Newsletter No. 11: November 2001

Birthday milestones this issue Maureen Robb 50 on the 27th December and once again Nanna Wood will be highlighted on the 13th December 102 (unbelievable).

How did you all go with the personal challenge in newsletter 9 you may remember I had no answers for Nos. 14,18 and 25 well Brant Lyell has solved No 14: 3 = B M ( S H T R ) which is "three blind mice see how they run". Has anyone solved the other 2? Let me know if you have.
 

• Anne, Brendon Couch and family: travelled north to Cairns for a month testing their new caravan and maybe they will give a report on the trip in the next newsletter 
• Sharon Prawdiuk Alexa and Georga spent a few days of the September school holidays on French Island doing very little but soaking up the atmosphere and enjoying life away from the big city 
• Brant Lyell: won the Best & Fairest award in Coorparoo Under 12 Aussie Rules team for the 2001 season 
• Gerard Robb: has finished his 6 month contract in Tokyo but has enjoyed it so much he is staying another 6 months, keep an eye out for his personal training web site which will be online shortly. 
• Anna Robb: is making her mark in the entertainment industry and recently was stage manager for Carnivale which opened recently at Parliament House, the production was The House Plus which centres around flamenco dancer Antonio Vargas. 
• Anthony Robb: is pursuing quite a different area, he recently obtained his bookies licence and has been working for Rob Waterhouse, so if you want any tips give him a call. 
• Beth Robb: meanwhile is considering her option of Universities in the area of Graphic Arts & Design. 
• Ian Lyell: has spent a month in Italy organising the importation of various items for use in his landscaping business (he claims it is all business but should we believe that) 
• Rob Wood & Clare Reilly : have purchased a town house in Darwin and have now moved in 
• Allison & Reggie Regalado: are returning to Australia probably February 2002, the events of Sept 11th has made this happen earlier than originally planned 
• Rennae Turner: has decided that 2 years away overseas is enough for the time being and should be back in Australia by now, as far as I know the only family that will remain overseas are Gerard Robb and Amanda White 
• Margaret and Fred Turnbull; spent 10 days on the Gold Coast with Mark, Pauline & children in October enjoying the warm weather. 
• Kevin Turner: has been working in mines throughout West Australia and his job required him to fly to and from the mines by light aircraft which he piloted, unfortunately he crashed landed late in October (he wasn't injured). Originally it was said that he was not authorised to fly the plane, but this was proved incorrect and he did have permission to fly it, it seems that the company may not have been servicing the plane properly which contributed to the crash. 
• Sonja Belle (Michael Wood's partner) has been selected in the West. Aust state surf team and will compete in the beach sprint and flag events at the national titles to be held at Bondi Beach in mid December 

Family Trivia:
Do you know the month which has the most family birthdays, it is October (19 birthdays) and the least is May & September both of which have 6, I don't know what you can read into this 

Don't forget articles are always welcome and keep an eye on our web site as updates are done regularly. 
Do you have any questions that you think should be added to the family profile or do you have any ideas that could be included in newsletters? 

If you are interested, Rob and Clare Wood have posted some photos form their Vietnam trip
 

FAMILY PROFILE: Kathleen Mary Woodhead 

D.O.B: 19th October 1959 
Occupation: Worked for 9 years as Secretary to the Director of Teacher Education, now home duties 
Husband's Occupation: Director of Finance-Sportscover Insurance 
Hobbies: Tennis and Walking 
Interests: Reading, Gardening and Crochet 
Children: 

• Brent Year 10, Now taking after his father umpiring with the AFL. Last Christmas travelled to the USA with the School Basketball team 
• Rhys: Year 4, competes in Little Athletics and plays Basketball and has made it into the school team. 

Favourite Entertainer: Any Comedian 
Favourite CD: "Shaggy" 
Favourite Movie: The Hurricane 
Favourite TV Show: The Practice 
Favourite Holiday Destination: Queensland 
Favourite Meal: Stir Fry 
Favourite Book: Hanna's Daughters 
Car You Drive: Nissan Pulsar 
Famous Person you would like to dine with: Andre Agassi 
Event you would like to do at the Olympics: Pole Vault 
Favourite Football Team: Collingwood 
Pets: None 
What Talent you would like to have: To be a Professional Tennis Player 
 
 

Quotation of the day: 

A friend is someone who reaches for your hand and touches your heart. 

Joke of the day: 

A guy goes into a bar and orders a beer . As he takes a sip of his beer, he hears a tiny voice say "nice tie".
He looks around and sees no one. He takes another sip of his beer and hears," a nice shirt too." again he sees no one. 
He calls the barman over, and hesitantly explains that he's hearing voices talking to him...." Of course," smiles the barman, "it's the peanuts - they're complimentary"