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If you are unable to be at the meeting please contact the person doing your role the following week/s, arrange a swap and advise Max, so he can amend his records.
Also, to avoid being rostered on, please notify Max of any upcoming known absences (eg holidays) from meetings in the next twelve months.
Also, to avoid being rostered on, please notify Max of any upcoming known absences (eg holidays) from meetings in the next twelve months.
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Mikaela
The second chapter; of beginnings and ends 22/5/2018
Godaften,
Exchange is a very strange emotional experience. Even though I may not be an emotional person, I have still felt the ever-changing way my mind processes events and the emotional toll it holds over me.
I came to this realisation about two weeks ago, when the daunting reality that I would have to change host families set in. Over four months I had become a part of the Stevnsborg family, and having to leave it all behind was not easy. When I left home, I knew I would be going back soon, there was no need to be unhappy. However, leaving a host family on exchange means you will not be going back, and this is a tough mental challenge that all students will face at least once on exchange. Even though I will visit the Stevnsborg's again, it will not be the same, and it is an unfortunate reality. I can not thank them enough for their generosity, kindness and acceptance of me into their home. Tusind tak Lene, Jen, Louise and Daniel for everything.
As the first chapter of my exchange draws to a close, I begin a new one with the Rasmussen family. I can already see the difference in lifestyle between my two families and it is very interesting to have the opportunity to experience this. Life with the Rasmussen's will be casual busyness, I can't wait.
As the weather in Denmark has improved immensely, the Danes have come out of hibernation and into the lovely Spring time sun. This has provided me with a lot of chances to go out and enjoy Copenhagen. It would be impossible for me to mention everything I have done over the past weeks but I will highlight some of the most exciting activities below.
On the 14th of April, we celebrated Gorm's 50th birthday (tillykke med fødselsdag!) by having a hygge dinner with the whole family. It was great being able to spend the day with my extended host family. I also had dinner with my third host family, the Damvig family.
Jan and Lene took me to possibly the most bogan place in all of Denmark, a tractor pulling event in the countryside of Zealand. The premise of the event was tractors pulling a weight over a certain distance. With tractor smoke, Danish pølser and a lot of beer, it was one place I will not forget.
As reward for my påske gækkebrev, Ninette and Stig took me to see Avengers Infinity War. As a dedicated Marvel fan, it was a fantastic movie and getting to see it on the release day was extra special.
Around Copenhagen in the spring the cherry blossom trees bloom, and a sakura festival is held in a park where 200 cherry blossom trees stand. Macy and I went to visit the festival, eating sushi and taking plenty of pictures with the pretty scenery.
My 16th birthday was on the 3rd of May, so I was able to celebrate by having dinner with my three host families and Ninette and Stig. We had dinner together and I was able to experience the Danish birthday song once more. I find this song very amusing as you select three instruments and pretend to play them at different times in the song. The day after, Matthew and my exchange friends had set up a small picnic in Botanisk Have before we went on a Rotary sailing trip with my district. It was a lovely way to spend the morning, and sailing was most enjoyable. The water was calm and although my steering is yet to be perfected, my team with the help of our skipper Laurits had a lovely time.
Macy and I were very excited when we found Copenhagen held an annual Comic-Con, and we had a great time experiencing the nerdier and geekier side of Denmark. We heard from Pilou Asbæk, a well-known Danish actor who most recently plays a character in Game of Thrones. He had a typical Danish sense of humour, therefore was very entertaining.
As a last family activity before I moved, the Stevnsborg's and I visited Bakken, the oldest amusement park in the world. Taking a horse and carriage ride to the park, Louise and I went on the rides and played games with Daniel, enjoying the afternoon. Tak for en hyggelig dag Lousie, Daniel, Lene and Jan.
The first day with the Rasmussen's, we travelled with their family friends to Møns Klimt, a famous beach in Denmark. Similar to Stevns Klimt which I visited at the beginning of the year, the beach has large, white chalk cliffs which make it a pretty sight. The staircase was tiring but it was worth it to see the gorgeous sight.
I am glad to announce I have had a personal victory; my braces were removed last Thursday! I am now happily braces free, enjoying the ease and comfort of life without them.
Tomorrow I leave for Eurotour, an exciting experience that has been long awaited among all exchange students in Denmark. 18 days of non-stop discovery, cultural immersion and fun, it will be some of the best weeks of my exchange for sure.
Venlig hilsen,
Mikaela
Exchange is a very strange emotional experience. Even though I may not be an emotional person, I have still felt the ever-changing way my mind processes events and the emotional toll it holds over me.
I came to this realisation about two weeks ago, when the daunting reality that I would have to change host families set in. Over four months I had become a part of the Stevnsborg family, and having to leave it all behind was not easy. When I left home, I knew I would be going back soon, there was no need to be unhappy. However, leaving a host family on exchange means you will not be going back, and this is a tough mental challenge that all students will face at least once on exchange. Even though I will visit the Stevnsborg's again, it will not be the same, and it is an unfortunate reality. I can not thank them enough for their generosity, kindness and acceptance of me into their home. Tusind tak Lene, Jen, Louise and Daniel for everything.
As the first chapter of my exchange draws to a close, I begin a new one with the Rasmussen family. I can already see the difference in lifestyle between my two families and it is very interesting to have the opportunity to experience this. Life with the Rasmussen's will be casual busyness, I can't wait.
As the weather in Denmark has improved immensely, the Danes have come out of hibernation and into the lovely Spring time sun. This has provided me with a lot of chances to go out and enjoy Copenhagen. It would be impossible for me to mention everything I have done over the past weeks but I will highlight some of the most exciting activities below.
On the 14th of April, we celebrated Gorm's 50th birthday (tillykke med fødselsdag!) by having a hygge dinner with the whole family. It was great being able to spend the day with my extended host family. I also had dinner with my third host family, the Damvig family.
Jan and Lene took me to possibly the most bogan place in all of Denmark, a tractor pulling event in the countryside of Zealand. The premise of the event was tractors pulling a weight over a certain distance. With tractor smoke, Danish pølser and a lot of beer, it was one place I will not forget.
As reward for my påske gækkebrev, Ninette and Stig took me to see Avengers Infinity War. As a dedicated Marvel fan, it was a fantastic movie and getting to see it on the release day was extra special.
Around Copenhagen in the spring the cherry blossom trees bloom, and a sakura festival is held in a park where 200 cherry blossom trees stand. Macy and I went to visit the festival, eating sushi and taking plenty of pictures with the pretty scenery.
My 16th birthday was on the 3rd of May, so I was able to celebrate by having dinner with my three host families and Ninette and Stig. We had dinner together and I was able to experience the Danish birthday song once more. I find this song very amusing as you select three instruments and pretend to play them at different times in the song. The day after, Matthew and my exchange friends had set up a small picnic in Botanisk Have before we went on a Rotary sailing trip with my district. It was a lovely way to spend the morning, and sailing was most enjoyable. The water was calm and although my steering is yet to be perfected, my team with the help of our skipper Laurits had a lovely time.
Macy and I were very excited when we found Copenhagen held an annual Comic-Con, and we had a great time experiencing the nerdier and geekier side of Denmark. We heard from Pilou Asbæk, a well-known Danish actor who most recently plays a character in Game of Thrones. He had a typical Danish sense of humour, therefore was very entertaining.
As a last family activity before I moved, the Stevnsborg's and I visited Bakken, the oldest amusement park in the world. Taking a horse and carriage ride to the park, Louise and I went on the rides and played games with Daniel, enjoying the afternoon. Tak for en hyggelig dag Lousie, Daniel, Lene and Jan.
The first day with the Rasmussen's, we travelled with their family friends to Møns Klimt, a famous beach in Denmark. Similar to Stevns Klimt which I visited at the beginning of the year, the beach has large, white chalk cliffs which make it a pretty sight. The staircase was tiring but it was worth it to see the gorgeous sight.
I am glad to announce I have had a personal victory; my braces were removed last Thursday! I am now happily braces free, enjoying the ease and comfort of life without them.
Tomorrow I leave for Eurotour, an exciting experience that has been long awaited among all exchange students in Denmark. 18 days of non-stop discovery, cultural immersion and fun, it will be some of the best weeks of my exchange for sure.
Venlig hilsen,
Mikaela
Club Changeover
Changeover is on June 16 at Pennant Hills Golf Club at 6:30pm for 7:00pm.
$65 per person – 3 courses and 2 bottles of wine on table. Guests District Governor - Peter & Anne Ward District Governor Elect - Susan & John Wakefield Assistant District Governor - John and Eszter Fennessy Anna Papoutsakis - Mission 'Nam Possible Guest Speaker - A Past Club Outgoing Exchange Student Please pay into the club general account or at the front desk before June 2. |
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Name Our Cows - Can You Help?
Anna will receive sufficient funds for three cows. However, President Colin does not know what names to give to these cows.
I have decided that alliteration of last years (Cherry and Brooke) to say, Berry and Chook has not exercised my grey-matter to a sufficient extent.
Can you surpass:
I have decided that alliteration of last years (Cherry and Brooke) to say, Berry and Chook has not exercised my grey-matter to a sufficient extent.
Can you surpass:
- Cinderella, Anastatia and Drizella , or
- How, Now and Brown, or
- Milkshake, Buttercup and Daisy.
Rock of Ages
It’s the tail end of the big, bad 1980s in Hollywood, and the party has been raging hard. Aqua Net, Lycra, lace and liquor flow freely at one of the Sunset Strips last legendary venues, a place where sex machine Stacee Jaxx takes the stage and scantily clad groupies line up to turn their fantasies into reality.
Amidst the madness, aspiring rock star (and resident toilet cleaner) Drew longs to take the stage as the next big thing (and longs for small-town girl Sherri, fresh off the bus from Kansas with stars in her eyes). But the rock and roll fairy-tale is about to end when German developers sweep into town with plans to turn the fabled Strip into just another capitalist strip mall.
Can Drew, Sherri and the gang save the strip–and themselves–before it's too late? Only the music of hit bands Styx, Journey, Bon Jovi, Whitesnake and more hold the answer.
Amidst the madness, aspiring rock star (and resident toilet cleaner) Drew longs to take the stage as the next big thing (and longs for small-town girl Sherri, fresh off the bus from Kansas with stars in her eyes). But the rock and roll fairy-tale is about to end when German developers sweep into town with plans to turn the fabled Strip into just another capitalist strip mall.
Can Drew, Sherri and the gang save the strip–and themselves–before it's too late? Only the music of hit bands Styx, Journey, Bon Jovi, Whitesnake and more hold the answer.
Book by Chris D'Arienzo
Arrangements and Orchestrations by Ethan Popp
By Arrangement with ORIGIN™ Theatrical on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. Artwork designed by AKA NYC
Hornsby RSL
Friday 20th July 2018, 7.30pm
$32.00 concession & $37.00 Adult
Arrangements and Orchestrations by Ethan Popp
By Arrangement with ORIGIN™ Theatrical on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. Artwork designed by AKA NYC
Hornsby RSL
Friday 20th July 2018, 7.30pm
$32.00 concession & $37.00 Adult
Please make payment into the club's General Account by Monday 28th May
or pay at the front desk on a meeting night
(in order to secure good seats we need to book early)
Please also identify your payment with your surname and Rock
or pay at the front desk on a meeting night
(in order to secure good seats we need to book early)
Please also identify your payment with your surname and Rock
Editors Note: Destiny Rescue will be featured on SBS Dateline on 12th June.
The following is a link to an article published earlier this month - RESCUE IS JUST THE BEGINNING
From: Colin Sharpe
To: Shelley Whittington
Topic: Destiny Rescue News
Hello Shelley. I will put your request for donations into our weekly club bulletin.
Regards
Colin Sharpe
To: Shelley Whittington
Topic: Destiny Rescue News
Hello Shelley. I will put your request for donations into our weekly club bulletin.
Regards
Colin Sharpe
From: Shelley Whittington
To: Colin Sharpe
Topic: Destiny Rescue News
Dear Mr President Colin Sharpe,
My name is Shelley Whittington and I spoke at The Rotary Club of West Pennant Hills and Cherrybrook early last year about Destiny Rescue.
You may remember? We rescue, restore and reintegrate children out of child sex trafficking across the globe.
Can you help us rescue more children?
We are currently having a car raffle. Its only $5 a ticket for the chance to win a car package worth over $30000.
Its as easy as going to this link and purchasing tickets online.
https://www.destinyrescue.org.au/win/
Please let me know if you have any questions,
Kindest regards,
Shelley.
To: Colin Sharpe
Topic: Destiny Rescue News
Dear Mr President Colin Sharpe,
My name is Shelley Whittington and I spoke at The Rotary Club of West Pennant Hills and Cherrybrook early last year about Destiny Rescue.
You may remember? We rescue, restore and reintegrate children out of child sex trafficking across the globe.
Can you help us rescue more children?
We are currently having a car raffle. Its only $5 a ticket for the chance to win a car package worth over $30000.
Its as easy as going to this link and purchasing tickets online.
https://www.destinyrescue.org.au/win/
Please let me know if you have any questions,
Kindest regards,
Shelley.
Interact
Rotaract
Rotary Youth Program of Enrichment
Rotary Youth Leadership Award
RYLA is a transformational leadership program designed for young adults aged 18-27. Spanning over 7 days, the program combines some of Australia's finest speakers with engaging activities and challenges, as well as a supportive environment that enables your leadership to grow and develop to its full potential. RYLA is run annually, with close to 90 candidates in Elanora Heights, on Sydney's Northern beaches.
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Rotary Youth Exchange
Wanted - New MembersIf you know of someone who would benefit from Rotary, or, from whom Rotary would benefit if they were a member, then contact Keith.
Click here for a PDF copy of the form to the right, and send or give it to Keith. |
Significant Club Fundraising Events during the year
The Garage Sale
We have just had our best and most successful Garage Sale on the weekend of 7&8 October raising a record gross - north of $35k.
Excellent Project Management and a large number of dedicated volunteers, some putting in hours of effort, in the weeks before the weekend contributed to this result. |
Meetings |
Monday 6:30pm for 7:00pm - Springfield House - 245 New Line Road, Dural 2158 |
Apologies |
If you are unable to attend or are bringing a guest (even if they are your partner) you must notify Carol.
Phone 8850 6515 or email [email protected] before 11am on the day of the meeting. |
If you are expected and do not show you will be required to pay for the meal.
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President's Report 21st May
Eighteen members and Larissa were welcomed to the meeting held at the Hornsby PCYC Cafe. We welcome Larissa back from her Safari and I am sure she will tell us about her adventures at a meeting over the next few weeks. A big thank you to Rotarian Stan for bringing Larissa from the Loves to the meeting. This weeks meeting was not the normal dinner meeting and no Rotary business was conducted other than a reminder about Pride of Workmanship awards next week and the Carmen Drive Shops BBQ on Saturday. Next week is also a partners meeting and we will farewell Barry who leaves us at the end of the Rotary Year.
A big thank you to Peter Kirkwood who was our host at PCYC and to Rosie News who provided a wonderful meal. A reminder that changeover is on June 16th at Pennant Hills Golf Club at 6.30pm for 7pm. The cost is $65 per person – 3 courses and 2 bottles of wine on tables of 10. Our distinguished guests are District Governor Peter (and Anne) Ward, District Governor Elect Susan (and PDG John) Wakefield , Area Governor John Fenessy. Anna Papoutsakis (Little Shoes) who will be receiving money for 3 cows, and a guest speaker (Ngaire Ralph) who was our outgoing exchange student to Sweden in 2007/8. Please pay into the club general account or at the front desk before June 2nd. This means next Monday is the last opportunity to pay at the front desk. Doc Wansbrough has requested support for the Carmen Road Shopping Centre Community BBQ (in aid of Neighbourhood Watch) on Saturday May 26th 8 am to 1 pm. Current Board Directors – Please send me you end of year reports ASAP and by May 31 at the latest. So far I only have one report. New Board directors please send me your updated plans ASAP and by May 31 at the latest. Paul needs the funding requests to do a budget. A final reminder: Members and partners who do NOT have the small name badge to wear at functions and would like one could you please let me know. The badges look like the example to the right. Charlie is still in the Hills Clinic. Please visit her if possible. Until we meet again on Monday May 28th for more fun and fellowship, have a great week making a difference. President Colin |
Night Report
NIGHT REPORT - 21 May 2018
Tonight’s meeting was held at Waitara PCYC (Police Citizens Youth Club) where we congregated in front of the cafe. Pres. Colin started the meeting right at 7pm by introducing our host for the visit, Rotarian Peter Kirkwood. We dispensed with the normal formalities.
There were no items of business, and just two brief Director reports:
Director’s Reports:
Community Services – Cawas reminded those that volunteered of the Neighbourhood Watch Community BBQ on this Saturday May 26th , 8 am to 1 pm at the Carmen Road Shopping Centre. Those volunteers are Bob Davison, Barry Freeman, Paul Laroumanie and Tony Makin.
Vocational – Barry reminded members that next week’s meeting 28th May is POW (Pride of Workmanship) awards night and we have four very deserving recipients. You will be suitably impressed. Reminder: this is a partners night.
This is a very vibrant club. Throughout the club there were many young (and not so young) people participating in the many activities having a great time, and generating a lot of noise, so much so that at times it was difficult for the night reporter to follow the discussion. To fill in the gaps, PCYC has a very good website at: https://www.pcycnsw.org.au .
PCYC Meal:
Peter introduced Rosie who manages the Café. Rosie is delighted to have us visit remarking that Rotary provides a lot of support to PCYC.
The meal tonight is Italian cuisine:
Rosie said that the café pays its way and any profit goes into the running of the centre. From what I could see the prices were very reasonable.
She also introduced the staff assisting. One was a young girl who attended RYLA 3 years ago, and said it was the best thing ever.
PCYC History:
Peter then gave us a rundown on PCYC’s history. It started in 1937 (during the unrest between the two great wars) as the Police Boy Club to provide young people with a safe and positive alternative to the streets. Rotary was heavily involved hence the rename to Police Rotary Boys Club then renamed Federation Police Boys Club and finally renamed Police and Citizens Youth Centre, as it is known today.
PCYC Today:
There are 64 clubs in NSW with a membership of over 100,000 and more than 140 different activities. It costs $20 per adult, $10 per child to join for 12 months. A very modest amount, but gives the members a sense of ownership. But user pays for the activities, for instance the fitness centre is $17 per week, about 25% less than the alternative.
The original PCYC Hornsby/Kuring-Gai opened in George St in 1968. About 2002 the search was on for a new venue, which after much negotiation and four DAs, the facility we visited was opened Sep 2017.Today it has a membership of over 5,000, and is well utilised, with around 1,000 member visits each day.
We had an impromptu visit of the CEO, (and recent Rotarian) Dominic. He commented that it is great that PCYC can provide specialised sporting facilities for the local school children. With a lot of apartments in the area, he has engaged mums and bubs, and even provided a Salvation Army nurse
PCYC Tour:
We split up into two groups for the tour. The building is new of modern concrete construction. It is very open and spacious with tall ceilings. Each activity has the latest and good quality equipment. The Gym (Fitness Centre) is as good as any I have seen. There are many organised sessions through the day. Table tennis is very popular with about six competition tables. Then past a group performing some martial art I know not what. There is a meeting room with a large donut shaped table available for booking (A Kumon group use it most days). A kids play area, trampolines and other gymnastic equipment, two basket ball courts which can be reconfigured for four other sports. It was being used for shuttle cock. And finally a boxing ring, with a lot of training equipment in the same room…. And a lot more we didn’t see. Refer to the photos.
Again, no formalities, and the visit concluded just before 9pm. This is a truly amazing facility, and thanks to Peter for hosting the visit.
Night Reporter: Bob
Tonight’s meeting was held at Waitara PCYC (Police Citizens Youth Club) where we congregated in front of the cafe. Pres. Colin started the meeting right at 7pm by introducing our host for the visit, Rotarian Peter Kirkwood. We dispensed with the normal formalities.
There were no items of business, and just two brief Director reports:
Director’s Reports:
Community Services – Cawas reminded those that volunteered of the Neighbourhood Watch Community BBQ on this Saturday May 26th , 8 am to 1 pm at the Carmen Road Shopping Centre. Those volunteers are Bob Davison, Barry Freeman, Paul Laroumanie and Tony Makin.
Vocational – Barry reminded members that next week’s meeting 28th May is POW (Pride of Workmanship) awards night and we have four very deserving recipients. You will be suitably impressed. Reminder: this is a partners night.
This is a very vibrant club. Throughout the club there were many young (and not so young) people participating in the many activities having a great time, and generating a lot of noise, so much so that at times it was difficult for the night reporter to follow the discussion. To fill in the gaps, PCYC has a very good website at: https://www.pcycnsw.org.au .
PCYC Meal:
Peter introduced Rosie who manages the Café. Rosie is delighted to have us visit remarking that Rotary provides a lot of support to PCYC.
The meal tonight is Italian cuisine:
- Soup: spicy ham and tomato OR chicken and sweet corn
- Main: chicken fettucine AND spicy tomato pasta AND salad
Rosie said that the café pays its way and any profit goes into the running of the centre. From what I could see the prices were very reasonable.
She also introduced the staff assisting. One was a young girl who attended RYLA 3 years ago, and said it was the best thing ever.
PCYC History:
Peter then gave us a rundown on PCYC’s history. It started in 1937 (during the unrest between the two great wars) as the Police Boy Club to provide young people with a safe and positive alternative to the streets. Rotary was heavily involved hence the rename to Police Rotary Boys Club then renamed Federation Police Boys Club and finally renamed Police and Citizens Youth Centre, as it is known today.
PCYC Today:
There are 64 clubs in NSW with a membership of over 100,000 and more than 140 different activities. It costs $20 per adult, $10 per child to join for 12 months. A very modest amount, but gives the members a sense of ownership. But user pays for the activities, for instance the fitness centre is $17 per week, about 25% less than the alternative.
The original PCYC Hornsby/Kuring-Gai opened in George St in 1968. About 2002 the search was on for a new venue, which after much negotiation and four DAs, the facility we visited was opened Sep 2017.Today it has a membership of over 5,000, and is well utilised, with around 1,000 member visits each day.
We had an impromptu visit of the CEO, (and recent Rotarian) Dominic. He commented that it is great that PCYC can provide specialised sporting facilities for the local school children. With a lot of apartments in the area, he has engaged mums and bubs, and even provided a Salvation Army nurse
PCYC Tour:
We split up into two groups for the tour. The building is new of modern concrete construction. It is very open and spacious with tall ceilings. Each activity has the latest and good quality equipment. The Gym (Fitness Centre) is as good as any I have seen. There are many organised sessions through the day. Table tennis is very popular with about six competition tables. Then past a group performing some martial art I know not what. There is a meeting room with a large donut shaped table available for booking (A Kumon group use it most days). A kids play area, trampolines and other gymnastic equipment, two basket ball courts which can be reconfigured for four other sports. It was being used for shuttle cock. And finally a boxing ring, with a lot of training equipment in the same room…. And a lot more we didn’t see. Refer to the photos.
Again, no formalities, and the visit concluded just before 9pm. This is a truly amazing facility, and thanks to Peter for hosting the visit.
Night Reporter: Bob
This Week's Humour
Powerful Short Stories
Powerful stories, to be so short.
These twelve short stories are all very good stories and make us think twice about the daily happenings in our lives as we deal with others!! 1. Today, I interviewed my grandmother for part of a research paper I'm working on for my Psychology class. When I asked her to define success in her own words, she said; "Success is when you look back at your life and the memories make you smile." ------------------------------ ---------------------- 2. Today, I asked my mentor - a very successful business man in his 70s what his top 3 tips are for success. He smiled and said; "Read something no one else is reading, think something no one else is thinking, and do something no one else is doing." ------------------------------ ------------------------ 3. Today, after my 72-hour shift at the fire station, a woman ran up to me at the grocery store and gave me a hug. When I tensed up, she realized I didn't recognize her. She let go with tears of joy in her eyes and the most sincere smile and said; "On 9-11-2001, you carried me out of the World Trade Center." ------------------------------ ------------------------- 4. Today, after I watched my dog get run over by a car, I sat on the side of the road holding him and crying. And just before he died; he licked the tears off my face. ------------------------------ ------------------------- 5. Today at 7AM, I woke up feeling ill, but decided I needed the money, so I went into work. At 3PM I got laid off. On my drive home I got a flat tire. When I went into the trunk for the spare, it was flat too. A man in a BMW pulled over, gave me a ride, we chatted, and then he offered me a job. I start tomorrow. ------------------------------ ------------------------- 6. Today, as my father, three brothers, and two sisters stood around my mother's hospital bed, my mother uttered her last coherent words before she died. She simply said, "I feel so loved right now. We should have gotten together like this more often." ------------------------------ ------------------------- 7. Today, I kissed my dad on the forehead as he passed away in a small hospital bed. About 5 seconds after he passed, I realized it was the first time I had given him a kiss since I was a little boy. ------------------------------ ------------------------- 8. Today, in the cutest voice, my 8-year-old daughter asked me to start recycling. I chuckled and asked, "Why?" She replied, "So you can help me save the planet." I chuckled again and asked, "And why do you want to save the planet?" Because that's where I keep all my stuff," she said. ------------------------------ ------------------------- 9. Today, when I witnessed a 27-year-old breast cancer patient laughing hysterically at her 2-year-old daughter's antics, I suddenly realized that, I need to stop complaining about my life and start celebrating it again. ------------------------------ ------------------------- 10. Today, a boy in a wheelchair saw me desperately struggling on crutches with my broken leg and offered to carry my backpack and books for me. He helped me all the way across campus to my class and as he was leaving he said, "I hope you feel better soon." ------------------------------ ------------------------- 11. Today, I was feeling down because the results of a biopsy came back malignant. When I got home, I opened an e-mail that said, "Thinking of you today. If you need me, I'm a phone call away." It was from a high school friend I hadn't seen in 10 years. ------------------------------ -------------------------- 12. Today, I was traveling in Kenya and I met a refugee from Zimbabwe. He said he hadn't eaten anything in over 3 days and looked extremely skinny and unhealthy. Then my friend offered him the rest of the sandwich he was eating. The first thing the man said was, "We can share it." ------------------------------ -------------------------- The best sermons are lived, not preached. ------------------------------ -------------------------- I am glad I have 'you' to send these to. ============================== ====================== These are worth passing on... hope you enjoy them as much as I did ! The only thing to be added to this is “WOW” !!! |
Rosemary
My Kind of Joke
Russ and Sam, two friends, met in the park every day to feed the pigeons, watch the squirrels, and discuss world problems.
One day Russ didn't show up, but Sam didn't think much about it and figured maybe he had a cold or something. But after Russ hadn't shown up for a week or so, Sam really got worried. However, since the only time they ever got together was at the park, Sam didn't know where Russ lived, so he was unable to find out what had happened to him. A month had passed, and Sam figured he had seen the last of Russ, but one day, Sam approached the park and lo and behold!, there sat Russ! Sam was very excited and happy to see him and told him so. Then he said, "For crying out loud Russ, what in the world happened to you?" Russ replied, “I've been in jail!” “Jail, cried Sam. What in the world for?" "Well, Russ said, you know Sue, that cute little blonde waitress at the coffee shop where I go?" "Yeah, said Sam, I remember her. What about her?" "Well, the little gold-digging witch figured I was rich and she filed rape charges against me. At 89 years old, I was so proud that when I got into court, I pled guilty." "So, The judge gave me 30 days for perjury." Jim
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Herman - Episode 3 (of 6)
Carol
Life in the Australian Army
Text of a letter from a kid from Eromanga to his Mum and Dad. (Eromanga is a small town, west of Quilpie in the far south west of Queensland.)
Dear Mum & Dad, I am well. Hope youse are too. Tell me big brothers Doug and Phil that the Army is better than workin' on the farm - tell them to get in bloody quick smart before the jobs are all gone! I wuz a bit slow in settling down at first, because ya don't hafta get outta bed until 6am. But I like sleeping in now, cuz all ya gotta do before brekky is make ya bed and shine ya boots and clean ya uniform. No bloody cows to milk, no calves to feed, no feed to stack - nothin'!! Ya haz gotta shower though, but its not so bad, coz there's lotsa hot water and even a light to see what ya doing! At brekky ya get cereal, fruit and eggs but there's no kangaroo steaks or possum stew like wot Mum makes. You don't get fed again until noon and by that time all the city boys are buggered because we've been on a 'route march' - geez its only just like walking to the windmill in the back paddock!! This one will kill me brothers Doug and Phil with laughter. I keep getting medals for shootin' - dunno why. The bullseye is as big as a bloody possum's bum and it don't move and it's not firing back at ya like the Johnsons did when our big scrubber bull got into their prize cows before the Ekka last year! All ya gotta do is make yourself comfortable and hit the target - it's a piece of piss!! You don't even load your own cartridges, they comes in little boxes, and ya don't have to steady yourself against the rollbar of the roo shooting truck when you reload! Sometimes ya gotta wrestle with the city boys and I gotta be real careful coz they break easy - it's not like fighting with Doug and Phil and Jack and Boori and Steve and Muzza all at once like we do at home after the muster. Turns out I'm not a bad boxer either and it looks like I'm the best the platoon's got, and I've only been beaten by this one bloke from the Engineers - he's 6 foot 5 and 15 stone and three pick handles across the shoulders and as ya know I'm only 5 foot 7 and eight stone wringin' wet, but I fought him till the other blokes carried me off to the boozer. I can't complain about the Army - tell the boys to get in quick before word gets around how bloody good it is. Your loving daughter, Sheila Colin McG
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