Members Shars Posted August 16, 2005 Author Members Share Posted August 16, 2005 My best mate had a girl at 3pm this afternoon. She weighed in at 6lbs 13 oz and her names Roberta so Bobby for short I am so pleased and I am all choked up as just got the call as shes just come round and doing very well. Well done Cindy, you did brilliantly Girl!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members blackpig Posted August 17, 2005 Members Share Posted August 17, 2005 6lbs 13oz. That's a big baby. A small elephant, but a big baby. Congratulations and I think as good an excuse as any for a jar or ten! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Spencer Crewe Posted August 17, 2005 Members Share Posted August 17, 2005 Hey all! I'm still on the road, but I'll be back in the office 8 AM sharp Thursday morning. I just dropped by to let everyone know that I wasn't drifting around on a liferaft or on any European or Venezuelan airliners (I know, poor taste in jokes... I'll apologize later....) Cheers!Spencer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Duck King Posted August 17, 2005 Members Share Posted August 17, 2005 I really miss when you guys weren't here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shars Posted August 17, 2005 Author Members Share Posted August 17, 2005 Originally posted by Duck King I really miss when you guys weren't here. I know what you mean Duck King Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Base Posted August 17, 2005 Members Share Posted August 17, 2005 WHOOOHOOO!!!! Glad she's ok Shars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shars Posted August 17, 2005 Author Members Share Posted August 17, 2005 Shes great Base The babies called Roberta which is sweet and will be called Bobby for short... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Base Posted August 17, 2005 Members Share Posted August 17, 2005 A baby sister is a pretty special birthday present for Frankie, tho he may not appreciate her just yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Base Posted August 17, 2005 Members Share Posted August 17, 2005 Weeeee, pretty colours!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Spencer Crewe Posted August 18, 2005 Members Share Posted August 18, 2005 Sweet merciful crap..... I've been all morning trying to play catch-up with everything here at the office. Thankfully, I think I'm all up to speed. What's happening 'round here? Cheers!Spencer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Base Posted August 18, 2005 Members Share Posted August 18, 2005 Welcome back!!!! How was the trip....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tedster Posted August 18, 2005 Members Share Posted August 18, 2005 Originally posted by Duck King I really miss when you guys weren't here. Who says we're here? I've been told countless times that I'm not, in fact. I keep hearing people say...uhmm...how did they word it... "That Tedster...he's not all there". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Spencer Crewe Posted August 18, 2005 Members Share Posted August 18, 2005 The trip was great - I didn't get seasick bobbing around in an 18' boat on the Atlantic Ocean. I got to hang out with my brother whom I haven't seen since sometime in 2003. And, we had good driving conditions except for the last hour of or travels last night (even then, it was just a spot of rain - no biggie). Now, all I need is sleep. Lots and lots of sleep... Cheers! Spencer ...not really knowing what it means to be "there" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Base Posted August 19, 2005 Members Share Posted August 19, 2005 So who is here...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shars Posted August 19, 2005 Author Members Share Posted August 19, 2005 How sad is this: Former Northern Ireland secretary Mo Mowlam has died in a hospice. Ms Mowlam, 55, Labour MP for Redcar between 1987-2001, who previously suffered a brain tumour, died at the Pilgrim's Hospice in Canterbury, Kent, at 8.10am. The Prime Minister paid tribute to Ms Mowlam, saying she was "one of the most remarkable and colourful personalities'' ever to enter British politics. Tony Blair said she had "transformed'' the politics of Northern Ireland as well as playing a key role in the creation of new Labour. "Mo was surely one of the most remarkable and colourful personalities ever to come into politics," Mr Blair said. Ms Mowlam had difficulties with her balance as a result of radiotherapy treatment for the tumour. Earlier this month, she fell and banged her head and never regained consciousness. She was taken to King's College Hospital and was transferred last week to the hospice. She had earlier asked not to be resuscitated and in the last few days food and water were withdrawn. Family representative Brian Basham said: "Mo Mowlam passed away today at 8.10am. "Her family wishes to thank the many well-wishers who have sent cards, messages and flowers and to say that, although the funeral will be a private family occasion, there will be a memorial event in a few months. "The family requests that flowers are not sent and suggests that, as an alternative, friends might like to make a charitable donation to the Pilgrim's Hospice, in 56 London Road, Canterbury, CT2 8JA.'' Her death comes less than two weeks after former Foreign secretary Robin Cook died. Ms Mowlam - one of New Labour's most popular figures - stood down from the Commons at the 2001 general election after 14 years as an MP. Tony Blair made her Northern Ireland Secretary when Labour swept to power in 1997 and she quickly made a name for herself as a down-to-earth and brutally honest operator. She won widespread acclaim for her perseverance in working towards the Good Friday peace agreement the following year. Her achievements were all the more remarkable because she was recovering from treatment for the brain tumour at the time. Renowned for her light-hearted disregard for formality, kicking off her shoes and chewing gum in meetings, she reputedly took her wig off to break tension in tense talks. She took a particular political risk in 1998 by entering the infamous Maze Prison to speak to convicted paramilitaries when it became clear the peace process needed their backing. Loyalist UDA/UFF prisoners had previously withdrawn their support. After her face-to-face talks with the prisoners, the paramilitaries' political representatives then announced they were rejoining the talks. But there was growing opposition to her from more mainstream unionists. In 1999, she was replaced by Peter Mandelson and moved to become Cabinet "enforcer". But her time in the post was marked by a steady stream of reports that someone in high places was briefing against her. There were also claims the Prime Minister had been angered when the Labour Party conference gave her a longer standing ovation than he had received. She became even more outspoken after she stood down as an MP, saying it was "harder and harder to defend what the Labour government is doing''. Ms Mowlam was born in Watford on 18 September 1949 and nearly died of pneumonia three months later. Her father was an alcoholic and the family was invariably short of cash. They moved to Coventry, where she attended Coundon Court Comprehensive School before going on to study at Durham and Iowa universities. Ms Mowlam worked as a lecturer and university administrator before being elected MP for Redcar in 1987. In 1995, she married Labour-supporting merchant banker Jon Norton - already a father of two. Man, i sure admired her for her sheer courage and strength and she was a true leader in every way. Thats 2 of them gone in a matter of a couple weeks, Robin Cook and now Mowlam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Base Posted August 19, 2005 Members Share Posted August 19, 2005 Very sad Robin died exactly a year after my Mum and at the same age which freaked me out a little! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members blackpig Posted August 19, 2005 Members Share Posted August 19, 2005 Probably the most admired politician ever in both the U.K. and Ireland. She will be a hard act to follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shars Posted August 19, 2005 Author Members Share Posted August 19, 2005 Originally posted by Base Very sad Robin died exactly a year after my Mum and at the same age which freaked me out a little! Base dam, I am so sorry to hear that I didnt know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Base Posted August 19, 2005 Members Share Posted August 19, 2005 Thank you Lighter note, how is your friends new bairn doing?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shars Posted August 19, 2005 Author Members Share Posted August 19, 2005 Their great Base! the babies fantastic with lots of dark hair! Shes tiny though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Spencer Crewe Posted August 19, 2005 Members Share Posted August 19, 2005 A very deep and sombre way to start the day. My condolences go out to all those who need it. Be strong. On a lighter note: once again, I seem to be benefiting from the generousity of the band I do so much work with: Sean McCann, one of the lead singers of Great Big Sea has been gracious enough to loan me one of his mountain bikes if I want to go for a ride between now and when I'm able to pick up my new bike. I was chatting with him last night about other matters when he made the offer. If tomorrow's weather is up to snuff, I very well might accept and go for my first ride (albeit, on trails - almost as cool as riding on roads ) since I got whacked on Regatta Day a couple of weeks ago. It'll be sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet! Oh, and Tim Hortons coffee for everyone. It's not the best coffee on the planet - but it gets the job done Cheers! Spencer edited to add: good to hear about your friend's baby's progress! (stupid-lack-of-"thumbs-up"-smiley....) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Spencer Crewe Posted August 19, 2005 Members Share Posted August 19, 2005 Wow, talk about your slow dayz.... Not a single "next" post since this morning? YOU ALL SUCK!!!!! :D Cheers! Spencer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tedster Posted August 19, 2005 Members Share Posted August 19, 2005 Originally posted by Spencer Crewe Oh, and Tim Hortons coffee for everyone. It's not the best coffee on the planet - but it gets the job done Cheers! Spencer Yes, condolences... Tim Horton's...now there's a name I haven't heard since I left Michigan. They had a Tim Horton's across the river in Sarnia...I think I had some of their coffee and donuts a couple of times... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members G Geezer Posted August 19, 2005 Members Share Posted August 19, 2005 Originally posted by Spencer Crewe Wow, talk about your slow dayz.... Not a single "next" post since this morning? YOU ALL SUCK!!!!! :D Cheers! Spencer SLow Day where?????? Been working my tookus off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shars Posted August 20, 2005 Author Members Share Posted August 20, 2005 Top of the mornin ta yah all... Its a busy weekend for me. Got a B-day party for a 2 year old to sort out for tomorrow, Its mine, my mums,my sons and my neighbours B-days to so pretty excited. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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