the Golf Club. Great that Kath was able to grace her present by coming down for the weekend from Massey. This afternoon we had a gathering for Anna's friends and their children to celebrate Lucy's birthday. The Smith Family were all able to join in this afternoons celebrations.

Quote of the Day

Never leave what you can do today for tomorrow - Benjamin Franklin

Anna and Lucy arrived this evening after a long trip out from Wellington on a wet and miserable evening. Lucy is full of beans and is busy entertaining Ollie and Gran

Glorious Sunday

Today is a brilliant autumn day, after a crisp morning with a mild frost. Played a game of golf and did a 90 so the handicap is slowly going out. That said, it is always a great mental and psychological challenge to endeavour to train the mind to focus of JUST playing the shots instead of trying to think of what you have to technically do at the point of hitting the ball. On the home front busy preparing for the arrival of the family home next weekend to celebrate Lucy's first birthday here at Royal St. Emily arrives Friday from the UK via Hong Kong. Just dropped by my Mums to have afternoon tea ( custard squares and lollie cake) yummy. The Family are looking forward to the arrival of Andrew, Anna & Lucy and Emily this coming weekend

Phillips Cricket stats

Phillip has joined the local 20/20 cricket league and you can keep up todate with his stats via his web site link Phillip went up to Liverpool over the weekend and saw Newcastle v Liverpool at Anfield Stadium a great experience by all accounts

Thought of the Day

A belief is just a thought you have over and over and over again... so what are you thinking The family is having a quiet day here at 27 Royal St. I have just had a round of golf after a initially anticipating missing out as had a large shower here at 7.00am, however did not come to much. The autumn colours around the Course are magnificent.

ANZAC Day

This morning up bright and early in time for Christine to open up the Civic centre hall to arrange chairs for the officials in front of the Council Chambers Ceremony started at 6.00am on a very calm and mild dawn. One lone rife volley was fired followed by a fly over from an Army helicopter. Just watching the service on TV at Wellington War Memorial, the site of the unknown warrior. This afternoon went down to Mum's then we went up to visit the Returned Services section of the cemetery with Tim and John. We have just come in from attending a Fiddlers Concert at the Expressions theatre

Viewing our Auctions

Lucy had a great birthday yesterday and we were able to talk to her through skype. Had a busy day de-thatching the lawns at both Royal St and Elizabeth Ave. Ollie assisted in this operation. Called into Dave's workshop and borrowed a ute so i could transport the scarfyer from Tinsley's in Montgomery Ave. Viewing our goods on the TRADEME site over the next few daysbecomes an interesting activity . Christine preparing items to put on TRADEME Phillip is at present on a tour from London to Turkey to commemorate ANZAC Day at ANZAC Cove in Gallipoli.

Last day of Holidays

Today will continue to tidy up around the house and start preparing for school. Golf practice will be the order of the day after 94 on Wednesday. Great catching up with Kit Campagnolo tonight and to learn all his family are fit and well. Leone is busy at the ANZ bank, Lucy studying Film and Media at Canterbury Uni, Rachal doing papers towards her Mid-wiffery registration and Sarah back at Uni studying Maths and Geography in preparation to go Teaching in 2010. Also loaded items onto TRADEME to be auctioned by Monday night. Cane glass trolley, two Driza-bone rain coats, brass candeliers, push lawn mower, mirror, Indian camel leather slip on sandals.

What's happening in the O'Leary Family

Today is Lucy Smith's first birthday, daughter of Anna and Andrew who live in Auckland We have been busy selling items through TRADEME to clear and tidy up the garage HAPPY BIRTHDAY LUCY