Wednesday, 30 June 2010

Wednesday june 30th 2010,
well another month gone ,they are really flying by so miuch to do and time seems so much shorter every day, but better than being bored ,another hot day in line we are told so out with the chair and garden table, have a good book to finish and pass on, light cooking at the moment easier to nibble something easy rather than a full meal, plenty of fresh fruit and ice cream is theorder of the day, lots of odd jobs to get in as the day progresses so off we jolly well go PtP.

Monday, 28 June 2010

so thats it then we are out of the world cup, good job to some may say, we did not perform as we can right from the warm up games and then through the competition itself, we were very poor to say the least, why, well that needs alot of thought and meditation, by the ones who both play and run the team, do we need a new manager, I think not ,but the management team may well sac k him we shall see, he is the best around his record speaks for itself, but I suspect that the mangagement (Who in my belief are the real problem,) may get rid of him, an english manager would be ideal but only one two spring to mind, we shall see, never mind we can now get on with life While the rubbishy football effort was going on we Magnificently won a cricket one dayinternational series against our old foe the AUSSIES, now that is worth shouting out loud sorry birdie, tatty bye all PtP

Sunday, 27 June 2010

Sunday 27th June 2010.
Up early so I could pop round to see if our youngsters were awake and kicking after there night under (whatever they could find) very impressed by their plastic and cardboard homes well done all. they all were a little weary eyed but ship shape and bristol as the saying goes, gave them a bit tlc and encouraged them ,thats what many of british youth is like not the types often shown in the press, great lads and lassies, I am proud of them but dont tell them, footie and cricket plus motor racing on today what a day ahead and we shall be praising the lord and with two young lassies for baptism later this evening ( a nice cool pool for them ready and waiting) plus a dedication this morning, a very full day indeed, Praise be to HIM hallelujha PtP

Friday, 25 June 2010

Saturday june26th,2010.
Fabulous day at mallory park yeterday, extremely hot weather with little or no shade there these days, But brilliant spectacle of Motor bike racing at its very best, It has been a few years since last visited there, but it was a good feeling to roam around the riders mechanics and machinery, this as always been a friendly circuit, aqnd thank goodness that as not changed, much improvements surround one and sadly prices like everything else match those imp[rovements they have to be paid,. but still one of the better values the sporting arena offers and by far the most aproachable helpfull and friendly. ITS GOT THE LOT. faster and more skillfull every year, it truly amazes me, thankfully only one very slight spill, nogreat injuries always good, this is a very dangerous sprt to take part in,but the camaradery between riders is fantastic,but no quarter given and none asked on the track, wonderful stuff great day out no poroblems traffic wise or other. off now for our early morning prayers at fellowship, the LORD IS GOOD. AMEN PtP.

Thursday, 24 June 2010

Friday june 25th 2010
A very GOOD evening at St Giles, A grand gathering from at least a dozen or more fellowships supporting this event over a hundred or so ENJOYED a wonderful time of Praise Prayer and good fellowship, Jeremy who led us obviously is a man who is deeplky involved with "ALPHA" we spent most of the evening praising GOD, praying for all the Churches represented there and for those who were not (and Maybe should havs been)a grand feeling of peace freedom and joy prevailed the whole evening, so good to have been there came home filled with trhat wonderful feeling ONLY GODS people KNOW, wonderous praise be to HIM who captivated us all,
Of now to Mallory Park, for a days relaxing in tne Sun (very HOT Todays forecast) b ring them on ,
Watching the ladfs practice for sundays big race, good on em,, I see we BEAT the AUSSIES again SHEILA, whow we really are going strong, cant be bad for the old country, up the poms loves ya PtP
Great Thursday june 24th 2010
Great ,We did it it now bring on Gemany (the old Foes) footie wise I'm thinking, I believe we shall be to good for them this time, and then ALL THE WAY, weather superb, getting hotter as the week goes on,inthe eighties by the W?end we are told ,soon be running out of water methinks??, thinking I might make Mallory park for tomorrows practicing and general mooch around,with the Motor cycly racing fraternity, great lads all.
Off to take Eileen to the DRS, this morning to see if they can help with her ankles and feet problems, pop in to water the Church garden as we shall be in the vicinity, then shop and home for a day in the sun (or and shade), plenty to drink and hurrah, read, rest, relax. the three R's is the order of the day, then look towards this evenings meet at St Giles for "Churches Together"and preparation for the coming days, Hallelujha, PtP.

Wednesday, 23 June 2010

Wednesday June 23rd2010
This is it the big day, today we shall triumph and go on to the knockout stage of the world footie cup hoorah for the lads , gather at the church fo our communal watching, (Maybe a prayer or three) might not go amiss, were ready and allthough we have not been playing to well I feel we shall prevail, here we go, here we go, here we go,!!!!!!!. PtP

Tuesday, 22 June 2010

Tuesday June 22nd 2010
The weather is set fair for a few days to come with temps up to almost the eighties, whow now that really good news ,so off to water my church garden early and my own this ev ening so i can spend most of today catching up and enjoying some reading outside and just enjoy it, fetch cathy later for her weekly visit, then an evening outside again like yesterday enjoying the sunshine, and the SON shine even mopreso Whoopee PtP

Saturday, 19 June 2010

Sunday20th june,2010
Had a wonderful day yesterday, following in the footsteps of CHS, left prayer meeting at fellowship 7-30 am heading for Kelvedon his birthplace, then on to then to Stambourne where he lived with His grandparents who were pastoring the free church there, as times were very hard for his parents who were finding things difficult to survive as things were in those days,a new building stands there these days but the manse next door was the same, found his grandparents graves in the plot next door, then on to Colchester were his parents now pastoring a new fellowship had moved to and things though still hard were improved so CHS returned to live with them now aged seven, here I found the nearby Baptist church (now an Evangelical Church), were he was so wonderfully saved, then after much schoolingat Newmarket at the age of fifteen he felt the need to be baptised, and at that time he could only find in the Baptist Church at Isleham nearby a free Church who practiced full adult Baptism and in the river ferry crossing close by he was gloriously(His words) changed for ever, I found this profoundly emotional and very moving as I looked down on the river at the very spot, and my thoughts went to OUR LORD himself as He was Baptised in the river Jordan, on to where he CHS,preached his first ever sermon,another very moving and profound moment as I gazed at the old cottage where the Free church people met in those days, then finally to his own first fellowship at Waterbeach were he took on his first calling, again a newer building than the one he moved into, as I knew, but there were two foundation stones one at each corner the first by the leading elder and tbe other by the man himself, I could only just gaze in awe and wonder as my first part of this project came to its conclusion, finally arrived home rather weary but exalted at just after ten pm.after what had been for me a wonderful experience, on the way home I to had one of those personal moments when I KNEW GOD was speaking to me, an awesome and wondrous feeling that took me home "On the wings of Eagles) to borrow one of the Apostle Pauls sayings, from the letter to the Ephesian people. a most incredibly memorable day, now for part 2 that I trust to make in a few weeks time, this will be to follow his call to move to the great metropolis LONDON, where he was to know such great blessing that up till then and probably now never ever will be known again (But thats Gods work) my admiration for the man is still growing, but my love for his (And my) GOD grows even moreso as the kids say CANT WAIT, PtP

Friday, 18 June 2010

Saturday 19th 2010,
Up with the larks this morning, so on beof to join the brethren for sat morning prayer, then of to travel down to Colchester, and begin my search ,to follow in the footsteps of "Charles haddon Spurgeon" The prince of preachers, (Part one) shall be calling in to see his birthplace and the little chapel where he was converted in Colchester, then to his grandparents with whom he spent his early youth, then on to Newmarket where he was educated, finally his first pastorship, then a look around the fenlands where he spent his early days as a Baptist pastor,, (Part two) another Saturday following him to London where his main teaching and preaching life was really to blossom forth, lookiing forward to seeing the places he lived in and gave his Whole life to our God, very dissapointing show by the lads last night ,no drive, no passion, no good, simple as that, most of the European teams seem to have stopped playing positively, they must change the style or go the way of others, they have the men, pick them for goodness sake, or it will be to late, oh this following the flag is fraught with frustration, but I am still hoping next wednesday will be make or break, come on the lads lets be having yer!! you CAN do it. PtP

Thursday, 17 June 2010

Friday 18th june 2010.
Yeserday went very well, was able to repair the broken church notice board so it should giv e yet many more years cervice, then went to the organ recital at "All Saints" which was exquisitely performed by an American composer and player, the theme of this years perfomances is entitled"Queen of instruments"a title I willgladly aceede to, closely followed by the violin as my other favourite musical instrument. shall make efforts to go to as many recitals as possible, the Seafood restaurant was good, but i felt slightly overpriced so not on my favourite list of feeding troughs? Again I thought the town looked very good as I perused the centre, and once more set me wondering what makes the whingers moan and groan, but there I suppose every town has its share of people with their often imagined disgruntled reasons, so just have to take them on and try and peruade them of their ignorant and foolish ideas are without foundation, no where is perfect, but our town in my estimation is up there amongst the best. a bit of cooking today, and I trust the sun which at moment of writing is hiding itself will come out? and then spend the afternoon outside planning my new project which I trust will commence tomorrow, God willing. tatty bye PtP

Wednesday, 16 June 2010

Thursday 17th june 2010
Received a panic call from our church secretary yesterday, she had a slight accident with one of our main interior church events boards, (It hd collapsed,) so went to have alook as both boards are needed for a special meeting and seminar,to be held on saturday, so panic,and the call, went to see, and it can be repaired reasonably cheaply,so that is todays first job, then water and hoe my little church gardens, then all being well intend to go to the "All Saints" organ recital at lunch time 13-10pm, then have a look at the new seafood resaurant that should have opened in St Giles st on Monday. but havn't seen any thing in the Chron about it. but will see Tatty bye PtP

Tuesday, 15 June 2010

Tuesday June15th 2010
Have decided against going to Silverstone this W/E as there is a more favourable meeting (to me) next W/end at Mallory Park near to Leicester, so will g0 there instead, the prices are more in line with what i believe is right, and my favourite (Valentino Rossi) who was to ride at Silverstone has broken is leg in practicing the W/E before, silly man so that concluded my choice, I have now decided Weather permitting, and it looks good at moment, I am aiming to start my "following in the trail of Charles Haddon Spurgeon's life", I shall start at the beginning (the best place) at his birthplace in Kelvedon a small hamlet< probably bigger now, close to Colchester, then follow his conversion in a small methodist chapel in Colchester, (still there Today) and then on to his first beginnings around the Fenlands, So I am looking forward to that immensely. Aim to spend the day looking at all I can get in , Bread baking today, and it looks good,(And have just tasted ) it is good, dinner is on the cooker,then on to pick up Cathy this afternoon for her weekly visit "Have a good un everyone" PtP

Monday, 14 June 2010

Monday !$th June 2010
Rather a dull stert to the day, but sunny later we are told,
Home group today, so a quick shop this morning and take our monthly prescriptions into the chemist, and a quiet read seems the order of the day, nice and easy as it goes, ptP

Sunday, 13 June 2010

Sunday June 13th 2010
A slightly disapointing start to our world cup campaign, But there we go no change there, they do like to make one suffer, but we shall improve I hope? we had quite a good crowd at the Church for the match which we all enjoyed, lots of fun and food, we had a reasonable table top sale in aid of our christian School "Samuels" not sure how much was raised, but I personally sold afew things to boost my effort for the Church bulding fund by another forty pounds so cant grumble asa the crowd wasn't very large we must advertise these events better methinks, a rest day today after a rather hectic last few days, Not such a busy week ahead so have decided Thursday to go to the "Organ recital" that are currently running at All Saints church on Thursdays to listen for an hour of stirring music, this carries through to near the end of July so shall try to attend one or two as they are starring some of the most notable organists that we have in this country, this weeks is our very own from Peterborough Cathedral I believe, then shall have a look with a view to eat at the new Seafood retaurant opening on mondayin St Giles Street. then come next W?E Silverstone I'm hoping to catch one of thge practice days Motor cyckes that is so a nice gentle week I Hope tatty bye for now PtP

Wednesday, 9 June 2010

Thursday10th june 2010
A very grey sky this morning,with hints of rain. we have a coffee morning at the home this morning
and meet the trustees, for our annual get together for comments on life in general; no complaints from us there, yesterday booked up for this years major "musical" at THE DERNGATE of "Chess"
a modern musical centred around as the title suggests, a game chess played by two world champions Russian and American, played out against their rivalry for the love of the same girl; a love story,lyrics by Tim rice,and others, the top number of course the no1 hit for,Elaine Page,and Barbara Dixon, "I know him so well" not till September but something good to look forward to, Cathy is coming with us both,so that will be nice to. getting ready for my table top on Saturday, the forcast is good for then so Fingers crossed as they say cheery bye PtP.

Tuesday, 8 June 2010

Wednesday,June 9th 2010
A busy day today, so off to an early start, I have a few hundred invitations to deliver around our Church building area, for the big match on Saturday, we give the surounding neighbours the opportunity to see the game on our large screen, in the company of like minded supporters, letting them see we also do enjoy many things of life that they sometimes believe we do not. but in a slightly different way that does not need added bevies that hinder, but we enjoy things even more so than those who feel they need those additive ingredients, that carry a vile sting in the tail. last time 2006 we witnessed many come in to enjoy the footie who then left us with a different view of what makes us tick,, then later tonight a very important Members meeting to decide on the very important issues we need to resolve, we shall not reach a final decision tonight, but we shall decide the date of that extraordinary meeting that is required to make it, so we need to meet tonight in a total unity of love,understanding and sensetivity for each other. lead us Lordinto your perfect will.
Tuesday june 8th 2010
Verdict from the docs, quite good, praise the lord, passed on most things with good reports, but slight problem with my Diabetis, but rathert than lift my medication. was told (beause I admitted that I had been naughty) in as much that I had slipped a wee bit and succumbed into not being as diciplined as I should have been "Temptation thou art ------ FOOD" have resolved to tighten up on those little faults, so the doc said lets give it a go, and come for another check on that one point(Diabetis)in around three months and we shall see if I can do it without the need for more medication, so here we go "get thee behind me -----!! " looks like the weather has changed back to more British normal, Wet and cool, never mind saves watering, every cloud has a silver lining, IF you look hard enough,, enjoyable evening yesterday at "Queens grove" praise with a difference, and by golly it DOES make one feel better in every aspect, Hallelujha.

Sunday, 6 June 2010

Monday june 7th 2010.
Off to thedocsagain this morning, more check ups and blood samples, I am awee bit aenemic they say, so probably more tablets, If I jump up and down I shall rattle, but very greatfull to them they do a great job.Looks a bit on the wet side so no watering thats a help. busy week ahead tonight is the monthly meet for prayer and praise at "Queensgrove" for Northampton combined Churches,
something I always look forward to, very refreshing and invigourating, home group today as well so well blessed, bye for now PtP

Friday, 4 June 2010

Saturday June %th 2010
Before heading of for today's early prayer, I have been rereading the letter to the Jewish people, whose authorship is not clear, commonly called the book of Hebrews ,but what a message it is.
One that has benefitted every generation, irrespective of their nationality, and is rightly known as the letter of FAITH, in words written many centuries ago, it could be said to describe our day almost perfectly, with all its problems and concerns, with persistant worry over where are we going, this letter shines like a beacon of blinding light, we hav recorded for us the names of great men and women of their day. who survived the darkest hours any one could face. and yet triumphed, because of their faith, and my thoughts turned to the great men and women we have been privileged to know in this present day, and there are so many, we to can join that glorious band,by believing, that light is stronger than the darkness, hope is greater tha despair, love always has and always will carry us through every possible tragedy this day and age can throw at us, for love still ,and despite the outlook always will be the guiding light to all who seek it, for love HAS, conquered all before it . Praise be to its author, GOD.

Thursday, 3 June 2010

Friday june 5th 2010.
I cant believe how quickly the tiume has flown this week what do they say it goes by so quickly when you are enjoying yourself, how true, here we are now almost into the W,E. but can look back and see much attempted and achieved, very satisfying, with much more to come, I read this week
"Has GOD finished using you,? are you still alive?!! yes, then the answer is no, he hasn't finished with you yet. how true, how wonferful is this "abundant life" to live to the full, whow it truly is great. come on then lad get on with it. here we go then tatty bye 4 now take care PtP
Thursday june 3rd 2010.
Today is the day my little garden shed is due for delivery,at last I shall be able to put my "sales" boxes somewhere outside of our home, and at last freeing us with more empty space indoors than we have had since coming to live here, hurrah, and a Hallelujha to, I must not now try to fill that space with --------------Junk"?? well!!----not today at least. busy busy bee, so start buzzing boy Bye4now PtP.

Wednesday, 2 June 2010

Wednesday 2nd June 2010
Here we are at the start of a very hot spell of weather forecast, when the temp should reach 23-25
so ready to enjoy it, today Eileens craft group meet, and i have a proposition to lay before them over future days to sell our goods etc and propose a special one day for late November that will concentrate solely on "Christmas" with gifts etc to support this, of to the doc's today, more blood tests, musn't grumble, earlier this morning spent reading and praying for countries who have no such facillities and face terrible hardships whenever illness or disease strikes, we are more than fortunate, here and I strongly believe should do more than we do to help yhose people, irrespective of our own individual beliefs or none as the case may well be, often a short note to ones MP, DOES produce help to promote this. nudge nudge!!?? Bye for now PtP