Blazin Paddles
I competed in the annual charity dragon boat races in Abingdon yesterday, with a bunch of mates. We put in a fine effort, coming 10th out of 18 teams and improving our time by 5 seconds by the 3rd race. We had fantastic weather as well so the day was pretty awesome. Everyone was knackered by the end of it, and my back hurts - punishment for a total lack of training or preparation.
There are pics in the albums and for the first time a youtube video. Enjoy.
Labels: Charity, Dragon Boat
posted by Matt, Monday, May 11, 2009.
Quick update
Well I haven't written anything for over a year now. We've been so busy with the house and things this just sort of got ignored. This is just a quick post, I've put up new pics from the wedding of Andy and Gemma. The site is going to be updated soon, freshened with new stuff.
posted by Matt, Tuesday, April 07, 2009.
Wedding limerick
Well we're back from our honeymoon. 14 days of complete relaxation, doing nothing other than reading, drinking, eating and the bad thing ;) We got back a few days ago, and had to go back to work and all that boring stuff. Our pressies from John Lewis have arrived, and we've got the official wedding snaps now. Thanks again to everyone for coming. We've also got this special limerick from Lynn, penned on the way home from the wedding ...
There was a wedding party called Moor Who used the Internet to explore They found this fine site And to their delight One Moor became wedded to Law The bride, from a family near Reading Came all this way to the wedding One family was Law The other was Moor And she left under a new heading There came a fine family from Kent Who brought caravan rather than tent Filled with puddings galore Though we ate more and more With even Carl’s help we made barely a dent From Seattle came Missy and Rob They socialised with the whole mob In no time at all They knew one and all As helpers they did a great job From Nottingham hailed James and wife Jill Their wee Jonathan gave all a thrill He slept through loud noise From both music and boys And even when Matt said ‘I will’ From Northampton came Ed, Pip and Mick Plus Hugh who arrived nice and quick We all loved the cake Which star Mick did bake With slices so yummy and thick Pat and Dick from Northants nearby As Matt’s godparents they wanted to try To check on his girl At the barn dance whirl They gave approval with a loud cry From Bracknell came Hugh, alias Gramps Who was considered one of the champs He bought us pub beer Was always of good cheer ‘Cept when wakened by outdoor lamps To the wedding from Auckland came Lynn Her fascinating personality to spin That the wedding went well She regarded as swell Her next wish is the All Blacks to win Jill assembled a great wedding book At which we all had a look The hen night book too Done by Helen so true With saucy pictures that some people took Came family and friends, all the lot To help Beccy and Matt tie the knot We all played a part In the decorative art To be ready for 3 on the dot Later on came the butcher and baker Everyone but the candlestick maker The pig was well roasted A few guests well toasted And the band was a really good shaker The ex-Nottingham friends all joined in With much laughter and many a grin They helped make the day And joined Sunday’s play Which many tried hard then to win But as Best Man, James had a plan His speech made us laugh till tears ran He did everything right Until late Sunday night And that’s when the shit hit the fan The boys went to the Jockey for beer Emerging, no taxi was near They phoned newlyweds And got Matt out of bed Of Beccy they now should steer clear! Now this is the end of the rhyme Because we’ve well run out of time The guests have gone home You’re now on your own Until the next wedding bells chime
posted by Matt, Monday, October 01, 2007.
Baby Theobald
Yesterday we made a visit up to Nottingham to see the latest member of the Nottingham crew, baby Jonathan Julian Theobald ! James & Jill are now the proud parents of one bouncing baby boy, who is very cute. All three are doing well. You can see a few pics here. We had a meal with them, and then came back home.
B has also taken some more pics of the flooding around South Abingdon, which you can see here. It has not affected us, apart from some travel disruption. The quantity of water is amazing, and the pictures don't show just how quickly the water is flowing past.
We haven't been up to much else. I have been moving office last week, and B worked nights. It is now 6 weeks until we get married, and we're off to Norfolk next weekend to meet the registrar.
posted by Matt, Sunday, July 29, 2007.
Floods
We've just been down to the river in Abingdon to have a look at the flooding here. The river has burst its banks, and it is roaring through the weir. Although it's nowhere near as bad as in some areas, there are a few houses in trouble and South Abingdon has been hit badly. There are some pics to look at here
Not much else has been happening. We went round to a friends place yesterday for a braai (South African for bbq) and had a great time. I spent most of it dancing in the garden. Wedding plans are moving along, and soon we're off to Norfolk again to finalise arrangements, meet the photographer and so on.
posted by Matt, Monday, July 23, 2007.
